Help the MMS HSA give our MMS staff and students a healthy start to the school year!

Tissues are one of the MOST REQUESTED items by teachers! Donate a box by dropping off in the bins on the front lawn of MMS.

Don’t have time to shop? DONATE $5 and we’ll do the legwork!

https://mmshsa.membershiptoolkit.com/packet/1565

Please find our MMS Family Welcome Letter.August 25, 2025 .pdf. We can't wait to welcome you back to MMS next Tuesday, September 2, 2025!  

• Our summer program students have come up with a few choices for our school vision statement to set the tone for our school year.  Vote on your favorite here!  We will share the top choice this Thursday!  
• We look forward to a celebratory first day of school.  Link here: Request your favorite songs for our Back to School playlist! 
• Please check email between now and the start of the school year.  We will continue to share information with you about Back to School.
• Fill out your free and reduced lunch application here!  https://www.somsdk12.org/district/foodservices/free-reduced-lunch-application  

Please reach out if you have any questions about our first days of school.  We are here to help set you up for a great school year!

--Dara Gronau

dgronau@somsd.k12.nj.us 

Follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/mms_cougar/

Upcoming dates to know

August 28-SOMSD BOE meeting

August 29-SOMSD Closed

September 1-SOMSD Closed (Labor Day)

September 2-First day of school for all students

September 17-MMS Back to School Night (12:30pm dismissal day for MMS students)

September 23-SOMSD closed (Rosh Hashana)

September 24-SOMSD closed (Rosh Hashana)

October 2-SOMSD closed (Yom Kippur)

October 9-Q1 Progress Reports Live in PowerSchool

October 14-4 hour day for all SOMSD students (PD day for staff)

Please find free and reduced lunch applications.  Please complete your form as soon as possible!

2025-2026 Free-Reduced Application packet English.pdf 

2025-2026 Free-Reduced Application packet Spanish.pdf 

2025-2026 Haitian Creole Free-Reduced Application.pdf 

If you haven’t already, set up a Payschools Account: https://www.somsdk12.org/district/foodservices/payschools

MMS Supply List 2025-2026 .pdf 

THANK YOU to all of our MMS HSA Board Members, Event Co-Chairs, Volunteers, Donors and Participants! You helped to make a wonderful, fun-filled year for our MMS students, staff and community! Have a great summer! Liz Gordon & Erika Malgieri, HSA Co-Presidents

Want to Get Involved for 2025-26? Email president@maplewoodmiddleschool.org

Here's what we did this school year!

Staff Support

Welcome Back Luncheon

Tissue Hand Sanitizer Drive

Post BTSN Breakfast

ISTEP Coffee Cart 

Holiday Luncheon

Asst. Principal Appreciation

Admin Assistant Appreciation

Nurse Appreciation

Principal Appreciation

Paraprofessional Day- Breakfast

Pinnies for Staff/Student Basketball Game

Printer for Art Teachers

Dance Performance costumes, props

Alcohol Simulation Goggles for Health Classes

Career Day Sign for Guidance Dept

Staff Appreciation Week -tshirts for all staff, supplies, lunch, snacks

Community Building/Families

BTSN presentation

Awkward Middle School Dance

Springfest

Spiritwear Sales

Weekly Newsletter

Updated Website

FB pages/groups

Donations to YouthNet, CHS Scholarship Foundation

Fundraisers

Walkathon

Trivia Night

Silent Auction

Annual Appeal/Sponsorships

8th Grade Roman Gourmet

Spiritwear

Support Students

First Day Cheerleaders

Planners for students

Grade level Ice Cream Socials

Assemblies- BMX assembly, Prismatic Black History Laser Show, Planetarium, Kofago Dance Ensemble

Yoga Residencies

Double Dutch After School Program

Grade Level After School Socials

Snacks for grade level Field Days

Downpayments on Field Trips

Poster boards for MLK Peace March

Week of Respect Supplies

Collect & Provide Winter Coats, Collect & Provide Free Books 

6th Grade Lip Sync Contest Prizes

Saturday Academy Snacks

Accompanist for Winter/Spring Choral Concert

8th Grade SOMS/MMS Mixer

7th Grade Poetry Grammy Trophies

7th Grade Talent Show Prizes

7th Grade Bracelet and Drawstring Bag Activity

7th Grade March Madness Prizes

7th Grade Glopconn prizes

Spiritwear Donation for Battle of the Classes

8th Grade T-shirts

8th Grade Graduation Signs

8th Grade Dinner Dance

8th Grade Moving Up Celebration

Yearbooks for all 8th Graders 

During the summer, K-8 students have the opportunity to keep their math skills sharp with optional at-home practice for academic enrichment. Summer Math Packets    https://www.ixl.com/signin/somsd

Please see the information on the Summer Assignments & Reading List webpage for details. Additional summer resources, including reading lists, summer assignments, and extended school year information, are available at somsdk12.org/summer.  
 

In addition to live streaming the meeting using the Youtube link, community members can view/participate in district BOE meetings by using Webex. Please use the information below to connect via Webex.

Board of Education Meeting - Public Session
Date / Time: June 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Webex Link: Click Here
Event Number: 2344 595 6688
Event Password: Orange20Maple (67264320 from phones)
Telephone Number: 408-418-9388

Hearings of Individuals and Delegations / Public Speaks - Audio Comment

Community members can sign up to provide audio comments to the Board of Education. Audio comments can be provided by connecting to the district's Webex platform during a scheduled Board of Education meeting.

Step 1 - Install Webex on your device

• Install Webex for Windows and Apple computers (Webex Meetings).
• Install Webex for Apple iOS devices.
• Install Webex for Android devices.

Step 2 - Submit a Request To Speak 

Submit a request to speak during the public comment section of BOE meeting by completing the following form:

June 26, 2025 - Public Session Comment Signup For Webex (Click Here)

Step 3 - Connect To The BOE Meeting

Connect to the BOE Meeting using the information below:

Board of Education Meeting - Public Session
Date / Time: June 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Webex Link: Click Here
Event Number: 2344 595 6688
Event Password: Orange20Maple (67264320 from phones)
Telephone Number: 408-418-9388

Step 4 - Provide your audio comment

During your turn to speak, your microphone will be unmuted. Please speak clearly into the microphone/headset. After your time for public speaks has passed, your microphone will be muted.

8th grade caregiver letter.MMS Moving Up 2025.pdf 

Dear MMS Class of 2025 Families,

We are excited to celebrate the class of 2025 at 9:00am on June 19, 2025 in the MMS gymnasium.  It promises to be a joyous and celebratory event!  Students must arrive by 8:30am. 

Important Information

• Tickets: Each student will receive 3 tickets.  We are unable to issue additional tickets for families.   Tickets will be handed out in school for students at the end of Moving Up Ceremony rehearsal on June 18, 2025.  

• Attire:  Students are encouraged to dress neatly/professionally but to consider the possibility of very warm weather.  Short sleeve collared shirts, polos, slacks, dresses, dress shoes, blouses and skirts are encouraged for our children.  Ties and blazers are not required.  Jeans are discouraged.   Please reach out to Mr. White at nwhite@somsd.k12.nj.us  if you need assistance with attire. 

• Arrival time:  We will allow guests entrance beginning at 8:30am.

• Refreshments:  The MMS HSA will sponsor refreshments on the MMS front lawn after the ceremony.

• Moving Up Rehearsal:  We will practice on June 17 and 18 during school hours. All students must attend.

• Should you have any questions, please contact the following people: 

Louis Brown, 8th grade Assistant Principal lbrown@somsd.k12.nj.us 
Nicholas White, 8th grade Counselor nwhite@somsd.k12.nj.us 

As in year’s past, the ceremony will be live streamed on YouTube. Find the link here and share with your loved ones!

https://www.somsdk12.org/calendar/webinars