MTMS Wolf Wire

It's hard to believe that the end of July is here! School will be starting before we all know it, and we hope the following information helps you plan out your next few weeks. Make sure to check out the News & Announcements section of our website, and look for another Wolf Wire next Friday with additional information to make this Back-to-School as easy as possible!

• Last Name A-L from 5:00-5:40pm
• Last Name M-Z from 5:50-6:30pm

August 17th - Sports Practice/Tryouts begin for Football, Cross Country, and Volleyball

August 18th - 1/2 Day for 6th graders (Dismissal at 11:12)

August 19th - 1st Full Day for All students

Quick link to our Parent Resources webpage with lots of great school info all in one place!

Dear Parents and Guardians,
We want to make you aware of a NEW Kansas law, effective for the upcoming school year, that prohibits students' personal electronic devices during the school day. See flyer below.

** What's Changing **
Students are now prohibited from using or accessing personal electronic communication devices (cell phones, tablets, smartwatches, wireless earbuds, smart glasses, etc.) during the school day while on district property. Devices must be powered off and inaccessible from the start of school until dismissal.

** Limited Exceptions **

There are limited exceptions when there is no other reasonable option available when:
- Required to implement a student's IEP or 504 plan, or
- Approved in writing by a licensed physician as a medical necessity for the student's health or well-being.
If your student has an IEP, 504 plan, or a documented medical need, and they need to be considered for a limited exception, please contact the office.

** What We're Asking of Families **
- Talk with your student about this new expectation before the first day of school.
- It may be easiest to simply leave devices at home
- Know that the district is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal devices brought to school.
- Devices may be used before/after the school day and students may use a school phone to reach a parent if needed.

** What Happens If the Law Isn't Followed **
We do not want to see personal electronic devices during the school day. Principals will secure the phone in the office and address violations, with consequences increasing for repeat offenses.

No new changes to our bell schedule from last year!

Student schedules will be available on Skyward Q on or about August 14th.

In order to get our students their IDs as quick as possible, the first day of school is Picture Day! Tuesday, August 18th (6th grade) & Wednesday, August 19th (7th & 8th grade).

This year we will be using JostensPIX for school photos! See the attached flyer for more info!

2026-27 School Supplies List

KSHSAA Physicals for fall sports are due ASAP. This year we are transitioning to using the Bound website & app in order to manage sports and student athlete physicals and parent registration. Student physicals will no longer be turned in to the office. See the attached flyer or check out our website for more info on how to get started with Bound.

Football, Cross Country, and Volleyball will kick off with the start of school! Please check out our Fall Athletics pages for important information and practice/game calendars. Any further questions should be directed to the appropriate coaching staff. Go Wolves!

Follow us on our website, Facebook, and Instagram! We hope everyone had a wonderful summer!

Immunization Requirements

Attention parents of incoming 7th grade students! The Tdap vaccine (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis) and the Meningococcal vaccine dose 1 are required for 7th grade students. Proof of required vaccinations are required by October.

Please use the following links for USD 232 Vaccination Policy and Requirements:

https://www.usd232.org/departments/health-services/health-forms

https://www.usd232.org/departments/health-services/policies-screenings

You should have received a Skyward E-mail if the nurse is missing records of missing immunizations.

Attendance Line: (913) 422-5854

Fax Line: (913) 422-4990

Website: http://mtms.usd232.org/
Location: 6100 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS, United States
Phone: (913) 422-1100
Instagram: @mtmswolves