Discover the Greene Difference

At Greene we put our students first, so we asked them what they enjoy most about Greene. Watch the video created by Greene’s Student Council and scroll down to see our impressive stats!

https://greene.pausd.org/school-life/discover-the-greene-difference

Engaging Minds and Supporting Students

Greene Middle School offers a number of awesome and fun opportunities for our students everyday like…

  • Greene offers over 40 different elective courses for our students. Our electives allow our students to explore and find their passions by offering courses in Music, Language, Art, Computers, Drama, Family and Consumer Science, Engineering Technology, and other unique offering like AVID, Broadcast Media, Leadership and more. Click here to see our full list of elective offerings.
  • Greene has student clubs that meet during lunch and after school every day of the week. Click here to learn more. 
  • Greene takes a proactive approach in our student supports.
    • Greene offers in-school and after-school academic support programs for students. Click hereto learn more. 
    • The Greene Counseling Department meets with teachers on a weekly basis to identify students in need of support and develop a plan of action to support the students. Click hereto learn more. 
    • The Greene Health Services Department works to promotes the physical, mental, and social health to maximize achievement and well being of our students. Click here to learn more.
    • Greene Meal Services offers brunch and lunch that is free for all students, while also being delicious and healthy to power our students. Click here to learn more.

2022 A Great Year at Greene

  • Greene has held two successful dances where over 75% of the students participated, supported by Student Council. 
  • Greene has held 3 successful concerts, where the success was illustrated by all of the smiles on faces of proud parents, teachers, and administrators.
  • All 3 middle school choirs performed together, as a further example of collaboration and community.
  • 136 Students participated in AMC 8 a 25 question, 40-minute multiple choice examination in middle school mathematics designed to promote the development and enhancement of problem-solving skills.
    • What is a good score on the AMC? In the most recent year, the average AMC-8 score was ten questions right out of 25.
      • Greene 8th-Grade Average Score: 13
      • Greene 7th-Grade Average Score: 11
      • Greene 6th-Grade Average Score: 10
  • Greene Science Olympiad Placed 4th in the NorCal Regional Competition
    • Greene students earned 24 medals!
  • Greene students took 10th in the 2022 Bird Science Olympiad Tournament consisting of 207 teams from 26 different states.
    • Greene took 10th!
    • Greene students medaled in 17 out of the 30 events!
  • Greene students are preparing for the National Technology Association (TSA) Competition
    • Currently 5 Greene teams rank in the top 25 nationally
    • 4 teams have earned invitations to compete in the National Championships in Dallas, Texas.
    • Greene currently have the #1 ranked team in the state!
      • Greene has won 1st place in California from 2017-2021. 
      • Greene was 3rd in the nation in 2017-18
      • Greene was 1st in the nation in 2018-19
      • Greene was 2nd in the nation in 2021-22

Excelling Academically

Greene Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in California.

2023-2024 Greene PTA Board

ATTN: Parents of Greene 7th, 6th, and Incoming 6th graders

The Greene PTA is looking for parents to join the Board and take on key positions for 2023-2024.

A description of the various positions is attached (https://greene.paloaltopta.org/greene-pta-job-descriptions/) BUT those are just words.  

If you want to help out on the Greene PTA and meet some fabulous people, please reach out our 2023 Nominating Committee: Chris Colohan (dad of 6th grader), Julia Murphy-Chutorian (mom of 7th grader and incoming 6th), and Valerie Rainey (mom of 8th grader) at nomcom@greenepta.org.

We would love to talk to you about the amazing opportunities.

Parents Information Meeting

for PARENTS of Incoming 6th graders

WELCOME to Middle School!

Incoming 6th grade parent information night
JAN 18th * 7:00-8:30pm
Greene Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) – our auditorium on N. California Ave. and Newell St.

Additional information about our 6th grade programs, including a calendar of events is in our letter: 2023 – 6th Grade Introduction Letter (translations in Spanish and Mandarin included)

More information will be coming soon regarding our middle school visits to the elementary sites to be held in March.

-Middle School 5-6 Transition Team

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Mimi Kwon
Assistant Principal
Greene Middle School
Palo Alto Unified School District
mkwon@pausd.org