Manitou Springs Middle School
July 18th, 2023
Dear Families,
I hope you are having a wonderful summer. This newsletter is to provide you with an update regarding the start to the 2023-2024 school year. Below you will find dates about back to school events in August including Middle School Registration (required for all students), New Student Orientation, and our Ice Cream Open House. School supply lists for the 23-24' school year are also included.
We are thrilled to have each and every one of you as part of our school community. Whether you are a returning family or joining us for the first time, we extend a warm welcome and look forward to an exciting year ahead.
At Manitou Springs Middle School, our mission is to be a safe school advancing the best teaching, the best learning, and a sense of belonging for ALL. We strive to create a nurturing and inclusive environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Our dedicated team of educators and staff are committed to providing a high-quality education and supporting your child's growth and development.
Once again, welcome to MSMS! Let's make this a memorable year filled with growth, learning, and shared achievements. We look forward to partnering with you in your child's educational journey.
Dustin Cady
Principal, Manitou Springs Middle School
Calendar Updates 🗓
August Dates for Your Calendar
August 1st : Office staff return
August 7th: Fall sports begin (cross country, girls volleyball, boys soccer, boys golf, & football)
August 10th: Middle School Registration (info below)
August 14th: Teachers return
August 16th: New Student Orientation @ MSMS, 3:00 - 4:30 (info below)
August 16th: Ice Cream Open House @ MSMS, 4:30 - 6:30 (info below)
August 18th: First Day of School 🏫
August 30th: Late Start Wednesday, 10:05 school start
*If you are interested in learning more about fall sports for your child, please contact Jenny Guynn: jguynn@mssd14.org or 719-685-2127. All athletes must have paperwork turned in to receive a Pass to Practice in order to participate.
School Supply Lists (also located on the Manitou Springs Middle School Website)
What will my child be learning next year?
These PDFs provide a good overview of math and language arts academic standards that your child will learn next year. More resources for parents can be found at www.pta.org.
Manitou Springs Middle School
Email: dcady@mssd14.org
Website: https://msm.mssd14.org/
Phone: 719 685 2127
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manitouspringsmiddleschool