Our mission is to provide exceptional care to our students while fostering each child's academic, social-emotional, physical, creative, and moral development in an equitable and academically rich environment. |
We will be continuing our school-wide behavior expectations this year. Our focus will again be CHEESE! Students will be reconnected to this theme during the first few days of school and will learn the expected behaviors in all settings of MMS. We will continue our efforts with these expectations throughout the school year and will continue to revisit the importance of these expectations both in school, as well as in our daily lives. Please consider asking your student about these throughout the course of the school year. We look forward to working together on these important life skills.
C-Character
H-Hard Work
E-Empathy
E-Excellence
S-Safe Choices
E-Engaged Learners
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Students can be dropped off at school between 7:35-7:50am. each morning. Students are allowed to enter the building at 7:50am. During this time, students are free to go to their lockers or classrooms to prepare for the school day and pick up nutrition break from our breakfast carts located on each floor.
There are exceptions to the 7:50am. time of entry…
On inclement weather days, students will be allowed to enter the building at approximately 7:35am. and go directly to the cafeteria until the 7:50am. open hall period.
If a student has a pass to see a teacher, a band lesson or another scheduled meeting, he or she may enter the building at 7:35am. Please be sure you have your pass readily available to show the office staff in order to enter the building early.
Before school movement activities for students will begin the week of September 15th and run from 7:20 to 7:50am in the upper gym. Our goal is to motivate students to come to school, get them moving and energized, and allow for a time for us to build connections with them!
Below is the schedule we'll be following:
Monday: Volleyball
Wednesday: Basketball
Friday: Dodgeball
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Monroe Middle School is committed to providing our students with the skills to be globally connected in an increasingly complex world. Key to this development is not only mastery of knowledge and concepts, but also of the new tools of this digital age. Digital devices, like the Chromebook, provide our students with the ability to interpret and critically evaluate the vast wealth of information that is now at our fingertips and to harness that information in the creation of new ideas and original material.
In our 1:1 Chromebook program, each student is assigned a Chromebook that can be used both at school and at home. It provides anytime, anywhere access to the tools and resources that 21st century education requires. We are very excited about the ability to enhance our students' educational experience and learning through use of this technology tool.
Monroe Middle School Chromebook Acceptable Use Agreement
(This document is reviewed at school with students. Students & parents must sign prior to student receiving their Chromebook for the school year)
The middle school understands the importance of teachers, students, and parents engaging, collaborating, learning, and sharing in digital environments. Monroe Middle School has purchased Google Chromebooks for each student to use for academic advancement. The middle school is committed to developing and providing technology resources that engage our students in learning, providing students access to materials, and giving students a variety of opportunities to express what they know. Chromebooks give students access to many of the technological tools and resources that are enhancing education. Each student will be assigned a Chromebook to be used throughout the school year. Students are required to sign this Chromebook Acceptable Use Agreement before they are issued their chromebook. Using a Chromebook is a privilege and comes with expectations, rules, and consequences. Review and discuss the information below:
As a Digital Learner I will...
- Be responsible for my Chromebook at all times and in a manner that protects it from damage or loss.
- Utilize my Chromebook as it relates to my schoolwork and responsible use as indicated in all School District of Monroe Board of Education Policies.
- Report any technical problems with my Chromebook to my classroom instructor, LMC staff, or office staff.
- Maintain original surface of Chromebook and case.
- Install and/or download additional apps/extensions per school/district policy.
- Use my Chromebook to access and create educationally appropriate material only.
- Follow ALL school rules and expectations when using the Chromebook, both at home and at school.
Chromebooks are the property of the School District of Monroe and as such, administration and/or their designee have the right to inspect the device and associated applications/extensions at any time. This includes, but is not limited to, email, documents, pictures, music, or other components associa
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The district reserves the right to define inappropriate use of technology. The lending of a Chromebook to any third party is strictly prohibited. Chromebooks do not come with Internet filtering software. Internet access is monitored with a web program called GoGuardian. All student activity, both at home and school, may be filtered by this web program. This gives the school district the ability to monitor the type of activity. Students/guardians will be responsible for caring for the Chromebook and will be expected to return the device in good working condition. Each Chromebook and case are the student and family’s responsibility and any intentional damage or loss of the Chromebook or case may result in a fee, up to and including replacement cost of each item. Families are responsible for the total cost of repairs or replacement should damage or loss incur.
Consequences for misuse:
Students are responsible for reporting damage, loss, or theft of a chromebook. Students should immediately report these issues and bring their chromebooks to the LMC or office.
- Fines will be imposed in accordance with the handbook or as the circumstances may warrant at the discretion of the Monroe School District and its administrators.
- After two incidents of accidental damage, the student may lose some privilege of being in the Chromebook 1:1 program and may not be permitted to take the device home. This may also result in disciplinary action.
- Cost or fines listed may change without warning depending on the current cost of the parts.
- Chromebook replacement due to loss or damage: $200
- Charger replacement due to loss or damage: $25
- Screen replacement due to damage: $50
- Chromebook bag replacement due to loss or damage: $30
- Administration will determine if the student should lose Chromebook privileges for an extended period of time or permanent loss of privileges.
- Chromebook damage shall be evaluated individually, and MSD/MMS administration reserves the right to charge families for repairs or replacement of the Chromebook and/or associated accessories based upon circumstance.
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Students should turn off and store any personal electronic devices (cell phone, smart watches, iPod, etc.) in their locker before the first class of the day and remove them only after dismissal.
Failure to follow this rule will result in the following:
- First Offense: Item will be confiscated and held in the office until the end of the school day. Student may pick up the item after dismissal.
- Second Offense: Item will be confiscated and held in the office. Parent/Guardian will be contacted and required to pick up the item.
- Third Offense: Item will be confiscated and a parent meeting required. Additional consequences as determined by school administration. (May include school suspension).
We are fortunate to have a great phone system at Monroe Middle School. Each classroom has a phone and the office can be in contact with any teacher or student in moments. Students who need to contact a parent during the school day always have the option to ask permission of their classroom teacher for use of the telephone, or request a pass to use the office phone. Our goal is to provide a safe, respectful, and distraction free learning environment. Cell phones, like many other electronic devices, can be a distraction. It is disrespectful to the teacher and others in the classroom if a student is using a cell phone or other electronic device during the school day. In addition, text messaging and camera phones could be used to gain unfair advantage during a testing situation.
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Every Day Counts!
When students attend school regularly, they build strong habits, deeper connections, and more opportunities to learn.
📌 Did you know?
- Families are the #1 influence on student attendance.
- Half of the students who miss 2-4 days in September are likely to miss more than a month of school.
Building good routines—bedtime, morning prep, and consistent schedules—helps students show up ready to learn. Thank you, Monroe families, for making Every Day Count!
#EveryDayCounts #AttendanceMatters
What 10 Days Look Like
📌 Did you know?
Chronic Absence is missing just 10 days of school, excused or unexcused. This is like being out 2 full weeks—that’s nearly a month of learning missed over the course of the year!
Even excused absences add up, so showing up consistently is key. Every day matters, because Every Day Counts!
How Families Can Help
🤝 Families make a difference!
- Set a consistent bedtime and morning routine
- Schedule appointments outside of school hours when possible
- Schedule vacations during breaks
- Talk to your child about why showing up matters
How the District Supports Students
💡 We’re here to help! The School District of Monroe provides supports for students who struggle with attendance, including:
- Tiered interventions for academic and behavioral support
- Social-emotional check-ins and counseling
- Family partnerships to remove barriers to school
When families and schools work together, students are more likely to attend every day. Let’s make attendance a priority—because Every Day Counts! ✨
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MMS Spirit Wear is Here!
Parents, staff, and students - now’s your chance to show your MMS pride!
🛍️ Clothing orders are officially open!
✅ A variety of sizes & styles for all ages
✅ Perfect for school events, games, and everyday wear
✅ Easy online ordering
📅 Don’t wait — orders close on September 25th!
Let’s fill our halls (and stands!) with MMS Cheesemaker spirit!
Click the link below to shop and place your order today:!
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ParentSquare is our new communication platform! Scan the QR code to download the ParentSquare mobile App to send
and receive school communications on the go.
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Otus is the grading and tracking platform we will use to track and monitor student performance. Scan the QR code below to create an account or login to Otus. |
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SSM Health Monroe Hospital & Medical Group is excited to announce we will be accepting applications for our after-school 2025 Club Scrub Fall session! Our Club Scrub program is available to 8th grade students who are interested in the health care field. With parent/guardian permission, students should complete the program application by clicking the link below. Applications for the fall session will open September 2nd. Once the application is submitted, we will receive them electronically. Applications are due by September 19th, 2025. Each application will be reviewed for consideration to join the Club Scrub program and up to 16 students will be selected. Selected students will be emailed a congratulatory acceptance letter and additional program details after September 24th, 2025.
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School mornings can be crazy, especially at
the start of a new school year. . . .but they don’t have to be!
Here are a few tips to help make your mornings a little less stressful.
- Make wake up calls more pleasant: Set the alarm to your child’s favorite song. Wake up with snuggles versus loud voices.
- Follow a routine: Try a checklist or picture task sheet with every activity your child needs to complete before leaving for school. This will also foster independence.
- Make clocks visible: Clocks in every room can help with time management. It also gives a visual for “Out the door at 7:30”.
- Prep the night before: Take care of showers/baths, pack backpacks & lunches, & pick out clothing the night before to save time in the morning.
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Parade:
We would like to remind everyone that the Homecoming parade will be taking place at 2:00pm Friday afternoon. The middle school will release students at the normal Friday time of 1:28pm. Students must leave the building at that time.
The parade route does leave the high school parking lot at 2:00pm. and comes down 15th Avenue past the Middle School and around the Downtown Square.
Please take a moment tonight to work out a family plan with your student for homecoming.
Football Game:
For home varsity football games, elementary and MMS students are expected to have an adult that is attending the game to be responsible for them. This policy is to ensure the safety of all elementary and MMS students of the School District of Monroe. Please make sure the adult is walking into the game with the students that they will be responsible for. Unaccomplanied students will not be allowed into the game.
Go Cheesemakers!
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Tuesday, October 14th
4:00 - 7:00 PM Individual Conferences (Please schedule online)
We are off to a great start this school year at Monroe Middle School! A sure sign of fall is Parent-Teacher Conferences. Conferences are a wonderful opportunity for you to meet with your child’s teachers, discuss their progress to date, and identify areas of strength as well as areas in need of improvement. This year we will be holding Parent-Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, October 14th from 4:00-7:00 PM..
Again this year for conferences, we are asking parents to utilize the Family Access feature of Skyward to make appointments to visit with teachers. This online scheduling will be open and available on October 7th at 8:00 AM.
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Leadership in Action at MMS!
Our WEB (Where Everyone Belongs) Leaders stepped up in a big way on the first day of school! These amazing 8th graders welcomed our incoming 6th grade students, helped them find their way, and showed what it means to lead with kindness and school spirit.
Thank you to our WEB leaders for making the first day feel exciting, positive, and full of MMS pride! We are so proud of the example you set.
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Our students had so much fun with activities during our Beginning Days events for Back to School!
They got to participate in many teambuilding activities, play games, learn all about school expectations, tour the school, and had time to connect with friends and staff!
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A friendly reminder...
We are asking that parents do not park in the Monroe School District Bauer Center Parking lot across from the middle school when picking up or dropping off students. This parking lot is reserved for staff and traveling teachers. Thank you!
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SEPTEMBER 23: PICTURE RETAKE DAY
OCTOBER 3: NO SCHOOL: INSERVICE TIME
OCTOBER 10: MONROE SPIRIT DRESS UP DAY/HOMECOMING
OCTOBER 14: PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES 4:00-7:00PM
OCTOBER 15: DRESS LIKE A PE TEACHER DRESS UP DAY
OCTOBER 30TH: COSTUME/HALLOWEEN DRESS UP DAY
OCTOBER 31: NO SCHOOL
NOVEMBER 12: CAMO DRESS UP DAY
NOVEMBER 21: END OF FIRST TRIMESTER
NOVEMBER 26-DECEMBER 1: THANKSGIVING BREAK/INSERVICE TIME (SCHOOL RESUMES ON DECEMBER 2)
DECEMBER 5TH: HAWAIIAN DRESS UP DAY
DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 2: WINTER BREAK (SCHOOL RESUMES ON JANUARY 5)
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