MJHS Newsletter
October - 2026
Message From Ms. Weaver
Dear Junior High Students and Families,
Welcome to October! As autumn settles in, we have a busy and exciting month ahead across our junior high community. Here are three critical priorities as we move through the coming weeks:
Mark Your Calendars: End of First Quarter (October 29)
The first quarter officially ends on Thursday, October 29. This milestone is a great opportunity for students to reflect on their academic growth and finish the grading period strong.
Students: Check Infinite Campus regularly, complete any outstanding assignments, and talk to your teachers now if you need extra support. Don't wait until the final days!
Parents: Take a few moments to review grades with your student this week so there are no surprises when report cards are finalized.
Every Day Counts: The Power of Consistent Attendance
Consistent school attendance is directly linked to academic success and student confidence. In junior high, lessons build quickly day-by-day, and missing class often means missing essential instruction, hands-on activities, and collaborative projects. Please make every effort to arrive on time and attend school every day unless your child is sick. If an absence is unavoidable, remember to contact the main office, send a written note into school, and encourage your student to check in with their teachers for makeup work right away.
Cultivating Kindness in Our School Community
Beyond academics, our primary goal is to ensure our school remains a safe, welcoming space where every student feels valued. Junior high can be a period of significant growth and change, making kindness, empathy, and respect more vital than ever. We encourage our students to look out for one another, include peers who might need a friend, and use encouraging words both in the hallways and online. Small acts of consideration build a strong, supportive academic community where everyone can thrive.
Thank you for your ongoing partnership, support, and dedication to making this school year a success. Let’s finish the first quarter strong together!
Warm regards,
Ms. Michele Weaver - 7th Grade House Principal
Welcome Back!
Muhlenberg School District is committed to supporting our students’ health and well-being. PA School Code Law does require certain health mandates for school-age students.
For 7th grade:
- Immunizations are required; these include Tdap and meningococcal vaccines.
-These vaccines were due before starting the school year. Please get updated vaccine records turned in as soon as possible to avoid exclusion.
- A physical exam should be on file, dated after July 1, 2024 (These should have been done last school year).
- Dental Examinations are also due during the 7th-grade school year.
- Any updated forms are to be turned into the school nurse’s office via email, fax, or dropped off.
You are encouraged to reach out with any questions or concerns.
Chromebooks
Please support your children in being prepared for school. All students should have a fully charged Chromebook to start every day. This allows them to fully participate in their educational experience!
Dress Code
Please encourage your students to dress appropriately for school. Dress code also applies to bags and headphones. Bags larger than 5" x 7" need to be clear. Smaller bags for personal items are permitted. Air Pods, headphones, and earbuds are also not permitted. You can refer to the MJHS Student Handbook for clarification.
Attendance
Parents are encouraged to call the school office to report a student absence for the day.
(Attendance # 610-921-8034 Ext. 3501)
Students must submit a Paper Copy Excuse Blank Slip for any absences when they return to school. (Students can get these slips from their Homeroom teachers or from the front office.)
Students have 3 school days to submit the Excuse Blank from the date they return to school.
OR
Parents may send an email explaining the reason for the absence to this email address:
**If a student is absent from school for 3 or more days, the Excuse Blank Slip must be accompanied by a Doctor’s note.
Talk to Your Student!
Each grade level has a Google Classroom where students can find important information about school events, lunch menu, policies, clubs, activities, and MJHS highlights. Start a conversation with your students and ask them about their Google Classroom.
Class of 2030 - Grade 9
Class of 2031 - Grade 8
Class of 2032 - Grade 7
Any 9th grade students taking AP Human Geography that want to take the College Board AP Exam in May must register by this deadline. Students, please reach out to Mr. Laxton for more information.
Monday, October 26 & Tuesday, October 27
Any 9th graders that submitted the required interest form and permission slip have been scheduled to visit the RMCTC on one of these afternoons. Students will be called to the auditorium to board the busses to the RMCTC on the scheduled afternoon.
Please make sure that you are communicating with teachers so that you finish the quarter with passing grades.
Mrs. Ashley Griffith
Ashley may be new to MJHS, but she has jumped right in and made an immediate impact! She brings a friendly personality, a positive attitude, and a "can-do" mindset to the office every day. We appreciate her willingness to help, learn, and take on whatever comes her way. Ashley, thank you for being such a great addition to our team and for helping make MJHS a better place! We are so lucky to have you.
Thank you for all that you do!!!!
S. Mendoza - Grade 9
G. Shade - Grade 8
MJHS TV Studio Broadcast Team Interviews
RMCTC Visit for 9th Graders
October Class Meetings
Contact Info
Muhlenberg Junior High School
Principal: Mr. Chris Becker
Grade 7 Asst. Principal: Ms.Michele Weaver
Grade 8 Asst. Principal: Mrs. Dana Godfrey
Grade 9 Asst. Principal: Mr. Josh Rankin
Dean of Students: Mr. Matthew Coldren
Social Worker: Ms. Lillianna Cuesta
Website: https://www.muhlsdk12.org/Domain/10
Facebook: @Muhlenberg Junior High School
Twitter: @CB_Principal