
Middletown Preparatory and Fitness Academy


About Middletown Prep
Welcome to Middletown Preparatory and Fitness Academy. We are a first-rate academic and fitness institution where your student can grow intellectually and physically. We strive to instill the values of lifelong learning, strong character, and the importance of being physically fit in each of our students. Our staff and administration stand ready to provide the best possible education and preparation for life.
Please explore our Website for further information, and feel free to visit or contact us at any time.
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Meet Our Principal
Dear Parents, Guardians and Students,
I would like to take a moment to introduce myself. I am Principal Gardner. I have 16 years of experience in education. This is my 12th year with Middletown Preparatory and Fitness Academy. I have had the opportunity to be an educator to many of your children. I have served as an Academic Coach to support our staff, and most recently, I served as Assistant Principal.
I am looking forward to the 2025-2026 school year at MPFA! It is great to have the opportunity to work with so many familiar families. Those of you who know me, know how much I value education, strong relationships between staff and families, structure, routine and expectations. We, as a team, strive to create a common language between home and school by utilizing our 10 Successful School Behaviors. I am an advocate for Performance Academies Mission and Vision.
For those of you I am just getting to know, for us to do this, we must have the same goals. Our 10 successful school rules are a great lay out for us to use. Please, familiarize yourself with these rules, the student handbook and our Mission and Vision. I am looking forward to a successful school year!
Yours in Education,
Mrs. Gardner, Principal
Middletown Preparatory and Fitness Academy

High Schools Want Our Graduates
Our Transition Program helps 8th graders leave Middletown Preparatory and Fitness Academy fully prepared for high school academically, socially, and emotionally.
We guide families through applications, test prep, and interviews, helping students earn spots and scholarships at some of the top high schools in Ohio.



With the right support, our students don’t just get in. They stand out.
Social Media Updates
New and interested families! Join us right here tomorrow for our Facebook Live interactive conversation with principals and school leaders to learn more about our schools and our curriculum, fitness program and summer camps! ... See MoreSee Less

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Time to register for summer camp at a Performance Academies school near you!!! ☀️ ⚽️ ✏️ 🎾 🧬 🔬 🥋 👩💻 📚 🥅
Watch for more info here, or call a PA school in your area TODAY to register for summer learning, sports, STEM, and fun for rising K-8th graders!
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Interested families please join us for a LIVE presentation and interactive discussion about our program for next year!! We will have principals and school leaders on hand to answer your questions about curriculum, resources, and programming!Interested families please join us for a LIVE presentation and interactive discussion about our program for next year!! We will have principals and school leaders on hand to answer your questions about curriculum, resources, and programming! 🍎 👨💻 ✏️ ⚽️ 🥋 🎾 ... See MoreSee Less

The Golden Shoe Award at Middletown Preparatory and Fitness Academy for the week of 11/30-12/4 goes to Mrs. Gehrs’ 7th grade class! They earned the golden shoe for showing great sportsmanship and coming to class everyday ready to learn. Also, they all improved their iSoccer dribbling and passing test scores. Great job Mrs. Gehrs’ class!!
~Mr. Blake Castator, Middletown Preparatory and Fitness Academy Fitness Instructor
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For the week of September 14, the Golden Shoe Award is presented to the virtual middle school class - 8D. Their attendance and efforts has been excellent all week! They worked hard on improving their soccer dribbling and developing their overall fitness skills! Congratulations to all for their dedication and effort!
~Patricia Mineur, Physical Fitness Virtual Instructor
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The Golden Shoe Award for the week of 9/14 - 9/18 at Middletown Preparatory and Fitness Academy goes to Mrs. Gardner's 2nd graders! They are such a joy to have in class. They are kind to one another, good listeners, and always on task. They also got two of their iTennis tests completed last week and were the first group done with Fitnessgram testing because of their awesome attendance! Way to go 2nd graders! Keep up the GREAT work!!
-Nicole Ciresi
MPFA Fitness
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4th grade students in our online Virtual Academy across Ohio enjoyed starting their day learning about a great educator, Marva Collins. We also enjoyed a Morning Meeting together before we start our lessons in math, reading, science, and social studies! ... See MoreSee Less

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A Day in the Life at Middletown Preparatory and Fitness Academy
“From the moment we walked in, it felt like home. The small class sizes, supportive staff, and personalized care have made all the difference. Middletown Preparatory and Fitness Academy is truly a hidden gem.”
– Middletown Prep parent
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