Madison Middle School

Last Wednesday we celebrated our drama club's performance of A Tree Called Aesop! Students brought to life classic stories such as "The Tortoise and the Hare," "The Goose that Laid the Golden Egg," "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing," and a remixed fable called "The Kids who Cried Monster" featuring a surprise appearance by teacher and director Ms. Nackley.

This is the first year Madison has offered drama in some time, and we are pleased to offer the class to all 6th graders for a quarter when taking the elective wheel. Also, all students have the opportunity to join in during the before school club. Ms. Nackley, partners with RBV drama teacher Ms. Scott and Madison music teacher Ms. Jennison in putting together these opportunities for students. It's a great pathway for students who wish to pursue the performing arts in high school, and we are looking forward to expanding the program and seeing more performances from them next year!

As we enter the final four days of school, I want to thank all of our parents and families for entrusting us with your students’ education. Middle school is an important and sometimes challenging season of life, and we are honored to partner with you in creating a safe and welcoming experience where students feel academically challenged, supported, and prepared for high school and beyond.

If you have an 8th grader with us, congratulations! Please be sure to review the announcements below for important details about the week’s activities, including Monday’s Field Day, Tuesday’s promotion practice, Wednesday’s Knott’s Berry Farm trip, and Thursday’s promotion ceremony.

For our 6th and 7th grade families, please remind your students to return their Yondr pouches, Chromebooks, and chargers. We also encourage you to check out the summer opportunities listed below, including sports camps and Madison’s summer school program. If you have any questions about summer opportunities or the 2026–2027 school year, please do not hesitate to reach out.

It has been a great school year. We have truly enjoyed working with your children, and we hope you have an amazing and restful summer break!

Sincerely,

Tom Berger

Principal

June 1

• Late Start Schedule (School hours from 10:00 am to 3:35 pm)
• 8th grade field day.

June 2

• Regular Schedule (School hours from 9:00 am to 3:35 pm)
• 8th grade promotion practice during the school day.
• ELD Reclassification Ceremony (Library / 4:30 pm)

• Regular Schedule (School hours from 9:00 am to 3:35pm)
• 8th Grade Field Trip to Knott's Berry Farm.

June 4

• Minimum Day Schedule (School hours from 9:00 am to 12:10pm)
• 8th Grade Promotion (10:00am / Field)

See links below for volunteer sign-ups and purchasing a tile.

Your are invited to our Promotion Ceremony, Thursday June 4th at 10:00am at the Football Field.

Please take a moment to read the FAQ.

Estimadas familias de 8.º grado,

Están invitados a nuestra Ceremonia de Promoción, el Jueves 4 de Junio a las 10:00 a.m. en el campo de fútbol.

Por favor, tómense un momento para leer las preguntas frecuentes (FAQ).

• June 8 - 18 Summer School (9:00am - 1:00pm)
• August 4 & 5 Registration Day
• August 12 First Day of School

We are hoping to increase our zero period course offerings for students:

AVID: college readiness and support (7th and 8th grade only)

Hermanitas & Encuentros: Mentorship program for uplifting and improving the educational and professional outcomes of Latino and Latina youth (All grades and ethnicities are welcome)

Spanish I: An introductory Spanish language course.

Cricut Maker Lab: An art class using Cricut technology.

Paxton Patterson Career Exploration Lab: Student have a variety of career modules that they independently (or in groups) to learn about and experience different careers.

AVID and Career Exploration are also offered during the regular school day, but the rest are zero period only. This gives students the opportunity to take an additional elective as well as have a place to learn if dropped off early. A student's enrollment in the AM/PM program is NOT a requirement.

Please know that this interest form is helping us determine if we are able to offer these classes. Offerings are based on student interest and our ability to staff the teaching positions. We will email parents before or by June 30th with an update on the class status.

Esperamos ampliar nuestra oferta de cursos en la primera hora para los alumnos

-- AVID: preparación y apoyo para la universidad (solo para 7.º y 8.º curso)

-- Hermanitas & Encuentros: programa de mentoría destinado a motivar y mejorar los resultados educativos y profesionales de los jóvenes latinos y latinas (se admiten todos los cursos y procedencias étnicas)

-- Español I: curso introductorio de español.

-- Cricut Maker Lab: una clase de arte que utiliza la tecnología Cricut.

-- Laboratorio de exploración profesional Paxton Patterson: los alumnos disponen de diversos módulos profesionales que pueden realizar de forma independiente (o en grupos) para conocer y experimentar diferentes carreras profesionales.

El periodo cero se imparte de martes a viernes de 8:00 a 8:55 de la mañana.

El periodo cero NO se imparte los lunes.

AVID y la exploración profesional también se ofrecen durante la jornada escolar habitual, pero el resto son solo del periodo cero. Esto brinda a los alumnos la oportunidad de cursar una asignatura optativa adicional, así como de tener un lugar donde aprender si llegan temprano. La inscripción de un alumno en el programa AM/PM NO es un requisito.

Tenga en cuenta que este formulario de interés nos ayuda a determinar si podemos ofrecer estas clases. La oferta se basa en el interés de los alumnos y en nuestra capacidad para cubrir los puestos docentes. Enviaremos un correo electrónico a los padres antes del 30 de junio con información actualizada sobre el estado de las clases.

Help your 8th grader leave a lasting memory at Madison. Purchase an 8th grade tile & your child will be able to decorate it in the morning on June 2nd.

Please fill out this form, so your child can be called to make a tile

Online payments here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/NR54Z2RPF9HV4

MMS Families, we are needing lots of assistance to help our 8th graders have the best last week of Middle School! Please click on the sign ups below to help out by either Volunteering or Donating.

Click here to Donate or Volunteer for Field Day, June 1st.

Click here to Volunteer for Promotion & other End of the Year Activities, June 2nd-4th

👉6th & 7th Grade Families, "pay it forward" and help us fill in some spots for Promotion this year on June 2nd. Click here to Volunteer

One actionable way we are living out our mission statement is through a new bell schedule for the 26-27 school year. Whether you were at Open House or not, please click below for all the details.

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🏈 Campamento de Verano de Fútbol Americano – Vista High School Panthers 🏈

¡El programa de fútbol americano de Vista High School invita a todos los estudiantes interesados a participar en el Campamento de Verano Panthers! Esta es una gran oportunidad para prepararse para la temporada, desarrollar habilidades y conocer a los entrenadores y jugadores del programa de Vista High School.

📅 Fecha de inicio: 8 de junio de 2026

🕝 Horario diario:
• 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM | Sala de pesas
• 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM | En el estadio

📍 Lugar: Vista High School

👥 ¿Quiénes pueden participar?
• Estudiantes que ingresarán a 9.º–12.º grado
• Todos los niveles de habilidad son bienvenidos

📞 Contacto:
Ryan McHale
✉️ ryanmchale@vistausd.org
📱 (760) 726-5611

¡Prepárate y sé parte de los Panthers! 🐾

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