Ten exemplary Middle Grades Schools in Pennsylvania have been recognized as PA Don Eichhorn Schools: “Schools to Watch” (PA STW) as part of a recognition program developed by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Association for Middle Level Education (PAMLE), Duquesne University, Edinboro University, Kutztown University, and the Horace Mann Service Corporation. The Pennsylvania “Schools to Watch” leadership team has announced that the following schools have met the strict STW criteria and have been recognized:

New Schools

• Chartiers Valley Middle School – Bridgeville, PA
• Deer Lakes Middle School – Cheswick, PA
• Wendover Middle School -= Greensburg, PA

Re-designated for the 2nd time. These schools were originally recognized six years ago.

• Garnet Valley Middle School – Glen Mills, PA
• Springton Lake Middle School – Media, PA

Re-designated for the 3rd time. These schools were originally recognized nine years ago.

• Northley Middle School - Aston, PA
• Schuylkill Valley Middle School – Leesport, PA

Re-designated for the 4th time. Ryan Gloyer was originally recognized twelve years ago.

• Ryan Gloyer Middle School –Harmony, PA

Re-designated for the 5th time – These schools were originally recognized 15 years ago

• Boyce Middle School – Upper St Clair, PA
• Fort Couch Middle School – Upper St Clair, PA