Welcome to Eastwood Middle School, Home of the Huskies. Eastwood Middle School (EMS) seeks to provide a strong research-based educational experience for middle school students. The educational program includes the four core courses (math, language arts, science, and social studies), physical education and an exploratory course (band, music, family and consumer sciences, art, and career technical).

The mission of Eastwood Middle School is to empower students with the skills necessary to continue their education and to take responsibility for their lives. We will place students at the forefront of an ever changing society by interlocking systems of school, family, and community. An emphasis will be placed on academic excellence through integrated technology, quality instruction, career exploration and personal social development.

Beliefs: Every child can learn. Every child has the right to learn. Children will rise to the level of expectation of their instructors. School should be a safe and orderly place. Every child should be given opportunities and challenges. Children must develop socially, emotionally and educationally. School should be a rewarding memorable experience.

The administration, faculty, and staff at Eastwood Middle School believe that
this is a school where adults and students want to come to succeed. We foster a community based on kindness, cooperation, educational challenge, inclusion, and creativity.

We believe that the role of Eastwood Middle School is to teach the entire child as they mature intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially. We strive to build a strong school community that will allow students to become active and contributing young citizens.

If you are an incoming sixth grader, I welcome you to a new experience. If you are one of our seventh or eighth graders, I look forward to your leadership as we embark on the 2009-2010 school year. I encourage all students and parents to read the Tuscaloosa City Schools´ Code of Conduct as well as the EMS student handbook. Should you have any questions about these documents or anything else, do not hesitate to contact us.