IMMS Family Flier
May 3, 2026
Dear IMMS Families,
Welcome to May! Thank you to ALL of our guests who came to present for Real World Day. It was a day filled with fun, learning, and inspiration for the future. Our students warmly welcomed our guests into our school community and learned so much from their experiences.
This week is Staff Appreciation Week is May 4–8. This is a great time to recognize the incredible work of our teachers and staff. We encourage families to take a moment to give a shout-out or share a note of thanks. HERE is where you can give a shout out.
Remember, there is no school for students on Friday, May 8th. Staff will be engaging in professional development.
Thank you for your continued support of our school community.
With appreciation,
IMMS Administration
Jamie Thomas
Principal, Indian Mound Middle School
Brett Jondle, Associate Principal
Congratulations to ERIK MASSEY was is receiving honorable mention for the WMTV 15 Crystal Apple Award. The Crystal Apple Award is an annual awards program in Southern Wisconsin that recognizes outstanding educations for their significant impact on students. There are HUNDREDS of nominations for this award. Five teachers are chosen for the award and 10 teachers are chosen for the honorable mention.
He will be honored on Wednesday, May 6th during the 6:00 pm newscast. Additionally, Erik will be a part of a livestream with Leigh Mills on May 14th at 2:00 pm to talk about his role in McFarland and why people nominated him!
We know some families ask teachers to write in the Dr. Suess book "Oh The Places You'll Go" at the end of the school year to save for graduation. Our teachers love to take part in this tradition but are asking that if you are requesting them to write a note in the book for your child, could you please get the book to the teachers ASAP. Sometimes, the requests come in the last few days of school and it is often difficult for our staff to give them the attention they deserve. Thanks so much!
We Almost Made It, but Not Quite
Because of the generous donations of parents, our staff at IMMS have enjoyed the treat of having coffee in our lounge to pick us up each day. With the supply we had, we thought we were going to make it through until the end of the school year. Unfortunately, that is not going to happen. If you wish to make a donation to get us through until the end, please visit our Amazon registry here. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
- 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
8th Grade Vision Screening
Last week the Health Services conducted vision screenings on all 8th grade students for vision difficulties. Parents/Guardians of students who did not pass will be emailed a vision referral. Please review the information provided in the email and let the health office know if you have any questions. If you need assistance or resources obtaining vision exam/glasses please view our Vision Care Resources listed on the McFarland School District Health Service Website or reach out to Gabby Courseault, School Nurse CourseG@mcfsd.org for information.
