Manitou Springs Middle School
Monday, May 22nd, 2023
Dear Middle School Families,
The staff at Manitou Springs Middle School wants to thank you for your support and partnership this school year. We had an incredible year of learning, growing, and fun with our students! We have a lot to celebrate as a school community.
This week we will have a regular schedule on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Wednesday is a regular 8:05 start time. Students will turn in their school-issued technology today. Please send your child to school with their charger, iPad, and/or laptop.
The last day of school, Thursday, is an early release day for students (12:30). This day will include fun rotations like a parking lot dance and field day games. Students do not need their backpacks on the last day of school. See below for more information.
Sincerely,
Dustin Cady
PrincipalDates for your Calendar
May 24th: 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
May 24th: 8th Grade Dance, 7:30 - 8:30 PM
May 25th: Last Day of School, 12:30 Release
8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Students should arrive to MSHS at 5:30 for lineup.
- Family and friends will enter MSHS at 5:40 through the High School Commons.
- The event will include live music from students, awards, student speeches, and continuation certificates.
Students are encouraged to dress up for this formal event.
- After the ceremony, a good place to take pictures is the Mustang Plaza.
Academic Requirements for Promotion Ceremony
8th Grade Dance
A dance is scheduled from 7:30 to 8:30 PM in the Manitou Springs Middle School gym.
- Only 8th graders from Manitou Springs Middle School can attend.
Students will be supervised and on campus for the entirety of the dance.
If a student needs to leave the dance early, their guardian must speak with a school staff member in order to dismiss the student.
For dance dismissal at 8:30, students will remain with staff in front of the school until a guardian arrives for pickup.
Entrance to the dance is free.
- Students will be able to purchase concessions (pizza, soda, etc.) once inside the dance. All proceed will benefit Student Council & Creativity Matters.
In the school
10/12W USB-A power brick
Lightning to USB-A Cable (6ft)
Brick & Cord
Tech Turn In!
Parents and Students!
We are collecting books, iPads & laptops on May 22nd!
Please bring all books you have and turn them in. If they have been lost, please let us know and we will find the fee for the lost book.
For 6th graders, please have your iPads, charging cable and chargers ready to turn in.
If you have lost or your charging cable/brick is damaged, there will be a fee. The fees are below.
Cord & Brick: $25
Cord Only: $6
Brick Only(10/12W USB-A Power Brick): $19
Please bring cash or pay through MySchoolBucks.
As for 7th & 8th grade, we are not collecting cords unless you are leaving the district.
Don't forget, if your child fails to turn in your tech equipment, you will be responsible for payment of these supplies.
Field Day
Parents/Guardians,
On Thursday, May 25th (the last day of school), 6th and 7th graders will be participating in field day activities for part of the morning. Please make sure your child comes prepared with sunscreen (if needed), a water bottle, and athletic shoes!
Thank you!
Student Leadership Update
MSMS S.W.A.T. Take Down Tobacco
MSMS Band Concert
SSN Coffee Cart
MSMS Art Class
High School Sports Info Night
The Mustang Newspaper
Homework getting you down?
Interested in Summer camps?
Join via the web or download the app!
Music Jam!
but we have 4 guitars, two keyboards, drums, percussion, and multiple amps available. At jam, we go around in a circle taking turns suggesting
songs, and Mr. J helps the group arrange the song and is prepared to give students resources to help them practice their instrument at home.
You are not required to sign up or stay for the entire jam-hope to see you there :)
S.W.A.T. Team
Virtual Tour of Manitou Springs Middle School
Text Messaging Service From School Messenger
Transportation Information
Scholarships for Middle School Students
Did you know that scholarships are available for all grade levels? There are scholarships that you can apply for in middle school. Check out this website: Scholarships for Middle School Students
Employment Opportunities
Community Events
Flying Pig Farm and Art Camp
We are thrilled to announce the return of Flying Pig Farm and Art Camp this Summer!!!!
As many of you know, Flying Pig Farm and Art Camp (Farm Camp) provides playful, creative, and flexible learning about all things farm- from Bee Guardianship to Blacksmithing to Tortilla-making and beyond, our days will be packed with fun and hands-on experiences!
High school counselors in training will also return to run our kitchen and guide younger campers towards the best experience they can have and honing their chops as culinary artists! Our awesome staff is already planning big art projects and water games for the afternoons too!
We will be running 3 four-day sessions:
1. June 26-29
2. July 10-13
&
3. July 24-27
9am-1:30pm
Brunch included each day
Feel free to register for 1, 2, or 3 sessions.. Just fill out this form!
Feel free to share with families, teachers, or friends who you think would be interested too.
We are so excited to see your smiling faces once again, to plant seeds and sing them into being and to taste the sweet tang of honey and bee balm sun tea that refreshes us so that we might jump up and dance in the sun once more!
All the best to all of you,
The Flying Pigs
PS- Interested in receiving fresh seasonal fruits and veggies each week throughout the growing season? Flying Pig Farm is going to be a host site for Mountain Freshies' CSA this year. Learn more and sign up here
MTB Skills Clinic
Sora Sweet Reads
Join in this summer with Sora Sweet Reads! Enjoy books all summer long and find your next sweet read!