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Dr. Snider outlines sixth-grade integration, schedule overhaul and curriculum plans at Madonic Middle School

RSU 40/MSAD 40 School Board · April 9, 2026
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Summary

Madonic Middle School’s Dr. Snider described adding sixth grade, shifting from a house model to departmental wings, running parallel schedules for safety, and plans to build an integrated 6–8 curriculum; early feedback and surveys show generally positive results.

Dr. Snider presented a detailed account of curriculum and operational changes at Madonic Middle School after the campus accepted sixth graders this year. He explained the building’s original 'house' model — four color‑coded wings designed for cohort stability — and said the campus previously served roughly 270 students before enrollment rose to about 305 during the transition.

Faced with an influx of sixth‑grade students (about 40 this year), Dr. Snider said the school prioritized safety and supervision, and concluded…

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