Find our March 22, 2024 MMS Newsletter here: https://www.smore.com/n/f9pz6

Have a wonderful and restful Spring Break, MMS!

Registration for YouthNet Spring Clubs is OPEN. 

SPRING CLUB BROCHURE - MMS

SPRING CLUBS REGISTRATION- MMS

Registration takes place March 4 - March 29.

Spring Clubs run April 8 - May 17. 

Visit https://somayouthnet.org/middle-school-clubs-1 for more information. 

Questions? Contact youthnet@somayouthnet.org

An Individualized Education Program is the cornerstone of the special education experience. And those needs can change significantly in middle school and high school. We'll dig into the basics of what should go into an effective IEP to help you feel more confident as a collaborator and an equal member of your child’s IEP team.

Tuesday 3/12 @ 7pm

District Meeting Room 

525 Academy St, Maplewood

Learn more about these meetings and the Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC).

You're invited to an evening of in-person workshops led by Columbia High School Staff covering the CHS experience, healthy relationships, anxiety, technology for parents, and social media. Open to all 8-12 Grade parents and caregivers. Choose two of six workshops! 

Click here to learn more about each session. 

Monday 3/4, 7-9pm @ CHS 

Register here (appreciated, but not required) 

The 2024-25 SY Program of Studies has been finalized. Click here to view. 

The COURSE REQUEST PORTAL is NOW OPEN!  Students must log in to their PowerSchool accounts and follow the "Class Registration" process directly through there.  Click here for step by step instructions. 

The deadline to submit requests is MARCH 11.  After the portal closes, any changes must be made through the student's individual school counselor and WILL NOT be able to be altered on the student or parent end.

If there are any questions related to the course available, please do not hesitate to reach out directly to your school counselor, Ms. Battle at abattle@somsd.k12.nj.us and she will be able to provide guidance.

Please view the linked slideshow to learn about STEM offerings at CHS as you make your course selections.

MMS is happy to announce the 4th annual Black History Month Oratory Contest!

Thank you to the HSA for sponsoring.  All the prizes for students will go towards supporting local Black-owned businesses.

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the Cast, Crew, Staff, Volunteers, Parents and Community members who made this show a FANTASTIC SUCCESS! 

Here's our February 20, 2024 MMS Newsletter!  https://www.smore.com/sq4ke

Be sure to follow us on Instagram!  https://www.instagram.com/mms_cougar/

Save the Date! What's Out There...A Planetarium Experience will provide 6th Graders with a special traveling planetarium experience on Tuesday, February 13.

Students will get an up close and personal view of the solar system...indoors! 

Sponsored by the MMS HSA