Middle school is all about balance. Having a healthy balance, especially when it comes to media usage – is one way to ensure you are making the most of your time as a teen.

Sixth graders in Guidance Counselor Sara Piersons’ Advisory class explored the subject of creating balance with their media usage and other activities, such as spending time with family and friends, and making time for schoolwork and hobbies.

At a recent media literacy lesson, students began by taking inventory of objects, listing items they currently have in their backpacks, such as binders, books, pencils and sunscreen.

Briarcliff Middle School eighth graders in Sara Piersons’ Advisory class were in for a treat this week: Briarcliff High School students visited their class to lead a workshop on creating a safe learning environment in the classroom.

What is it like being a middle schooler today?

Students across all grades at Briarcliff Middle School have been writing responses to that question, as part of a contest called “The 2024 Middle School Student Sound Off.”

Step aside, sports fans; there’s a new Sweet Sixteen competition in town.

Briarcliff Middle School French students in grades six, seven and eight are participating in Manie Musicale 2024.

The competition features current songs played on the radio in French-speaking countries. The songs go head-to-head to see which students think are the best in a Sweet Sixteen bracket format.

What is the story of a Briarcliff student? And why do stories matter?

Eight graders in Maggie White’s “Storytelling for Change” enrichment class at Briarcliff Middle School explore these questions, along with a range of examples of storytelling from podcasts to Ted Talks to Author's Notes to poetry, and ultimately choose the best format to tell their own story.  

Recently, in honor of Black History Month, students explored the question “Why is the story of Black History month an important story to tell?”

What could be better than going ice-skating?

Going with your entire school!

Before the break, students, teachers and staff at Briarcliff Middle School went on an ice skating trip to Rye Playland Ice Casino.