Mustang Message
August 24, 2025
A Fantastic Start to the School Year
What a great start to the school year! I want to extend a thank you to all our families and staff for your patience and flexibility during our open house and as we worked to get the main chiller fixed.
Your help with reporting bus routes was incredible and made our first day of dismissal a huge success. On day one, buses were dismissed just six minutes after the bell, and by day two, that time was down to three minutes. I expect our bus dismissal times to remain consistent from here on out.
As I've been walking around the building, it's been wonderful to see so many engaged students who clearly feel cared for by our fantastic MES staff. I'm thankful for the MES team's dedication and hard work, and I'm looking forward to a great year.
Summer Reading Success
Our Mustangs had a fantastic summer of reading. I am thrilled to announce that MES students logged a total of 43,485 minutes of reading in Beanstack over the summer.
Ms. Michele Smith is currently working on ordering prizes for our top readers, who will be announced soon. Thank you to everyone who participated!
We Need Your Help
We are still looking for Farm to School Volunteers. If you are available to help out, please see the information below for our upcoming event on October 3rd.
Thank you, PTO
The MES staff was very grateful for the delicious welcome back breakfast provided when teachers returned to the building. For information about joining or volunteering with our PTO, see the information below.
Principal Lynch
First Week of School Photos
Important Upcoming Dates
September
September 1 - Holiday - Labor Day - All Schools and Offices Closed
September 15-18 - Attendance Spirit Week
September 17 - Picture Day
September 18 - 2-Hour Early Dismissal - Professional Responsibilities
September 19 - No School for Students - Professional Day - Staff Development/Collaborative Planning
Calendar
Calendar
MES Public Calendar (Use the links at the bottom to integrate the calendar to your mobile device)
Downloadable SY 25-26 SMCPS School Year 2025-2026 Calendar
Farm to School, October 3, 2025 - Volunteers Needed!
MES is excited to host a Farm to School Event. Follow the link for and view the videos for details. This is a great opportunity to get involved at MES, as Farm to School Volunteers are needed!
School Meals
Menus for School Meals are visible through Nutrislice.
If you want to view your child's meal purchases and add funds, use the My School Bucks link.
Free & Reduced Meal Benefit Applications Now Open
Online applications re encouraged as they are processed more quickly. The meal benefit application for SY 25/26 is now live. Link: Free and Reduced Meals.
Weekly Menu
MES PTO
PTO Board Members
President- Dawn Roach
Vice President- Nicole MacLean
Secretary- Katlyn Calvano
Treasurer- Maria Mosher
Member At Large- Nicole Rumaker