Meyer Middle School Newsletter

Hello Meyer Middle School Families!

At Meyer Middle School, we are collectively committed to the academic growth, character development and well-being of every student, everyday. One of our collective commitments is to promote a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities to meet our students' interests. In a recent survey, over 88% of families reported that their student participated in one or more clubs or activities. The research is clear on the benefits of students getting involved. The benefits include higher grades, better attendance, social and life skills development, sense of belonging, and positive behavioral outcomes. These benefits can be connected back to our mission. The clubs and activities available to students at Meyer Middle School provide a great deal of variety. If your student is interested in starting a club and we can find an advisor, we will make every effort to run the club or activity. Below you will find our current opportunities provided for our students. I am thankful for all of our teachers and advisors for going above and beyond to serve our students in this capacity.

Meyer Middle School Activities & Athletics

Respectfully,

Mark Chapin

Principal

Meyer Middle School

In this month's newsletter we wanted to share with you information about our clubs and activities at Meyer Middle School. If you have any questions regarding these topics feel free to reach out to me (Mark Chapin - 715-425-1820 ext. 3302).

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES AT MEYER MIDDLE SCHOOL

At Meyer Middle School we are collectively committed to the academic growth, character development and well-being of every student, every day by providing a caring environment where students feel safe, connected and engaged. One way we help students feel connected is by offering numerous clubs and activities. If there is a club our students want to start and we can find a caring adult to lead the club, we will make every effort to run it. Here is a list of our current MMS Clubs and Activities with meeting dates, times, locations and contact information.

I also wanted to share with you the Fall Athletic schedule for Football, Volleyball and Cross-Country:

7th & 8th Grade Football Information & Schedule 2026

7th & 8th Grade Volleyball Information & Schedule 2026

7th & 8th Grade Cross Country Information & Schedule 2026

Encourage your student to get connected by getting involved.

Join Superintendent Bell for a free cup of coffee at the district office on October 8 at 7am. Hear a quick update on our upcoming strategic plan and share your thoughts as we look ahead. All are welcome! No registration required.

On October 5,2026 at 10 a.m., we'll be testing our emergency communication system. Families may receive a test message based on their communication preferences in Infinite Campus, including phone, text, and/or email.

This is only a test. No response or action is needed when you receive the message.

Before the test, please take a moment to make sure your contact information and communication preferences in Infinite Campus are up to date. This helps ensure you receive important district and emergency messages.

How to check your Infinite Campus settings:

1. Log in to the Infinite Campus Parent Portal
2. Click the user menu
3. Go to Settings --> Contact Preferences
4. Confirm your phone numbers and email addresses
5. Choose your Phone, Text, and/or Email Preferences, then click Save

If you need help checking your settings, please contact your child's school.

If you haven't yet set up your Parent Portal account, view instructions for setting up your account.

Remember: The message you receive as part of this test is only a test. No action is needed.

Thank you for helping us keep our communication systems accurate and ready

• October 5th No School (Teacher In-Service)
• Nov. 2nd No School (Teacher In-Service)
• Nov. 5th MMS Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:45pm-7:30pm
• Nov. 11th MMS Veterans Day Program (1:30pm)
• Nov. 25-27th No School (Thanksgiving Break)

2026-27 School Calendar

Meyer Middle School Website

Infinite Campus Login

Lunch Menu

Family Lunch Account Access

• Backpack Program begins the week of September 14th. Attached is information about the BackPack Program. This program is available to anyone. The only requirement is that the family has school aged child in the RFSD. Backpack Program Form, In Spanish
• Questions? Contact Shelly: shelly.smith@ourneighborsplace.org
• Fees in Infinite Campus: We are excited to announce that families can now make payments via Debit/Credit cards online or in the main office! (Example: Chromebook Fee)
• Here are the steps from the parent portal side:

1. Select Fees
2. Select Add to Cart next to the Fee you want to pay
3. Select My Cart
4. Select the Payment Method you want to use and enter an Email Address for Receipt (Optional)
5. Select Submit Payment

• Absence Reporting:

1. To report an absence, PLEASE use the Infinite Campus Parent Portal as much as possible. In lieu of using Infinite Campus, call the attendance line, or email our attendance secretary: jessica.L.olson@rfsd.k12.wi.us
2. Note: The Office needs a minimum of 1 hour to process an absence request.
3. If you are entering an absence or early student release, please call the office at 715-425-1820 if the requested release time is within an hour of the notification

Attendance Matters
Success begins with showing up—students who attend regularly feel a stronger sense of belonging and are more likely to succeed. Below is a quick overview of our attendance expectations.

• Reporting absences: Enter through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal or call your school’s secretary (Jessica Olson: 715-425-1820 ext. 3301 or jessica.L.olson@rfsd.k12.wi.us)

• Half-day absence: Missing 15 minutes up to 50% of the school day

• Full-day absence: Missing 50% or more of the school day

• Chronic absence: Missing more than 10% of school days (about 18 days, or 2 per month)

• Excused absences: Accepted reasons, including medical appointments with documentation

• Unexcused/truant absences: When no acceptable excuse is provided (15 minutes or more counts as part of a day)

• Allowed each school year:

  • 10 written, pre-planned absences from a parent/guardian

  • 4 oral or written parent/guardian illness absences

• Extended illness: Notes must be renewed every 30 days

For more detailed information on the district's attendance policy, visit our attendance page.

If you would like to order your students yearbook, here is the 2026-27 link:

Meye middle school yearbook ordering

If you have any questions, you can reach out to Bernie Zuber: bernadette.zuber@rfsd.k12.wi.us

Who: All kids ages 2-14

Where: Glen Park in River FAlls

When: 4pm on Sundays, Sept.13 - October 11th

Kids ages 2-14 are invited to get moving this fall with the Healthy Kids Running Series, a national, community - based nonprofit that provides a fun and inclusive 5-week race series.

Race Divisions & Distances:

• PreK (ages 2-3): 50-yard dash
• PreK (ages 4-5): 75 yard dash
• Kindergarten & 1st grade: 1/4 mile
• 2nd & 3rd grade: 1/2 mile
• 4th & 5th grade: 1 mile
• 6th-8th grade: 1 mile

Register: http://healthykidsrunningseries.org/

Questions: riverfallswi@healthykidsrs.org

Flu Immunization Clinic

Pierce County Public Health will provide free flu immunization clinics during the school day for school-aged children. Immunizations are available at no cost to all students, regardless of insurance status.

Meyer Middle School date: Tuesday, October 27th

If you would like your child to receive a flu immunization, a parent/legal guardian must complete a permission form unless the student is 18 or older. Parents do not need to be present at the clinic. Complete the flu clinic permission form:

Meyer Middle School

** Paper permission forms are available in the office

Bridging Brighter Smiles provides preventive dental hygiene services at school during the school day. Services are provided at no cost, and all students are welcome!

Register: http://bridgingbrightersmiles.org/forms

Services include: Teeth cleaning, oral screening, fluoride varnish, dental sealants, X-rays, teledentistry, oral health education and more.

Questions? Call: 262-896-9891. Forward Health (Badger Care) accepted

Need a little help this Christmas? Sharing Families assists local families in need by providing a joyful Christmas for their children through coordinated gifts.

Access Sharing Families application

Accepting the first 160 applications only. If not reached, application will close on November 6.

Questions? Email: rfsharingfamilies@gmail.com

Introducing a great way to earn money for the Meyer Middle School Student Council!

NO CLIPPING > SCAN YOUR RECEIPT

SKIP THE SCISSORS & USE THE APP!

Download the Box Top $ mobile app to scan your store receipt, find participating products and instantly add Box Top $ to your schools earnings online.

GET THE APP:

It’s easy, here is how it works. After you download the app, register to have the money benefit the Dewayne R. Meyer Middle School. You BUY products with the BOX Top $ logo; SCAN your store receipt; EARN ten cents cash for participating items that you purchase. It will be more convenient, easy to use, happens in real time and extra cash offers will load automatically.

Thank you!

Student Council Monthly Update:

MMS Student Council is up and running. Elections just occurred and again we want to congratulate the new officers:

• President - Ruthie Keating
• Vice President - Adelyn Brittain
• Secretary - Ella Sienko
• Treasurer - Addi Hyland

Congrats to the Member of the Month: Ella Sienko

Popcorn sales have started! Thursdays after school 50 cents a bag. A nice end of the week treat.

Activity Afternoon is set for Friday, October 30th! The theme is Halloween. It's a great opportunity for kids to have fun and enjoy a reward for the end of the quarter.

Vending Machine: The Student Council has purchased their own, so all sales help out MMS. Students are enjoying healthy snack options.

Meyer Middle School/Wildcat flags will adorn the parking lots. This purchase was made by the Student Council from money they have raised through vending and Activity Afternoon concession sales.

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