Elizabeth Hastings Middle School is the only middle school in Fairhaven, MA. Students from two elementary schools feed into this school housing between 400 and 415 students in grades 6 – 8. There are twenty-two academic teachers on staff. In addition to the core curriculum, these teachers offer a variety of enrichment courses including Robotics, Whale of a Mystery, Project Based History, Project Based English, English Lab, and Math Lab. Through other diverse class offerings such as Spanish, Art, Chorus, Instrumental and String Orchestras, Art and Instructional Technology, Coding, nine exploratory teachers enrich students’ learning experiences by providing environments in which students explore and participate in areas outside of the core curriculum. Three special educators collaborate with general education teachers to serve students more effectively. The guidance staff includes two guidance counselors; they offer guidance, supervise group meetings and breakfast club. Support staff includes seven educational support personnel who function in various capacities including help with flexible grouping instruction, monitoring students, and supervising the STEP room. Extra-curricular activities include a variety of activities and clubs: a sports program, an intramural program, and several clubs supervised by volunteers, including homework, rock band, and drama club.