MMS Update

Greetings Merrimack Middle School Families,

We are looking forward to seeing you this week for our fall parent teacher conferences. Our first conference night will be held on Thursday from 2:45 to 5:45, with the second evening scheduled for Tuesday, October 14th. There are still a few appointment times available for families, so please see the information below to register. Please remember to schedule a meeting with your student’s Unified Arts teachers as well. Also, a reminder that Friday is an early release day, with dismissal beginning at 11:00.

Have a great week, see you soon!

Parent Conferences - Parent conferences are scheduled for October 9th and October 14th.

Early Release - Mark you calendars for an early release day on October 10th. Dismissal will begin at 11:00.

Halloween Dance - Get your costumes ready early for our Halloween Dance on October 24th! More ticketing information to come!

Picture Retake - If you missed picture day or are interested in a retake, the photographers return on November 5th.

MMS TV is gearing up for their season premiere, stay tuned!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We’re excited to welcome you to this year’s in-person fall parent-teacher conferences!

Conference Dates (In-Person Only):

• Thursday, October 9 from 2:45 - 5:45 p.m.
  

• Tuesday, October 14 from 2:45 - 5:45 p.m.

As in the past, we’re using PowerPTC for online scheduling, which you can access through your PowerSchool account. You’ll need your PowerSchool parent username and password to sign in.

• Scheduling opens: Tuesday, September 30 at 5:00 p.m.

• Scheduling closes: Monday, October 6 at 11:59 p.m.

For a step-by-step guide on how to sign up, please click on this link.

👉A few important notes:

• Each grade-level team will hold conferences in pairs, with two core academic teachers co-hosting together. sign up for only one pair on your child’s team so all families have a chance to attend.

• Parents are welcome to meet with unified arts teachers without restriction.

• School staff without student rosters (such as the nurse, and school counselors) are also available for conferences.

Tip: If you aren’t able to attend on the scheduled dates or can’t find a time that works, you’re always welcome to contact your child’s teacher directly to set up another meeting time.

Questions about scheduling or PowerSchool login? Contact Linna (7-12 Tech Coordinator) at na.lin@sau26.org.

We look forward to meeting with you in person and partnering together to support your child’s growth and success.

8th Grade ELA students are currently reading The Crossover by Kwame Alexander. To help everyone get into the spirit of the story, some students created a fun basketball-themed introductory video to explain the basketball lingo featured in the book.

October is here, and it’s the perfect month to get a little spooky! We’re inviting students and their families to dive into mysteries, thrillers, supernatural stories, or just plain scary books. From creepy ghost tales to puzzling mysteries, there’s a story for everyone who loves a good thrill!

How the challenge works:

• Choose and read a book that fits the spooky theme—alone or together as a family.

• Complete this simple entry form for each book finished.

• Each entry counts as a chance to win prizes in our October Reading Contest!

This October, explore the chills, thrills, and mysteries that books have to offer—whether you’re reading solo or sharing the story with family. Who knows what surprises lurk between the pages!

Our FACS students are getting ready for their upcoming mock job interviews as they practice their skills and prepare to shine!

School pictures are ready!

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account using your student's student ID number.

All families can also log on and order a FREE Digital SmileSafe card.

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Picture Retake Day is November 5th.

It was a great week to have lunch outside!

7th graders explored chemical changes under stereoscopes this week.

It's racecar season in Tech Ed, students have begun cutting out their templates.

Robotics - Students interested in joining our famous robotics club should email mmsftc@gmail.com

to register.

Mixed Media Art Club - Come learn about printmaking, collage and other mixed media techniques! Mrs. BC is offering an after school, Mixed Media Art club in September and October.

8th Grade Reading Ambassadors - Attention 8th grade Book Ambassadors, our first meeting is after school on Tuesday, September 9. Please stop by room 208 for a permission slip. If any other 8th grade readers would like to join, please also stop in for a permission slip!

Something Else? - If your student is interested in creating a club at MMS, simply confirm an adult advisor and the club is yours!

A recent Girls Soccer win 2-1 against Rundlett!

Interested in volunteering? See the information below and click the image for your online trainings.

Give 'n Go Fundraising Campaign Kickoff

The MMS PTG is excited to announce the Give 'N Go, the only major PTG fundraiser of the school year, designed to support students and staff. The goal is to raise $6,000+ by the end of October, with each academic team having a goal to raise $1,000, to earn a special team-wide incentive on 10/31. Be on the lookout for details of the campaign in the S'mores, School Messenger emails, and Facebook/Instagram posts. Thank you in advance for your support & commitment to our school community. Please contact Liz, fundraising@mmsptg.com, with any questions.

Calling all Volunteers!

Are you interested in volunteering this school year? If so, please complete the below steps to ensure you are cleared to volunteer throughout the school year (this includes parents that are considering/plan to chaperone the 8th Grade Washington, DC, culminating experience). All Vector training is due no later than Fri, 10/31, per MSD administration. Thank you for your commitment to our schools!

Friday Ice Cream Day ($1/treat)

A great big thank you to all of our volunteers who are donating their time to sell ice cream on Fridays. Volunteer slots to sell ice cream are currently full through December 2025...but be on the lookout in late November for the January - March 2026 sign up for ice cream sales. If you have any questions, please contact Annette at volunteer@mmsptg.com.

PTG General Info:

Come join us at our next general meeting on Mon, 10/6 @6pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

October Important Dates:

• Weekly Ice Cream Sales: Fridays (during lunch periods)
• PTG General Meeting: Mon, 10/6@6PM
• Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences: Thurs, 10/9 [2:45 pm - 5:45 pm]
• Give n' Go Campaign: Tues, 10/9 - Mon, 10/27
• Early Release: Fri, 10/10@11am
• No school (Columbus/Indigenous People's Day): Mon, 10/13
• Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences: Tues, 10/14 [2:45 - 5:45pm]
• Volunteer Background Check/Vector Course completion: no later than Fri, 10/31

PTG Contact Info:

Kim Desmarais, President [president@mmsptg.com]

Liz Thomson, Fundraising [Fundraising@mmsptg.com]

Rachel Paepke, Treasurer [Treasurer@mmsptg.com]

Michelle Bouley, Secretary [secretary@mmsptg.com]

Annette Chaput, Volunteer Coordinator [volunteer@mmsptg.com]

Chrissy Drew, Member-at-Large [member@mmsptg.com]

Click HERE to Register for ASAP!

In our ongoing effort to increase school security, we have the following procedures when parents/guardians come to our school during school hours. Thank you all for your understanding.

Dismissal - If dismissing a student, we ask that an authorized dismissing parent/guardian show their ID in the foyer, and then wait in that location for the dismissed student to meet you.

Dropping off items - If a parent/guardian is dropping off an item for a student, we ask that they leave it in the designated area in the foyer.

Visiting the school - If parents/guardians are arriving for a scheduled meeting, we ask that they show their ID in the foyer and then sign in at the main office to receive a visitor pass.