Our School

 

 

 

 

 

The William C. McGinnis Middle School Staff, with the continued cooperation of parents, will help students develop an appreciation for excellence, education and leadership. We strive to provide a rigorous curriculum aligned with the New Jersey Student Learning Standards to ascertain that all children learn in a stimulating academic environment that students find both challenging and interesting. We nurture a sense of curiosity, connection, and love of learning that extends beyond the middle school years. This process will include skills for independent decision-making, self-esteem, self-discipline, and responsibility for themselves, their school, the environment and the world. Our efforts will result in students who understand and live the true meaning of the words RESPECT AND LEADERSHIP.

The William C. McGinnis Middle School is a historic building built in 1898 with renovations made in 1995. The school is outfitted with the latest technology. This technology includes SMART Boards, Bright Link 450Wi high-performance projectors + pen combination, laptops, IPads and Chromebooks. McGinnis houses a total of 1000 students, comprised of  sixth, seventh and eighth-graders. The William C. McGinnis Middle School also has Bilingual / ESL and Special Education Programs in Grades 6 – 8.

Students at McGinnis are given the opportunity to participate in the New Jersey Institute of Technology Early College Preparatory Summer Programs. In addition, to promote leadership qualities, self-esteem and discipline, we have established a Cadet Leadership Program that is now in its sixth year. In the area of performing arts, our award-winning band has participated in the St. Patrick’s Parade in Washington, D.C. and our band has marched in both the Perth Amboy and Woodbridge Holiday Parades.

We strive to continue to bring the best education possible to our students and create an environment conducive to learning. To that end, we feel confident that the implementation of the following initiatives in the 2025-2026 school year will result in increased academic achievement and a positive overall climate at William C. McGinnis Middle School:

• Student Clubs: Clubs are offered during recess to provide students with the opportunity to interact with other students in an area of common interests including Theater, Chorus, Band, Art Club, GSA, NJHS, Video Production, Yearbook, and 8th Grade Student Council.