Welcome to Middle School!
6th Grade Information Night
Inver Grove Heights Middle School held a 6th Grade Information Night on Wednesday, January 22, for parents and guardians with students who will start 6th grade next school year. The information night included more information about IGHMS, its 6th-grade curriculum, and student opportunities for the 2025-2026 school year.
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Can't enroll online? Parents and guardians are welcome to visit IGHMS, 8167 Cahill Avenue, or the ISD 199 District Office, 2990 80th Street, if they don't have access to a computer or the internet.
Enrollment Questions?
Call 651-306-7108
Hundreds of opportunities await you at IGHMS!
A Nationally Recognized School
In 2018, IGHMS earned the designation of AVID National Demonstration School. The organization AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) designates schools that use teaching practices proven to help all students succeed and experience rigorous work. The few demonstration schools in the country act as learning centers for other educators. Demonstration schools are re-evaluated every three years. IGHMS earned its most recent revalidation.
1:1 Digital Devices
The district's Engage 199! initiative helps personalize student learning by expanding access to digital devices and training teachers to incorporate new ways of learning into their classrooms. Each middle school student receives an iPad to use for the school year.
Activities Tailored to Students
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, ISD 199 Community Education will run middle school activities. We are excited to provide the activities that interest middle school students. The program is working closely with Simley athletics as well as staff who live in the community and are familiar with middle school arts, activities, and athletics. The team will talk to students to align our offerings with what our middle school students want.
Teachers With Advanced Degrees
At IGHMS, 72% of the teachers have earned advanced degrees, such as a master's degree or more. This is compared to the state average of 56%. Our teachers are highly trained to provide the best educational experience during this critical time in a student's life.
Acceleration & Early High School Credit
Classes at IGHMS are designed to challenge each student through differentiated learning and advanced coursework. Academically gifted middle school students have additional opportunities to earn early high school credit through subject acceleration. Through our Gifted and Talented Services Coordinator, students identified as gifted can also participate in direct services each week that are designed to challenge gifted learners and connect them with peers.
Career Exploration & College Prep
Elective and required courses at IGHMS provide the research skills and opportunities for students to plan their college and career paths. The AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) elective focuses on organizational, time management, and social skills that will help students succeed in high school, college, and their future career. The Spartan Pathways course, a requirement for all IGHMS students, supports students as they plan their high school classes to achieve their college and career goals. IGHMS also partners with local professionals and hosts events to encourage students to explore their career options.
Innovative, Hands-on Learning
IGHMS students will take classes like STEM Explorations and Challenged-Based Learning in 8th grade. These classes are designed for whole-student development that engages and inspires learners. Teachers provide interactive STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activities, service learning opportunities, and collaborative projects that allow students to explore their passions and find solutions to real-world issues.
Below are the course pathways most students take at IGHMS. Academically gifted students have additional opportunities for subject acceleration to earn early high school credit.
Grade 6 Course Pathways
- Intro to Pre-Algebra or Pre-Algebra
- English (Writing) I
- English (Reading) I or English (Reading) II & Spartan Pathways
- Earth Science
- MN History
- Band/Intro to Band/ME/Choir (every other day) + P.E. (every other day)
- Advisor: Academic Support, PBIS, Advisory Choice, Goal Setting, Student Recognition
Grade 7 Course Pathways
- Pre-Algebra or Algebra I
- English II or English III
- Art & Spartan Pathways
- Life Science
- U.S. History
- Band/ME/Choir (every other day) + P.E. (every other day)
- Advisor: Academic Support, PBIS, Advisory Choice, Goal Setting, Student Recognition
Grade 8 Course Pathways
- Algebra I or Algebra II
- English III or HS Communications 9
- Spartan Pathways & STEM
- Physical Science
- Global Studies
- Band/Music Electives/Choir (every other day) + P.E. (every other day)
- Advisor: Academic Support, PBIS, Advisory Choice, Goal Setting, Student Recognition