Pinckneyville Middle School

About Pinckneyville Middle School

Pinckneyville Middle Vision Mission and Beliefs

Pinckneyville Middle Vision

We strive to become a premier institution where every student cultivates the knowledge and abilities to become engaged, empathetic, and accomplished lifelong learners.

Mission

Pinckneyville Middle School is dedicated to fostering, facilitating, and achieving excellence in academic proficiency, competencies, and conduct for all students through a rigorous framework of global education, resulting in tangible advancements in accordance with local, state, national, and international benchmarks of excellence.

Beliefs

Our primary focus is on teaching and learning.
A comprehensive education is a collective responsibility shared among students, families, educators, and the broader community.
Meaningful learning occurs when both faculty and students are actively engaged in a challenging curriculum within a supportive, secure, and structured environment.
Learning is an ongoing journey encompassing cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Education is most impactful when it aligns with real-world contexts and applications.
Every student possesses the capacity to acquire academic knowledge, skills, and exhibit the citizenship qualities essential for success.
High standards of learning apply universally to each student.
Learning fosters intercultural empathy, appreciation, and reverence.

History

The Origins of Pinckneyville, Peachtree Corners

How did Pinckneyville get its name?

Pinckneyville Middle School pays homage to a rural farming settlement established in the early 1800s. This community evolved alongside the old Peachtree Road, adjacent to an ancient Indian trail. Initially dubbed “Turkey Gizzard” and later “Buzzard’s Roost,” the area eventually underwent a name change to honor Charles Pinckney, a distinguished visitor and early statesman hailing from South Carolina.

The Pinckneyville community thrived as a vital stop on the stagecoach route connecting Augusta and Alabama. Among its oldest structures were a post office and an inn, offering respite to weary travelers. Notably, Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, still standing on Spalding Drive, emerged as the inaugural church in the region, constructed circa 1826. Similarly, the Washington Academy, situated at the present site of Shiloh Baptist Church on Spalding Drive, became the area’s first educational institution. Another school, Crabapple Academy, was erected near the present Pinckneyville Middle School location, while the land encompassing the school was formerly an apple orchard owned by the esteemed Westbrook family.

Pinckneyville resides near Technology Park in Norcross, Georgia, at 5440 West Jones Bridge Road. Construction on Pinckneyville Middle commenced in May 1984, culminating in completion by fall 1985. With an initial 828 students and 40 classrooms, the school witnessed consistent enrollment growth thereafter. Additional classrooms were added in 1987 and 1989, followed by a substantial expansion in 1996, incorporating 17 new classrooms and a second gymnasium. The most recent expansion, comprising eight classrooms, was finalized in fall 2000. Pinckneyville is a vital component of the Norcross High School cluster, drawing students from Peachtree, Simpson, and Stripling elementary schools.

Awards and Accolades

Over the years, Pinckneyville has garnered numerous accolades and distinctions. In 1992, it was designated a Georgia School of Excellence and a National Blue Ribbon School. Additionally, the school secured the State Department of Education Pay for Performance Grant for six consecutive years. Pinckneyville students consistently excel in academic and fine arts competitions, reflecting the institution’s commitment to scholastic excellence.

Pinckneyville Middle School embodies the rich diversity characteristic of modern-day Georgia. Notably, it boasts one of Gwinnett County’s highest populations of gifted students. To provide a rigorous academic curriculum and leverage the cultural diversity, Pinckneyville implemented the International Baccalaureate Program in 2004, achieving full program participation status in 2008. Through this program, students engage in three years of foreign language study, equipping them with the skills to thrive as global citizens.

Contact Information

Address

5440 W. Jones Bridge Road Peachtree Corners, GA 30092

Website

https://www.gcpsk12.org/PinckneyvilleMS

Phone

770-263-0860

Academics

Pinckneyville Middle School is served by the Gwinnett County School System and follows the Georgia State Standards for education, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that covers core subjects like Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.

Pinckneyville Middle School features the following academic programs:

• Advanced Placement Courses
• English Language Learners
• Gifted & Talented Programs
• International Baccalaureate
• Intervention programs
• Special Education Programs

Clubs and Activities

In addition to academics, Pinckneyville Middle School offers a range of extracurricular activities to help students explore their interests and develop a well-rounded skill set.

Pinckneyville Middle School features the offers enrichment programs:

• Basketball
• Blue Crew Club
• Book Club
• Card Games Club
• Cheerleading
• Coloring Club
• Debate Club
• Drama Club
• Dungeons and Dragons
• eSports Team Club
• Film Club
• French Club
• Future Georgia Educators
• Garden Club
• Gimkit Club
• Girls Coding Club
• Intramurals
• Knitting/Crochet Club
• News Crew
• Norcross Junior Blue Devils
• Puzzle Club
• Reader's Rally
• Soccer
• Spanish Club
• Volleyball
• Yearbook Club