Dorothy McElhinney Middle School opened in August, 2009 for students in grades six through eight. Continuing the visual and performing arts emphasis offered at our neighboring school, Lisa J. Mails Elementary, Dorothy McElhinney Middle School will continue to provide students with instruction in vocal and instrumental music, including strings, drama, dance and visual art, ceramics and computer arts. In addition, the school has ASB, Yearbook, GATE, PLUS Forums, intramural sports, at-risk intervention programs and a wide variety of clubs and activities.