MTMS Wolf Wire

Happy Friday MT! It was great to see so many parents and students at conferences this week. If you were not able to make conferences and you would like to talk with your student's team or a teacher, please reach out to them and they will work with you to find a team to meet with you. We always look forward to partnering with you on your student's academic success.

Thank you to PTA for the wonderful Chick-Fil-A dinner on Thursday evening and the snacks to help us keep our energy up during conference so that we were ready to meet all of you.

We hope everyone enjoys the extended weekend, and we'll see all of our students on Tuesday!

Take care!

February 16 - No School (Schools & Offices Closed)

February 23-26 - Papa John's Fundraiser Week (PTA)

March 5 - Quarter 3 Showcase Night & Incoming 6th Grader Night

March 13 - Career Day (Last day before Spring Break - regular dismissal @ 3:05)

March 16-23 - Spring Break (School Resumes Tuesday, March 24th)

March 24 - Start of 4th Quarter

Tuesday, Feb. 17

• Boys Basketball vs. Seaman (Topeka) (7th Home/8th Away)

Wednesday, Feb. 18

• Boys Basketball vs. Lexington Trails (7th Away/8th Home)

Thursday, Feb. 19

• Boys Basketball vs. Trail Ridge (Gardner) (7th Away/8th Home)

Friday, Feb. 20 & Saturday, Feb. 21

• Musical - Matilda, Jr. (7:00pm in the MTMS Commons)

Each week students are given the opportunity to receive extra help during WIN in different prioritized areas. Students will receive a pass from their teacher in order to travel to that classroom during WIN. Encourage your student to take advantage of this time.

6th grade - North

Tuesday - ELA extension w/ Wrestler

Wednesday - ELA extension w/ Wrestler

Thursday - Math study session w/ Wallace

6th grade - South

Wednesday - ELA extension w/ Gilbert

Thursday - Math study session w/ Munrain

8th grade - Explorers

Tuesday - ELA w/ James

Wednesday - Science w/ Parker

Thursday - Science w/ Parker

Friday - Math w/ Wadsworth

Friday -

Our annual Career Exploration Day will take place the morning of Friday, March 13, 2026 (the last day before Spring Break). Our goal is to provide our scholars the chance to learn about a wide variety of opportunities for their future as they consider their course selection options. It's not too late to sign up! We're still looking for 10ish more presenters interested in sharing their careers. Thank you to everyone who has signed up so far! Diverse careers and unique career paths are welcome!

If you or someone you know is willing to share and able to commit to the date and time, the sign-up and more information is available HERE! Thank you for supporting our students!

The cast and crew cordially invite you to an unforgettable evening as we proudly present our school play, “Matilda Jr.” Join us in celebrating the remarkable talent of our young performers on February 20th and February 21st, at 7:00 PM in the Commons.

Tickets at the door:
Adults: $5
Students/School Age Children: $2

We will have Matilda themed concessions (Bruce’s Chocolate Cake is to die for!) and a raffle for a variety of gift baskets!

Google Form HERE

Deadline to Return Ballots

All mail ballots for the Bond 2026 election must be received by Noon, March 3, by the Johnson County Election Office to be counted. Don’t wait—vote early and return your ballot today! Details at jocoelection.org.

2/23-26 - Papa John’s Fundraiser Week

We are currently looking for volunteers to join next year’s PTA Board! Several positions are available, including Teacher Appreciation, Secretary, Treasurer, and (new this year) At-Large Members. If you’re interested in getting involved and supporting our school community, we’d love to hear from you.

We are also seeking a parent (or group of parents) interested in organizing the 8th Grade Farewell. This event is run separately from the PTA, but we are happy to help get the ball rolling and facilitate the formation of a planning committee. In addition, there are $250 sponsorship opportunities available, which include having your logo placed on the back of the student designed farewell T-shirt.

Lastly, please see the attached Papa John’s Fundraiser flyer. A portion of every order placed between February 23–26 will be donated back to our school. An easy and delicious way to support our students!

Stay connected with us for updates, events, and ways to get involved:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MTMS.PTA.Timberwolves

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtms_pta_timberwolves/

Website: https://mtmspta.org/about/

Dental Screenings

De Soto School District, in compliance with state requirements, will offer free dental screenings for Monticello Trails Middle School students on Monday, March 9, 2026. You will receive a Skyward E-mail with the Dental Screening Form attached.

If you wish to have your child participate, please complete the form and return to school nurse by Monday, March 2, 2026. If your child does participate in the free dental screening, a copy of the results of the screening will be provided.

Please feel free to contact your school nurses with any questions or concerns or if you need a copy of permission form. Permission form is required to participate in dental screening.

Hearing and Vision Screening 7th Grade

If your 7th grade student has PE 2nd Semester they have completed Hearing and Vision Screenings. Your student will bring home a letter with results. If your student did not pass the screening an email was sent from the school nurse.

Illness

To help control the spread of illness in our school please follow these illness guidelines:

Fever-Keep student home until fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication

Vomiting, Diarrhea, GI upset-keep home until symptom free for 24 hours without the use of medication.

Respiratory Virus Illness (Covid, Influenza, RSV): Stay home until both are true, fever free for 24 hours without medication and symptoms are getting better.

When reporting your student absent due to illness please give a brief description of the illness such as sore throat, fever, vomiting, flu, strep throat. This will help with illness tracking and reporting to the health department. If reporting Influenza (Flu) please indicate the type of Flu such as Influenza A or Influenza B or tested with home test.

Please remember to report absences and late arrivals to the school by 8:30 a.m. You may call the school attendance line at 913-422-5854 or use the online absence reporting form. The school will call to follow-up with unreported absences after 8:30. Students arriving tardy after 7:55 must enter through the front office doors (you are not required to escort late students inside, but if your student is late due to an appointment, please report it to the office in advance so their attendance is appropriately marked).

Attendance: (913) 422-5854/Online Report an Absence

Website: http://mtms.usd232.org/

Location: 6100 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS, United States
Phone: (913) 422-1100
Fax Line: (913) 422-4990
Instagram: @mtmswolves

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