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Discover Western Middle

A welcoming community where students are challenged academically, supported socially and emotionally, and empowered to discover their strengths as learners and leaders. As a Leader in Me school, we intentionally develop leadership, responsibility, confidence, and strong relationships while preparing every Tiger for success in high school and beyond.

Experience Why Families Choose Us

At Western, we believe every student has strengths, a voice, and the capacity to lead. Our Leader in Me culture uses the 7 Habits to build relationships, responsibility, belonging, and student agency so Tigers are known, supported, challenged, and celebrated as they grow.

Student Supports 

Western provides a comprehensive system of support that includes grade-level school counselors, a school social worker, school psychologist, nurse, Exceptional Children services, English Learner services, speech-language services, academic intervention, Multi-Classroom Coaches, and MTSS supports. Students also have access to individual and small-group counseling, restorative practices, academic and career guidance, behavioral supports, and partnerships with families and community resources.

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Points of Pride

  • Leader in Me school focused on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, student leadership, and positive recognition through quarterly award programs. 
  • Strong academic support through Multi-Classroom Coaches, intervention, data-informed instruction, and collaborative teacher teams.
  • Extensive opportunities for students to participate in athletics, clubs, visual and performing arts, and leadership activities.
  • Comprehensive student support team addressing academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and family needs.
  • Strong family-school partnerships through student-led conferences, family engagement events, ClassDojo, weekly communication, PTA, and opportunities for families to participate in school leadership.

Academic Programs and Opportunities

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School Discovery Month

All GCS families and future families are invited to explore our amazing schools during School Discovery Month.  Visit, ask questions, meet our staff, and see all the opportunities GCS has to offer in your attendance zone, as well as our Choice schools and programs.

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The Guilford Guarantee

One district.
Many possibilities.

No matter whether you choose your neighborhood school or a Choice school or program, GCS has a school that's right for your child.  Through the Guilford Guarantee, all schools will help students understand their potential and provide multiple pathways to success after high school.

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Learn about the Guilford Guarantee

College Credit 

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Opportunities to earn college credit while in high school.

Career Credentials 

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Access to industry recognized credentials in high demand fields.

Real-World Experience 

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Hands-on learning through internships, apprenticeships and work based learning.

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Choice Application Window
October 9 through December 4, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Elementary & Middle School Selections
Step Date
Lottery and Notification Friday, December 11, 2026
Family Accept and Decline Offers Deadline Friday, December 18, 2026
High School Options Selections
Step Date
Lottery and Notification Friday, February 5, 2027
Families Accept or Decline Offers Deadline Friday, February 12, 2027