Back to School Info Take 2
Emerson Middle School

October 9, 2026
From the Principal's Desk
Hello Emerson Families,
October is a busy month at Emerson. We are closing out Hispanic Heritage Month and beginning Bully Prevention Month. Our Self Care Club is sponsoring two initiatives which will start on Monday. First, we have initiated a bully prevention poster competition happening during Eagle Time and secondly we will be initiating a school-wide bully prevention BINGO game. More information will be shared on the Monday Message.
Parent Teacher Conferences are next Wednesday, from 1:00-4:00pm (online meetings) and from 5:00 - 8:00pm (in person meetings). If you haven't signed up yet, you can do so at this link.
Garfield Garments and Groceries just had it's grand re-opening this week. This amazing facility provides fresh, free food along with new and gently used clothing to local families in need. Check out the pictures further in the newsletter. If you have any questions, please reach out to me or Shannon Matuska at smatuska@livoniapublicschools.org.
Are You Ready to Step into the MiddleVerse?
The Frost Falcons have invited the Emerson Eagles and the Holmes Hawks to a MiddleVerse Halloween Activity Night on Friday, October 23rd from 6:00-8:00pm at Frost. School appropriate costumes are welcome, but no fake weapons please. This event is for LPS middle school students only. Students must be in attendance at school on October 23 to attend the event that evening.
Tickets will be sold online and at lunches on October 20, 21, and 22. No tickets will be sold the day of the event. More details to come soon.
Proud to be an Eagle,
Mr. Jensen, Principal - bjensen@livoniapublicschools.org
Mr. Stephens, Asst. Principal - estephen@livoniapublicschools.org
Upcoming Events
October 12 - Cross Country City Meet 4pm at Frost Middle School (Ford Field Course)
October 13 - Cross Country Conference Meet 3:45pm at Possum Hollow Playfield Area (inside Kensington Metropark)
October 14 - 1/2 Day of School. Dismissal 11am
October 14 - Parent/Teacher Conferences (1:00 - 4:00pm) (5:00 - 8:00pm)
October 16 - PTSA Student Membership Drive at Eagle Time.
October 22 - CSA's. Full Day of School
October 23 - CSA's. Half Day of School. Dismissal 11am.
October 23 - End of Marking Period 1
October 23 - All Middle School Activity Night @ Frost 6-8pm (more details coming soon)
November 2 - Grades are viewable on Parent Connect.
November 3 - No School Election Day. Teacher PD Day.
PTSA Corner
Club Information
Our first four clubs to kick off this year are listed below. Please pick up or submit the permission slip to get started. If your student has an idea for a club, please have them contact their counselor or our activities coordinator, Mr. Dewey.
Anime Club - Sponsor Ms. Glossett - Permission Slip located in the counseling office.
Chess Club - Sponsor Mr. Power - Permission Slip located in Room 17.
Career and College Exploration - Sponsor Ms. Colvin - Permission Slip located in the counseling office.
Dungeons and Dragons Club - Sponsor Ms. Demeter - Permission Slip located in Room 1.
E-Sports - Sponsor Ms. Faulkner - Permission Slip located in Room 9.
Homework Club - Sponsor Ms. Lynn - Permission Slip located in the counseling office.
Library Crew - Sponsor Ms. McGuire - Permission Slip located in the library.
Magic the Gathering - Sponsor Mr. Colling - Permission Slip Link
Self Care Club - Sponsor Ms. Berman - Permission Slip located in the counseling office.
Weightlifting Club - Sponsor Ms. Hinderliter - Permission Slip located outside the fitness room.
Yarn Crafts Club - Sponsor Ms. King - Permission Slip located in Room 4.
Spirit Wear Is Here
Yearbook Orders
Student Support Services
Perishable and Non-perishable foods
Greenhouse Grown Produce
New and Gently Used Clothing
Emerson Robo Eagles
Best Way to Contact Us
We will often post relevant and important information on social media for families, and many families find it helpful to contact us on Facebook and Twitter. The absolute best way to contact us and get a reply, however, is by emailing the appropriate staff member or by phone (734) 744-2665.
Our website is also one of the best places to find a variety of information!
These staff members can help with the following topics:
- Athletics - Mr. Colling (acolling2@livoniapublicschools.org)
- Counselors:
- Mrs. Berman (aberman@livoniapublicschools.org) supports students with last names A-K
- Ms. Colvin (fcolvin@livoniapublicschools.org) supports students with last names L-Z
- Health Care Plans - Mrs. Matuska (smatuska@livoniapublicschools.org)
- Registration - Mrs. Farrell (jfarrell2@livoniapublicschools.org)
- Special Education - Mrs. Downs (kdowns@livoniapublicschools.org) or Mr. Kowalski (dkowalsk@livoniapublicschools.org)
- Student Activities - Mr. Dewey (bdewey2@livoniapublicschools.org)
- Washington D.C. Trip Coordinator - Mr. Kramer (wkramer@livoniapublicschools.org)
QUICK LINKS
Emerson Middle School
Website: https://www.livoniapublicschools.org/Domain/13
Location: 29100 West Chicago, Livonia, MI, USA
Phone: (734) 744-2665
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EMSLivonia/