IMMS Family Flier
April 5, 2026
Dear IMMS Families,
Welcome to Quarter 4! It’s hard to believe we are already entering the final stretch of the school year. This quarter is always a busy and important time as we continue learning, prepare for upcoming assessments, and begin looking ahead to next year.
A quick reminder for our current 6th and 7th grade students and families: course selection forms for next year are now overdue. Please take a moment to complete and submit these as soon as possible so we can ensure students are scheduled appropriately.
We also want to remind families that students should be well-rested and ready for the FORWARD Exam, which begins Wednesday and Thursday this week and continues into the following week. This is an opportunity for students to show what they’ve learned, and we appreciate your support in helping them come prepared each day.
Thank you for your continued partnership—we’re looking forward to a strong finish to the school year!
Thank you for your partnership and support of Indian Mound Middle School.
With appreciation,
IMMS Administration
Jamie Thomas
Principal, Indian Mound Middle School
Brett Jondle, Associate Principal
- 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
Ticks in Wisconsin
Spring is here and ticks are active! There are many diseases that can be spread by ticks in Wisconsin; including Lyme disease and Rocky mountain spotted fever. Most tick borne illnesses in Wisconsin are spread by the black-legged tick (also known as the deer tick). To prevent Lyme disease and other illnesses spread by ticks, it’s important to carefully remove attached ticks as soon as possible and get rid of them. As you spend more time outdoors, be sure to check for ticks and remember these tips to help prevent tick bites. Wear insect repellent, long sleeve shirt/pants while outdoors, avoid tick heavy areas (tall bushes), perform daily tick checks, tumble dry clothes on high heat, prevent ticks on animals, and be alter for fever or rash.
See About Ticks | Wisconsin Department of Health Services and Ticks in Wisconsin: Data and Surveillance for more information.
Spring Allergies
April showers bring May flowers--and pollen! Spring allergies have arrived. If your student suffers from seasonal allergies, Health Services can help. We are happy to keep over-the-counter allergy medicines such as Zyrtec, Claritin or Allegra for your student to take during the school day. If this is something you're interested in, please fill out our over-the-counter medication consent form and send it to your student's health office along with the medication. Medications must be sent in the original container-please no pills in baggies, tupperware or other unlabeled containers. Medication can only be administered as directed on the container and consent form.
Each health office does keep oral Zyrtec in stock, during emergency situations for those with moderate/severe allergic reactions. It is not intended for our students with seasonal allergies and careful consideration should be taken when administering at school, parent notification will be provided if school stock antihistamine is administered. Please reach out to your building's Health Office with questions. Happy Spring Days ahead!
