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A Message from Mr. Kosal:
MMS is All Heart! This is Mr. Kosal, proud MMS principal. Our first round of End of Grade (EOG) testing is just about in the books! Science 8 still tests on Monday, but 6th & 7th grade students have taken their math + reading tests. Parents: you'll receive Proficient / Not Proficient notices about Math & Reading EOGs via Parent Square on Monday morning (8th grade parents -- science scores are released next Fall because of new standards + test).
Next week, MMS plans to remediate, reteach, and then Re-test student that did not initially pass the EOG on round one. There is no penalty for students to re-test; they keep the higher of the two scores in their PowerSchool student records. Many of our students are so very close!... just a few points away from passing (some for the first time ever!). Let's help encourage our Red Imps to give it one more solid try before summer!
See below for more details and please reach out to Mr. Kosal (principal) with any questions. Here's what you'll find in this week's newsletter:
- EOG re-testing & remediation updates
- 7th / 8th grade Dance class performances -- tonight!
- EOY Awards Ceremonies
- Action Needed: Bus transportation form for '25-26
- Wear GREEN on Friday, May 15th (Mental Health Awareness month)
- 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)
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UPDATE: need-to-knows about EOGs + re-testing
- Parents will be notified of their students' End of Grade test scores on Monday, May 12th.
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Students that DO NOT pass the EOG on the first attempt will all Remediate / Retest. There is no penalty whatsoever for student 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. The district's Opt Out form will be included with EOG score reports on Monday, 5/12.
- Parents have until 12:00pm on Tuesday, May 13th, to OPT OUT of re-testing for their child. If their child is at school during re-testing days, that student will work on Enrichment activities & prepare for the next grade level.
- 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!
- Re-testing for Math will occur on Wednesday, 5/14. Re-testing for ELA will occur on Thursday, 5/15 for 6th & 8th graders, but on 5/16 for 7th graders.
- Students must have taken each required EOG test at least once before participating in End of Year Field Trips or Celebrations activities.
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Action Required: 2025-26 Transportation Form
The MGSD Transportation department sent out a transportation request email this morning to all currently enrolled/pre-registered students for the 2025–2026 school year. Key Details:
Families were contacted via phone, text, and email. The link was only shared via email. If they didn’t receive the message on any platform, their contact information likely needs updating.
We’ll send a follow-up notice next week with a list of students we haven’t heard from, and again the following week. Thank you for your support in helping us gather accurate transportation data for the upcoming school year.
MGSD Transportation Request Form 2025-2026
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Last Chance to Order an MMS Yearbook!
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.
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Tuesday, May 20
8:30am -- 6th grade
10:00am -- 7th grade
Wednesday, May 21
8:30am -- 8th grade
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Please encourage your Red Imp student to join MGSD staff and wear green on May 15th to raise awareness!
The following link has tips for staff and families on Tips to Boost Mental Health - very worth a read!
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FIRST LEGO League Parent Info Meeting!!!
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!
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How to alert MMS of student absence:
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!
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*Updated* Cheerleading Tryouts for '25-26
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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This button links you to the MGSD Student Code of Conduct, where you can reference behavior infractions and consequences outlined by our district.
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MMS Social Media Handles - follow us!
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SUMMER MEALS PROGRAM FOR KIDS
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.
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Here's a terrific article from Edmentum (whose online education tools MGSD uses) about Summer Planning Tips for Parents - very worth a click!
Kids need structure, even in summer! Here are some ideas from the article:
- Keep A Schedule
- Take Educational Outings
- Read, Read, Read
- Encourage Hobbies & Passion Projects
- and more!
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More action to come... 8 school days left!
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