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 * Whitefish Bay**

Whitefish Bay is located east of Glendale and north of Shorewood and is bordered on the east by Lank Michigan. This area is primarily a residential area with approximately 330 businesses. The Village of Whitefish Bay is nearly 2.4 square miles and home to 14,000 people. The village includes two public schools and one private school. Whitefish bay has an iconic history. The areas first settlers included fishermen, farmers, and Native Americans. In the late 1880’s Whitefish bay became a popular vacation and resort spot. However in 1915 the popularity faded away and the resort shoreline property was divided into residential lots. Whitefish Bay has a history of placing emphasis on education. In the 1890’s farmers in the area demanded their own government and school system to be independent of Milwaukee. The first school was soon built in the area now known as the Old Schoolhouse Park. ([|http://www.wfbvillage.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={849280FF-7ED1-4CA7-A8D1-F9B79DEF87E4}])

**Whitefish Bay Middle School**

Whitefish Bay Middle School, is a school of approximately 650 students attending grades 6, 7, and 8. This school was named a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 1999-2000 and is one of the top one hundred middle schools in the United States according to the National Association of Secondary School Principals. Whitefish Bay Middle School has a staff of 70 who strive to provide a positive and safe environment that encourages creativity, critical thinking and an enthusiasm for learning. Their curriculum provides exploratory, hands-on life skill experiences that are integrated with academic subjects.

1. Ensuring that every student develops effective stratedgies for continuous learning. 2. Ensuring that every student is presented with multiple options and opportunities for success. 3. Ensuring that every student experiences a supportive learning environment. 4. Ensuring that every student is prepared for the future.
 * Mission Statement:** While Whitefish Bay Middle School does not have a specific mission statement, they do follow a District Focus plan which guides how the curricumlum and environment is set up. The Whitefish Bay School District Focus plan addresses 4 key areas for student learning:

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