Maumelle Middle School

Happy Friday! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Summer is winding down and we are all preparing for a return to school. Consider setting out school clothes the night before in order to make mornings easier for students. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Reading during these summer months helps avoid the summer slide. Brightly offers books lists and tips for students of every age. https://www.readbrightly.com/summer-reading-central/ #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This is a reminder about our Open House for Thursday, Aug. 18 starting at 4:00 and ending promptly at 7:00. Families are welcome anytime between these times to meet teachers and our new administrators and to tour the school. If you still need to buy your bundle for $20 and/or pick up a Chromebook, you may do that as well. Fast passes to all Maumelle home games for students will also be available for $10 and yard signs are still available for $20. Cash and checks, only, please. 6th grade band students can visit with band directors, too! Go Stingers!!!

All PCSSD health and PE teachers are gathered for a full day of professional development. They'll be learning new, fun activities for the school year for elementary and secondary schools. Additionally, all PE/Health teachers will get certified in CPR/AED and first aid during the training session today.

Summer is winding down and we are all preparing for a return to school. Families should start planning healthy breakfast and lunch meals to make sure students stay mentally alert all day. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD transportation department hosted a training day on Monday which included a few big celebrations. Shout out to Sharon Clevenger who received the Star Performer award as well as Steve Boatner and Rebecca Gibbs for 40 years of service in PCSSD! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Are you interested in joining the Maumelle Middle PTSO and/or athletic booster club? Learn more at our interest meeting next week on Tuesday, August 23 in the library at 6:30 pm. See you there!

August is Immunization Awareness Month. The World Health Organization reports that increasing the global vaccination coverage could prevent an additional 1.5 million deaths. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Summer is winding down and we are all preparing for a return to school. Now is the time to start working with your children to set up a bedtime routine to ensure they get the necessary amount of rest. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

PCSSD is excited to once again be partnering with Chartwells to provide delicious and nutritious meals for students! You can leave the cooking to us this year! https://www.pcssd.org/article/803488 #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Happy International Lefthanders Day to all of our lefthanded friends! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Summer is winding down and we are all preparing for a return to school. Start finding some dedicated TV-free time and instead use this time to for a learning activity. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Good luck to PCSSD's own Ka'Mya Tackett who is representing Arkansas in the Miss America's Outstanding Teen pageant tonight in Dallas. We are proud of you Ka'Mya! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Happy Friday! #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

This is a reminder about Bundle Days coming up. They are $20 and the ID, lanyard, locker, and a T-shirt are included. Chromebooks will be issued, too. Students will receive the same Chromebook they had last year, unless they are new to the district. We'll also host an Open House on Thursday, August 18. See you soon! Monday, August 15- 1:00-4:00pm for 6th graders Tuesday, August 16 - 1:00-4:00pm for 7th graders Wednesday, August 17- 1:00-4:00pm for 8th graders Thursday, August 18-4:00-7:00pm Open House, bundles can be purchased, too We are also selling Fast Passes for all Maumelle home games for $10 and MMS yard signs for $20. Cash and checks are accepted. Go Stingers!!!

Join us for a back-to-school "Chalk the Walk" event before school starts on Sunday, August 21 from 5-7 pm. Students are invited to come "chalk the (side)walk" with messages of encouragement for our students and faculty as they go back to school! Chalk will be provided.

Reading during these summer months helps avoid the summer slide. AR Kids Read offers tutors and ensures access to books for students who need them most. https://arkidsread.org/ #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

Due to USDA waivers ending on June 30, meals will not be free for all students this year. Students can still receive free or reduced price meals through the Free and Reduced Lunch program. Apply by Sept. 9 for a chance to win a $100 gas gift card! Apply online: https://trst.in/dEXwcx #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence

August is Immunization Awareness Month. The World Health Organization reports that immunizations are one of the most successful and cost-effective public health interventions. #pcssdproud #equityandexcellence