We need you!
When adults volunteer, all students benefit! There are many opportunities for parents and community members to get involved!
Complete the Volunteer Interest Form and we will get touch with the right opportunity for you. Your help is greatly appreciated so we thank you in advance!
The following is a list of HSA Event Committees where we would appreciate any and all help. How can you help? There are various contributions that families can make to assist. Volunteering is a great way to contribute to the school and to have a role in our community.
Write the Weekly HSA Newsletter (year round)
use Membership Toolkit platform to prepare and send the weekly HSA Newsletter (with input from HSA members) Will Train
MMS Social Media (year round)
Help keep our FB sites up to date with events, information and important dates
DEI/Advocacy Committee (year round)
Brainstorm, research and bring events, assemblies to MMS. Work with our DEI chair to implement initiatives.
Welcome Back Staff Luncheon - 9/4
Set up, Serve, Clean up as we welcome our staff back into the building!
Post- Back to School Night Staff Coffee - 9/20
Takes place the morning after BTSN. Provides coffee, treats for our MMS Staff
Custodian Appreciation- 10/2
Help to recognize and thank our hard working MMS Custodians
Parent Event- Fall
Awkward Middle School Dance. Book Venue, food & drink. Decorate and promote. Fall
Walkathon -Fall
Help run the fundraising website platform, advertise and incentivize families, volunteer to cheer on walkers, decorate, provide hydration, etc. Late Sept/October
6th Grade Ice Cream Social - Fall, Spring
Ice Cream Socials, Dances, other afterschool events, donations, collections, etc
7th Grade Ice Cream Social - Fall, Spring
Ice Cream Socials, Dances, other afterschool events, donations, collections, etc
8th Grade Ice Cream Social - Fall, Spring
Ice Cream Socials, Dances, other afterschool events, donations, collections, etc. Special 8th Grade Events: MMS/SOMS Mixer, Movie Night, Dinner Dance, Graduation Signs, Tshirt
8th Grade Friendsgiving - November
Setup, clean up
Holiday Staff Luncheon - December
Volunteer to help decorate, donate or serve our staff before the Holiday Break. Takes place in December
Bus Driver & Crossing Guard Appreciation- February
Help recognize and thank our MMS Bus Drivers and Crossing Guards
Trivia Night - Winter/Early spring
Book Venue, set up, decorate, check-in, clean-up, etc. Winter/Spring
School Counselor & Social Work Month- February/March
Show our MMS Social workers that we care for them! March 2024
Parent Event - Spring
College Night. Book Venue, food & drink. Promote, decorate. Spring 2024
Paraprofessional Appreciation
April 2, 2024. Work with our HSA SEPAC liaison to celebrate our hardworking paras!
Librarian Appreciation/National Library Week - April
Celebrate our Librarian/Media Specialist, Mr. Degnan
Earth Day Clean up - 4/22
4/22, help weed, prep beds, clean up the outdoor space around MMS
Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week 5/5-5/9
Post School In Action Night Coffee- May
Happens the morning after School In Action Night (typically in May). Provides Coffee & breakfast items for our staff members
SpringFest -May
Plan games, food, planting, organize stations and volunteers, prizes. or Volunteer! Held on a Saturday in May
8th Grade Dinner Dance Pop Up Volunteers - May TBD
Volunteers needed to staff the shop and help students pick outfits, accessories
8th Grade Dinner Dance Chaperones and Volunteers - June
Volunteers needed to decorate, check in, chaperone, check out, clean up, etc.
Let us know if you have specific Volunteering interests at info@maplewoodmiddleschool.org
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