On behalf of the staff, students, and community, I am pleased to welcome you to the Hutchinson Middle School website! It truly is a privilege and a joy to educate the wonderful students who attend Hutchinson.

The focus at Hutchinson Middle School is student achievement. This central purpose guides all of our actions. Specifically, the following are essential in providing an effective learning environment:

• Knowledgeable and caring teachers who engage students in rich and meaningful learning experiences, which will prepare them to meet the challenges of their future
• High standards for student learning and behavior
• Opportunities for acceleration and additional support through a high quality
curriculum aligned with state content standards
• Use of balanced literacy approaches, including, read aloud, shared reading, guided reading, independent reading with independent reading with conferring, modeled and guided writing, as well as speaking and listening strategies
• Positive communication between school and home

In this website you will find a wealth of information about our school's programs and activities. You may also want to contact us at (562) 944-3268 with any questions, comments, or concerns.

Respectfully,
Bob Easton