Walkathon is THIS WEEK!
Please take a minute and REGISTER YOUR STUDENT It's easy and FREE!
Volunteers Needed - Sign up here!
SEND 5 PLEDGES, get Cougar Cash
SEND 10 PLEDGES, get a Starbucks or Greenway Gift Card
Top Earners in each grade will earn MMS Spiritwear!
REGISTER to win Battle of the Classes points for your grade!
ALL STUDENTS WILL WALK during PE!
If every student raises $20, we will reach over $15,000!
Questions? Email walkathon@maplewoodmiddleschool.org
YouthNet Fall Clubs Registration Open Now until 10/3
7th Grade Ice Cream Social is Friday, 9/26
Save the Date! The 7th Grade Ice Cream Social will be THIS FRIDAY, September 26 starting at 2:45pm in the Cafeteria Courtyard. Nut and dairy free options available.
We need a few volunteers to help pass out treats!
Have You Signed Up to Pick Up Your Chromebook?
You can sign up for an appointment for a Chromebook by clicking here.
The South Orange Maplewood School District provides every 3 - 12 student a district Chromebook. Appointments for Chromebook distribution are now available for the following grade levels:
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3rd Grade Students for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
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6th Grade Students for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
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7th Grade Students for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
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8th Grade Students for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
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9th Grade Students for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
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New students to the district (Grades 4,5,10,11, & 12)
All families must review all applicable policies outlined below. In addition, families must review the Student Chromebook Technology Handbook. Once these items have been reviewed, parents / guardians of students are required to log into PowerSchool Parent Portal and sign a form acknowledging they have reviewed the policies and handbook below.
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Policy 2361 - Acceptable Use of Computer Networks / Computers and Resources
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Policy 7523 - School District Provided Technology Devices To Students
Families are required to sign into the PowerSchool Parent Portal and acknowledge they have reviewed the policies and student handbook. Instructions on how to access the agreement form can be found here. Please have the agreement form completed by September 30, 2025.
More information regarding the district's Chromebook program can be found at www.somsdk12.org/district/technology.
THE SEED PROJECT
You're invited!
The SEED Project℠ brings parents and community members together for nine powerful seminars on identity, equity, and connection. Join us to reflect, share, and help shape a stronger, more inclusive South Orange & Maplewood.
Learn more and sign up (by Friday 9/26, please).
Important 2025-26 Standardized Assessments
Please see the attached letter from Ann Bodnar, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction. This letter contains important information about the standardized assessments that will be administered to students throughout the 2025-2026 school year.
In partnership,
Mrs. Ann Bodnar
Assistant Superintendent of C&I
Dr. Zolia Correa
Director of C&I
2025 - 2026 Parental Notification of Standardized Assessments.pdf
Yearbooks for Sale- Discounted Rate until 12/31/25
2025-26 MMS yearbooks are on sale now.
Visit www.yearbookordercenter.com (CODE 6667) to order a discounted copy before December 31, 2025 for $20.
Register for Middle School Math Contests by 10/24
If you enjoy math and like to challenge yourself, be sure to sign up to participate in the MMS math contests by completing this registration form by October 24th!
All MMS 6th-8th graders are welcome to try out these competitions at no risk (assigned math contest IDs keep results confidential).
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AMC 8 involves one 40-minute test
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MathCounts involves two rounds of 30-40 minutes each (School Competition)
This additional information explains more about the contests, which are brought to you in partnership with the MMS HSA. Please reach out to Mr. Marc Kessler with any questions.
Order Your 8th Grade Well Wisher Yearbook Ad
8th Grade Families, Order your Well Wisher ad in the 2025-26 MMS Yearbook. You can select either 1/8 page for $20 or 1/16 page for $10.
Visit https://yearbookordercenter.com/ (CODE 6667) and select Start Ad.
