MTMS Wolf Wire
April 3, 2026
MT's purpose is to educate and empower students to become responsible citizens.
A Few Words From the Principal
Math State Assessments will start on Tuesday. Students will be testing Tuesday - Friday in their Math class. Below are some tips to help your student be prepared to do their best:
- Get at least 7 hours of sleep each night
- Eat a good breakfast and bring snacks for during the day
- Reduce anxiety by encouraging them to take their time and do their best
- Make sure their MacBook is charged and functioning properly
Thursday 4/9 - we have our home track meet. Our track stars are off to a great start and we look forward to seeing many of you on Thursday at Mill Valley's track.
Friday 4/10 - Friday is our Spring Social. We hope our students are planning on attending. 6th grade is from 3:05pm - 4:30pm and 7th and 8th grade is from 5:00pm - 6:30pm. This is free.
Have a great weekend.
Important Dates
April 6-10th - Scholastic Book Fair
April 7th-April 10th - Math Testing
April 10 - Spring Social (6th Grade 3:05-4:30/7th & 8th Grade 5:00-6:30pm)
April 13-April 16th - Science Testing
April 17 - No School/Teacher Inservice
April 20 - No School (Schools/Offices Closed)
April 27 - Band Concert @ MVHS PAC
May 6 - 4th Quarter Showcase Night/Orchestra Concert @ LT
May 11 - Choir Concert
May 20 - 8th Grade Honors & Awards Night
May 21 - Last Day of School - 11:12 Dismissal
Activities & Athletics
Tuesday, April 7
- Track @ Pioneer Ridge
Thursday, April 9
- Track - Home Meet @ MTMS
Block Schedule
Block Schedule Lunch
6th grade
- Lunch 10:39 – 11:09
7th grade
- Lunch 11:15 – 11:45
8th grade
- Lunch 11: 53 – 12:23
Sign up HERE if you'd like to help with the book fair!
Summer Camp Info
Band & Theater Camps
🎶 USD 232 Summer Band Camp - May 26-29
Cost: $50 per session
Join us for four days of music, learning, and FUN! Whether your student is brand new to band or already loves performing, our summer band camp has something for everyone. With multiple teachers available, students will be grouped by skill level so every student gets the right amount of support and challenge.
💲 Camp Cost
$50 for one session
$90 for two sessions
$125 for three sessions
Session 1: Incoming 6th Grade Band 🎺9:00–9:50 AM
Perfect for incoming 6th graders with or without previous experience! Never played an instrument before? Awesome — this is the perfect place to start. Already have some experience? Even better! With two teachers helping, students can break into groups by skill level to learn the basics, strengthen technique, and play fun music together. This is a great way to build confidence before the school year starts and meet future band friends.
🎼 Session 2: Incoming 7th & 8th Grade Band 10:00–10:50 AM
Designed for returning band students who want to keep growing as musicians. Students will be grouped by experience level so everyone can continue building skills, strengthening technique, and playing fun music together. A great way to keep those musical muscles in shape over the summer!
🎷 Session 3: 7th & 8th Grade Jazz Band 11:00–11:50 AM
Love cool music and want to try something new? This session is for you! Students will explore exciting jazz styles, learn the basics of improvisation, and perform fun jazz music in a relaxed, encouraging environment.
🥁 Session 4: Drumline 12:00–12:50 PM
No percussion experience required! We’ll teach students the basics of drumline technique and help them learn fun cadences and rhythms. Drum sticks will be provided for this session — just bring your energy and enthusiasm!
📣 Registration Information
More information on how to register will be coming soon. Stay tuned for sign-up details and additional camp information!
Summer Theater Camp is BACK!!! 🎭
We’re excited to bring back our summer theater camp this year with two fun, fast-paced weeks designed for middle school students who love to perform, create, and just have fun with others.
Week 1 (June 1-5): Improv Camp
Students will jump into games and activities that build confidence, creativity, and quick thinking. This week is all about laughter, teamwork, and learning to think on your feet. No experience needed-just a willingness to try!
Week 2 (June 8-12): Sketch Comedy Camp
In week two, students take things a step further by creating their own original comedy sketches. They’ll work together to write, rehearse, and perform for a small audience at the end of the week. This is a great fit for students who enjoy performing or want to try writing and acting.
Students can sign up for one or both, but the camps are designed to work especially well together.
Details:
Each camp runs one week (Monday-Friday)
Time: 1.5 hours per day
Cost:$125 per week or $210 for both weeks
Whether your student is already involved in theater or just curious to try something new, this is a great way to build confidence, meet new people, and have a lot of fun. We’d love to see them join us this summer!
More details and sign-up information coming soon.
Good Things at MTMS
From Student Council
Thank you to everyone who supported our March fundraiser by entering the Dash for Cash raffle. We brought in $1,077 for Ronald McDonald House Charities in Kansas City!
From the PTA
Book Fair Help
Our Book Fair is coming up (4/6-4/10), and this year we’re opening the doors for parents to jump in and be part of it during the school day!
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I could be more involved, but I don’t know where to start,” this is an easy (and fun) way to do it. You can sign up with a friend, or come on your own and get to know other parents while you help out. Sign up HERE and come to the office to check-in that day. If you have a little time to give, we’d love to have you. It really does make a difference!
Get ready to glow! Join us for a night of fun at our Neon School social. Be sure to wear your boldest, brightest colors and come ready to shine!
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/
From Nurse K
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.
Attendance Reminder
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).
MTMS Office Times
Due to staffing transitions, the MT office will close each day at 3:30pm (phones and physical office). We are available by phone from 7:35am until 3:30pm each school day. If you need to speak with us outside of these hours, please reach out via email.
CONTACT MTMS
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
MTMS Parent Resources
Quick link to our Parent Resources webpage with lots of great school info all in one place!