New Ulm Middle School serves students in grades 5-8, providing a developmentally responsive program designed to meet both the academic and social-emotional needs of all students. NUMS is committed to the middle school philosophy and the delivery of a comprehensive education that supports the growth of the whole child. Students at NUMS are organized into small groups or “families,” reflecting the house concept, designed to provide students with a better sense of community and a more personalized learning environment.  Each day, students at NUMS will participate in an advisory program in which they will have the opportunity to develop a positive advisor–advisee relationship and build peer relationships in a small group environment.

NUMS offers a variety of exploratory courses for grades 5-7 and electives for grade 8 (Agriculture and Industrial Technology, Art, Family and Consumer Science, and General Music).  Beyond the exploratory and elective options, NUMS students will also be engaged in a Positive Intervention and Enrichment program, which will provide instruction based on students individual academic needs.