Mission Statement

Nathaniel Hawthorne Middle School 74

TEAM74, soaring from good to Great and BEYOND; We are more than a school, we are a FAMILY!  

Vision

As Stewards of Oakland Gardens, TEAM74 has a commitment to our community, beyond the walls of our school.  We are committed to providing a developmentally responsive, supportive learning environment in which students achieve at their highest levels.  We will nourish our students’ social-emotional development, instilling in them an appreciation of self-worth, individual difference, and the power of collaboration so they can soar from good, to Great and BEYOND…

BALANCE          THIS IS IT!          OWNERSHIP          FLEXIBILITY          INTEGRITY

 FAILURE LEADS TO SUCCESS          SPEAK WITH GOOD PURPOSE          COMMITMENT

Mission

It is the mission of Nathaniel Hawthorne Middle School, in collaboration with students, parents and the community, to develop responsible, educated and productive global citizens who can thrive in an ever-changing world.  Through the Hawthorne Experience, we will foster empathy and the development of a growth mindset. Our collective efforts with the implementation of the 8 Keys of Excellence, along with facilitating our planning and preparation for 21st Century Teaching and Learning will provide a pathway that empowers our students to soar BEYOND.  

Keep soaring and remember…

“Together Everyone Achieves More”