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Milford Middle School proposes 50-minute WIN intervention block; board debates recess scheduling
Summary
Principal Redwalk and middle-school teachers presented a 2025–26 schedule that adds a 50-minute intervention block called WIN ("What I Need Now") to target literacy and math supports. Teachers supported the model but board members raised concerns about unscheduled recess and predictability for younger students.
Milford Middle School leaders presented a proposed 2025–26 schedule to the Milford School Board on May 19 that would add a 50-minute intervention block called WIN ("What I Need Now") intended for targeted skill work, enrichment and regular progress checks.
Principal Redwalk told the board WIN time will be structured and driven by PLC (professional learning community) data, with students assessed every six weeks to determine placement. "The idea is to make sure we help students make progress wherever they're at," Redwalk said, adding that teams will use a mix of formative data and selected software tools to guide groupings.
Teachers who spoke at the meeting described cross-discipline literacy work and prior success using consistent strategies: "Every teacher is a teacher of literacy," one teacher said, noting examples of simple, repeatable practices that improved student performance in earlier cycles.
Board members and teachers debated recess under the new schedule. The principal said recess would continue but not be rigidly scheduled; instead, teachers and PLCs would coordinate occasional outdoor breaks. Several board members warned that leaving break times unscheduled could increase anxiety and hurt students who need a predictable routine, especially sixth graders. "I don't like the idea of not having some scheduled stopping small point for everybody," a board member said, urging a short, consistent break for younger students.
Administrators said they will continue work over the summer to finalize the schedule, ensure parents of affected students are notified and explore licensing for assessment tools (district uses Lexia but is considering I-Ready or IXL). They also noted some students receiving specialized reading services may not be able to take both UA (Unified Arts) periods under the new structure, and staff will reach out to families early in the summer to explain options.
The board did not take a formal vote on the schedule at the meeting; presenters said they will refine the plan and return with final recommendations and implementation details.
