MMS Update

Greetings MMS Families,

It’s hard to believe we are already at the end of the third quarter! Time has truly flown by at MMS, and it’s a reflection of the energy, engagement, and joy our students and staff bring to school each day. As we wrap up this quarter, we encourage families to check in with their students about their academic progress and to remind them to reach out to their teachers with any questions or for extra support. This week also marks the exciting start of our spring sports season, please be sure your student-athlete is prepared and ready for the first practices!

Thank you for your continued support throughout the past three quarters, and we wish everyone a wonderful week!

Spring Sports - Our spring season kicks off March 30th. Please see below for registration information.

End of Quarter - The third quarter ends on April 3rd, with the fourth quarter beginning April 6th.

Washington, DC Meeting - There will be a mandatory meeting for students attending the Washington, DC trip on April 6th at 6:00.

No School - There will be no school on April 14th for town elections.

April Vacation - We are four weeks away from spring break April 27th - May 1st.

We are proud of Gabe from "The Flying Squirrels" for representing MMS at the State Spelling Bee!

Dear Parent/Guardian,

We hope this notice finds you and your family well. As part of our commitment to providing the best possible support and resources for students receiving special education services, we invite you to participate in the annual Parent Involvement survey conducted by the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED).

This brief survey is to gauge the level of parent involvement in our schools and how it contributes to improving services and outcomes for children with special education. All responses are anonymous, so you can feel comfortable sharing your thoughts and experiences openly.

To access the survey, simply visit this website.

Each child's experience is unique, so please complete a separate survey for each child receiving special education services in your family. Your input directly influences the decisions made at district and state levels regarding special education services.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in your child's education.

8th Grade Social Studies students toured the Lowell Mills this week.

Thanks to the Fisher Cats for sponsoring our reading challenge and donating supplies to our PE department!

Laura's World Fund does a great deal for our school system. Recently, we build a new snack shed at the high school to be used by all sporting teams and events, last year and this year we are providing financial support to juniors who need funds for prom as well as seniors who need funding to attend senior week activities, Over the last many years we have given numerous scholarships to graduating seniors. Lastly, we help fund the caring cupboard in all of the Merrimack Schools. It is important to us that our community celebrates twenty years of Laura's World Fund and what we have accomplished in memory of Laura. Pease consider joining us as we look back at where we have been, and where we are headed. Also, please share this event with anyone you believe would like to celebrate with us.

https://givebutter.com/lauras-world-fund-2026-gala

On behalf of Laura's World Fund,

Lindsay Stevens

Badminton in 7th grade PE

Please complete the form below at your earliest convenience:

Audio/Video Recording and Media Release Form

Everyone loves a slinky, and studying amplitude of sound waves!

Click HERE for a letter from the Commissioner of Education

Congrats the 8th grade dragster champions: Oisin (fastest time of the year at .531 seconds), Lilah, and Max!

Easter Assistance Sign Up

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Shark Week is coming early!

The Pay It Forward NH Birthday Club has recently expanded its program to include middle school students! Previously, the organization was only able to fulfill birthday wishes for children up to age 8, so this expansion is a tremendous opportunity for more of our students to benefit from this thoughtful support for a longer period of time. Families interested in participating can review the attached flyer and sign up using the Birthday Club Sign Up form link provided.

Birthday Club Sign Up

Spring Sports Will Begin on Monday March 30th!

Options will include: Softball, Baseball, Track & Field

Click Here for registration on FinalForms.

Who: All skill levels are welcome! Whether you’re a ""Grandmaster"" or have never touched a board, we want you there.

When: Mondays after school, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM.

Dates: Starting Quarter 4. Our very first meeting is Monday, April 6th.

Where: Room 238.

Why: Learn new strategies, challenge your friends, and have fun! Chess is the ultimate ""gymnasium of the mind"".

Interested? See Mrs. Blondin in Room 238 for more details or to sign up!

Robotics - Students interested in joining our famous robotics club should email mmsftc@gmail.com to register.

8th Grade Reading Ambassadors - Attention 8th grade Book Ambassadors, our first meeting is after school on Tuesday, September 9. Please stop by room 208 for a permission slip. If any other 8th grade readers would like to join, please also stop in for a permission slip!

Something Else? - If your student is interested in creating a club at MMS, simply confirm an adult advisor and the club is yours!

MMS Staff Appreciation Week 2026

Thank you to everyone who donated funds for Staff Appreciation Week in May. We will continue to leave the link open for anyone who would like to contribute. All monies raised will go to celebrating our amazing MMS staff. As always, thank you for your continued support. If you have any questions, please reach out to Liz (fundraising@mmsptg.com).

Click here to donate!

It’s that time of year where the MMS PTG Executive Board is starting to think ahead to the next school year. Please note that nominations to the MMS PTG Executive Board for the 2026-2027 school year will be open from Sun, 4/5 - Wed, 4/15. If you have an interest in becoming a part of the PTG executive board next school year, we encourage you to email any current PTG board member to ask any questions you may have. An electronic nomination form will be included in the Sun, 4/5 S’mores newsletter, as well as emailed via School Messenger, on Mon, 4/6. Nominations will be accepted from Sun, 4/5 - Wed, 4/15.

Thank you to everyone who volunteered to sell ice cream. All slots are filled for the remainder of the school year. Thank you for your support! If you have any questions, please contact Annette at volunteer@mmsptg.com.

• 8th Grade Culminating Event Meeting, 4/6 @6pm (MMS GYM)
  
• PTG General Meeting, Mon, 4/13 @ 6pm (MMS Library)
• No School - Town Elections, 4/14
• No School - Spring Break 4/27 - 5/1
• Weekly Ice Cream Sales: Fridays (during lunch periods)
• On-going: Give 'n Go Fundraiser, donations accepted online or cash/check (payable to MMS PTG) sent to MMS main office

Rachel Paepke, Treasurer [Treasurer@mmsptg.com]

Michelle Bouley, Secretary [secretary@mmsptg.com]

Annette Chaput, Volunteer Coordinator [volunteer@mmsptg.com]

Chrissy Drew, Member-at-Large [member@mmsptg.com]

Click HERE to Register for ASAP!

In our ongoing effort to increase school security, we have the following procedures when parents/guardians come to our school during school hours. Thank you all for your understanding.

Dismissal - If dismissing a student, we ask that an authorized dismissing parent/guardian show their ID in the foyer, and then wait in that location for the dismissed student to meet you.

Dropping off items - If a parent/guardian is dropping off an item for a student, we ask that they leave it in the designated area in the foyer.

Visiting the school - If parents/guardians are arriving for a scheduled meeting, we ask that they show their ID in the foyer and then sign in at the main office to receive a visitor pass.