Located in Portage, Mich., Central Middle School serves students in grades six through eight. The school employs more than 50 teachers, a reading consultant, media consultant, guidance counselor and psychologist. It also employs several special education teachers and speech consultants. Central Middle School s academic curriculum includes various subjects, such as English, math, science, social studies and language arts. The school additionally offers lessons in music, physical education and art. Its library houses a variety of contemporary periodicals, fiction and nonfiction literature, reference materials such as encyclopedias and dictionaries. The library also offers access to several child-friendly search engines. Central Middle School operates a parent-teacher organization that coordinates conferences, family nights and other celebrations and events.