New Families

Sidney Middle School serves students in grades 5-8. The school year is divided into two semesters, with four 9 week grading periods. The school day runs from 7:30 AM to 2:40 PM: classes are 55-64 minutes long. Students are able to earn high school credit in Physical Education and Algebra, as well as take other accelerated classes at Sidney High School. SMS is accredited in Ohio by the Ohio Department of Education and is a member of the Greater Western Ohio Conference and Ohio High School Athletic Association in athletics.

Sidney Middle School's average enrollment is 900 students. Approximately 35 students in grades 5-8 are enrolled in Sidney's online school, Jacket Virtual Academy (JaVA). 

Students at Sidney Middle School are offered a variety of elective courses including band, choir, orchestra, art, PE, STEM I & II, technology, Design & Modeling I & II, Workforce Academy, and ELA workshop/enrichment. There is an active Breakfast Club as well as a Student Council. Sports include football, volleyball, cross country, basketball, wrestling, track, fast pitch, baseball, and cheerleading. Student activities include: Spelling Bee, Geography Bee, incentive programs, music concerts, and Student Council sponsored after-school dances. 

Sidney Middle School staff provide opportunities for students to explore and deepen college and career knowledge and skills necessary for academic planning and goal setting. Workforce Academy, in partnership with local business and industry, is offered to all 7th- and 8th-grade students.  

The facility offers two large gymnasiums, a weight room, three full-size music rooms, modern science labs, and a tiered auditeria with stage, sound system, and production lighting

Northwood Intermediate School serves students district-wide in grades 3 & 4. The school year is divided into two semesters, with four 9-week grading periods. The school day runs from 8:30AM to 3:30PM.

All students participate in music, STEAM, computer and physical education programs with trained specialists, as well as spend structured time in the library each week. Students also have access to a variety of additional programs including ELL (English Language Learners), student council, Big Brothers Big Sisters, 4th-grade choir, Breakfast Club, etc.

All students have access to specialized interventions and services including a Special Education inclusion environment, speech therapy, counseling/guidance services, occupational and physical therapy, and psychology services. Northwood Intermediate also has a strong volunteer program, allowing members of the community to work with teachers and students in the classroom.

Emerson Primary and Longfellow Primary Schools serve students in grades K-2. The school year is divided into two semesters, with four 9-week grading periods. The school day runs from 8:35AM to 3:45PM.

All students participate in music, art and physical education programs with trained specialists. Students also have access to a variety of additional programs including access to an optional non-denominational religious education (conducted off-site through an outside organization), enrichment opportunities, ELL (English Language Learners), and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

All students have access to specialized interventions and services including a special education inclusion environment, speech therapy, counseling/guidance services, occupational and physical therapy, psychology services and full Title I services. Emerson Primary also has a strong volunteer program, allowing members of the community to work with teachers and students in the classroom.

Emerson Primary and Longfellow Primary Schools serve students in grades K-2. The school year is divided into two semesters, with four 9-week grading periods. The school day runs from 8:35AM to 3:45PM.

All students participate in music, art and physical education programs with trained specialists. Students also have access to a variety of additional programs including access to an optional non-denominational religious education (conducted off-site through an outside organization), enrichment opportunities, ELL (English Language Learners), and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

All students have access to specialized interventions and services including a special education inclusion environment, speech therapy, counseling/guidance services, occupational and physical therapy, psychology services and full Title I services. Longfellow Primary also has a strong volunteer program, allowing members of the community to work with teachers and students in the classroom.

Whittier Early Childhood Center is a preschool serving students ages 3-5. 

The mission of Whittier Early Childhood Center is to nurture the development of early learning through play and social interaction, preparing our preschoolers for kindergarten success.

Early childhood education lays the groundwork for the development of a lifelong learner. As educators, it is our goal to support the whole child by providing learning opportunities in all areas of development including social-emotional skills and academic foundations. Children develop an excitement for learning through a play-based, multi-sensory approach and meaningful interactions with others. We strive to provide a fun, safe, and exciting culture that encourages students to take risks, problem-solve, and move toward independence. Our program provides learning experiences that incorporate student interests and address individual needs. Additionally, we believe that our relationships with students and families are central to the advancement of each child’s development.

Our intent is to build a strong beginning for future learning and empower children to reach their highest potential.

Sidney City Schools recognizes that some students need flexibility in what, where, and how they learn. As families are looking for learning opportunities to fit their needs, Sidney City Schools is proud to introduce the Jacket Virtual Academy (JaVA), a virtual learning experience for students in grades 5-12. 

Unlike other online learning programs, JaVA is operated by Sidney City Schools and administered by long-time Sidney educators who will work closely with and provide support to students and their families.