School Board Meeting Briefs

Name/History: The school opened in 1918 as Loveland High School. It became Bill Reed after the present Loveland High School opened in 1964. Bill Reed was a teacher, coach and Army general.

Mission Statement: The Bill Reed Middle School community of staff, students, and parents strive to provide students with:

• quality and equity in meaningful academic success
• maximized learning
• confidence in their capabilities, and
• preparation for their future in the 21st Century

Belief Statement: Winning is not about beating someone or being better than someone else. Winning is about trying your hardest to do your best. Bill Reed is a school of winners.

Special Programs: High activity in athletics and activities including Drama Club; MESA (Mathematics, Engineering and Science Achievement) Club; special activities such as skate parties, pizza parties, etc.; creating career profiles; climbing wall; Odyssey of the Mind team; National History Day competition; the Academic Challenge Program; and Pride Tribe (involves a majority of students as well as our Honors Graduates).

Parent Involvement: The Bill Reed Accountability Commitee meets the second Tuesday of each month. Bill Reed also has many parent and non-parent volunteers.

Student Activities: Athletics, drama and numerous social activities.