Urban Middle School has a tradition of being academically challenging resulting in high student performance. High expectations define Urban’s rigorous curriculum, which challenges students to move beyond basic knowledge and comprehension to higher order thinking skills. We are proud of our students’ high achievement, our extra and co-curricular offerings, and our athletic program. These programs prepare Urban students physically, socially and academically for high school success.
Diversity"Strength lies in differences, not in similarities." Stephen Covey Knowledge"Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education." Martin Luther King Jr. Integrity"Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is looking." C.S. Lewis Respect“I'm not concerned with your liking or disliking me... All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.” Jackie Robinson |
Middle School is a time of learning and personal growth for students and the middle school concept is designed to nurture that growth. Students rotate through a variety of allied arts classes, in order to expose students to different subject areas. As students advance to the upper grades, more choices are given to allow students more control over their schedule and learning.
All Urban Middle School students have a Chromebook for daily school and home use. Access to technology is part of the evolution in Sheboygan Area School District’s 1:1 device commitment. The use of this technology is and will continue to be an essential part of daily instruction at the secondary level.
A large percentage of Urban teachers have earned a Master’s degree and a majority of them have more than five years of teaching experience. Urban teachers have a passion for their subject area allowing them to bring the best educational experience to the students and their families. At Urban staff, students, and families work together to support less fortunate families in our school community and around the world through Student Council and a strong Middle School Parent Teacher Organization.
Urban is known for its impressive student council, which is one of the largest in the state. The students involved participate in service projects, organize school activities, and receive leadership training. They run concessions, sell apparel, and help to raise money for both the building and student activities.
In addition to student council, students have opportunities to participate in a large number of co-curricular and athletic options. In addition we have academic enrichment in the form of the Lakeland Math competition, geography bee, spelling bee, and National History Day competitions. Advisors do their best to schedule the activities so students do not have to choose between, but can participate in any or all activities they are interested in.
At Urban Middle School, we believe middle school should be a time of growth, discovery, and belonging. Our goal is to provide a well-rounded and engaging experience that supports every child’s academic learning as well as their social and emotional development.
We know middle school is a big transition, but students quickly find their rhythm here at Urban and begin to feel at home both inside and outside the classroom. We encourage you to cheer your children on as they try new experiences, join activities, and build connections that will help them grow and thrive.
Our staff is deeply committed to the success of every student. You’ll see teachers opening their doors before and after school to help students, collaborating in teams to meet individual needs, and always going the extra mile to ensure every child feels supported and challenged.
Parents and guardians are such an important part of this journey. Here are a few ways you can help your child make the most of middle school:
I’m excited about the year ahead and the new opportunities it will bring. Most of all, I’m looking forward to partnering with you to make this a positive and successful experience for your child.
Please know that my door is always open. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have questions, ideas, or just want to connect. Together, we can make this year at Urban Middle School an amazing one for all our students!
Go Knights!
Joe O'Brien
School Hours
7:40 AM to 3:03 PM - Monday - Friday
Office Hours
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Summer Office Hours
June 10th - June 28th 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
CLOSED July 1st - July 26th
July 29th - August 16th 6:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Regular office hours resume the week of August 19th
Please call our school office at (920) 459-3680 to set up a tour. For our students' safety, visitors are required to enter through the main doors, sign in at the office, and obtain a visitor's pass. The visitor's pass should be displayed throughout your visit to make it clear that you are an authorized visitor.
Urban is located at 1226 North Ave. on the north side of Sheboygan. It is only a few blocks from Lake Michigan.
As part of the state accountability system, the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) produces report cards for every district and school in Wisconsin.
Learn about the activities available at Urban Middle School!
Activities