MMS is All Heart! This is Mr. Kosal, proud MMS principal. Next week is TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK! All throughout next week, Mooresville Middle School is working to help our teachers and staff feel the love by feeding them, passing on some presents, and giving them the gift of time whenever possible. 

Parents: please say Thank You to our teachers for all the amazing work they've done this year! Here is the MMS Staff Favorites spreadsheet that details their favorite beverages, hobbies, food options, etc. in case you'd like to share some Appreciation for our teachers next week. Thank you, Red Imp families! 

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

• 8th grade Semi-Formal dance -- tonight! 
• Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5 - 9
• Last chance to buy a 2024-25 MMS Yearbook
• 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
• Launch for weekend:
• 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)

• Laptops MUST be brought to school and should be charged each testing day. 
• Have students bring their chargers to school. Please note that MMS will NOT have chargers available for loan this time.
• Please help students get a good night's sleep the night before a test. Red Imps need their rest!
• Have students eat breakfast OR purchase breakfast at school. Red Imps need their energy!
• Even on testing days, we plan for students to visit at least one of their Elective classes. 
• Students that DO NOT pass the EOG on the first attempt will all Remediate / Retest. There is no penalty whatsoever for students re-testing: their higher EOG score will be recorded in their school records. However, parents will have the ability to OPT OUT of retesting for their student (more details to come during the week of 5/12).
• Remediation / Enrichment activities will be provided for all students on 5/12 and 5/13, regardless of passing the first attempt or not. We expect all students to continue to learn and grow, even if it's only to prepare for next year!

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

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!

5:00 PM

Thursday, May 15, 2025 

Selma Burke Middle School

If your rising 6th, 7th, or 8th grader is interested in “Digging In” to “Unearth” some fun and adventures with us in the fall, you must attend this parent informational meeting so they can apply to be on either the Selma Burke or Mooresville Middle School FLL Teams! We will discuss what FLL is, the expectations we have for our team members, and give you the opportunity to ask questions. Please review this FLL Information; it is SO much more than LEGOs and robots!

Student applications will be provided after this meeting. The applications will be due by May 23, 2025; you will be notified if you are selected for the team. We may hold some summer practices to get a jump on the fall season, looking forward to unearthing a fun season together!

Please direct questions to conniekremar@mgsd.k12.nc.us Thank you!

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!

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.

Please come support our Red Imp girls soccer athletes as they play for the championship! The cost is $6* for spectators during conference tournament games, clear bags are required per conference policy, and the match begin at 4:30pm (@ West Rowan Middle)

Monday, May 5: girls soccer CHAMPIONSHIP GAME vs. Selma Burke (@ West Rowan Middle, 4:30pm)

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

Mooresville Graded School District, in partnership with the NC Department of Public Instruction and No Kid Hungry North Carolina, will help connect more area kids and teens to free summer meals programs by raising awareness about the program and making it easier for families to get to a summer meal at 1 site within the school district.

Program details: (MEALS MUST BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES)

Location: Park View Elementary School Cafeteria

Dates of Service: June 2nd- July 10th (closed June 19th and the July 3rd in observance of a holiday)

• Breakfast 8:00 am - 8:30 am
• Lunch 11:30 am - 12 pm
• Monday through Thursday

Meals are FREE to children and teens ages 18 and younger who come to a summer meals site. Food served follows USDA nutrition guidelines and is paid for by the USDA. Parents don’t need to apply to the program to get a free summer meal for their kids. They can just bring their child to a summer meals site in their community.

This article (Checklist of Test Prep Strategies for Middle School Students) has OODLES of helpful tips for The Week Before, The Day Before, and The Day Of the big test!

For example: Day Before the Test

• Keep your afternoon and evening a relaxing one for your child. Have a quick study session but not for too long so that the brain can have a break and is not over exerted.
• Before bed, help your child prepare their materials for tomorrow so the morning is less stressful. Lay out clothes, pack bookbags and lunch boxes, and make sure an alarm is set.
• It is very important for your child to get a good night’s sleep the night before a test. A study from Ghent University said that “students who generally got a good night’s sleep performed better on exams.”

Our students have worked incredibly hard all year... now's the time to dig deep and show what you know, Red Imps! Rest up, eat breakfast, take your time, and try your best -- that's all we ask! Our Red Imps are bound to shock up with how AWESOME they do. Let's do this! 

Please always feel free to contact Principal Kosal, your student's grade level AP, or the MMS main office with questions or concerns. Enjoy the weekend, Red Imp community!

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