Mission: Back to School - Middle
Mission: Back to School
Learn about a fun and inspiring challenge for middle school students and families!
"Mission: Back to School" is a four-week adventure designed to help you prepare, connect, and get excited for the first day of school.
Each week features a new mission with an objective designed to promote academic engagement while building confidence, sparking curiosity, and bringing families together.
Follow your school’s Facebook page and share snapshots of your student completing each weekly mission. Your photo could be featured right here!
Week 1
Operation: Future Me
Recruits, your first mission is a personal one. You’ll write a letter to your future self, capturing your current goals, dreams, and what life looks like right now. This is your chance to reflect, imagine, and inspire your future self. Seal it tight; it’s top secret until next year!
Week 2
Challenge: Global Explorer
Recruits, pack your curiosity and prepare for takeoff! Your mission is to explore a city or country of your choice and create a travel brochure filled with exciting facts, foods, and phrases. This operation will sharpen your research and design skills as you journey across the globe – no passport required!
Week 3
Operation: Graphic Novel
This week, recruits will unleash their inner storyteller! Your task is to create a short graphic novel or comic strip based on a real-life moment or an epic fictional adventure. Use your imagination and artistic talents to bring your story to life—and don’t forget to share it with your squad!
Week 4
Discover Local Legends
Recruits, it’s time to uncover the hidden stories around you! Investigate a local legend or historical site near your location and report your findings through a video or written report. Bonus points if you visit the site and capture your mission in photos or drawings. History awaits!
