MTMS Wolf Wire

The Countdown is on for back to school! The school looks amazing and teachers return on Monday in preparation for the first days of the 2026-2027 school year. We hope you have Back-to-School Night on your calendars. We look forward to seeing all of you.

Make sure to check out the News & Announcements section of our website, and look for another Wolf Wire next Friday with additional information to make this Back-to-School as easy as possible!

If your student is interested in fall athletics, the deadline to register is Tuesday. See the Athletics section below for more info!

• Last Name A-L from 5:00-5:40pm
• Last Name M-Z from 5:50-6:30pm

August 17th - Sports Practice/Tryouts begin for Football, Cross Country, and Volleyball

August 18th - 1/2 Day for 6th graders (Dismissal at 11:12)

August 19th - 1st Full Day for All students

KSHSAA Physicals for fall sports are due Tuesday, August 11th, uploaded to the Bound website. Student physicals will no longer be turned in to the office. When you upload, please ensure you are only providing Page 4 of the physical with the doctor's signature/date and a parent signature. Please ensure you complete all registration steps until you receive a receipt/confirmation of registration submission. See the attached flyer or check out our website for more info on how to get started with Bound.

A reminder that only 7th & 8th graders are eligible to participate in school sports. We still have lots of clubs and extracurricular opportunities for 6th graders!

There are 2 student fees associated with sports that need to be paid prior to student participation. Please ensure that you have paid the Catastrophic Insurance Fee ($7.63) and Activity Participation Fee ($35.00 or $40.00 based on grade). Fees can be paid in the office by check or exact cash or online through e-Funds. Log into your parent Skyward account to see fees.

Football, Cross Country, and Volleyball will kick off with the start of school! Volleyball and Football have meetings next week!! Please check out our Fall Athletics pages for important information and practice/game calendars. Any further questions should be directed to the appropriate coaching staff. Go Wolves!

With the spring bond issue authorizing some additions to our building, you may have noticed construction fencing going up around MT in the last week. Specifically, the fencing put in place near the activities entrance has removed some parking spots and will slightly displace the typical carloop flow. This change will not be significant, but thank you for going slow and making sure you do not drive through or around any construction barriers. More info and a traffic flow map will be coming soon!

We know this is a busy and sometimes expensive time of year! Just a reminder that student fees are posted to your parent Skyward account. Fees should be paid by the first day of school. We're always available in the office if you have any questions or need to discuss payment. We can accept check or exact cash in the office or you may pay online through e-Funds.

This fall, USD 232 will be launching ParentSquare as a new communication platform. This move will put school, district, and classroom communication into one place, making it easier for you to connect with families and for families to stay informed and engaged. We’re offering ParentSquare in response to the new Kansas law (House Bill 2299) that adds new restrictions on employee communication with students and families. The law is to help protect students and staff.

Stay tuned for more information !

USD 232 is looking to connect with guest speakers, businesses, organizations, and community groups interested in supporting our students. If you or someone you know would like to partner with our schools through career exploration, classroom presentations, mentorship, internships, or other opportunities, we'd love to hear from you! Visit our Community Partner Hub to learn more and submit your interest.

Dear Parents and Guardians,
We want to make you aware of a NEW Kansas law, effective for the upcoming school year, that prohibits students' personal electronic devices during the school day. See flyer below.

** What's Changing **
Students are now prohibited from using or accessing personal electronic communication devices (cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, wireless earbuds, smart glasses, etc.) during the school day while on district property. Devices must be powered off and inaccessible from the start of school until dismissal.

** Limited Exceptions **

There are limited exceptions when there is no other reasonable option available when:
- Required to implement a student's IEP or 504 plan, or
- Approved in writing by a licensed physician as a medical necessity for the student's health or well-being.
If your student has an IEP, 504 plan, or a documented medical need, and they need to be considered for a limited exception, please contact the office.

** What We're Asking of Families **
- Talk with your student about this new expectation before the first day of school.
- It may be easiest to simply leave devices at home
- Know that the district is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal devices brought to school.
- Devices may be used before/after the school day and students may use a school phone to reach a parent if needed.

** What Happens If the Law Isn't Followed **
We do not want to see personal electronic devices during the school day. Principals will secure the phone in the office and address violations, with consequences increasing for repeat offenses.

No new changes to our bell schedule from last year!

Quick link to our Parent Resources webpage with lots of great school info all in one place!

In order to get our students their IDs as quick as possible, the first day of school is Picture Day! Tuesday, August 18th (6th grade) & Wednesday, August 19th (7th & 8th grade).

This year we will be using JostensPIX for school photos! See the attached flyer for more info!

Student schedules will be available on Skyward Q on or about August 14th.

2026-27 School Supplies List

Follow us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram! We hope everyone had a wonderful summer!

Immunization Requirements

Attention parents of incoming 7th grade students! The Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) and the Meningococcal vaccine dose 1 are required for 7th grade students. If your student is missing vaccination documentation, you should have received an email this week with further instructions.

Please use the following links for USD 232 Vaccination Policy and Requirements:

https://www.usd232.org/departments/health-services/health-forms

https://www.usd232.org/departments/health-services/policies-screenings

You should have received a Skyward E-mail if the nurse is missing records of missing immunizations.

Attendance Line: (913) 422-5854

Fax Line: (913) 422-4990

Website: http://mtms.usd232.org/
Location: 6100 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS, United States
Phone: (913) 422-1100
Instagram: @mtmswolves