— Middle School Assembly Speaker · Grades 6–8
Middle School Assemblies
That Actually Land.
Robert Hackenson Jr. is an internationally recognized edutainer — combining magic, psychology, humor, and real talk to deliver middle school assembly programs students actually remember. Serving schools nationwide for over 20 years.
SEL Aligned · Grades 6–8 · Bullying Prevention · Social Media Safety · Vaping Awareness · Substance Awareness · Free Follow-Up Curriculum
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— Why It Works
A MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY SPEAKER WHO GETS IT.
Middle school is the most critical window in a young person’s development. Peer dynamics are at their most intense. Smartphones — and the social pressures that come with them — arrive. Bullying peaks. Conversations about vaping and substances begin. These aren’t abstract risks; they’re happening in your hallways right now.
Standard lectures don’t cut it with 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Robert’s edutainment method is built for the middle school brain: short attention spans, heightened social awareness, and a need to be respected, not talked at. Every presentation is written specifically for this age group — never watered-down high school content.
Each program aligns with SEL, prevention, and wellness education frameworks, and comes with free follow-up curriculum to keep the learning going after the assembly ends.
An Educational Experience
Like Not Other!
- Research Based Information
- Infused with Magic & Illusions
- Stories
- Humor
- Audience Participation
Choose Your Presentation
MIDDLE SCHOOL ASSEMBLY TOPICS
Bullying Prevention Assembly
for Middle Schools
BULLYING & CYBERBULLYING PREVENTION
"Let's Talk Respect"
This is not a typical bullying prevention presentation. Rather Robert delivers an interactive and edutaining presentation that helps 6h, 7th, and 8th graders understand: that tackles:
- Emotional awareness and self control
- Conflict in a digital world
- Communication skills & conflict resolution
- What is and isn’t bullying/cyberbullying
- Danger of bullying and cyberbullying
- What to do if you are targeted by bullying
- The power of the bystander
- Creating a respectful school community
CYBER SAFETY & SOCIAL MEDIA RESPONSIBILITY
Digital & Social Media Safety
for Middle Schools
"Digital & Social Media Landmines"
Middle schoolers are getting smartphones for the first time – and the dangers are real. This presentation sheds light on the mental, social, and physical dangers, while teaching practical rule to use this technology responsibly. This dynamic presentation covers things like:
- Technology addiction
- Screens and mental health
- Communication & miscommunication
- Cyberbullying and hateful posting
- What to do if targeted by cyberbullying
- Cyber predators
- Online reputations
Vaping Awareness
for Middle Schools
"Vaping Awareness"
Middle school a crucial time to have conversations with students about vaping. This presentation does it in a way where students tune in instead of out. Through this engaging presentation Robert:
- Pulls back the curtain on the industry – exposing how teens are being deliberately targeted and manipulated.
- Delivers the latest research based information on the negative health effects of vaping nicotine or THC as teens.
- Covers the common triggers that lead teens to vape and how to make smart decisions in difficult situations.
VAPING & MARIJUANA AWARENESS
SUBSTANCER AWARENESS & DECISION-MAKING
Substance Awareness
for Middle Schools
"Sober Thoughts"
This inspirational and educational presentation is about building the life with your decisions, and how certain perceptions and situations can derail you. Robert discusses the social and emotional challenges students often face in 
Middle school that can lead to substance use, and gives students the tools and mindset to make health decisions when faced with those difficult moments.
TRANSITION & READINESS
Transition to High School Speaker
"Moving Up"
Designed specifically for 8th graders and incoming freshman. This presentation addresses the anxiety, excitement, and common challenges of moving to high school. Robert provides techniques and mindset gives your students a confident starting point. The presentation focuses on things like:
- Managing social changes and new expectations
- Time management
- How to view stress
- The right mindset
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY BUILDING
Student Leadership Speaker
for Middle Schools
"Leading Together"
Middle school is where leadership habits are formed. This high-energy, interactive presentation challenges 6th–8th graders to step up, use their influence for good, and discover that everyone — regardless of title or role — has the power to shape their school’s culture.
- What real leadership looks like at the middle school level
- How to set goals and actually follow through
- How to handle conflict and bring people together
How to inspire the people around you every day
How to inspire the people around you every dayFlat Day Rate Pricing Option
The flat day rate offers up to 4 presentations within 24 hours for 1 flat rate. These presentations can be on different topics, for different grades, at different schools, and can include a parent/community night. This allows schools to work together and maximize budgets and resources.
BUDGET - FRIENDLY OPTION
FREE
1 Full Year Access to Curriculum
Learning shouldn’t have to stop after the assembly. This is why we included curriculum with qualifying assembly programs through out online portal. No separate purchase required!
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