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MMS Community Newsletter - October 23rd, 2026

Posted Date: 10/23/26 (02:20 PM)
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MMS Community Newsletter

We are #All Heart at Mooresville Middle!

October 23, 2026

MMS is All Heart!

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, athletic director (alexishoppers@mgsd.k12.nc.us)
 
Halloween glow in the dark dance October 23rd
 
See the ImpTV News for 10/19/26
 

Congratulations to our H.E.A.R.T. of a Red Imp winners for October!

These amazing students were recognized on the AM announcements, Mr. Kosal provided lunch for them + 1 friend, and they served as a Student Advisory Group this month. We appreciate all they do to help MMS grow and improve. Congratulations, Red Imp students, for making an awesome impact at our school!!
8th students of character (October 2026)

8th grade Thunder team:

Honorable -- Jordyn P.
Engaged -- Landon G.
Accountable -- Sofia P.
Responsible -- Harrison D.
Tolerant -- Nicky D.

7th students of character (October 2026)

7th grade Hornets team

Honorable -- Jenna M.
Engaged -- Griggs F.
Accountable -- Azi L.
Responsible -- Hudson M.
Tolerant -- Regina S.

6th Eagles students of character (October 2026)

6th grade Eagles team

Honorable -- Chase D.
Engaged -- Alyssa W.
Accountable -- Dikarrie D.
Responsible -- Valentine C.
Tolerant -- Laurel D.
6th Toucans students of character (October 2026)

6th grade Toucans team

Honorable -- Koi S.
Engaged -- Izabel S.
Accountable -- Lorenzo C.
Responsible -- Kayla Z.
Tolerant -- Haylee H.
 

POSTPONED until November 2026

More details coming soon! TBD

MMS color run advertisement
Get ready for the MOORESVILLE MS COLOR RUN! 🌈 The fun run will take place at MMS in November 2026, so get ready to run, get colorful, and have some fun! Every runner and every donation helps support Mooresville Middle School. Let’s make this a COLORFUL day to remember! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️🌈 

Runners supply their own shirts and MMS supplies the color, the course, and the fun!!!

The money raised for this fundraiser will be used for:
  • Added Technology for our campus
  • Supporting Students & Staff

Every contribution makes a difference! Please help us spread the word by visiting the Color Run fundraising page and sharing the link with your friends & family via email and social media — it's really easy with the tools provided here, just click the share icons!

Thanks to Schoolfundr, we're able to keep ALL the funds we raise (minus standard payment processing fees), ensuring that every possible dollar goes directly towards supporting our school and our students! (read more here about Schoolfundr) #All Heart
 

How to alert MMS of student absence:

The email address for parents to alert MMS about student absences is:


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

Clarity on Excused / Unexcused student attendance for MMS families:

Parents should provide documentation when requesting a student absence from school be Excused. Documentation from doctors' offices etc. is always accepted. Examples of lawful (excused) absences are: 
  • 1A - Illness or Injury
  • 1B - Medical or dental appointment
  • 1C - Death in family
  • 1E - Court proceedings
  • 1G - Educational Opportunity (must follow MGSD K-8 ed. opp. form posted below)

Parent-written excuse notes may also be accepted, within limits. *All parent requests for excused absences are subject to review and can be denied by the principal according to North Carolina's attendance regulations.  10 parent-written excuse notes (i.e. "mommy notes") is the maximum that will be accepted by MMS over the course of the 2026-27 school year to excuse a student's absence from school. MMS will accept these notes a maximum of three days after the student returns to school. 

Any additional parent-written excuse notes beyond the 10 limit will be coded as Unexcused unless documentation from a dr. office, etc. is provided. 

Regardless of reason, students are responsible for class assignments missed when they are absent from class. Students should speak with their teachers to understand what is due and when if they are absent. The due date for make-up work assignments will be, at a minimum, the number of days the student is absent. See our MMS Parent / Student Handbook for more information.

Please partner with us at MMS in bringing your child on time to school each day -- once they're here, we can work wonders! Reach out to Principal Kosal with any questions (pkosal@mgsd.k12.nc.us).
Ed. Opportunity request form
Note: Students may have up to a maximum of 3 days per school year excused to take advantage of valid educational opportunities. Prior approval from either the Principal is required. Absences that are classified as a valid educational opportunity will be coded as “excused” whereas others will be coded as “unexcused.”

To make a request for prior approval, submit the above form to the Principal two weeks before the absence(s). The student is responsible for completing all missed work in addition to submitting a Student Educational Assignment as approved by the Principal in order to have the
absence coded as “excused.” All projects are due within 5 days of the student’s return to school.
 

Red Imp staff awards for October!

Ms. Moore - instructional award for October
Ms. Charette - CKH award for October
all heart MMS logo
Ms. McGrath - all heart award for October
 

Winter Sports season is here!

Please come out to support our Red Imp winter sports athletes! The cost is $6 cash to attend an event or you can also purchase tickets in advance by using this link (+$1 online service charge). Normal start time for fall events is 4:30pm. Here are the home matchups for next week:

Monday, Oct. 26 --> Wrestling vs. West Rowan

Wednesday, Oct. 28 --> Basketball (boys, then girls) vs. South Davie

For whole-season sports schedules, please visit the MMS website --> MMS Athletics
 
NC battle of the books logo
Battle of the Books information
meeting dates for Battle of the Books
information on Battle of the Books
 
IXL vocabulary bowl flyer for MMS
 

Follow our school on Social Media:

Facebook: @mooresvillems
Instagram: mooresvillems
 
MMS bell schedule for 2026-27
 

8th grade parents: Early College reps visit MMS 11/5/26

Mamie Houston and Bailey Williamson, College Liaisons with Mitchell Community College, will be at MMS on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 8:15am to speak with interested 8th grade students. If a student is interested in attending the student session, an interest form can be completed using the link located in the 8th Grade Canvas group.

They'll also be in the MMS library at 6:00pm to speak with parents/guardians about the opportunity to attend one of the three early colleges located in Iredell County. 

Both the student and parent information sessions will be in the MMS media center.  
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Collaborative College for Technology and Leadership (CCTL)
  • Thursday, December 3rd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.  Shearer Hall on the Mitchell Community College campus.*
  • Saturday, December 5th from 10:00 a.m. to Noon.  Shearer Hall on the Mitchell Community College campus.*
Crossroads Arts and Science Early College
  • Tuesday, December 2nd from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in Mac Gray Auditorium on the campus of Statesville High School and Crossroads.
* CCTL & Crossroads open houses are not a drop-in format. A whole group presentation will take place first, followed by guided tours and a small group information session. Please arrive at the start time.

Agriculture and Science Early College (ASEC)
  • Thursday, December 11th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the campus of North Iredell High School and ASEC.  Learn "S'More" about ASEC-Drop In Event.
 
Walking / Riding Home form
All students wishing to walk or ride bikes to / from school must have this parent permission form signed and submitted. Please print and return to the MMS main office.
 
MYA lacrosse sign ups

Click the image above to sign up!

Mooresville MYA Boys Lacrosse is having OPEN Fall/Winter practices for anyone interested in coming out! Check out the flyer above for more info!
 

Support resources for Students + Families:

Counselor Request Form: We wanted to share the Request to See a Counselor form with parents. (Students will have access to this link in Canvas as well.). Once a student completes the form either Ms. White or Ms. Buff (school counselors) will have the student called to the office. We're here to help! 

MMS Resources Form: There are several resources available to our students and families. If a student is in need of the following, a parent or guardian can complete the form linked above:
  • a weekend food bag,
  • a toiletry bag,
  • a birthday bag,
  • join Rainbow Kidz (grief counseling) - read more here, or
  • school-based therapy services (Children's Hope Alliance is the provider)
One big change this year is that we no longer have access to give out shoes to students. The program has been stopped at the company level. If this changes in the future, we will let you and parents know.

**Please message either Ms. White or Ms. Buff if you'd like help for your student / family in any of the above areas. We are here to help!
Request a Counselor Visit here
 
Crosby Scholars flyer for Iredell County
 

Click on the infographic below to view the PTSO spirit store website!

PTSO fall spirit store items

Fun new MMS spirit wear for the Fall season!

 
MGSD Student Code of Conduct
 

Red Imps visit the Hive! - 2/15/27

The MMS PTSO has organized a "Red Imps at the Hive" on February 15th. We do expect this game to sell out so please get your tickets soon! 

Click the image below to sign up & for more details!
charlotte hornets PTSO account
 
MMS Parent / Staff Handbook
 
All Heart logo for MMS

Thanks for a GREAT week!

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. Have a great weekend, Red Imps!

Phone: (704) 658-2720