MMS is All Heart! This is Mr. Kosal, proud MMS principal. Parents -- you need to know about some big changes to the MMS end of grade testing schedule! Our state has recently granted districts the opportunity to offer re-tests for EOGs during the school day and we're changing our testing dates to allow for that! The new End of Grade testing dates for MGSD middle schools are:

• Thursday, May 8 --> Math 6, 7, 8 + NC Math 1
• Friday, May 9 --> ELA 6, 7, 8
• Monday, May 12 --> Science 8

On May 12 -13, our school will provide remediation and extra instruction / practice for all students that did not earn proficiency on their first test. And re-tests for Math & Reading EOGs will occur on May 14 - 16. There is no longer a need for summer remediation / re-testing in June.

Students who pass the EOGs on their first attempt will be doing enrichment learning activities and / or preparing for the following year's content. We are enthusiastic that allowing students the chance to re-take a test can help our students earn some confidence and a sense of achievement as they move into the next year. Let's show everyone how successful you can be, Red Imps!

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

• School Dance is tonight! (Tie Dye theme)
• Spring picture days are next week: permission slip required
• * Updates to MMS Cheerleading try out dates
• Upcoming home spring sports events @ MMS
• Theater Arts performances coming up
• MHS basketball camp sign-up
• CTE summer camp opportunities
• Launch for weekend: the importance of Sleep for teens
• and more!

If you have any questions or concerns, please email our administration team or call the MMS front office.

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)

Mooresville Middle School will be holding Spring Picture Day on Tuesday April 15, 2025 (next week). If you would like to have your child’s spring picture taken please complete the permission form below. Paper copies were distributed in classes last week, or the form can be printed and signed from this message. Spring Permission Form

If your child does not have a signed permission form they will not be able to have their picture taken. Only students with paper, signed permission slips will be allowed to leave from class. If you have any questions please contact the front office at 704-658-2720 or email kjohnson@mgsd.k12.nc.us

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!

Please come support our Red Imp athletes as they continue their spring sports season. Home events are $5 for spectators, clear bags are required per conference policy, and events begin at 4:30pm. Home events next week are:

Monday, April 14: girls & boys Soccer @ home vs. Ellis Middle

Wednesday, April 16: girls & boys Soccer @ home vs. West Rowan Middle

Thursday, April 17: baseball + volleyball games @ home vs. China Grove Middle

Cheerleading tryouts for Mooresville Middle School's 2025-26 team will be held on Friday May 9th, Monday May 12th, and Tuesday May 13th (dates recently changed) at the MMS gym. The tryouts process will consist of a three-day clinic from 5:00-6:30pm, from May 9th-May 13th (update) followed by a formal evaluation by outside judges on Wednesday May 14th from 3:00pm-until.

Students must complete the following Google Form prior to tryouts (also found in their grade-level Canvas student group): link to form

Coach Picciano (room 302) will also have cheerleading information papers available in her classroom for participants to review. Interested students should stop by and collect one. A digital copy is found here. Email (hannahpicciano@mgsd.k12.nc.us) with questions.

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Big things are happening at MMS... our staff & students are prepared to finish this year strong! Please always feel free to contact Principal Kosal, your student's grade level AP, or the MMS main office with 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