Torrington Middle School 

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Pepsi Refresh Project

The CPBN Media Lab satellite pilot project seeks to build on the success of our middle school student's Future Producers Workshop Academy. Media is magic.

When it is integrated into the school curriculum, it makes the students work harder, research more thoroughly and present their ideas more clearly. The CPBN Media Lab will provide professional equipment, training and mentoring to students and teachers from three geographically and racially diverse Connecticut middle schools.

All that is standing between Connecticut students and $250,000 of free professional video equipment, technical training and mentoring are votes.

So please vote!!

http://www.cpbn.org/program/cpbn-media-lab-enters-pepsi-refresh-competition

Mission Statement

The Torrington Middle School seeks to provide a child centered education that will meet the intellectualemotional, social, and physical needs of the early adolescent. We strive to promote effective learning and develop self-worth in a positive and supportive environment. By working cooperatively with the family and community, we prepare the student to continue his/her education and to become a responsible and productive citizen.

History of Torrington Middle School

In January of 1994, the construction of Torrington Middle School was completed. The 165,000 square foot building was designed to accommodate a middle school program and projected student body of 1,200 to 1,400 students. Today over 130 staff members work with approximately 1,200 students.

This new building allowed for the expansion of the unified arts program and other academic courses, i.e. foreign language. The school and its 25 acres are used extensively for community and athletic programs.

Previously the 6th,7th, and 8th graders were taught in two buildings. In September 1987, the district's sixth graders moved into the Wetmore Elementary School building across the street from the junior high, Vogel School. The combining of the two schools formed the Vogel-Wetmore Middle School.