Welcome to Fridley Middle School
Fridley Middle School is an International Baccalaureate World School that offers the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to students in grades 5-8. There are many outstanding reasons to attend Fridley Middle School - we have committed and compassionate teachers, a diverse student learning environment that prepares students for a global workplace, and a strong focus on challenging all students to new learning.
In addition, our grade-level team structures are strategically designed to build community. Students also benefit from multiple opportunities to get involved, including a multitude of activities and athletics and community service activities.
School News
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We are proud to share that the FEA Teacher’s Master Agreement has been officially approved and ratified with 100% support from voting members.
![Congratulations to Principal Veronica Mathison on receiving the Minnesota IB Leadership Award!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1749147486/fridley/dpbwz3eipgla6mzajtou/IMG_53152.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1749147486/fridley/dpbwz3eipgla6mzajtou/IMG_53152.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1749147486/fridley/dpbwz3eipgla6mzajtou/IMG_53152.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1749147486/fridley/dpbwz3eipgla6mzajtou/IMG_53152.png","width":1008}])
Principal Veronica Mathison received the Minnesota IB Leadership Award for her dedication to the International Baccalaureate philosophy.
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![Summer Meals Information]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1748367190/fridley/syqw53aawkcya9ifuny3/Yourparagraphtext.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1748367190/fridley/syqw53aawkcya9ifuny3/Yourparagraphtext.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1748367190/fridley/syqw53aawkcya9ifuny3/Yourparagraphtext.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1748367190/fridley/syqw53aawkcya9ifuny3/Yourparagraphtext.png","width":1080}])
We will be offering free breakfast and lunch to children age 18 and under this summer at two school locations.
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Graduation data released today by the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) shows that Fridley Public Schools continues to make strong academic progress.
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Fridley Middle School student Elsie has advanced to the National History Day competition – one of only 20 middle school students in Minnesota to earn a spot at the national level this year.
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On March 27, Salam Club hosted Iftar Night to celebrate the evening meal that breaks the daily fast during Ramadan. During
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This week, District Leaders had the opportunity to connect with superintendents, administrators, and educational leaders from across the state at the MASA/MASE Spring Conference.
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Last Friday, March 21, we welcomed the founder of the ZIRAN organization to Fridley High School to speak with our Chinese language students about environmental protection. ZIRAN focuses on helping people understand how to take part in protecting the environment through practical, everyday habits—like recycling correctly, reducing waste, and using energy wisely.
School Calendar
Hall of Fame Banquet
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Forgotten Star Brewing Co.
Football Team Golf Tournament Fundraiser
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Greenhaven Golf Course
"Remember When" Run at Locke Park
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Locke Park
8th Grade Football Begins
all day
Tiger Club Summer Session Ends
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Back to School Community Resource Fair
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FHS Parking Lot
Preschool Orientation Sessions
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Fridley Community Center
VISTA Education Center Orientation
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VISTA Elementary
Fridley Middle School Orientation
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Fridley Middle School
Tiger Club Open House
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Fridley Community Center
District Buildings Closed (District Holiday)
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Orientation for All New Students at Fridley Middle School
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Fridley Middle School
Grades 6-8: First Day of School
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Fridley Middle School
Tiger Club Open: First Day of School Session
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Tiger Club Open
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