Today is Tuesday, February 17, 2026
February Word of the Month: Humanity
Believing that people of Different Cultures, Abilities, religions, sexes, and races are equally valuable members of our society.
Spring sports are right around the corner, and we’re excited to welcome your students to the upcoming tryouts, open practices, and seasons for Track and Soccer! Please read the following information carefully.
Dates and times for open practices may change, so please reach out to the coach or to me directly to confirm details.
1) Tryout Sign-Up Requirement
Parents must complete the Athletic Permit Form BEFORE tryouts. If you already completed this form earlier in the school year but did not select a spring sport, please resubmit it with the correct sport selected.
2) Physical Requirement
A completed and up-to-date physical must be turned in by the deadline listed for each sport. Students without a physical on file will not be allowed to try out. If you turned in a physical at the beginning of this school year, you should be all set.
TRACK
Official Tryout Dates and Times:
March 16–17 (March 18 if needed)
3:00–5:00 p.m.
Track students should join the Google Classroom using the code rditgqqg for announcements and updates, or email Coach Haldaman at haldamang@msd19.org.
Co-Ed Soccer
(6th, 7th, and 8th grade students may participate)
A completed physical must be turned in by March 7.
Tryout Dates and Times:
March 9, 10, and 12
3:00–4:45 p.m.
Thank you for your support, and we’re looking forward to a great spring sports season!
~Julie Hazzard MMS Athletic Director hazzardj@msd19.org
Student Announcements:
No Place for Hate Kindness Week February 17-20th:
Wednesday 2/18: Superhero - dress as your favorite superhero (Heartfelt Hero)
Thursday 2/19: Accessories - wear sunglasses, hats, fun colored socks (Kindness is Cool)
Friday 2/20: School Spirit - wear purple (Spirit Day)
All School Activity: Kindness Bingo
Grab a Bingo Board from Mrs. King #205, Mrs. DeBusk #702, or Mrs. Schnable #405.
Perform Random Acts of Kindness
Turn the Board in to Mrs. Schnable #405 and Win a Prize!
¡Vamos a PR! The Spanish Club will meet this Thursday, the 19th after school.
¡Nos vemos!- See you then!
Photography Club will be cancelled this week and our next meeting will be March 5th.
The 3rd Quarter Reward Party will include 6th, 7th and 8th grades in a variety of fun activities including BINGO and a School Dance during the school day. In order to qualify for the party, students must meet the following criteria during 3rd quarter: 3 or fewer total discipline incidents, no hallway incidents, and no ISS or OSS.
MMS Cheer Skills Camp for current 5th-7th graders. February 16-17th 4:00-6:00pm in cafeteria. Use LINK to register.
Winter Closet Cleanout! MHS will be collecting new and gently used shoes of any type to raise funds that support children and families in the Amazon Rainforest and Peru. MHS students had the opportunity to spend time with these students during a summer travel tour through our science department and are eager to continue supporting them, as these communities are in great need of assistance. All funds raised will be donated directly to programs that provide educational support for children and their families. The shoes will be sent to developing countries and given new life. So our purpose is two-fold: to reduce waste and assist our new friends in Peru. Shoes can be placed in the collection bin located by the cafeteria at MMS or dropped off at the High School during operational hours. If you have any questions or would like more information on the programs that will benefit from the funds, or would like to make a cash donation for the cause, please contact Kira Budde at buddek@msd19.org. Our goal is to collect 2000 pairs! Collection ends February 27
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!