The Middle School Prep Program at Greenhills School

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Dear Students and Families,

Welcome to the Middle School Prep Program at Greenhills! We’re delighted that you’re considering joining this special community.

The transition to middle school is an exciting time filled with new experiences, growing independence, and opportunities to discover what sparks your curiosity. Our hope is that every student who joins us feels comfortable trying something new, asking questions, building friendships, and being fully themselves. Most of all, we hope you’ll leave each workshop and gathering feeling more confident, more connected, and excited about what lies ahead.

We can’t wait to welcome you to campus and get to know you.

Sincerely,

Tiffany Willard-Norris
Associate Director, Outreach and Diversity Initiatives
(She/Her/Hers)

Tiffany Willard with middle school prep program participants

About the Program

The Middle School Prep Program provides opportunities for fourth and fifth grade Black and Hispanic students to build skills in academics, arts, athletics, and wellness. By the end of the program, students will feel more confident and better prepared for their transition to middle school.

Featuring More Than 15 Workshops and Clinics

Throughout the school year, students will partake in one or two workshops and clinics each month, exploring a variety of topics and focus areas. Students will be immersed in hands-on learning experiences related to:

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Public Speaking and Debating
  • Test Taking and Study Strategies
  • Math Skill Building
  • Reading and Research
  • Instruments
  • Painting and Ceramics
  • 3D Printing and Design
  • Robotics
  • Writing Basics
  • Basketball, Pickleball, and Soccer

Plus, opportunities for community fun and connection.

Complete an Interest Form

 

A music workshop

  An athletic workshop
Working on writing in an English workshop

A science lab workshop
FACILITATED BY GREENHILLS FACULTY AND STAFF

Students will be guided by dedicated faculty and staff including: Greenhills fine and performing arts department chair, integrated public speaking and forensics coach, applied engineering teacher, varsity girls basketball coach, orchestra director, middle school athletics coordinator, and more.

The Greenhills Earhart Campus main entrance
HELD AT GREENHILLS School's EARHART CAMPUS 

Founded in 1968, Greenhills is a sixth through twelfth grade independent school situated on 30 acres in east Ann Arbor. Prep program activities will utilize the school's gyms, turf field, robotics lab, applied engineering room, ceramics and fine-arts studios, orchestra room, library, and forums.

Please Apply to Participate

There is no cost to participate, but an application is required. Please complete the form below to indicate your interest. For general program questions, contact Tiffany Willard-Norris at twillard@greenhillsschool.org.