MMS Update

Greetings MMS Families,

We are excited to welcome a living historian to MMS this Monday to work with our 7th grade social studies students. Our guest will bring history to life by sharing current historical and archaeological research, helping students better understand the realities of Roman soldiers’ lives and the important role of the military in Roman culture. As a reminder, there will be no school for students on Tuesday, April 14 due to the town election, so be sure to get out and vote. Spring sports competitions also kick off this week, so please check the schedule below and come out to support our teams. It is shaping up to be another busy and exciting week at MMS!

Thank you all for your support, have a great week!

Roman Legionary Presentation - Our 7th graders will be having social studies presentations on Monday, April 13th.

No School - There will be no school on April 14th for town elections.

"West End" Evacuation Drill - Our April Evacuation Drill will take place on April 21st. This drill will have students and staff gather in the west parking lot in the event of an emergency on the east part of the school. Students will receive instructions in their advisory on Thursday, April 16th.

April Vacation - We are three weeks away from spring break April 27th - May 1st.

DC Medication Turn-In - Please have any prescription or over-the-counter medications turned into Nurse Davenport by May 4th.

Yearbook Timeline & Information

Purchasing Yearbooks:

2025-2026 Yearbook Price: $23

What is the easiest way to order a yearbook?

Write a check or bring cash! Be sure to make checks payable to “Merrimack Middle School” by 5/14/26. Please also include your child’s name on the check.

To ensure a yearbook, bring in payment by Thursday 5/14!

After Thursday 5/14, a limited number of yearbooks will be available to purchase with cash or check, but yearbooks can always be purchased online after this date.

Ordering Online:

You can purchase a yearbook directly from the vendor’s site at

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=101506704823371

Our school’s passcode: 101506704823371

Purchase deadline: Thursday, May 14th, 2026

When yearbooks are ordered by this date, they will ship to the school. The school will hand out yearbooks individually to students as the year concludes (June).

FOR MORE INFORMATION & SUPPORT, CLICK HERE!

7th grade students hold a Socratic Seminar on Animal Farm by George Orwell

Thanks to the Fisher Cats for sponsoring our reading challenge and donating supplies to our PE department!

Creating bamboo trees in 8th grade art.

Click HERE for a letter from the Commissioner of Education

The Pay It Forward NH Birthday Club has recently expanded its program to include middle school students! Previously, the organization was only able to fulfill birthday wishes for children up to age 8, so this expansion is a tremendous opportunity for more of our students to benefit from this thoughtful support for a longer period of time. Families interested in participating can review the attached flyer and sign up using the Birthday Club Sign Up form link provided.

Birthday Club Sign Up

Chess Club - The "Knight Moves" Chess Club meets on Mondays after school.

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

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!

This week's meeting of the Reading Ambassadors Club

MMS PTG General Meeting

We look forward to seeing you at our next meeting, Mon. 4/13 @6pm in the MMS Library where we will discuss upcoming PTG events.

MMS PTG Executive Board Nominations for the 2026/27 School Year

The MMS PTG is seeking nominations for the Executive Board for the 2026-2027 school year. Becoming a PTG Officer provides opportunities to make a positive impact & meet new people in the MMS community. The MMS PTG encourages communication with current PTG members to inquire about the position that interests you most. All current PTG officers are listed on the form below. If you, or someone you know, may be interested in serving on the PTG Exec Board, please complete the below form. If nominating someone other than yourself, please be sure to obtain their consent. Nominations will be accepted Mon, Apr 6 through Fri, Apr 17 at 12:00PM.

https://bit.ly/ptg-nomination-2026

MMS Staff Appreciation Week 2026

Thank you to everyone who donated funds for Staff Appreciation Week in May. We will continue to leave the link open for anyone who would like to contribute. All monies raised will go to celebrating our amazing MMS staff. As always, thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions, please reach out to Liz (fundraising@mmsptg.com).

Click here to donate!

Friday Ice Cream Day ($1/treat)

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to sell ice cream. All slots are filled for the remainder of the school year. Thank you for your support! If you have any questions, please contact Annette at volunteer@mmsptg.com.

April Important Dates:

• PTG General Meeting, Mon, 4/13 @ 6pm (MMS Library)
• No School - Town Elections, 4/14
• No School - Spring Break 4/27 - 5/1
• Weekly Ice Cream Sales: Fridays (during lunch periods)
• On-going: Give 'n Go Fundraiser, donations accepted online or cash/check (payable to MMS PTG) sent to MMS main office

PTG Contact Info:
Kim Desmarais, President [president@mmsptg.com]
Abby Hammond, Co-President [co-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]

It's nice to be spending some time outside!

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.