MMS is All Heart! This is Mr. Kosal, proud MMS principal. Even though EOGs and testing are right around the corner, I wanted to take a brief moment to celebrate all the AMAZING talents that our Red Imps also display at this time of the year. 7th & 8th grade Theater Arts classes performed one-act plays yesterday and today, our school Band performs at the Performing Arts Center at 6pm on May 6th, and the 7th / 8th Dance classes perform at the PAC on May 9th. This coming week is the Conference Tournament for Soccer, Baseball, and Volleyball, and our academic / character End of Year Awards ceremonies happen at the end of May(see below for more details). Our Red Imp students are truly talented and well-rounded! 

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

• Chick-fil-A night for MMS - next Monday 4/28
• Info on the upcoming 8th grade Semi-Formal dance (5/2/25)
• 8th grade Theater Arts performances -- tonight!
• Last chance to buy a 2024-25 MMS Yearbook
• Conference Tournaments for spring sports -- next week!
• Campus safety concerns - walking form + stay away from bus lot
• * Updates to MMS Cheerleading try out dates
• MHS basketball camp sign-up
• CTE summer camp opportunities
• Spring Break 2027: your Red Imp can travel abroad!
• Launch for weekend: helping teens cope with stress
• 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)

Please join members of the Red Imp staff for our final MMS Chick-fil-A night of the school year --- next Monday, April 28th 

Come visit Red Imp staff members at the restaurant located at 457 River Highway (hwy 150) between 4 - 7:00pm. 

Our school earns a portion of the proceeds for all orders (even drive-thru!) so if you need dinner plans on Monday night & want to support the MMS Red Imps... EaT mOrE cHiKeN! See you on Monday, 10/21/24, Red Imps.

MOORESVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Parents, Guardians & Students: 

The final yearbook order has passed and we have only a few extra yearbooks to sell before distribution. We have 87 copies available for purchase at http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A05967280.

There will be no extras to purchase later. If you want a yearbook, this is your last chance to order.

NOT SURE IF YOU HAVE ALREADY ORDERED A YEARBOOK? Search your email for phrase: Jostens Order Confirmation # (Copy and Paste the bolded text to your email search field)

If you are unable to locate your confirmation email, please call 1-877-767-5217 and Press 1 to speak with a Jostens customer service representative. Once connected, please ask to verify your 2025 yearbook purchase. Jostens Customer service is available Monday-Friday 9am - 6pm EST.

Tuesday, May 20

8:30am -- 6th grade

10:00am -- 7th grade

Wednesday, May 21

8:30am -- 8th grade

The MHS Travel Club is thrilled to announce an unforgettable trip during Spring Break 2027 to AUSTRIA, GERMANY, and SWITZERLAND for our Mooresville High School students! This adventure promises 10 days filled with exploration, connection, and charm and is open to all current 7th-10th graders!

What’s in store: This tour kicks off in Vienna, where you'll explore the grand Schönbrunn Palace, enjoy a wiener schnitzel dinner, and experience an evening of classical music. In Munich, take in historic sights like Marienplatz and the Olympic Stadium, and visit the powerful Dachau Memorial. Cruise through the Alps with stops at the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle and the luxurious Linderhof Palace. Then it's on to Switzerland for a scenic Lake Lucerne cruise, a mountain adventure, and fondue fun. Cap it all off with a visit to Heidelberg Castle before heading home full of stories, photos, and incredible memories!

Ms. Agar will be hosting an informational meeting in the Mooresville High School Cafeteria on Monday, April 28th, 2025, at 7:30 pm for you to learn more. Registration for this meeting is mandatory, and all registered attendees will receive an additional discount at the time of tour enrollment. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4llsK4k

From Ms. Agar: "Student travel has become one of my favorite parts of being an educator. There’s something really special about watching students experience a new place for the first time. Educational tours provide students with the opportunity to expand their horizons, learning more about the world and their place in it, and they come home transformed. Students return with more confidence, a stronger sense of independence, and real-world skills that matter, and I'm so grateful that we can offer this opportunity for our students in MGSD."

Want to travel sooner?! Limited spots remain for SPRING BREAK 2026 in COSTA RICA! This trip is designed for our adventure lovers and will be jam-packed full of incredible experiences. Open to current 8th-11th graders (and parents!). Find all trip details and enroll here: www.eftours.com/2680790TY

We look forward to seeing everyone at our interest meeting on April 28th!

Parents: we've seen an uptick recently in cars driving through the top bus lot (by gym) at dismissal time (2:50 - 3:00pm) when buses are loading students. This is a serious safety concern! Parents must use the main entrance and either wait in line or park in the front parking lot. Please do not cut through the top bus lot when buses are there, especially when students are crossing. 

Also, a reminder from MGSD and the Mooresville Police Department: it is against the law to to pass a stopped school bus with lights flashing - we are still have stop arm violations daily and MGSD and the MPD do prosecute these incidents. Make sure you stop and keep our students safe.

Finally, if you're able / willing to drive a bus, MGSD is still looking for drivers! We need your help getting students to school safely. Thank you for your help!

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!

Home events are $6* for spectators during conference tournament games, clear bags are required per conference policy, and events begin at 4:30pm. The Red Imps' Conference Tournament schedule for next week is:

Tuesday, April 29: girls & boys Soccer -- Conference Tournament @ MMS

Tuesday, April 29: varsity Volleyball -- Conference Tournament @ MMS

Tuesday, April 29: Baseball -- Conference Tournament away (early dismissal possible...)

Wednesday, April 30: JV Volleyball -- Conference Tournament @ Erwin Middle (away)

Thursday, May 1: girls & boys Soccer -- Conference Tournament @ MMS

Thursday, May 1: varsity Volleyball -- Conference Tournament @ MMS

Thursday, May 1: Baseball -- Conference Tournament away (early dismissal possible...)

There will be a VERY IMPORTANT meeting for parents and students that are trying out for both Mooresville Middle and Selma Burke Middle Cheerleading on Wednesday April 30th at 6:30 at the Magnolia campus. New information on the tryouts will be presented. 

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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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