In December 1995, the vice principal was hired, the six team leaders being hired during January 1996. The idea of team building continued with the hiring of 36 full time teachers, 3 secretaries, 5 noon hour supervisors, 3 custodians and a business manager.

Parents were encouraged to become involved at a very early stage in the development of the school. From January - March 1996, parents from the surrounding elementary schools were informed about the Middle School philosophy and meetings were held to establish priorities for "their" school. On March 6, 1996 the first Parent Advisory Committee was held to begin working on the Mission Statement.

Students were also involved from the beginning. Each class was asked to select school colours, a school name and a school mascot. In the end, a timberwolf was the most popular choice and the school colours chosen were silver, black and teal.

	Principal 1996 - 2002 Bob Patterson		Principal 2002 - 2005 Jan Farrell
	Principal 2004 - 2006 John Fultz