MMS is All Heart! 

This is Mr. Kosal, proud MMS principal. At this time of giving and reflection, I want to personally thank each and every parent, teacher, student, community member, and advocate for Red Imp students and staff. We only succeed because we're #All Heart together, each and every day. Thank you and enjoy winter break!

Here's what you'll find in this week's newsletter:

• Time Capsule is sealed and ready for 2049
• Hornets basketball game in January (PTSO event)
• Early College options + info for next year (8th graders)
• MMS Wrestling team success!
• 6th grade field trip information (Camp Thunderbird)
• Staff Awards for December
• Holiday assistance for those in need
• news from the MMS PTSO
• and more!

If you have any questions or concerns, please email our administration team or call the MMS front office. Enjoy the Winter Break, Red Imp families -- see you in 2025!

Mr. Kosal, MMS principal / 6th grade (pkosal@mgsd.k12.nc.us)

Dr. Browning, assistant principal / 7th grade (mbrowning@mgsd.k12.nc.us)

Ms. Richardson, assistant principal / 8th grade (tabitharichardson@mgsd.k12.nc.us)

Mr. Bost, assistant principal intern (ronbost@mgsd.k12.nc.us)

Ms. Miller, athletic director (dedramiller@mgsd.k12.nc.us)

Items added to this year's Mooresville Middle School time capsule:

• iPhone
• Crocs shoes
• MMS PE uniform + locker
• 3D student class projects
• Wicked movie ticket stub
• Art work from current students
• List of current middle school slang ("skibidi!")
• #All Heart MMS staff shirt
• HMH curriculum book (ELA)
• Student survey of favorite things
• Notes to future students
• Copy of a classroom social contract
• Map of the 13 countries represented at MMS
• Athletics achievements & records
• Welcome pamphlets from new, nearby Publix & Alta Harris Farms apartments
• And much more!

Parents: are you willing to do a video testimonials about why you love their public school / chose MGSD? 

If so, please contact Tanae McLean, district communications director (tmclean@mgsd.k12.nc.us) and tell them you're from MMS. Ms. McLean is going to work in January to create a video of them to share on social media and around our community. 

The deadline to apply is January 10, 2025 -- thank you, Red Imp community! 

This year, MGSD middle schools are running Science & Social Studies classes on a semester rotation. Starting in January 2025 (semester #2)...

• 7th grade students will have Math, Reading, and Social Studies core classes;

• 8th grade students will have Math, Reading, and Science core classes.

*Reminder that Science 8 is an End of Grade state-tested subject. Please reach out to Principal Kosal with any questions.

We had a special group of wrestlers this season at MMS! There was a total of 20 eighth graders and 35 total students on the team.

Our wrestling team went 13-0 for our dual meet record and placed 2nd Team Runners up at the Tri-County Conference tournament which MMS hosted last weekend. Congratulations to all the medal winners -- Coach Petit is extremely proud of all of you!!

Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership (CCTL)

Crossroads Arts and Sciences Early College (Crossroads)

Agriculture & Science Early College (ASEC)  

• Two years of college for FREE!!!

• Complete 6 years of education (high school diploma AND an Associate’s Degree) 

in 4, 4 ½, or 5 years, depending on course performance

• Smaller learning environment

• Students can still play sports and participate in extracurricular activities. Fun events, too -- dances, prom, lock-ins, bake-gives, homecoming, dodgeball tournament, etc. -- events vary from school to school.

• Transportation available to all Early Colleges through shuttle buses and shuttle bus stop locations throughout Iredell County. There is no door-to-door transportation.

• Honors-level high school curriculum in all Early Colleges.

• All Early Colleges operate on the Mitchell Community College calendar (start in early August and finish in mid-May)

Students have the opportunity to earn an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Engineering or Associate in Fine Arts transfer degrees, as well as other degrees/certificates offered by Mitchell Community College. Click here to learn more about the differences in the three Iredell county Early Colleges, information about their Open Houses, and how to apply!

Families: we want YOU to help our growing PTSO team! If you'd like to be part of the awesome MMS PTSO, our next meeting will be Wednesday, January 8th from 5 - 6:00pm at Mooresville Middle School. We'll be discussing fundraising opportunities and how to support MMS during semester #2. Please mark your calendars -- all are welcome!!

The email address for parents to alert MMS about student absences is: MMSAttendance@MGSD.k12.nc.us

Parents can upload doctor's notes as well. This process helps to avoid lost excuse notes!

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Twitter: @mooresvillems

Website: https://mms.mgsd.k12.nc.us/

We'll see everyone back at Mooresville Middle School for semester #2 / quarter #3 / January 2025! 

Please always feel free to contact Principal Kosal, your student's grade level AP, or the MMS main office if you have questions or concerns. 

Email: pkosal@mgsd.k12.nc.us
Website: https://mms.mgsd.k12.nc.us/
Location: 233 Kistler Farm Road, Mooresville, NC, USA
Phone: (704) 658-2720