Middle School

Where Your Child Can Belong and Grow

Middle school is a big transition. Starting in 5th grade, students at St. Bernadette enter middle school, but they don’t go through it alone. Our teachers help middle school students develop the strong study habits and self-confidence they will need in high school. Your child won’t have to navigate a building with 800+ kids, hoping to be noticed. Here, they are in a school where teachers already know who they are and where faith and character are a part of the daily conversation. Plus, high school isn’t an intimidating unknown for SBS students – there’s a high school right next door! The environment at SBS will provide the consistency, care and support that middle schoolers need.

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Strong Academics With Personal Support

Our middle school curriculum prepares students for success in high school and future years through:

  • Rigorous instruction in Math, Reading, Writing, Science and Social Studies
  • Daily opportunities to grow in faith, character and leadership
  • Class sizes that allow teachers to give individual attention
  • Enrichment in Art, Music, PE and Technology
  • Hands‑on learning, projects and real‑world problem‑solving
  • Friendships across grades and cultures
  • Sense of belonging that extends to the student’s families as well
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What to Expect in Middle School

  • Challenging and Engaging Academics

    The middle school curriculum is aligned with Archdiocese of Omaha standards, including advanced math, social studies, hands-on science and rich language arts instruction. As one of the six Consortium schools, St. Bernadette students benefit from a shared curriculum that has been thoughtfully tested and implemented across the Consortium. More on specific curriculum below.

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  • Grow in Your Relationship with God

    Students grow in faith every day through daily prayer, weekly Mass and meaningful service opportunities. We teach empathy, kindness and leadership skills as part of our expressions of faith. Our mission is to help each child recognize their God‑given gifts as they deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith and build a personal relationship with Jesus.

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  • Support for What’s Next

    By the time they leave SBS, students are ready for high school — academically, socially and in their faith lives. They learn responsibility, confidence and the importance of serving others, all within a community that feels like family.

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The middle school curriculum is aligned with Archdiocese of Omaha standards, including advanced math, social studies, hands-on science and rich language arts instruction. As one of the six Consortium schools, St. Bernadette students benefit from a shared curriculum that has been thoughtfully tested and implemented across the Consortium. More on specific curriculum below.

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Students grow in faith every day through daily prayer, weekly Mass and meaningful service opportunities. We teach empathy, kindness and leadership skills as part of our expressions of faith. Our mission is to help each child recognize their God‑given gifts as they deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith and build a personal relationship with Jesus.

Learn More

By the time they leave SBS, students are ready for high school — academically, socially and in their faith lives. They learn responsibility, confidence and the importance of serving others, all within a community that feels like family.

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Middle School enrichment

As a part of the Omaha Catholic School Consortium, middle school curriculum is standardized across all six Consortium schools.

  • Finding God Program

    Finding God helps young people encounter the truth and beauty of the Catholic faith during a vital time in their personal and spiritual growth.

    This dynamic program engages the whole person through:

    • Prayer and Scripture
    • Multimedia and relevant life experiences
    • Art, music and media
    • Authentic witness and service to others

    Through meaningful content and multiple points of connection, students discover their unique place in the story of our faith.

  • The Culture Project

    Seventh and eighth grade students work with college missionaries and cover topics like Human Dignity, social media, Catholic apologetics and more. For multiple school years, our students report especially enjoying the Q&A aspect and feeling heard with their faith questions. Read the blog about The Culture Project.

Extracurricular Activities

SBS students can choose from clubs and activities related to athletics, music, STEM, community service and more. Here you can find new talents, friends and passions.

Student Activities

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St. Bernadette accepts transfer students. Discover how our school may be the perfect fit for your student to shine.

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