Gurnee School District 56 and the Faculty and Staff of Viking Middle School take great pride in offering an outstanding educational program for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade students in core academic areas, the fine arts, athletics, and social and service organizations.We believe in the Middle School Philosophy which uses research-based practices most appropriate for early adolescents.

We operate in a beautiful facility built in 1997-98. It is well equipped, technologically up-to-date, and spacious. It features large bright core classrooms, excellent science facilities and labs, a large triple gym with a climbing wall, a superb multipurpose room, a phenomenal learning resource center, and incredible fine arts spaces including a two level band room and a multilevel theater and drama department.

Students will experience a nine period schedule which will include: Four core classes (Math, Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies); two special periods (Physical Education, Health, Music, Art, Drama, and Technology); one period of Reading in the Content Area, one period of Curriculum Assistance; and Lunch/Recess.

Additionally we have tremendous band, chorus, drama, and athletic programs students may choose to participate in