24 Converse Street
Palmer Massachusetts 01069-1869
413-283-8109 phone
413-283-2655 fax
The Converse Middle School was built in 1923, with
an addition made in 1963. There are currently 524 students in grades
5-7, with 48 professional staff and 28 support staff. The students
of each grade level are divided into two teams, with each team consisting
of a social study, language arts, math and a science teacher. There
is also an Alternative Education team of 1 teacher and 1 paraprofessional.
All students receive instruction in unified arts: music, art, physical
education, health, and MCAS math. The school also has a full-time professional
librarian, 8 special education teachers, 3 Chapter I remedial teachers,
2 guidance counselors, a speech teacher, and a full-time nurse. Band
and chorus are offered to students of all grades.
Notice: Converse
Middle School PTO meetings are held the first Monday of every
month at 6:30 p.m. in the CMS library. All are welcome to attend.