Stockyard Community Middle (7-8)

Dear Parents & Guardians:

My name is Dr. Joe Dismond, and I am truly grateful to be returning as the Principal of Stockyard Middle School for the 2026-2027 academic school year. I will be entering my fourth year as a school principal.

Middle School is a place where students are navigating where they fit in, exploring academic and professional curiosity, and building friendships that will go beyond Stockyard walls.

A new school year begins filled with hope and promise. This school year I will be continuing where we left off – building a strong school community and culture that is focused on establishing positive relationships between teachers and students, increasing our attendance, while also increasing our Ohio State Test (OST’s) and i-Ready scores. All these goals can and will be accomplished when we work TOGETHER.

The schoolhouse is the place where your child spends the most time during the day. It remains my team’s priority that they feel safe, welcome, have a sense of belonging, and establish their voice. Through these feelings of connectedness, I believe each child attending Stockyard Middle School will have the opportunity to succeed.

Students enjoy many events and traditions throughout the school year such as the Kindergarten and Eighth Grade Promotions, Fall Festival, Black History Celebrations, Winter Dance, Field Day, Career Day, and more. 

We encourage all families to attend special events and become contributing members of our Stockyard Middle School community! 

Sincerely,

“Dr. Joe”
Joseph R. Dismond, Ed.D.
Principal
Stockyard Middle School