Anwatin Middle School
About Our School
Anwatin
Anwatin cultivates joyful and meaningful learning experiences
Anwatin, an Ojibwe word meaning 'Calm Weather,' is located in the beautiful Bryn Mawr neighborhood, adjacent to Theodore Wirth Park. Anwatin prides itself on having a diverse range of academic programming and opportunities that serve students from the surrounding area - including parts of Central, Near North, and Southwest Minneapolis.
Anwatin is committed to social justice and anti-racism by practicing inclusivity, curiosity, innovation, and critical thinking. We nurture growth, compassion, and connection. We foster hope and the inherent power within our students to cultivate genius and see lasting change for our community.
Grades
6-8
Hours
8:40 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Principal
Nate Hampton
Phone
612-668-2450
Pathway
North High School
Why Families Choose Us
WE OFFER:
- IB Middle Years Programme (IBMYP)
- Athletic and after-school activities
- World languages: Spanish
- Special Education services with specialized autism, developmental/cognitive and learning disability, and emotional behavioral programming
- Mainstreamed and individual EL services
- Enrichment for all
- Celebrated fine arts programming
- Student leadership opportunities
SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING:
- ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders)
- DCD (Developmental Cognitive Disabilities)
- EBD (Emotional/Behavioral Disorders)
Student Snapshot
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4%
Native American -
24%
White American -
54%
African American -
9%
Asian American -
9%
Hispanic American
School Contact Information
256 Upton Ave. S. 55405
612-668-2450
anwatin.mpschools.org
nathan.hampton@mpls.k12.mn.us
