In November, grade 5 students were given a fun preview of their future lives as middle school students during Step-Up Day. Students toured the Blackford campus, met with faculty and staff and learned more about the various aspects of middle school life, such as the BEST program, athletics, laptop options, foreign language classes and electives. The grade 6 choir, directed by Roxann Hagemeyer, also treated their friends to a special performance to give them a sample of what the middle school performing arts department has to offer.