Today is Thursday, February 19, 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:
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 today 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.
MMS Band Concert Tuesday, February 24th at Mascoutah High School @ 7:00pm.
MMS Earth Day Shirts can be ordered through the end of the school day on Thurs. Feb 26th. All Science teachers have order forms and the shirts are 12 dollars (can be paid by cash, check, or Teacher Ease account charge). Completed order forms can be returned to the Office, any science teacher, or to Mr. Hilpert (room 404). The sleeve will have "Mascoutah Middle School" printed on it. Adult and child sizes available on the order form. Thanks!
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.
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
Congratulations to the January Teacher of the Month, Mrs. Merrick! Students report that Mrs. Merrick is a great teacher who is kind and caring, treats students like they are her own and who makes Social Studies interesting and fun.
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!
The MMS P.T.O is hosting a fundraiser at The Edge in Belleville on Wednesday, February 25th from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $30.00 per person and includes 4 hours of unlimited laser tag, bumper cars, go-carts, and Valo Motion Arena. Tickets may be purchased in advance at: https://mascoutah.futurefund.com/go/61767-mms-night-at-the-edge-fun-raiser or students can purchase tickets at the door, cash only. 10% of all food and beverage purchases are donated to the P.T.O.