About Us!
Darden Middle School is a proud member of the Wilson County Schools district.
We serve over 400 6th-8th grade students in Wilson, North Carolina.
Office/Teachers' Hours: 8:00AM-4:00PM
Instructional Hours: 8:30AM-3:30PM
(The building is usually open at 7am and closed at 6pm.
Your badges do not work on the weekends.)
Established in 2003
Darden Middle School, established in 2003, is proud to bear the name of such a strong Wilson figure! C.H. Darden High School opened in 1923 and was built using mainly African American contractors; it was Wilson’s first high school for African Americans. Originally called the Wilson Colored High School it opened in 1924, and in 1939, it was renamed Darden in memory of Charles H. Darden, a former slave who became a funeral home owner and one Wilson’s most prominent African American leaders and proponents of education. When Darden Middle School was constructed in 2003, it was a perfect opportunity to carry on the namesake!
CORE VALUES
Darden Trojans will exhibit PRIDE!
Punctuality - Adhere to deadlines, due dates, and class times.
Respect - Recognize how your words and actions impact others.
Integrity - Do what is right ALL THE TIME, regardless of who’s watching.
Discipline - Practice self-control and govern yourself according to expectations.
Effort - Do your personal best without giving up!
MISSION STATEMENT
Our mission is to provide our students opportunities to become lifelong learners and caring productive citizens while feeling secure, confident, and motivated to learn.
VISION STATEMENT
Darden will be a school where the staff, students, families, and community are actively engaged in a partnership that focuses on positive productive attitudes toward learning, excellence in academics, and a successful future for all students.
SCHOOL COLORS & MASCOT
Blue and White / Trojans
SCHOOL MOTTO
Trojan Pride!
LOCATION
Wilson, NC 27893