MMS News and Notes

Good afternoon MMS Parents/Guardians, 

I wanted to thank each of you for a terrific start to the 2025-26 school year.  The MMS faculty and staff have been greatly impressed with the positive attitudes and high level of enthusiasm the students have brought to MMS from their summer break.  6th grade students (and our new students to our building) have been doing an excellent job navigating their way around the school and following new processes and procedures.  Our students returning to the building have begun to model expected behaviors which will be critical in our goal to create a school environment where all students feel a strong sense of belonging.

I wanted to remind you of a few upcoming dates which are quickly approaching. 

  • Back-to-School Night for parents/guardians for all grade levels will be held next Wednesday, August 27.  We will, again, have a staggered start for the evening. 

    • 6th grade registration will begin at 5:15 PM and the program will run from 5:25-6:55 PM.

    • 7th and 8th grade registration will begin at 7:05 PM and the program will run from 7:15-8:37 PM.  I would ask that 7th and 8th grade parents do not arrive any earlier than 7:00 PM in order for 6th grade parents to clear the parking lot for 7th and 8th grade registration.

    • Parents/Guardians please make every attempt to join us at Back-to-School Night as it will provide you with an opportunity to follow your child’s schedule and meet his/her teachers.  This is a great way for you to take a walk in your child’s shoes for an evening and show your commitment to their education.

  • Please be reminded school will be closed Friday, August 29 and Monday, September 1st for Labor Day Recess.  

Again, thank you for everything you do as parents/guardians and the support you show MMS.  Please encourage your child to continue to come to school with a positive attitude and willingness to give 100% effort each day.  Have a great evening and enjoy your weekend. 

 Joel Yohn, MMS Principal 

Upcoming Events

  • August 27 - Back-to-School Night

  • August 29 - School Closed

  • September 1 - School Closed

  • September 26 - MMS Fall Picture Day

  • October 3 - No School for Students

MMS School Hours

  • Doors open at 8:10 am for students. The tardy bell rings at 8:30 am.

  • Dismissal begins at 3:20 pm for students.

Cell Phones & Electronic Devices

To help maintain a safe, respectful, and distraction-free environment—especially in areas with less supervision like restrooms—we are updating our cell phone procedures this year. All student cell phones must be turned off and kept inside backpacks throughout the entire school day. Phones should not be carried on the student’s person, visible, or used at any time during school hours.

If a student is found with a phone out, in use, visible, or simply on during the school day, it will be collected by school staff.

  • First offense: The phone will be housed in the main office and returned to the student at the end of the day.

  • Additional offenses: The phone will be housed in the main office and must be picked up by a parent or guardian. Additional disciplinary actions may also apply.

We understand you may have concerns regarding your ability to communicate important information to your child. If a student needs to make an emergency call during the day, they are welcome to use the phone in the main office. Likewise, if you need to get a message to your child, our office staff will make sure they receive it promptly.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to create a safe and focused learning environment for all students.

MASD Mobile App

Please take a moment to download the MASD app!

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Food Services Information

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We're excited to share that, beginning this school year, our daily breakfast and lunch menus will be available online and through the MASD mobile app. You can access them anytime, anywhere - right from your phone, tablet, or computer!

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Food Service Department Information

Free and Reduced School Meals

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Health Room News

Sadler Clinic

Welcome back to school! Below is information on the health room at MMS.

Vaccine Clinic:  Sadler Health Center will be at MMS on August 27th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Kindergarten Academy on September 3rd from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. to administer required vaccines to students. Students must be pre-registered, and parents must be present. Please contact the school nurse at 717-691-2454 to register your student.

7th Grade:  Dental exams are due. Dental exams during your student's 6th or 7th grade years will be accepted.

6th Grade: Physical exams are due. Physical exams during your student's 5th or 6th grade years will be accepted. Please send dental or physical exams to school with your student or upload to Sapphire.


Medications in school:  If your student needs to take any prescription medication during the school day, we will need a written physician order and the medication in the original bottle with the pharmacy label attached.

If your student has emergency medication for seizures, asthma or allergies, the required forms can be found here, along with the medication, along with the medication policy: https://mechanicsburgasdpa.sites.thrillshare.com/o/masd/page/health-forms

If you have any questions or concerns about your student’s health, please contact the health room at (717) 691-2454, or email Mrs. Kessler skessler@mbgsd.org, or Mrs. Kresge jkresge@mbgsd.org. Thank you for helping us to keep everyone safe and healthy.

Attendance Reminders

Attendance Reminders