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Dunedin Highland Middle School-

Welcome to Dunedin Highland Middle School - Home of the Highlanders

At Dunedin Highland Middle School we strive for academic personalization, which enables all students to learn, achieve, and succeed with full options upon entering high school. To ensure success for our students, Dunedin Highland Middle School has implemented the wall-to-wall academy model. All students are enrolled in either our STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Academy or our Center for Gifted Studies.  Both of our academies act as a smaller learning community within the school. Students have a specific team of teachers and staff working to provide rigorous and relevant instruction while meeting the unique needs and interests of the students. The model has allowed for more personalized attention to our students, leading to an increase in academic engagement, decrease in discipline issues, and have improved the sense of belonging for all.

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Vision

Dunedin Highland Middle School will establish a close working relationship with our neighboring community, demonstrate pride and respect for diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, and strive for 100% student success.

Mission

Dunedin Highland Middle School will close the achievement gap to ensure that all of our scholars are prepared for college and career success by providing a safe and respectful environment, inspiring excellence in educational practices and student achievement, while demonstrating pride in our school community.

 

Points of Pride

  • Recieved a school grade of an "A" for the past two years.

  • Future Cities Competition - Award winning teams

  • Mighty Mu Math Competition - Top honors in all divisions

  • Odyssey of the Mind - Awards at regional and state competitions 

  • National History Day - Largest competitive middle school in the district representing us at Regional and National Competitions

  • Pipe Band - 50% of the school is enrolled in our award-winning music programs

  • Highland Dance - Top awards in their division

  • National PTA School of Excellence

  • Magnet School of Excellence 2025

  • Center for Gifted Studies received the National award for Merit Distinction

Special Services & Programs

  • Academy of Business and Technology Education offering Microsoft Certification Courses
  • Superior Theater program that produces live productions
  • National Junior Honor Society
  • Junior Rho Kappa honor Society for Social Studies