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Discover Eastern Guilford Middle

A welcoming school where students are encouraged to learn, lead, and grow every day. We are a school community that celebrates every student’s strengths, supports their growth, and partners with families to help every Wildcat thrive.

Experience Why Families Choose Us

What makes our school culture special is the sense that people genuinely belong, grow, and matter. Our culture is rooted in belonging, connection, student voice, and the belief that every Wildcat has valuable contributions. We aim to create memorable learning experiences.

Student supports

Each grade level has an assigned counselor on-site, each grade-level has an assigned Admin, SEL committee, Leadership committee, Instructional coaches for Math & ELA, Daytime tutors, EL support, EC support, Say Something anonymous tip-line, Let's Talk platform, and Community partners.

Points of Pride

  • Math 1 had 100% proficiency (2025-2026),

  • Math Exceeded Growth (2025-2026),

  • Purple Star Award (2025-2026)

 

Academic Programs & Opportunities

One Feeder, One Promise. We are closely aligned with our elementary feeder schools as well as our feeder high school to offer additional family opportunities within Zone 4.

Clubs and Student Life

  • Drama Club
  • Chorus Club
  • Gardening Club
  • Student ambassadors
  • Beta Club
  • All middle school sports,
  • Yearbook Club

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School Discovery Month

All GCS families and future families are invited to explore our amazing schools during School Discovery Month.  Visit, ask questions, meet our staff, and see all the opportunities GCS has to offer in your attendance zone, as well as our Choice schools and programs.

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The Guilford Guarantee

One district.
Many possibilities.

No matter whether you choose your neighborhood school or a Choice school or program, GCS has a school that's right for your child.  Through the Guilford Guarantee, all schools will help students understand their potential and provide multiple pathways to success after high school.

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Learn about the Guilford Guarantee

College Credit 

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Opportunities to earn college credit while in high school.

Career Credentials 

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Access to industry recognized credentials in high demand fields.

Real-World Experience 

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Hands-on learning through internships, apprenticeships and work based learning.

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Choice Application Window
October 9 through December 4, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Elementary & Middle School Selections
Step Date
Lottery and Notification Friday, December 11, 2026
Family Accept and Decline Offers Deadline Friday, December 18, 2026
High School Options Selections
Step Date
Lottery and Notification Friday, February 5, 2027
Families Accept or Decline Offers Deadline Friday, February 12, 2027