Apple Distinguished
School

A 1:1 iPad campus since 2012. Apple Distinguished School since 2019. A community that never stopped reimagining what learning can be.

.: 2,500+ Students
.: 99.8% Graduation Rate
.: 14 Years with 1:1 iPads
.: 180 Professional Staff

Inspite. Imagine. Impact

Every element of our program maps to Apple's three-part framework for distinguished schools — a reflection of how deeply these principles are embedded in our daily work.

Inspire

Lead, learn, and thrive in a dynamic world.

  • Clear school-wide technology vision
  • Principal actively models tech integration
  • Teachers design innovative learning experiences
  • Students are creators and collaborators

Imagine

Empower learners to discover new possibilities.

  • Student voice & choice in learning
  • Collaboration across classrooms and community
  • Creativity through design, creation, & publishing
  • Culture of wellness and curiosity

Impact

Commit to leaving the world better than we found it.

  • Data-driven reflection and improvement
  • Sharing success with the education community
  • Accessibility tools for every learner
  • Equity and belonging for every student
When students have access to powerful tools and meaningful opportunities, they begin to see themselves differently — not just as learners, but as creators, collaborators, and leaders who can make an impact.

Alison Smith - Principal, Midway High School

Data that tells the real story

98 faculty responded to the 2025 Apple Learning Technologies Survey. The results reflect a campus culture where technology integration is not an add-on — it's the foundation.

95%

of faculty report high preparedness for technology integration

Apple Learning Survey 2025

93%

of faculty agree technology elevates professional student creativity

Apple Learning Survey 2025

70%

of students engage in teamwork often or daily

Elements of Learning

91%

of faculty are Apple Teacher certified or in progress

Apple Learning Survey 2025

A story told by students.

Our renewal video follows senior Jude LeBlanc across the campus he helped shape — filmed and edited entirely by his fellow senior Eli LeBlanc. Authentic. Student-driven. Midway.

Over a decade of learning transformed

From the launch of our 1:1 initiative to our continued recognition as an Apple Distinguished School, Midway has built a culture where technology isn't a tool we use — it's how we think, create, and lead.

2012

1:1 iPad Initiative Launched

Every student receives an iPad, beginning a new era of connected, creative, and personalized learning across the campus.

2016

Apple Learning Technologies Survey #1

Faculty preparedness to teach with technology measured at 95%. Teamwork and critical thinking emerge as top student learning elements.

2019

First Apple Distinguished School Recognition

Midway earns ADS recognition — a milestone that validates the vision, culture, and innovation already thriving on campus.

2020

Learning Without Disruption

When the pandemic forced classes virtual, Midway transitioned seamlessly. Teachers used Clips, iMovie, and screen recording. Students kept creating, collaborating, and connecting.

2021

Apple Learning Technologies Survey #2

Teacher preparedness rises from 95% to 98%. Growth in multimedia production, personalization of learning, and critical thinking frequency.

2022

ADS Renewal Achieved

Renewed recognition for outstanding innovation, CTE expansion, and deepening student agency and leadership across programs.

2025

Apple Learning Technologies Survey #3

95% of faculty report high preparedness for technology integration. Teamwork and critical thinking remain top student learning elements, with 58.6% of students engaging in teamwork daily or often.

2026

ADS Renewal — Current Application

A student-led video narrated by senior Jude LeBlanc and filmed by his brother Eli captures who Midway is — not just what we do.