Milton Middle School
December Newsletter for Families

Important Dates in December
12/10 iReady Math Assessment
12/11 iReady Reading Assessment
12/11 Orchestra Concert (6:00 PM)
12/12 MMS Science Fair
12/15 Band Concert (5:30 PM)
12/15 MMS Science Fair (Makeup Date)
12/16 Choir Concert (6:00 PM)
12/16 Attendance Incentive Reward Trip (Must have 95% attendance rate)
12/19 Holiday Hullabaloo
12/22-1/5 Winter Break
1/6 Begin 2nd Semester
Winter Concerts
Orchestra
On Thursday, December 11th, Orchestra students may stay after school if they turned in a permission slip. Students who do not stay after school must report to the cafeteria no later than 5:15. The concert begins at 6:00. Students should wear their orchestra shirt if they have one. Extras are available.
Band
On Monday, December 15th, Band students may stay after school. Students who do not stay after school must report no later than 5:00. The concert begins at 5:30. Students should wear their band shirt and jeans.
Choir
On Tuesday, December 16th, Performance Choir students must stay after school to prepare for their concert. Pizza will be provided. The concert begins at 6:00. Students and parents should check Schoology for dress instructions.
Attendance Incentive Reward Trip
Students who qualified (95% attendance rate) and already turned in their permission slips will attend a reward trip on Tuesday, December 16th. Students will see Zootopia 2 at Teays Valley Cinemas. Afterward, they will go to the Huntington Mall for lunch and some game time at Dave and Busters. There is no charge for the movie, transportation, and a small Dave and Buster's game card. Students may choose to bring spending money for the movie concession or to use while at the mall. Students will leave MMS at 8:30 AM. They will watch the movie from approximately 9:00-10:30. At approximately 10:45, students will depart Teays Valley Cinemas and be transported to the Huntington Mall. They will leave the mall at 1:00 PM.
Holiday Hullabaloo
On Friday, December 19th, students and staff get to enjoy a fun, holiday-themed day in their PJs. We will be serving free hot chocolate and cookies. Classes can compete for prizes in a "Name That Christmas Tune Contest."
Don't forget, this is a 2-hour early release day for students.
MMS Student Handbook
Students will receive a paper copy of the MMS Student Handbook on the first day of school.
Athletic Information
All students participating in athletics for the 2025-2026 school year will need a sports physical conducted after May 1, 2025. Additionally, they will need the following consent and informational forms:
- Cabell County Athlete Medical Form
- Drug Testing Consent Form
- Concussion Baseline Testing Form
You can find all required athletic forms here.