My name is Jason Binegar, and I’m honored to serve as Principal and be part of the Miami Trace community. Since 2001, I’ve held various roles in the district, including teacher, assistant principal, athletic director, and principal. I feel fortunate to work in a district that values teamwork, builds positive relationships, and puts students first.

At MTMS, our goal is to provide not only a strong academic environment, but also to help students grow into responsible, respectful young men and women. We strive to create a safe and supportive space where all students can succeed.

We’re proud of the programs we offer to support students academically, socially, and emotionally. Panthers Circle, our character education program, helps students explore important topics such as bullying, responsibility, and social skills. We also offer an intervention period, during which teachers work with students to preteach or reteach material, providing extra support or enrichment as needed.

At MTMS, we set high expectations for both students and staff. Through strong guidance and family involvement, we work together to help students thrive now and in the future.

Our school expectations are:

Treat others as you want to be treated.
Everyday, come prepared to learn.
Always be respectful.
Make good choices.

We look forward to another amazing year of learning at MTMS, and we’re glad you are part of it.

Sincerely,
Jason Binegar
Principal

Dear Panther Community:

Thank you for visiting our Miami Trace Middle School Web Page!  My name is Michelle Teis and I am honored to be the Middle School Assistant Principal!  I have been a part of the Miami Trace community since 2001, where most of my time was spent in the classroom as a teacher at both Bloomingburg and our new building. 

Parental involvement is a vital aspect in increasing student achievement, and the team at MTMS invites parents and family members to be active and communicate throughout your student’s learning.  My goal, in my position, is to continue working closely with parents, community members, staff, and students to promote an environment of positivity and student learning.  

I look forward to working with you this school year!  Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions.  I am here to support our middle school community and maintain a high level of expectations in every aspect of the learning environment.

Respectfully, 

Michelle Teis

MTMS Asst. Principal

"Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much." - Helen Keller