MMS is All Heart!

Next week, Red Imp students will hear from their grade-level Administrator about universal school expectations, most of which are outlined in our Student / Parent Handbook (examples: cell phone / airpod rules, vaping consequences, no running in hallways, Loss of Privilege policy, computer ethics + AI policies, etc.) We aim to give all students clarity now to prevent mistakes from happening later.

Also, students next week will take their Beginning of Year iReady diagnostic test for both Reading (Tue) & Math (Thur). These non-graded, adaptive assessments will help our school see what your child already knows, and gives us clues into how to best place them within a Reading / Math / Enrichment intervention for Imp Time. MMS will run a testing schedule on those days, meaning classes are slightly shorter and students only visit 1 elective class each day. If you have any questions at all about the iReady diagnostic, please contact our school's Instructional Coach (ericamentzer@mgsd.k12.nc.us). 

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

• Parents: sign up to be involved with MMS / MGSD this year!
• PTSO - first official meeting is next week!
• Reminder: car-rider line procedures at MMS
• Dr. Gardner's parent letter re: Required Safety Video for '25-26
• Meal costs & Free / Reduced Lunch application
• links to Community Resources that MMS offers
• Truth Girlz after school club registration
• final 7th grade immunization reminder
• and more!

Thanks for reading! If you have questions or concerns over the summer, please email our administration team or call the MMS front office. Have a wonderful weekend, Red Imp families!

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

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

Mr. Bost, assistant principal / 8th grade (ronbost@mgsd.k12.nc.us)

Ms. Hoppers, MMS athletic director (alexishoppers@mgsd.k12.nc.us)

Parents! We need your help keeping the car-rider line moving safely and efficiently! Please remember the following things when dropping students off OR picking students up:

• When entering from Kistler Farm Rd, there will be TWO lines for cars to form. The staff member with the reflective vest (usually Asst. Principal Dr. Browning) will signal when it's your line's turn to pull up (see map below).
• Do not stop to drop your student off by the awning -- we need cars to pull ALL THE WAY UP. Please follow the directions of the staff members on duty.
• In the afternoon, students waiting for their ride must remain behind the yellow safety line on the sidewalk and should wait until their car comes to a stop before approaching.
• It's great for students to socialize with friends, but they must stay alert and watch for their ride. When one car is excessively waiting, the whole line is impacted.
• Please remind students that the front lawn of the school is still school property and therefore our MGSD Student Code of Conduct and MMS school rules still apply.

Thanks for helping us make a safe and efficient car rider line this year at MMS!

Do you plan for your Red Imp student to walk to / from school? If so, MMS requires ALL students walking to / from campus to have a signed Walking form completed with main office. Click above to print & return OR stop by the main office to complete. Thank you for helping keep our students safe! 

We want YOU to join our growing PTSO team!  Our group's first official meeting is next Wednesday, August 13th at 9:15am. Please join us at Mooresville Middle School where we will be voting in new officers + talking / planning the 9/26 MMS Fall Festival. We can't wait to see you there! Other plans we have for the year include:

• MMS vs. Selma Burke football game - Tuesday, Sept. 23
• 3rd annual MMS Fall Festival - Friday, Sept. 26
• Charlotte Checkers family night - Oct.
• Kendra Scott fundraiser - Nov.
• Indoor Movie Night @ MMS gym - Nov.
• Teacher Appreciation Lunch for holidays - Dec.
• Charlotte Hornets family night - Jan. / Feb. 2026
• Valentine's theme school dance - Friday, Feb. 13
• Teacher Appreciation week lunch (Cinco de Mayo) - May 5
• MMS spirit wear sales - ongoing starting at Open House 2025

We also hope you'll follow our group on Facebook / Instagram: 

https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cmgt6TpGT/?mibextid=wwXIfr

https://www.instagram.com/mms_imps_ptso?igsh=MXE3cG5ra2FnY24ybg==

Questions? E-mail us at redimpsptso@gmail.com Thank you for your support!

Please submit this form if you and/or your student could benefit from any of the community services that MMS has to offer. Parents can request everything from Food for Days to Children's Hope Alliance and Rainbow Kidz to shoes and coats. The form is only shared with the MMS counseling staff. Parents can complete it for one or more resources. More information and/or a permission form will be sent to you after your response is received. Reach out to kathrynbuff@mgsd.k12.nc.us with any questions. 

Your child is in need of a Meningitis vaccine and a Tetanus booster (Tdap) to start the 2025-2026 school year. There are two Meningitis vaccines available, Meningitis B is recommended while Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV) is required. The deadline to send proof of vaccination was the first day of the 2025-2026 school year.

This may seem like plenty of time to have this completed but please do not wait until August to get these immunizations as you may not be able to find them due to the number of people that wait until the last minute. 

If you think your student has already received this vaccine or you are unsure of their vaccination status, please contact your doctor’s office and ask for a copy of the student’s immunization record. Please submit it to the MMS front office as soon as possible. 

There are several options for your student to receive these vaccines including the health department, primary care provider and urgent care centers. In the past, some locations did not update the NC Immunization Registry so please ask for paper documentation and turn them into the front office at MMS. Keep a copy for your records as well.

Lastly, this is a NC State Law to comply with vaccination requirements.  If your student does not have documentation of these required vaccinations by the start of school in August, your student can be excluded from school with unexcused absences until proof of immunization is received. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Nurse Crenshaw (phone & email below). Thank you!

Facebook: @mooresvillems

Instagram: mooresvillems

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

It's going to be a GREAT year at MMS! Parents, 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. Enjoy the weekend, Red Imps!

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