The Challenge

Bullying Hits Middle Schools Hardest

The middle school years represent a critical inflection point. Students navigating social hierarchies, identity formation, and new digital environments face bullying at rates higher than any other grade band. The data is clear — and the need for structured prevention is urgent.

37% of middle schools report weekly cyberbullying NCES 2024
28% report weekly traditional bullying incidents NCES 2024
34% of teens report experiencing bullying in the past year CDC 2024

Common Forms of Middle School Bullying

Understanding what students face is the first step toward meaningful prevention. Jim Jordan’s program addresses all four primary categories:

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Physical Pushing, hitting, or unwanted physical contact
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Verbal Name-calling, threats, and demeaning language
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Social Spreading rumors, deliberate exclusion
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Cyberbullying Online harassment across apps and platforms
The Speaker

Why Schools Choose Jim Jordan

Jim Jordan brings over 17 years of experience delivering high-impact anti-bullying assemblies across the United States. His middle school program — “Real Talk, Real Impact!” — is specifically designed for grades 6–8, addressing the nuanced social dynamics that define this age group.

Unlike generic motivational talks, Jim’s assemblies are built around active participation. Students learn to handle peer pressure, document incidents properly, navigate online group dynamics, and become confident upstanders rather than passive bystanders.

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Build Empathy

Students gain a genuine understanding of how their actions and words affect others — a skill that lasts well beyond assembly day.

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Activate Bystanders

Safe, practical strategies for intervening and reporting — turning passive observers into active agents of change.

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Master Digital Safety

Guidance on responsible online behavior, understanding digital footprints, and responding to cyberbullying effectively.

Students stayed engaged from start to finish. We applied the content in our classrooms right away. Our principal has already asked to have Jim back next year.

— Andrea McCutchan, Educator (2025)
Program Impact

Benefits for Your School Community

Schools that invest in structured bully prevention see measurable improvements across all stakeholder groups — students, teachers, and families. Jim Jordan’s program is designed to create ripple effects beyond the auditorium.

  • Students leave with concrete tools to recognize, respond to, and report bullying
  • School culture shifts toward greater kindness, inclusion, and peer accountability
  • Teachers receive reinforcement resources to extend lessons in the classroom
  • Parents gain communication strategies to support their children at home
  • Administrators see faster incident reporting and reduced escalation
  • Program aligns with SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) and PBIS frameworks

Schools using structured programs like Jim’s consistently report stronger student awareness, quicker responses to incidents, and a more positive overall school climate within weeks of the assembly.

Program Details

What to Expect — Assembly Overview

Every school and student body is different. Jim Jordan tailors his delivery to match the specific needs and culture of your middle school, while ensuring all core competencies are covered.

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Grade Levels Grades 6, 7, and 8 — tailored content for each group
Program Length 45–60 minutes, structured to maintain middle-school engagement
Format Live assembly with interactive participation, storytelling, and discussion
Topics Covered All bullying types, upstander skills, peer pressure, cyberbullying, reporting procedures
Follow-Up Materials Lesson plans, classroom activities, and parent resources included
Recommended Frequency Once per school year for sustained cultural improvement
Availability Nationwide — book 3–6 months in advance for preferred dates
Questions Answered

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before booking Jim Jordan for your middle school assembly.

How long is the middle school bully prevention assembly?

Assemblies run 45–60 minutes. The format is carefully structured to hold middle-school attention throughout — combining storytelling, audience participation, and direct instruction without any slow-paced lecture segments.

Does the program cover cyberbullying?

Yes. Digital responsibility and online safety are core components of the grades 6–8 program. Students learn to identify cyberbullying, understand the permanence of digital actions, and know how to respond safely and effectively.

Are follow-up resources included with the assembly?

Yes. Educators receive classroom reinforcement materials, discussion guides, and activity sheets. Parent resources are also included so families can continue the conversation at home — maximizing the long-term impact of the assembly.

How often should schools book this program?

Once per school year is recommended. Annual assemblies reinforce core messages, introduce new grade-appropriate content as students mature, and sustain the positive school culture built from the previous year.

How far in advance should we book?

Popular assembly dates — especially September through November and January through March — fill quickly. Booking 3–6 months in advance is strongly recommended to secure your preferred date.

Does Jim Jordan serve schools across all US states?

Yes. Jim Jordan serves schools nationwide across all 50 US states. Contact the office to discuss scheduling and travel logistics for your specific location.