Friday 9/5/25

Today is Friday, September 5, 2025

September Word of the Month: Respect

Showing regard for self, others, property, and those in authority.   

Sports this week:


Attention Athletes:

Wednesday study hall will be held in the cafeteria from 1:41–2:41 PM for those with 3:00 PM practices. Bring something to work on quietly.

Athletes with practices starting after 3:00 PM should go home after dismissal and return at their scheduled practice time.  

Girls Basketball Open Gym Schedule – Open to all 6th/7th/8th Grade Girls

Note: 6th graders are highly encouraged to attend, as tryouts are invite-only.

  • 09/08 – 3:00–5:00 PM (Mascoutah Middle School)

  • 09/10 – 3:00–5:00 PM (Mascoutah Middle School)

  • 09/12 – 3:00–5:00 PM (Mascoutah Middle School)

 Tryouts (7th and 8th Graders only; 6th Graders by invitation only, after open gym)

  • 09/15 – 3:00–5:00 PM

  • 09/16 – 3:00–5:00 PM

Student Announcements:

The Student Council list has been posted in the main office lobby (on the doors).  If you've been chosen for student council you will receive an invite to the student council google classroom.  The first meeting will be Monday, September 8th till 3:30!

Beginning this week, three students will be randomly selected each week for a prize if they’ve completed their agendas all week. Students will be called to the office over the intercom at random times throughout the week. If your name is called, come to the office with your agenda. If your agenda has been completed all week, including with a goal written at the beginning of the week, you will receive a swag bag full of great prizes. Good luck!

Come Join No Place for Hate: No Place for Hate meets monthly to help inspire a culture of Kindness at MMS. NPFH sponsors several fun activities throughout the year including Kindness Week in the Spring and attends 2-3 field trips throughout the year.   Our 1st meeting for all NEW and RETURNING members will be on Tuesday, September 9th from 2:40-3:10 PM in Mrs. Schnable's Room (405)

Chick-fil-a Spirit Night at the Green Mount Commons Belleville location on Tuesday, Sept 9 from 4-7pm using the mobile app.

Do you love the spotlight? Have a flair for drama? Or maybe just want to try something new and fun? Then this is your chance: auditions for Mall Madness (the MMS fall play) are here!  Auditions will be held Tuesday, September 9th and Thursday, September 11th after school from 2:45–4:30 PM.

  • Students with last names A–M audition on September 9th

  • Students with last names N–Z audition on September 11th

Audition scripts can be picked up from Mrs. Cummins in Room 705,  Mrs. DeBusk in Room 702, or the office starting September 2nd and ending September 8th.  Don’t miss your chance to be part of the madness—the Mall Madness!  If you were a part of the backstage crew for the 2024-2025 school year, and plan on returning for the 2025-2026, please email or see Mrs.Cummins or Mrs. DeBusk that you are coming back by Friday, September 5th.  

"¡Hola amigos!  Spanish Club sign up forms are available outside Sra. Catenazzo's room down the Exploratory hall in a folder outside of room 310, if you're interested in joining to explore the different Spanish speaking countries. Sign up forms are due at the start of Hispanic heritage month on September 15th. Please return completed forms to Sra. Catenazzo. Our first meeting will be September 18th in room 310 and we will meet every third Thursday of the month. Gracias, I look forward to seeing everyone."

The 1st Quarter Reward Party will take place the week of October 17th. Criteria to earn the reward are zero In-School or Out of School Suspensions and 5 or fewer discipline incidents, including lunch detentions. The reward will be an extra recess and frozen treats. Good luck! We hope everyone earns the reward.

MHS Dance Clinic open to students grades K-8.  Saturday, October 11th at MHS from 10:30am-12:30pm $40. includes MHS Dance T-shirt, learn a routine that will be performed at the halftime show of the Pink Out Varsity Football Game on 10/17/25.  Registration Link is Dance Clinic and flyer is attached.