The Week Ahead

Principal's Corner:

This week's Edition of the Week Ahead is packed with a lot of important information, fundraisers, school events, and more. Please take the time to look over all the information to ensure you and your student has the opportunity to participate in the many great things going on.

GEOY Nomination Form and Information: It is time to submit nominations for our educators of the year! Please use this form to submit your nominations for Teacher of the Year and Educational Support Professional of the Year. Our district educators all work very hard to support our students and give them 100% every day. Please take a moment to acknowledge their hard work and dedication. Nominations will be open until November 13.

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Spirit Days just got a major cozy upgrade! Gear up your student with our official House Hoodies, Crew Necks, and Pajama Pants.

🔥 Pajama Day Rules: PJs are ONLY allowed at school on our 3 monthly Spirit Days (never on regular school days)—and these official House PJs are the ONLY ones approved to wear!

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Important Dates & Events:

Red Ribbon Week

Annual Roll Fundraiser

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Parent Teacher Conferences:

Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on the following dates:

Monday, November 2: Evening Conferences 4:40 PM-7:00 PM
Tuesday, November 3: Evening Conferences 4:40 PM-7:00 PM
Wed., November 4: Afternoon Conferences 1:30PM-3:45PM

At this time Middle School teachers have reached out via phone call or email to any parent they feel a conference is needed. If you have not heard directly from a teacher a conference is not necessary. The Parent Teacher Conference Booking site is closed, if you need to book a conference, please contact your child's teacher directly.

Order Your Yearbook Now

Yearbooks are on now on sale for the 26-27 School Year. CLICK HERE for more information and CLICK HERE to place your order.

Student Council Powder Puff Football

The UTMS Student Council will be hosting their annual Powder Puff Football Game on Wednesday, November 25 at 1:30 PM. Students in all grades are encouraged to sign-up a football or cheer team. Additional Sign-Up and Rules information will be emailed to all students. CLICK HERE for all the details. And CLICK HERE for the sign up form.

Halloween 2026

School will operate on an Early Dismissal Schedule (1:15 PM) on Friday, October 30. All students are welcome to wear their Halloween costume to school under the following guidelines:

No masks
No real or fake weapons
No inflatable costumes
Must be school appropriate
Must not pose a distraction to the learning environment

Mark Your Calendars

Schools will operate on an Early Dismissal Schedule (1:15 PM) on:

Friday, October 30

Week of November 2:

Early Dismissal Days for Parent Teacher Conferences (1:15 PM):

Monday, November 2
Tuesday, November 3
Wednesday, November 4

School Closed for NJEA Teacher's Convention:

Thursday, November 5
Friday, November 6

8th Grade Parents

Ocean City High School Open House

Save the date for November 10 as OCHS will host their Open House for all prospective OCHS Freshman. CLICK HERE fore the details.

Fall Sports Schedule:

The UTMS 2026-2027 Fall Sports Season is in full swing. Practices are held Monday-Thursday right after school until 4:25 PM (please check with coaches for any variation) on any non-game day. If any practice is cancelled due to weather or other situation all parents will be notified.

To access the live Athletics Calendars for all games CLICK HERE.

All Away Locations can be found within the event details on the Athletics Calendar.

Schedule this week (subject to change):

Monday, October 26:

Boys Soccer at EHT Fernwood
Field Hockey at EHT Alder
Cross Country vs. EHT Alder

Tuesday, October 27:

Boys Soccer vs. Fernwood
Girls Soccer at EHT Fernwood

Wednesday, October 28:

Boys Soccer vs. EHT Alder

Thursday, October 29:

Cross Country @ Davies

PTO Information:

CLICK HERE for this week's PTO Flyer with all things taking place within the PTO.

Principal's Corner: Principal's Corner:

School Spirit Wear Stores School Spirit Wear Stores

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Important Dates & Events: Important Dates & Events:

Red Ribbon Week Red Ribbon Week

Annual Roll Fundraiser Annual Roll Fundraiser

Parent Teacher Conferences: Parent Teacher Conferences: