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Rethinking Middle School: Meeting the Moment for Neurodiverse Learners
For 14 years, I’ve served as Executive Director of a middle school built for neurodiverse students. Every day, I see the same truth play out: the traditional middle school model—designed around uniformity, compliance, and pace—doesn’t work for neurodivergent learners. It wasn’t built for them.Across the country, we are seeing rising numbers of students diagnosed with…
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Week 5 (September 6)
We’ve been so busy getting the school ready for next week that we haven’t had a chance to film a video update! Everyone on our team has been hard at work preparing classrooms, organizing materials, and putting the finishing touches on everything to make Monday’s Open House extra special. We can’t wait to welcome you…
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Week 4 (Aug 30)
It has been a busy and exciting week here at Bridges Middle School! With both returning and new staff members, we’ve been hard at work setting up classrooms, organizing materials, and making sure everything is ready for an incredible school year. Things are truly coming together, and we cannot wait to welcome you into our…
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Week 3 (Aug 22, 2025)
We’re excited to share the third in a series of short weekly video updates to keep you informed as we move through this critical season of change at Bridges. View a video message from Dr. Carrie Hall, Principal | A Quick Update. You’ll also find a link to our recent press release and our new…
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Week 2 (Aug 15, 2025)
We’re excited to share the second in a series of short weekly video updates to keep you informed and involved as we move through this important season of change at Bridges. WEEK 2: Beven Byrnes, Executive Director | Building Lease + Strategic Plan + Organizational Vision Dr. Carrie Hall, Principal | Staff Heroes + Student…
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Week 1 (Aug 6, 2025)
We’re excited to share the first in a series of short weekly video updates to keep you informed and involved as we move through this important season of change at Bridges. WEEK 1: Dr. Carrie Hall, Principal | Staffing Updates Beven Byrnes, Executive Director | Building Move + Communication Timeline Kara Bader, Current Parent and…
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A Safe Haven for Neurodiverse Children and Their Families in Uncertain Times
In today’s ever-changing world, uncertainty seems to be a constant. From global events to personal challenges, many families are navigating uncharted waters, searching for stability and support. For neurodiverse children and their families, these challenges can be even more overwhelming. At Bridges Middle School, we understand the importance of providing a safe, inclusive and nurturing…
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Student Experience Trends Through the Year at Bridges
Bridges staff members anticipate these experiences and adjust student support accordingly. However, please keep in mind that each student is a unique individual and may have these experiences at their own pace, if at all.
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2024 Annual Fund Coming Soon
In late November, we will launch our 2024 Annual Fund drive. As a valued member of the Bridges community, we hope you will support this annual fall campaign. It is instrumental in raising funds to support our daily operating budget. Annual Fund contributions help close the gap between tuition and the actual cost of a…
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Window of Tolerance
Recognizing a student’s window of tolerance has been a helpful strategy in how we support our students. Dr. Dan Siegel developed the concept to refer to the optimal range of emotional arousal within which a person can effectively cope with stress. This window may be smaller for neurodivergent individuals. When a person experiences extreme stress…
