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Staff Spotlight: Darron Daniels
Sep 21, 2023

I am working to influence how the student conduct referral process works through implementing restorative and other best practices that reduce suspensions, focus on community developme

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Enrollment opens for App State's Lab Schools in Triad
May 31, 2023

There are two in the Triad that service elementary aged students, one in Elkin and another in Walkertown. Dr.

Students gardening

At App State lab schools, empowered teachers foster supportive classrooms for K–5 students
May 15, 2023

At Appalachian State University’s two lab schools in Walkertown and Elkin, K–5 students have access to a one-of-a-kind elementa

Claire Little

Staff Spotlight: Claire Little
Sep 29, 2022

From the moment I stepped through the front doors, I could tell the Academy at Middle Fork was a home full of supportive people with t

Liliana Martinez

Staff Spotlight: Liliana Martinez
Aug 16, 2022

I chose to work at the Academy at Middle Fork because the mission of the school aligns with my core beliefs — I believe that edu

Darron Daniels

Staff Spotlight: Darron Daniels
Jul 27, 2022

Learning together means that students, teachers and staff members have the opportunity to explore, collaborate and solve problems dail

A Lit Year In Review

A Lit Year In Review
Jul 18, 2022

One of the Academy at Middle Fork's key commitments is boosting academics through early literacy and engagement.

Suzanne Smith and Kori Trainor

Smith and Trainor Participate in Inaugural Cohort of Educators with Rethink Education
Jun 22, 2022

In April, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) announced the initial cohort of educators who have earned their Rethink...

Melissa Boyd and Meleah Cox

Academy at Middle Fork Recognizes Two Retirements
Jun 22, 2022

First-grade teacher Melissa Boyd and Child and Family Support Team Nurse Meleah Cox are retiring at the end of this academic year. 

Denisse Alvarez

Staff Spotlight: Denisse Alvarez
Jun 17, 2022

I actively work to build relationships with my students and their families.