IMMS Family Flier
May 31, 2026
A Note from Ms. Thomas and Mr. Jondle
Dear Indian Mound Middle School Students and Families,
As we head into the final days of the school year, we want to thank you for your continued support and partnership. It’s hard to believe how much we’ve accomplished together!
Recently, we wrapped up all three grade-level track meets—thank you to the many volunteers who helped make them a success. Our final 6th Grade Market was another great experience, and our 7th graders completed their Community Day projects, making a positive impact in our community.
We still have plenty of fun ahead! Students can look forward to the 6th Grade Auction, 7th Grade Carnival, and 8th Grade Field Trip and Recognition Ceremony as we celebrate a fantastic year together.
We are proud of the growth, accomplishments, and memories our students have created this year. Thank you for helping make IMMS such a special place. 7 more days of the 25-26 school year!
Go Spartans!
Warm regards,
Jamie Thomas, Principal
Brett Jondle, Associate Principal
Thank you for all you do to support our school community!
With appreciation,
IMMS Administration
Jamie Thomas
Principal, Indian Mound Middle School
Brett Jondle, Associate Principal
😀Top things to know for this week: 😀
- Info on 8th grade Recognition and Dance June 8, 2026
- Chromebooks to be turned in on June 8
- 26-27 Supply List
- Last Day of School June 9th (8th graders leave at 1:00 pm)
Important Dates
June 8: Chromebook Collection
June 8: Monthly Celebration Assembly
June 8: 8th Grade Recognition/Dance
- June 9: Last day of School. 6th Grade Market Finale. 7th Grade Carnival.
- June 9: 8th Grade Field Trip & 1:00 pm dismissal
- 25-26 IMMS Sports: LINK
Last Day of School: June 9 Events
We are very excited to share the students’ last day details to allow for you to plan accordingly!
The last day of school will be Tuesday, June 9! This last day is an opportunity for us to celebrate the successes of a wonderful school year! The most important thing for you to know is that sixth and seventh grade students are dismissed at 3:30pm, while eighth grade students with approved permission to leave early will be dismissed at 1:00pm (or whenever they return from their field trip!).
- Sixth grade students will be having Related Arts classes, watch a movie in their Homeroom class, and then have their Money Unit Auction!
- Seventh grade students have core classes (cores one, two, five, six, and eight) and within these classes will be watching a movie, receiving the PE track meet awards, and having their annual seventh grade carnival!
- Eighth grade students will have their class trip to Urban Air before returning to IMMS at 1:00pm. Upon returning to IMMS, eighth grade students (who have had parent/guardian permission) may leave at 1:00pm (or whenever they return from their trip!).
Last but not least, we want to thank you for your continued involvement in your child's education during this school year. We are grateful for the partnership we have between all of you and all of our staff. We truly can't thank you enough. We are looking forward to another great school year during the 2026-2027 school year. For those of you with eighth graders heading off to McFarland High School (or other area schools), know that you will be missed, but certainly never forgotten.
Community Day
Community Day 2026 a Huge Success!
The 7th grade team would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our scholars and family volunteers for helping make this year’s Community Day our best yet!
We began the day with all 175 seventh graders reconnecting with the MPS first grade students they visited earlier this year. This reading experience was especially meaningful because the first graders were able to snuggle the bears our students sewed for them and take home books generously donated by the Madison Reading Project. Without a doubt, this continues to be one of our favorite and most memorable 7th grade traditions.
After reading time, students broke into smaller groups to participate in a variety of service projects throughout the community. We are incredibly grateful for the support of our parent and community volunteers — this year we had our largest volunteer group yet!
This year’s Community Day included 11 different service projects, with highlights including:
Donating and organizing 723 pounds of food into meal kits for the McFarland Food Pantry
Marking more than 30 storm drains in local neighborhoods to raise awareness about protecting our waterways from runoff
Clearing 6 miles of trash along McFarland bike paths
Cleaning monuments at the American Legion in preparation for Memorial Day
Making cards, cleaning coolers and exercise equipment, and organizing holiday decorations for a local senior center
Clearing brush from the disc golf course in preparation for the upcoming season
We are incredibly proud of our 7th grade scholars for the positive impact they made in our community and are grateful to everyone who helped continue this meaningful tradition. Be sure to watch the McFarland School District Facebook page in the coming weeks for additional photos from this wonderful day!
Chromebook Collection June 8
Students must put their Chromebooks. Students must use a Charging Cable to put device into storage mode
Storage Mode Steps: Video tutorial link from Mrs. Ogodogu or use these helpful screenshots.
1. Charge Chromebook to at least 80%
2. Connect device to a charger and turn it on
3. Hold refresh and power buttons at the same time
4. While holding these two keys, remove the power cable and then release the two keys. The device should shut down and remain off.
5. Attempt to turn the Chromebook on by pressing the power button. If it turns on, repeat steps 2 through 4. If the device does not turn on, you have successfully put it in storage mode.
Mega Math Meet
7/8th Grade Mega Math Meet In January, a group of IMMS students stepped up to a challenge and entered the Greater Dane Anthology Project. This collection celebrates the best art Art, Writing, Cartoons, and Poetry from 5th–8th graders across 42 districts. This year’s theme was Crossroads. Out of 26 amazing entries from IMMS, 10 of our students were selected for publication and attended the Anthology Celebration at Madison College on May 20th. Congratulations to our Published Authors & Artists:
Emma Carmichael - Art
CeCe Zheng-Cartoon
Xander Nipper- Art
Emily Zhang Zhou - Narrative Short Story
C.J. Hulse - Poem
Gwen Otteson - Poem
Hasiet Mulugeta - Poem
Sylvia Hoks - Narrative Short Story
Betsy Lord - Poem
Molly Rodesch Phillips - Art
Math Team News
McFarland 5-6th grade math teams
McFarland Fifth/Sixth Grade Math Meet teams competed against eight other area school teams in the Regional Math Meet on April 30th. All of the students did an excellent job of representing McFarland! They worked their way through four individual events (Problem Solving Without a Calculator, Consumer Math, Mathematical Reasoning and Mental Math) before working together on the Team Event. Special Congratulations to Sehaj Sandhu who earned the fourth highest individual score and to Libo Zhou who earned the fifth highest individual score.
McFarland 7/8th grade math teams
Two IMMS 7/8th Grade Math Meet teams competed against eight other area school teams in the Regional Math Meet on April 28th. All of the students did an excellent job of representing McFarland. One of our teams earned first place in the competition
7th/8th grade 1st Place
We are proud to announce that our McFarland 7/8th grade math team earned 1st Place at the Mega Math Meet held at Madison College on May 27th.
This outstanding achievement follows their previous 1st place victory at the Greater Dane County regional math meet in April. Beyond their academic success, these students excellently represented our school district by embodying the Spartan Code:Achievement, Respect, Responsibility, and Empathy.
Congratulations to our students on this well-deserved honor and for demonstrating the true spirit of our community.
Oh, the Places You'll Go
We know some families ask teachers to write in the Dr. Suess book "Oh The Places You'll Go" at the end of the school year to save for graduation. Our teachers love to take part in this tradition but are asking that if you are requesting them to write a note in the book for your child, could you please get the book to the teachers ASAP. Sometimes, the requests come in the last few days of school and it is often difficult for our staff to give them the attention they deserve. Thanks so much!
8th Grade Recognition & Dance
Date - Monday, June 8, 2026
Line Up - 5:30 pm students arrive at the High School and report to the “A” Gym.
Ceremony - 6:00 - 7:00 pm, located at the “B” Gym at the High School. All are welcome to attend.
Dance - 7:00 - 8:30 pm Students walk up to IMMS for the dance, open gym, and light refreshments.
The 8th Grade Recognition Night will be held on Monday, June 8th. Families are invited to attend a program honoring the students. Following the program, the students will walk up to the middle school for a dance with light refreshments. The dance will only be available to IMMS 8th-grade students and parent chaperones. Students from other schools or other grade levels may not attend. Students are not required to attend the ceremony or the dance; however, only those who attend the ceremony may attend the dance. The purpose of this event is to provide a simple, fun evening to celebrate the “end of the middle” for this class without costing much and adding stress.
Attire:
Please wear attire suitable for an evening school concert. We want all students to feel comfortable and appreciate your support in keeping this event tasteful, inexpensive, and casual.
Dance Cost:
We request a $10.00 donation per student to cover the cost of the party/dance. This optional fee will be added to your Infinite Campus account and will be active to be paid from May 18 to June 1. See this LINK for instructions. Every student is encouraged to attend this celebration. If you can assist another family with this cost, we appreciate it, and you can pay on IC as well (see donation options).
Chaperone:
We are looking for chaperones to help serve food, supervise the open gym, dance, and clean up. See the
Sign-Up Genius LINK if you are interested in volunteering.
⭐Students can bring cell phones and cameras to the event, but may only take pictures of people who have permitted them to do so.
⭐Once students leave the dance/building, they will not be allowed back in.
8th Grade End of Year Field Trip/Last Day of School
Payment, Permission Form, and Waiver OVERDUE
Dear 8th Grade Families,
As part of our end-of-year activities, the 8th grade class field trip to Urban Air Adventure Park on June 9th, is considered a "regular school day " (with dismissal home at 1:00 pm) and is the expected activity for all students. Scholarships are available upon request.
If your child will not be attending the field trip, they will need to be excused from school by a parent/guardian, similar to any other absence from school.
We understand that there may occasionally be extenuating circumstances in which a student may attend school but not participate in the field trip. If this applies to your child, please contact Ms. Thomas or Mr. Jondle.
Additionally, please note that all 8th grade students will be dismissed at 1:00 p.m. on June 9 unless a family communicates alternate arrangements with the school in advance.
PLEASE NOTE: If students are not attending the field trip and/or are excused from school, they may not be on school grounds during the school day.
Thank you for your support as we celebrate the 8th grade class and close out the school year together.
Jamie Thomas thomasj@mcfsd.org
Brett Jondle jondleb@mcfsd.org
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Date: June 9, 2026
Field Trip Participation Criteria- All students must meet the following criteria in order to attend the field trip:
From the start of the student vs. staff basketball game (5/22/26) until the buses arrive for the field trip
No ISS or OSS
1 or fewer office stays
3 or fewer office resets
10 or fewer tardies to class
Disruptions/safetyDisruptions / safety issues during the student/staff basketball game and/or Recognition Dance.
This includes not sitting in the assigned area, throwing items, negative cheering, keeping hands/feet to self, or any other unsportsmanlike conduct.
Details: Students will begin the day by reviewing expectations and the day's information. Around 9:30, we will load buses and go to Urban Air Adventure Park (indoor). Students will eat lunch at Urban Air. Buses will return to IMMS around 1:00, and 8th graders will be able to leave school early. If you do not want your child to be dismissed early, please select that option in the permission form. We will go rain or shine!
What to bring: A sack lunch or money for lunch at Urban Air. If interested, a school cold lunch will be available to order on the permission form.
What Not To Bring: Please do not bring any expensive items; we will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items. Urban Air encourages students to not bring their phones as they are easily lost. We will not wait an excessive amount of time for a lost phone.
Permission/Waiver: Here is the PERMISSION FORM that must be completed to attend the 8th Grade End-of-Year field trip. In addition, the URBAN AIR WAIVER must be filled out as well. Students will receive a paper copy in ARRE Time. Please have the permission form and waiver completed by Wednesday, 5/27, to ensure your students' attendance. All students must have completed the waiver to participate. Even if your student has been to Urban Air before, they will need to fill out a new waiver.
Fee/Payment: The field trip fee is $30 and can be paid in your Infinite Campus account. If you would like to sponsor another student to attend the trip or need help finding the fee, please follow these directions. If you would like to request a scholarship, please contact the 8th-grade school counselor, Lauren Noriega at 608-838-4578 or noriegal@mcfsd.org
Health Information: Please contact the health office at 608-838-4672 with any specific health concerns that our staff should be aware of to ensure this is a safe experience for all our students. Emergency Medication and Scheduled Daily Medication will be sent on the field trip. If you have not already, please contact the health office for the end of year medication return.
Early Dismissal: 8th graders will be dismissed to leave school upon their return from the field trip at 1:00.
Payment, Permission Form, and Waiver OVERDUE
Worth Repeating
😀7th Grade Behavior Supports: We want to share an update to our 7th-grade behavior supports at Indian Mound Middle School. Beginning the week of May 11, students who continue to struggle with repeated classroom disruptions may be assigned to make up the time during lunch/recess. During this time, students will complete a reflection activity that will be shared with you. This is intended to support students in building positive classroom habits while helping maintain a calm, focused learning environment for all learners. We appreciate your continued partnership and know that middle school is a time of growth and learning for students both academically and socially.
😀PTO is looking for support: “Did you know every May the PTO elects new leadership to serve for the upcoming school-year? Did you know no experience is required? The PTO is looking for support with leading meetings, coordinating events, managing financials, and communicating with the community. If any of these roles interest you, or you just want to participate in supporting education, children, and the community, please reach out to mcfarlandptoprez@gmail.com or come to our final meeting on May 13 at 6:30PM at the Municipal Center. We’d love to talk with you!”
Helpful Links
Student Services
Family Information Regarding Student Learning
Below, you will find the "Hubs" (aka Task-List) for each grade level and Related Arts. You can click on the "Hub" to get information on what your scholar is doing in class, assignments, and assessments. As always, please use Infinite Campus to look up progress grades and turned in assignments.
Here are some helpful tips and videos that may be useful:
How to log-in to Infinite Campus (38 second video) or HelpDoc
How to check your scholar’s missing assignments (2 min. video) or HelpDoc
What are Conduct and Effort Scores? (2.5 min. video)
How to check your scholar’s Conduct and Effort Scores (3 min. video) or HelpDoc
Student Expectations
- Be on Time! School starts at 8:20am. Students who arrive after 8:20am (without a medical note/appointment note, etc.) will be marked as tardy. After five tardies in one quarter, a check in meeting with the student, as well as contact home will occur to partner on ways to get the student to school on time.
- Off and Away! Cell phones and headphones must be off and away starting at 8:15am.
- Caffeinated Drinks: students may not consume caffeinated drinks while at school.
- Respect the Bubble: An area of focus this year is to teach and re-teach the importance of having students keep their hands, feet, and objects to themself. If you see this behavior, please continue to reinforce the "Respect the Bubble" expectation
Health Services
Summer Opportunities
Take a look at these awesome SUMMER Opportunities for our students!!
District News
McFarland Schools Equity Collective
Join us at the next MSEC Meeting on June 10!
Bill Garvey Memorial Golf Outing
Hello McFarland Families,
We are pleased to announce that the 13th Annual Bill Garvey Memorial Golf Outing is open for registration! We hope you are interested in participating by golfing, being a sponsor of the golf event, and/or donating a prize for day-of raffles. We had a fantastic turnout last year from our McFarland community and would love to see the same level of enthusiasm this year!
Registration is $145 per player; $580 for a foursome.
Attached is information on how to register for the event and information on sponsorship. The event will take place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at The Oaks Golf Course in Cottage Grove. We hope to see you out on the course!
Bill Garvey Memorial Golf Outing Registration Website
Sincerely,
Paul Ackley and Michelle Garvey
PTO - Did You Know?
Did you know the PTO collects funds all year, but our biggest request comes in May so that we can prepare and budget for the upcoming school year? The PTO is led by volunteer parents who donate their time as well as community monetary donations. Please watch social media or your child’s backpack for a flyer on all the ways the PTO supports the McFarland Early Childhood through 8th Grade schools and education. Please contact us with any questions about joining or donating: mcfarlandptoprez@gmail.com
🎓McFarland School Board
The next School District of McFarland School Board meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2026.
District Recognition Days
June is….
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
We recognize the month of June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. We take seriously our responsibility to provide safe, non-discriminatory, and inclusive environments for people of all orientations and identities as they reflect the diverse community around us. Let's celebrate and learn about the LGBTQ+ community and work to create a more inclusive world.
June 6: Hunger Awareness Day
Today is a time to help out and think about those who may not have enough. Let's always be thankful and supportive.
June 14: Robert La Follette Sr. Day
Today we remember Robert LaFollette. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives, as governor in Wisconsin, and in the U.S. Senate. He was one of the founders of the Progressive Party.
June 1 - 7: Juneteenth
Today is Juneteenth, a day to commemorate the full emancipation of enslaved African Americans. We celebrate the progress we've made as a country while also recognizing the ongoing work needed to realize equity and justice for all.
MYC and McFarland Optimist Club Summer Ride Ready Event - June 9 Madison Mallards K-8 McFarland Schools Appreciation Day - June 11 2026 Chamber of Commerce Bands by the Boardwalk Lineup - June 11-August 13 McFarland Ice Arena Intro to Hockey - June 17-August 19 Tri 4 Schools 2026 Event Series May-August Bill Garvey Memorial Golf Outing August 1 - Registration and Sponsorships Open McFarland Youth Soccer - Registration Open Greater Madison Writing Project Youth Summer Sessions Summer Learning Opportunities Madison Ballet - Summer Session Free Medical Clinic - Verona Area High School - August 1-2 Futura Spanish Classes at WIS - Register by September 28 E.D. Locke Library 500 Books Before Middle School Program E.D. Locke Library 3-5 Graphic Novel Book Club - Third Tuesdays Free Triple P Positive Parenting Online Program for WI Families
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