Welcome to Daniel J. Savage Middle School, home of the Bobcats.

At Savage, learning takes precedence over every other activity. Our mission is to support all students academically and socially together while fostering a culture where students feel they belong, are treated with respect and dignity, and develop the skills and confidence needed for future success.

Serving students in grades 6-8, Savage Middle School provides a safe, supportive, and engaging learning environment where students are challenged to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Through strong partnerships between students, families, and staff, we believe every student can learn, has the right to learn, and deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Opened in 2007 as Sylvan Union School District's third middle school, Savage serves families throughout northeast Modesto. Our dedicated staff uses evidence of student learning and collaboration to meet the needs of individual students while maintaining high expectations for all.

About Daniel J. Savage

Daniel J. Savage Sr. dedicated nearly three decades of service to students in the Sylvan Union School District. Beginning his career as an elementary teacher in 1976, he later taught middle school history and served as an assistant principal. He was known for his integrity, sense of humor, compassion, and unwavering commitment to helping students succeed.

Many of Mr. Savage's former students remained in contact with him throughout their lives, a testament to the positive impact he had both inside and outside the classroom. The school proudly bears his name in recognition of his lifelong dedication to education and the values he exemplified as a teacher, mentor, and leader.

Savage Bobcats

Our school community is guided by the Bobcat expectations of being:

• Dependable
• Safe
• Respectful

These values help create a positive learning environment where students take responsibility for their actions, support one another, and contribute to a culture of belonging and academic excellence.