3700 Chestnut Avenue - Newport News, VA 23607 - (757) 928-6860

B.T. Washington Middle School

B.T. Washington is fully accredited!

Mission Statement: Booker T. Washington Middle School, in preparing students to become self-directed, life-long learners, encourages self-discipline, values and academics in a healthy, cooperative environment that emphasizes cultural diversity, pride in one's work and achievements, and an appreciation of school, community, and country.

Magnet Program

Booker T. Washington Middle School is a Marine Science & Pre-Advanced Placement Magnet. We have an interdisciplinary curriculum with an emphasis on Virginia's coastal habitats. Our distinctive features include science and aquatic labs, an outdoor classroom, and aquariums depicting freshwater ponds, streams, rivers, the Chesapeake Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. Learn more about our magnet program and how to apply.

Here is the data we have collected during our kayak field trips.