MMS Update

Greetings MMS Families,

We had another fantastic week at MMS, and the energy continues to build as we head into an exciting stretch! Spring sports are officially underway, bringing enthusiasm and team spirit to our fields and track. Our 7th graders also had the opportunity to learn from a special guest, making for a memorable experience, while students across the building wrapped up their preparation for NH SAS testing.

NH SAS begins this week, and we truly appreciate your support in helping students feel their best with a good night’s sleep and a healthy breakfast each morning. We are also thrilled to introduce GRIT Tickets, giving students the chance to be recognized for their effort and positive choices and to redeem their tickets for some fun prizes. As we close out the week, students will head into a well earned spring vacation. We hope it is filled with relaxation, fun, and quality time together. Have a wonderful week ahead!

Thank you all for your support, have a great week!

"West End" Evacuation Drill - Our April Evacuation Drill will take place on April 21st. This drill will have students and staff gather in the west parking lot in the event of an emergency on the east part of the school. Students will receive instructions in their advisory on Thursday, April 16th.

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

DC Medication Turn-In - Please have any prescription or over-the-counter medications turned into Nurse Davenport by May 4th.

Yearbook Timeline & Information

Purchasing Yearbooks:

2025-2026 Yearbook Price: $23

What is the easiest way to order a yearbook?

Write a check or bring cash! Be sure to make checks payable to “Merrimack Middle School” by 5/14/26. Please also include your child’s name on the check.

To ensure a yearbook, bring in payment by Thursday 5/14!

After Thursday 5/14, a limited number of yearbooks will be available to purchase with cash or check, but yearbooks can always be purchased online after this date.

Ordering Online:

You can purchase a yearbook directly from the vendor’s site at

https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=101506704823371

Our school’s passcode: 101506704823371

Purchase deadline: Thursday, May 14th, 2026

When yearbooks are ordered by this date, they will ship to the school. The school will hand out yearbooks individually to students as the year concludes (June).

FOR MORE INFORMATION & SUPPORT, CLICK HERE!

Seventh grade social studies students were treated to an exciting and engaging presentation that brought Roman culture to life.

Our students are preparing to showcase their hard work on the upcoming New Hampshire Statewide Assessment System (NH-SAS), and your support at home is the key to their success. To help them feel confident and focused, please ensure your student gets a good night’s sleep and arrives at school on time with a fully charged Chromebook. To make sure everyone is fueled up and ready to go, all students will receive a free breakfast at school on testing days. Thank you for your support!

Click HERE for a letter from the Commissioner of Education

The Share Table program has made it to MMS!

Tech Ed II students made herb strippers for herbs like cilantro, mint, and basil, improving on their skills with the drill press, bandsaw, and addition of a power drill!

April 21, 2026

Baseball and Softball at Timberlane

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

April 22, 2026

Softball Scrimmage at Pennichuck Middle School

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

April 23, 2026

Track and Field at Pennichuck

4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Chess Club - The "Knight Moves" Chess Club meets on Mondays after school.

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!

Brain models in 8th grade health class.

MMS Staff Appreciation Week 2026

Thank you to everyone who donated funds for Staff Appreciation Week. We will continue to leave the link open until 4/24 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!

Friday Ice Cream Day ($1/treat)

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.

April / May Important Dates:

• No School - Spring Break 4/27 - 5/1
• MMS Staff Appreciation Week, 5/4 - 5/8
• MMS PTG General Meeting, Mon. 5/11 @ 6pm
• MMS 6th Grade Parent Information Night, Tues, 5/12
• MMS 8th Grade Culminating Activity, Tues. 5/19 - Fri. 5/22
• Early Release, Wed. 5/20
• No School - Memorial Day, Mon. 5/25
• 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

PTG Contact Info:
Kim Desmarais, President [president@mmsptg.com]
Abby Hammond, Co-President [co-president@mmsptg.com
Liz Thomson, Fundraising [Fundraising@mmsptg.com]

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]

Writing workshop in WIN

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.