Middle School

Well Prepared

For What’s Next

In grades 5-8, students are challenged academically and supported personally as they continue to build the skills and confidence needed for high school and beyond. We are proud to say that a high majority of 8th graders attend a Catholic high school after OLL graduation.

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The Middle School Experience

  • Engaging Academics

    Middle school is where students take their learning to the next level. With a focus on critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration, our curriculum prepares students for high school and beyond. Teachers have creative ways to teach lessons through hands-on projects and interactive activities.

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  • Faith and Values in Action

    Faith remains central to the middle school experience at Our Lady of Lourdes.. Students participate in daily prayer, weekly Mass and several service opportunities that help them live out the values of empathy, kindness and respect.

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  • Leadership and Community

    Middle school is a time for students to take on leadership roles and actively contribute to the school community. Student council, reading buddies with younger classrooms, student-led volunteer projects and more help our middle schoolers become responsible, confident and compassionate.

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  • Supportive and Caring Environment

    Middle schoolers face unique challenges, and our staff is dedicated to providing personalized support. Our small class sizes allow for getting to know students and learning how to get them each to become their best.

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  • Junior High House System

    Students in grades 6th through 8th are part of our House System, where they are grouped into one of three houses: Faith, Kindness, and Fortitude. Each week, students meet within their houses to build community, take part in team challenges, and engage in meaningful discussions. Together, they help shape their house identity by choosing mascots and designing custom house t-shirts.

    Throughout the year, students earn points for their house through academics, acts of kindness, leadership, and positive behavior. At the end of each month, the house with the most points enjoys a reward—often a fun celebration like a potluck lunch. The House System fosters school spirit, teamwork, and leadership while encouraging students to live out our core values every day.

Middle school is where students take their learning to the next level. With a focus on critical thinking, problem-solving and collaboration, our curriculum prepares students for high school and beyond. Teachers have creative ways to teach lessons through hands-on projects and interactive activities.

Learn More

Faith remains central to the middle school experience at Our Lady of Lourdes.. Students participate in daily prayer, weekly Mass and several service opportunities that help them live out the values of empathy, kindness and respect.

Learn More

Middle school is a time for students to take on leadership roles and actively contribute to the school community. Student council, reading buddies with younger classrooms, student-led volunteer projects and more help our middle schoolers become responsible, confident and compassionate.

Learn More

Middle schoolers face unique challenges, and our staff is dedicated to providing personalized support. Our small class sizes allow for getting to know students and learning how to get them each to become their best.

Learn More

Students in grades 6th through 8th are part of our House System, where they are grouped into one of three houses: Faith, Kindness, and Fortitude. Each week, students meet within their houses to build community, take part in team challenges, and engage in meaningful discussions. Together, they help shape their house identity by choosing mascots and designing custom house t-shirts.

Throughout the year, students earn points for their house through academics, acts of kindness, leadership, and positive behavior. At the end of each month, the house with the most points enjoys a reward—often a fun celebration like a potluck lunch. The House System fosters school spirit, teamwork, and leadership while encouraging students to live out our core values every day.

Extracurricular Activities

OLL has more than a dozen sports and activities available to students, including: athletics, band, Junior High Choir and much more. 

Student Activities

Middle School Curriculum

  • Junior High Religion

    Finding God helps young people encounter the truth and beauty of the Catholic faith during a vital time in their personal and spiritual growth.

    This dynamic program engages the whole person through:

    • Prayer and Scripture
    • Multimedia and relevant life experiences
    • Art, music, and media
    • Authentic witness and service to others through meaningful content and multiple points of connection, students discover their unique place in the story of our faith.
  • English Language Arts (ELA)

    Our ELA curriculum is aligned with both Nebraska State Standards and Archdiocese of Omaha Standards, providing a rigorous and well-rounded foundation for all students.

    We use Wit & Wisdom, a high-quality, content-rich program that:

    • Builds knowledge through engaging texts
    • Develops vocabulary and English language conventions
    • Promotes research, analytical thinking and communication skills
    • Uses Socratic Seminars to strengthen speaking and listening
  • Math

    Our math curriculum is aligned with the Nebraska State Standards and the Archdiocese of Omaha Math Standards, ensuring a strong, standards-based foundation for all learners. For the 2025–2026 school year, we are piloting two research-based programs: Math in Focus (Singapore Math®, Grades K–8), which emphasizes visual learning and deep conceptual understanding, and enVision® Mathematics, a program that blends problem-based learning with visual instruction—particularly effective at the middle school level.

    Middle School Math Focus
    Our middle school program prepares students for high school success by strengthening skills in:

      • Numeration & number sense
      • Computation & estimation
      • Geometry & spatial reasoning
      • Data analysis, probability & statistics
      • Algebraic concepts

    Accelerated Math: C.A.M.P.
    The Consortium Accelerated Mathematics Program (C.A.M.P.) supports advanced learners by allowing students to move ahead of grade level based on readiness:

    • Grade-level advancement based on readiness
    • Opportunities to complete up to geometry by 8th grade
    • Partnerships with local Catholic high schools (e.g., Gross Catholic, Marian, Skutt, Creighton Prep) for a seamless transition into high school-level coursework
  • Science

    Our science curriculum, guided by the Nebraska State Standards and the Archdiocese of Omaha Science Standards, provides students with a rich and developmentally appropriate education that inspires curiosity and a love of learning. We use Bring Science Alive! by Teachers Curriculum Institute (TCI), a dynamic middle school curriculum fully aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

    Building on foundational skills from elementary school, Bring Science Alive! encourages deeper scientific inquiry across three key areas: Life Science, Earth Science and Physical Science. Through hands-on investigations, interactive lessons and real-world applications, students are empowered to think critically, ask thoughtful questions and engage deeply with scientific concepts. This approach not only strengthens their knowledge but also fosters collaboration, creativity and a meaningful understanding of how science impacts the world around them.

Considering Switching Schools?

Many of our middle schoolers have been at Our Lady of Lourdes since their earliest school days, but we love the chance to welcome new families, too. If you’re thinking about a change for your child’s middle school experience, we invite you to explore how choosing our school could help your child succeed. Switching schools is a big decision, and we’re here to help make it a smooth transition. 

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