Walt Clark

Principal: Christine Smith

2605 Carlisle Dr. Loveland, CO 80537
Phone: 970 613-5400

 

 

 

 

 

Vision: 

• As a STEM infused culture, Walt Clark Middle School will academically challenge and support each student to be a problem solver of the 21st century.

Mission:

• WCMS provides:
  • Rigorous and Relevant Learning
  • Community Connections
  • College and Career Exploration
  • Inclusive and Supportive Climate and Culture

Motto: 

• We A.R.E. Cougars: Achieve, Respect, Engage

Colors: 

• Black and Gold

Mascot: 

• Cougar

Description:

• Walt Clark Middle School was named after Walter Clark, a teacher and coach from Loveland High School from 1944-1966.
• The school is one of the smaller schools in the district and is located on the west side of the Thompson School District. We are a STEM focused, student-centered, supportive learning community for each of our students.  Teachers and staff take great pride in working with students on their academics as well as their social emotional learning.

Stellar Points:

• We have problem-based learning opportunities across all content areas that support our STEM focus and rigorous and relevant learning. We also pride ourselves in our athletic and extra-curricular options.

Special Offerings:

• STEM X pathways for our STEM program; Agriculture and Construction, Transportation and Robotics and Creative Arts, Media, and Design
• AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination); school wide focus for instructional strategies and organization. We also offer AVID elective for students identified for math advancement and possible high school algebra credit at the 8^th
• Give Next Leader Lab; Inspiring Youth Building Community - Give Next is a school-based youth grantmaking program for middle and high school students in Larimer County.
• Greenhouse; Walt Clark is the only school in the district that has a full size and operating greenhouse for students to learn about horticulture and different ways in which to grow plants. We host a community greenhouse sale each spring that sells different vegetables and flowers that are grown by our students.
• Extra-Curricular: LUC, WEB, Student Council, Chess Club, Art Club, Math Counts, Yearbook

Accomplishments:

• AVID Certified School
• No Place for Hate since 2006
• Spelling Bee Winners
• Wrestling State Champs
• Crystal Apple Teacher Awards
• Rotary Teacher of the Month recipients
• District and State Science Fair winners
• Jostens National Yearbook Winner

Partnerships:

• Live, Laugh, Love, Believe inc.
• Loveland Initiative for Monarch Butterflies
• Otter Cares
• NoCo Manufacturing – Manufacturing Rocks