The Central Connection
Week of November 9th, 2026
💙 The Numbers Tell the Story!
As we wrap up our first quarter at MSC, I couldn't be prouder of our students! Sometimes the numbers speak for themselves, and these are worth celebrating!
📊 First Quarter by the Numbers:
90 students had PERFECT attendance—not missing a single day or class period!
305 students earned Honor Roll with a 3.5 GPA or higher!
96% of our students consistently made the Lancer List, demonstrating positive behavior, attendance, and academic responsibility!
These numbers reflect the hard work of our students, the dedication of our staff, and the support of our families. That's Lancer Pride!
📚 First Quarter Grades: Grades will be submitted Friday morning, November 6th, and can be viewed through PowerSchool. If you need assistance accessing grades, please contact our main office.
Let's keep building on this success as we head into the second quarter!
ONE TEAM. ONE COMMUNITY. ALWAYS GO BIG! 💙
Mr. Filiccia
Proud Principal, Middle School Central
🎉 Fun Run BIG Prize Giveaways This Week! 🎁💙
The Fun Run excitement isn't over just yet!
We've already handed out several of our smaller prizes and held some of our raffles, but we saved the BIG giveaways for this week!
Students who earned entries through their Fun Run fundraising efforts will have their chance to win some awesome prizes, including:
🛴 Electric Scooters
🔊 Bluetooth Speakers
🎧 Wireless Headphones
We can't wait to see the excitement as we announce our lucky winners!
Once again, THANK YOU to our incredible MSC families for making this year's Fun Run such a huge success. We love being able to reward our students for their hard work and support!
🎉 MSC PERFECT ATTENDANCE – FIRST QUARTER 🎉
Congratulations to our 90 Lancers who achieved PERFECT ATTENDANCE during the first quarter! Your dedication and commitment to showing up every day (did not miss a class) are something to be proud of! Thank you to our families for helping make attendance a priority!
💙 6TH GRADE (37 Students)
Lillian A., Colton A., Cassidy A., Claire B., Lillian B., Alexander C., Sofia C., Scott C., Frances D., Elliana G., Chase G., Brooke H., Aradha H., Emmarie K., Adeline L., Brylee L., Colin L., Eleanor L., Emma M., David M., Kaven P., Mallory P., Aiden R., Layla S., Aubrie S., Kayla S., Laila S., Nola S., Alyssa T., Rheagan V., Brooklyn V., Jackson V., Carter W., Dylan W., Hailey W., Amora W., Meadow Y., Zachary Z.
💙 7TH GRADE (28 Students)
Savannah A., Emma B., Alice C., Jacob C., Annabelle C., Addison D., Delaney F., Hailey G., Jesus G., Alana H., Christina I., Landon K., Konner K., Dominic L., Antonio M., Samuel M., Brayden M., Kevin N., Stella O., Ayranna P., Mason P., Colin R., Michaela S., Jayden S., Jason S., Emiliana W., Christian W., Emily W.
💙 8TH GRADE (25 Students)
Aubrey A., Gavin B., Kayla C., Adelyte C., Major F., Kathryn G., Jashon G., Addison J., Jaxx K., Cadence K., Matthew L., Elijah L., Ava L., Molly L., Gavin M., Alexander M., Virginia M., Maya M., Arianna M., Jameson N., Noah P., Dakota Q., Elijah R., Annalise R., Caleb V.
❤️ 8th Leadership Team – LANCERS GIVING BACK!
e couldn't be prouder of our 8th Grade Leadership students and their teacher, Mrs. Davey, for organizing this incredible event! What started as a volleyball tournament has become something much bigger—an opportunity for our students to make a real difference in the lives of others!
Join us for an exciting night of volleyball featuring our 8th graders, volleyball team, staff, and Mr. Filiccia's Neighborhood Team!
📅 Friday, November 13th | 6:00 PM
📍 MSC Gym
🎟️ $2 Admission | Concessions Available
❤️ All proceeds benefit the WAVE Project!
💰 A HUGE SHOUT-OUT to First State Bank, one of our amazing community partners, for stepping up and MATCHING OUR DONATIONS! Your generosity will help us make an even bigger impact!
🎥 MORE THAN JUST A GAME!
The WAVE Project shared a special video highlighting just how much this event means to their organization and the people they serve. Please take a moment to watch. It's a powerful reminder that what our students are doing goes far beyond the volleyball court!
👉 Watch the WAVE Project's special message:
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/r9h1xu0CnWA
This is what makes Central special! Our students aren't just learning about leadership and giving back—they're putting it into action!
Come out, pack the gym, cheer on our Lancers, and help us make a difference!
🏆💙🖤 CONGRATS HONOR ROLL STUDENTS!
WOW! 305 MSC students earned a 3.5 GPA or higher, qualifying for our first-quarter Honor Roll! What an incredible accomplishment, and we couldn't be prouder of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence!
To celebrate, on Thursday, November 12th, these outstanding students will be treated to a special Honor Roll Breakfast and an opportunity to enjoy a rented arcade gaming truck packed with fun!
We believe that hard work deserves to be recognized, and we want our students to know that their efforts in the classroom do not go unnoticed!
Congratulations to all 305 Honor Roll Lancers! You've earned this celebration, and we can't wait to recognize you!
💙🖤 LANCER PRIDE!
🥨 November Perfect Attendance Challenge! 💙
We're kicking off a fun new attendance incentive at MSC! From November 3–24, students who meet all four requirements will earn a chance to visit the Auntie Anne's Food Truck! 🥨
Here's how to qualify:
Perfect attendance
Be on the Lancer List
No Tardies
No disciplinary write-ups
All requirements must be met throughout November!
A Helpful Reminder for Families: Every school day matters! This is especially important during classroom testing and state assessments. When students miss these important testing days, scheduling makeups can be extremely challenging and often takes away from valuable classroom instruction. We appreciate your help in making school attendance a priority, especially on scheduled testing days!
Let's make November a great month of showing up, working hard, and making smart choices!
BE HERE. BE READY. BE A LANCER! 💙
💙🖤 PTC MEETING – WE WANT YOU THERE!
Calling all MSC families! Our monthly Parent Teacher Club (PTC) meeting is this Wednesday, November 11th, at 6:30 PM in the MSC Media Center!
Come hear what's happening at Central, share your ideas, and learn how you can get involved! Whether you're a regular attendee or joining us for the first time, ALL families are welcome!
Together, we can continue making MSC an amazing place for our kids!
💙 ONE TEAM. ONE COMMUNITY.
🏀 Congratulations to Our 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball Teams!
First, I want to congratulate all of our Central students who earned a spot on this year's 7th and 8th grade boys basketball teams! We are excited for another great season of Lancer basketball!
📸 Team & Individual Picture Day
Thursday, November 12th | 4:00 PM
All players will have the opportunity to purchase individual and team pictures, with several photo package options available.
🏀 8th Grade Player Banners – A New Central Tradition!
As part of a new tradition we started this school year, MSC will purchase a personalized banner for every 8th grade player to be proudly displayed throughout the basketball season!
At the end of the season, families will have the option to purchase their player's banner at a discounted price as a keepsake.
Please note: There is absolutely no obligation to purchase individual pictures, team pictures, or banners. The school is covering the cost of the banners displayed during the season.
Congratulations again to all our players! We look forward to a fantastic season and can't wait to see our Lancers on the court!
GO LANCERS! 💙🏀
🎄 Green Club Holiday Wreath Fundraiser! 🎄
Get into the holiday spirit while supporting MSC's Green Club! We are selling beautiful fresh wreaths, door swags, porch pots, poinsettias, holiday arrangements, and solar cardinal stakes!
For every item sold, $5 goes directly back to our Green Club! 💚
📅 Orders & Payments Due: Monday, November 9th
🎁 Pickup Date: Tuesday, December 1st
Click below to view the holiday selections and download your order form!
Please return completed order forms with cash or a check payable to Middle School Central.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Davis or Mrs. Piasecki.
Thank you for supporting our Green Club and helping spread some holiday cheer! 💙
👟 SHOE DONATION DRIVE! 👟
MSC is collecting gently worn, used, and new shoes to help raise funds while reducing waste and keeping shoes out of landfills!
Donations can be dropped off with Mrs. Gschmeidler, Mrs. Davey, or Mrs. Davis.
Clean out those closets and help us make a difference! Thank you for supporting our Lancers! 💙
🏐 1st Annual MSC Dodgeball Tournament!
Get ready to DODGE, DUCK, DIP, DIVE & DODGE!
MSC is excited to announce our 1st Annual Dodgeball Tournament on Friday, January 15th, from 6:00–8:00 PM! Grab your friends, build your team, and get ready for a fun-filled night of competition, school spirit, and Lancer Pride!
Team Registration: $10 per player
Team Size: Up to 10 players per team
Spectator Admission: $2 at the door
Tournament Packets: Available now and include tournament rules, a waiver form, and a team registration form.
Whether you're playing or cheering from the sidelines, we hope to see our Lancer families come out for a great night of fun!
Every Student. Every Opportunity. 💙
I want to make one thing very clear to all of our MSC families: NO student will EVER miss out on a field trip, school event, or special experience because of money. PERIOD! Parents should never have to worry about reaching out, explaining their financial situation, or asking for assistance. No questions asked, no explanations needed. We will make sure every student is taken care of, EVERY TIME!
For example, the $3 collected for the Fall Fest goes directly to our Student Council. This money gives our student leaders the opportunity to make decisions, plan exciting activities, create new traditions, organize spirit events, and find creative ways to make MSC an even better place. I love giving our students a voice and allowing them to take ownership of their school!
🚌 Bus Drivers Needed & Important Bus Safety Reminder!
WE NEED BUS DRIVERS! 🚌
Our district is actively looking for bus drivers, and we need your help spreading the word! If you or someone you know might be interested, please consider applying with L'Anse Creuse Public Schools.
👉 CLICK HERE TO APPLY – LCPS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
We also want to sincerely apologize for any bus delays or inconveniences our families have experienced. We understand how frustrating this can be, especially when you're trying to get your children to and from school on time. We appreciate your patience and understanding as the district continues working through its driver shortage.
📱 IMPORTANT REMINDER — CELL PHONES ON BUSES
On a separate note, I recently reminded our students that recording other students, making TikToks, or taking videos on the bus is NOT permitted. If this behavior continues, students involved will lose their phone privileges on the bus.
Parents, please take a moment to have this conversation with your child. Every student deserves to feel safe and comfortable on their ride to and from school, and we need everyone's cooperation to make that happen.
🍪 COOKIE FRIDAYS! 🍪
Back this Friday PTC will be selling cookies for just $1 each at dismissal! Cookie sales will continue every Friday, so students can end the week with a sweet treat while supporting MSC! 💙🖤
A special shoutout to Emily Weirath, who has stepped up to serve as our Cookie Sale Team Lead and help make this happen each week!
Sweet treats. Stronger community. GO LANCERS! 🍪💙🖤
💙 A HUGE Thank You to Our Fun Run Sponsors!
We are incredibly grateful to Nicholas Logistics, our Main Presenting Sponsor, for their tremendous support of this year’s Fun Run!
A huge thank you as well to our Platinum Sponsors — First State Bank, I.W.R. (Independent Window Repair, Inc.), NOVA Architectural Glass, and Synergy — for their generous commitment to our students and school community. Nickle & Saph Insurance as a Gold Sponsor!!
We also greatly appreciate BW Retail Solutions for joining our Fun Run as a Sliver Sponsor.
Thank you for investing in our students and our Central community! 💙🖤
💙 Education Benefit Form — It Could Benefit Your Family!
MSC Families — please take a few minutes to complete the Education Benefit Form (EBF). Only one form is needed per household, and your family may qualify for valuable savings and opportunities, including reduced athletic fees, technology and testing benefits, retail discounts, scholarships, and more.
Even if you’re unsure whether your family qualifies, we strongly encourage you to complete the form. Your participation also helps ensure our school has access to important programs and resources that directly support our students.
👉 Complete the Education Benefit Form Here
It’s quick, confidential, and could make a difference for your family AND our school! 💙🖤
🛍️ The MSC On-Line School Store ! 🛍️
Looking to add some MSC spirit to your wardrobe? Need a new hoodie, t-shirt, hat, or gift for your favorite Lancer family? Good news—the MSC School Store is always open!
While students may be enjoying their summer break, our school spirit never takes a day off.
And here's a friendly reminder: During the school year, we have at least one Spirit Day every week, so having some MSC gear on hand is always a good idea. Whether it's Spirit Day, game day, field trip day, or just a regular Tuesday, there's never a bad time to show your MSC pride!
Stock up this summer and be ready to represent MSC when we return in August.
💙🤍 Wear the spirit. Live the spirit. Be the spirit. 🤍💙
⚾ 🏃♀️ 🤖 🎶 🎭 From basketball and volleyball to robotics, band, cheer and beyond — show your Lancer pride in royal blue, black, white, and gray!
👉 Shop the full collection here:
MSC Lancer School Store
🕓 Don’t wait — !
📅 NEXT PTC MEETING — This Wednesday Nov. 11th
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first PTC meeting of the year! Our next meeting is Tuesday, October 13, and we would love to see even more of our Central families there.
ALL parents and guardians are welcome! PTC is a great way to stay connected, support our students and staff, and help make great things happen at MSC.
🗓️ 2026–27 PTC MEETING DATES
Wednesday, November 11 ⭐ NEXT MEETING
December — No Meeting
Monday, January 11
Tuesday, February 9
Wednesday, March 10
Monday, April 12
Tuesday, May 11
Come be part of what makes Central special! 💙🖤
💙 Lancer List: The Heart of MSC 💙
At Middle School Central, the Lancer List is everything. More than just a reward system, it is the foundation of our school culture and reflects our commitment to helping every student succeed both academically and socially. Students earn their place on the Lancer List by consistently demonstrating our MSC expectations: Make Smart Choices, Show Up & Be Prepared, and Commitment to Learning. Students who meet these expectations gain access to many of the experiences that make middle school memorable, including dances, assemblies, field trips, athletics, extracurricular activities, and other special events. The Lancer List isn't about perfection—it's about accountability, growth, and making positive choices every day. At MSC, we believe that when students embrace the Lancer List, they are building habits that will lead to success both inside and outside the classroom. Lancer List is who we are, and it drives everything we do.