*MHS Homecoming is tonight. The game begins at7:00pm. Pre-game activities, including the band performing their half time show, will begin at 6:15pm.
*The Cross Country team will have its first meet on Saturday, September 16th, at Veteran’s Park.
*School picture day will be on Wednesday, September 20th, during PE classes.
*Volleyball will have an away game Monday night at Jemison at 5pm. Tuesday night
is a home game at 4 pm against Isabella. This game will be played at MHS and not MMS.
*Football will play Tuesday night at West Blocton at6pm.
*The LOT group will have a field trip on Thursday to American Village.
*Volleyball will have a home game on Thursday night against Thorsby at 5pm.
*Cross country will have a meet on Saturday, Sep 23rd, in Tuscaloosa.
*MMS is sponsoring a Recipe Flip Book Fundraiser. The cost is $8.00. Your child received a copy of the order form. Prizes will be awarded to the top sellers.
*The flu vaccine forms that your child brought home with progress reports are due back on Thursday, Oct 5th . The flu vaccine will be given on October 20thduring school.
*Upcoming Events :
*The first MMS dance will be on Thursday, October 5th, from 3-5pm. The cost is $5.00 to attend and students must have a parent pick them up at 5pm.
*There will be no school for students on Friday, October 6th or Monday, October 9th.
*The MMS Homecoming game will be played on Thursday, October 12th, at 5:30pm.
*Report Cards will be sent home on Thursday, October 12th.
*MMS is collecting box tops. For every 10 box tops that your child brings in, he or she will receive two tardy to class passes.
*Shelby County Schools would like to encourage you to view a podcast about the ACT Aspire and other district and state assessments. After viewing the podcast, parents will have an opportunity to submit questions or comments to which school personnel will respond. The podcast can be found at
podcasts.shelbyed.k12.al.us/shelbytalk
Congratulations to the Student of the Week: Ashley Zapata
Congratulations to the Faculty Member of the Month: Carolyn Nelson
PTO Corner:
Staff Snack Day is Wednesday, Sept 20. Send a snack for your MMS staff with your child, or drop it off at the office that morning.
Community Events:
*The Marching Troubadours will be performing in the Showcase of Bands on Tuesday, September 26th , at Heardmont Park.
*Help support the UM Falcon’s Athletic Department with their Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser at the Main Street Tavern on Monday, October 2nd. The cost is $15.00.
*MES will be having a Fall Festival on October 19th.