MMS Update

Greetings Merrimack Middle School Families,

We've finally made it to the 2025-26 school year! We are thrilled to welcome you and your students back and look forward to a year filled with learning, laughter, and lasting memories. The first day of school is Thursday, August 28th. Seventh grade students will begin at 7:30, while eighth grade students will start their day at 9:30. On Friday, August 29th, all students will begin at 7:30. This week’s newsletter includes additional details to help you prepare for the start of school. If you need to reach Merrimack Middle School by phone in the coming days, we appreciate your patience as we transition to a new phone system. Email remains a reliable way to connect with us if you experience any difficulty reaching the office.

We cannot wait to begin another wonderful year together!

Warm regards,
The Merrimack Middle School Team

Fall Sports Tryouts - Fall sports tryouts begin Monday, August 25th (boys soccer, August 27th). Please see the athletics section below for more details.

First Day of School - It's finally here!! Our students' first day of school is August 28th. 7th graders begin at 7:30, with 8th graders starting 2-hours later at 9:30.

No School for Students - There will be no school for students on September 1st to observe Labor Day, and no school on September 10th for a teacher workshop day.

Back-to-School Nights - We invite families to come see classrooms at meet teachers on September 3rd for 7th graders, and September 4th for 8th graders. Each night will run from 6:00-7:15

8th Grade Culminating Experience Meeting - 8th grade families will attend the meeting for the spring Washington, DC and New England Trips at the end of back to school night on September 4th. This mandatory meeting for the trips will begin at 7:00.

Picture Day - Get your smiles ready for September 19th! Ordering information will be coming soon.

The PTG is excited to announce that the MMS Spirit Store is now open, featuring products with Merrimack logos for everyone! Check out our new women's boxy tee and sweatshirt with a retro puff paint logo. Grab your favorite tee shirt, hoodie, sweatpants, or new this year, trucker hats! We are excited to see everyone sporting their new gear throughout the hallways, in the classrooms, at school events and activities. The store will be open for ordering from Aug 18th - Sept 7th. Questions? Please contact info@mintprintworks.com

Shop the MMS store today!

http://mintprintworks.chipply.com/MMSFALL25

Good luck to all our athletes trying out for fall sports Monday, August 25th! Please be aware that Boys Soccer will have their tryouts on Wednesday, August 27th. Any student who has signed up for Cross-Country will begin their practices on Thursday, August 28th. Specific times and other details can be found on our athletics schedule page below. Go Merrimack!

Athletics Schedules

Arrival - Please see the map for drop-off procedures HERE. Our school does not open until 7:00 each day, so please plan accordingly.

Dismissal - Our dismissal procedures begin at 2:00 with announcements and bus dismissals. Please be sure your student knows their afternoon bus number. This will help ensure they dismiss at the appropriate time.

We have so much engaging learning at MMS, that there is no need for cell phone use at school! We remind families that a student's cell phone is to be off and away in a backpack or locker between 7:30 and 2:00. Students will be asked to turn their phones into the office if they are using them without permission. Thank you to all our families for supporting our distraction-free school!

The registration for this year's Chromebook registration is now open! Please take a moment to sign up for this important safety net for your student's school issued device.

Device Insurance 25-26

Device Cash or Check Payment Form

In addition to your student's Chromebook, please see the link below for suggested school supplies.

Supply Lists

Our MMS Parent-Teacher Group is truly exceptional. They work tirelessly throughout the year to provide outstanding experiences for both students and staff. Information about upcoming meetings and volunteer opportunities will be shared soon. We encourage you to consider joining their efforts and becoming part of the incredible work they do for our school community.

Kim Desmarais, President [president@mmsptg.com]

Rachel Paepke, Co-President, [co-president@mmsptg.com]

Be sure to stay in the loop by connecting with us through our social media!

MMS Facebook

MMS Instagram

MMS PTG Facebook

See you all soon!

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.