MVMS Family Update

Our new incentive program to encourage students to pass the tests or show significant growth was announced in the fall. Below are important updates and a reminder of how the program works.

This year, students who meet specific academic criteria will have the opportunity to attend a special reward trip to Kings Island on Tuesday, June 3rd. We will be utilizing school transportation and students will be placed into groups with a chaperone based upon their grade level.

How the Program Works

Our Focus: Motivating students to either pass or improve on their Ohio State Tests.

Eligibility Criteria for Students:

• Pass all OSTs for their grade level = automatic eligibility for the trip.
• If a student doesn’t pass one or more tests, they can still attend by meeting the following additional criteria:
• Show at least 3+ points of growth in the tests they did not pass.
• Have no more than 10 full absences for the year.
• No major discipline referrals in the second semester.

Grade-Level Breakdown

6th & 7th Grades:

• Pass both tests = eligible.
• Don’t pass one = meet 2 additional criteria.
• Don’t pass both = meet all 3 additional criteria.

8th Grade:

• Pass all 3 tests = eligible.
• Don’t pass one = meet 1 additional criterion.
• Don’t pass two = meet 2 additional criteria.
• Don’t pass any = meet all 3 additional criteria.

Trip Details

• Destination: Kings Island
• Date: Tuesday, June 3rd
• Cost: $25 for those who qualify (financial assistance available upon request)

How the Trip is Funded

The Cookie Dough Fundraiser remains the primary method of covering trip expenses. I am excited to announce that our Cookie Dough Fundraiser was a great success thanks to your support!

How You Can Help

• Motivate your student by reinforcing the importance of putting forth their best effort on the Ohio State Tests.

Your support makes a difference! Together, we can encourage our students to succeed and reward their hard work with an unforgettable trip to Kings Island.

Thank you for your continued partnership in your child’s education.

Darin

There is no school on February 17th in observance of President's Day. Enjoy the long weekend.

Grade Update Day (interims) is next Friday, February 21st. All grades will be up to date on Progressbook. If you have any questions regarding your students grades, please reach out to their teacher.

Calamity Day #6 Remote Learning Assignments were due at the end of the day on Monday, February 10th. Each of your student's teachers will have the Calamity Day #6 Remote Learning Assignment for their class clearly identified in Progressbook for you to check. If you have any questions regarding the Remote Learning Assignment for a particular class, please reach out to the teacher.

MVMS is hosting our 2nd annual MVMS Academic Showcase on March 13th, from 5 to 7 PM. This event aims to highlight the incredible learning and achievements of our students throughout the academic year.

We are planning an engaging evening filled with activities that celebrate the diverse talents within our student body. Students will be highlighting their individual achievements and growth and their teams will be showcasing highlights and exemplary work from the school year. There will be exhibits from our unified arts classes for you to enjoy, as well as demonstrations from groups like our Robotics Team.

As we believe in the power of the performing arts, small groups and ensembles will be scattered across the building, providing entertaining performances throughout the event. This will truly be a showcase of the various talents that make our school community special.

To create a lively atmosphere, we'll have food trucks on-site with food and drinks available for purchase. The commons will be open for you to be able to sit down with your student and family to enjoy your food. This is a community event, so all are welcome! We hope that you will make an evening of this event and help us to celebrate the awesome work of our students and staff.

We look forward to seeing you at the Academic Showcase!

Homework help is an after school opportunity for students to receive additional help completing assignments and takes place in the Library most Tuesdays and Thursdays after school until 4 pm. Bussing is available to Columbia, Knox Learning Center, East Elementary, Pleasant Street Elementary, and Dan Emmett Elementary. Come prepared to work and stay on top of your assignments this school year.

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At MVMS we use multiple forms of communication to keep you "in the know" of what is happening at our school. Parent updates like this one are sent at least every other week and are posted through our social media sites as well as through our website and instant alerts.

Daily announcements are posted on our website under the daily announcements tab and can be found here.

February

3-7 School Counselor’s Week

15- School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

17-President’s Day (no school)

March

2-7 School Social Worker Week

3-7 Say Something Week

11- Choir Concert - 7 PM (theater)

13- Academic Showcase - 5-7 PM

18- Ensembles Recital- 6-8pm MVMS

20- March Madness Game/PBIS Assembly

20- End of 3rd nine weeks

21- Teacher PD day (no school for students)

24-28 Spring Break

31- Return from Spring Break

Click here to view the 2024-25 District Calendar.

Principal - Mount Vernon Middle School

Email: dprince@mvcsd.us
Website: http://www.mvcsd.us/mountvernonmiddleschool_home.aspx
Location: 302 Yellow Jacket Drive, Mount Vernon, OH, USA
Phone: 740-392-6867
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mount-Vernon-Middle-School-1428107840766187/
X: @DarinLPrince