Carl Sandburg Middle School
At Carl Sandburg Middle School, we bridge the transformational years between elementary school and high school by empowering sixth, seventh and eighth-grade students to become independent, confident, and self-directed learners. Our mission centers on academic excellence paired with dedicated personal growth, ensuring every student acquires the skills, resilience, and curiosity needed to thrive at CSMS and beyond.
Our school maintains high academic expectations paired with robust instructional support. A rigorous core curriculum challenges students to think critically, solve complex problems, and communicate effectively—setting a strong foundation for future success.
To help students uncover their unique talents and passions, Carl Sandburg Middle School provides a diverse lineup of related arts courses:
- STEM & Innovation: Hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics that encourages experimentation and real-world design challenges.
- Fine & Performing Arts: Comprehensive offerings in visual arts, music, and performance that foster creative expression and artistic technical skills.
- Career Exploration: Engaging coursework that introduces real-world industries, technical pathways, and self-assessment tools to help students map out future possibilities.
For students in our Dual Language Program, middle school is a crucial bridge for maintaining and expanding advanced language skills. Through specialized instruction in English, Spanish Language Arts and Social Studies, students continue building academic biliteracy and biculturalism.
Through high expectations, strong community partnership, and continuous encouragement, Carl Sandburg Middle School ensures every student we promote is fully prepared for the academic rigor and social independence of Mundelein High School.