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.
Have You Registered for the Walkathon? It's FREE
Parents and Caregivers!
The MMS Walkathon is less than 2 weeks away! Please take a minute and REGISTER YOUR STUDENT! It's easy and FREE!
Visit https://maplewoodmiddle.pledgestar.com/
ALL STUDENTS WILL WALK during PE!
Send pledges to family and friends, post to social media, earn prizes!
Students who SEND 5 PLEDGES will receive Cougar Cash
Students who SEND 10 PLEDGES or more will be entered into a drawing for either a Starbucks or Greenway Gift Card
Top Earners in each grade will earn MMS Spiritwear!
The grade with the most participation (REGISTERED WALKERS) will win Battle of the Classes points!
If every student raises $20, we will reach over $15,000!
Volunteers Needed Staff Coffee 9/18
Help the HSA as we thank our teachers and staff after they've stayed late at Back To School Night. We'll provide coffee and goodies, you'll help keep them replenished and/or help clean up! Located in the Staff Lounge (basement level of MMS)
Back to School Night Information
Maplewood Middle School Back to School Night is next Wednesday, September 17. We look forward to seeing our caregivers!
September 17 is a 12:30 dismissal day for students. There is no conference period and lunch is not served.
Please join us at 6:30pm in the auditorium for chorus and dance performances. Classroom visits are 7:00-9:00pm.
A few details
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On Tuesday, September 16 your child will bring home a copy of the BTSN schedule on which they have written what room to go to.
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You are to follow the schedule as it is written. Find the schedule for the evening here: _MMS Back to School Night Schedule September 17, 2025.dg.pdf
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Please note that we do not follow the regular order of periods. This is always a busy evening, but you'll get the chance to meet the majority of your child's teachers!
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If you come to BTSN without the schedule, we will have spares for you.
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It takes time for us to find your schedule the night of BTSN. It will make your evening run much more smoothly if you have the schedule with you.
In the main lobby, there will be information tables from our various community partners including the Achieve Foundation, Family Connections/The Hub, Team Unscreen, the MMS Home and School Association, YouthNet, and the Maplewood Public Library.
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Picture Day is Friday, September 19
Picture day for all MMS students will be Friday, September 19. This year you can PREVIEW your student's photo before purchase. Be on the lookout for an email from Lors Studio within 7 days of picture day.
Have an hour to volunteer? Sign Up Here to help assist the photographer and organize students.
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