Today is Friday, April 24, 2026
April Word of the Month: Perseverance
Staying on Task; Not Giving Up.
Girls Basketball Open Gyms starting in April on Sundays from 6:00pm - 7:30pm. Please reach out to Coach Hamsik at hamsiks@msd19.org if you have any questions.
Sign up link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScYKG3X1DCJHT57c5QS3-sLpD4B-1sfR_bZUVJ8d93NguOMgA/viewform?usp=header
MMS CHEER Open Gyms April 27, 29 and May 4th.
Mascoutah High School Dance Team 2026 Tryouts Announcement: (8th graders only)
Attention All Dancers! Get ready to be part of something exciting! Tryouts for the Mascoutah High School Dance Teams are officially set for May. Important: You must attend all four days to be considered for the team.
📅 Tryout Schedule
Clinics: May 11, 12, & 13
⏰ 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Final Tryouts: May 15
⏰ 2:45 PM – 5:00 PM
Note: Please arrive 15 minutes early each day for warm-up and check-in.
Congrats to the boys and girls track teams who both were team champions at the Salem Invitational. Boys meet champions were Jacob Langham in hurdles, Elijah Quevedo in the 6th grade 100m, Christion Habersham in the 200m. Girls meet champions were Lilly Robinson in long jump, MaKynzie Burns in hurdles, the varsity 4x100 relay team of Aliya Barron, MaKynzie Burns, Lilly Robinson, and Charlotte Loewe, the 6th grade 4x100 team of Addisyn Williams, Charlotte Hamsik, Mackenzie Peoples, and Raine Campbell, Maya Soltys in the 1600m and 800m, Charlotte Hamsik in the 6th grade 100m, Aliya Barron in the 7th grade 100m, Amiya Creedon in high jump
Student Announcements:
The 7th and 6th grade spring dance, A Night Under the Stars, is happening April 24th and we hope to see you there! Make sure you get a permission slip from your WIN teacher. You'll need to have one signed before you can purchase your ticket to the dance. Tickets are $5 and will go on sale during lunch April 21st - April 24th or you can buy your ticket when you get to the dance (you'll still need a permission slip).
Spirit Week: (April 27-30)
Monday 4/27: Camo Day - blend in or stand out
Tuesday 4/28: Tropical Tuesday - beach vibes only
Wednesday 4/29: Ties & Tiaras - dress to impress
Thursday 4/30: School Spirit Day - wear Mascoutah gear & all the PURPLE
The School Store will be closing April 30th.
If you are looking for something to do on Friday May 1st and Saturday May 2nd, come see the MMS Spring Musical "Matilda Jr." It will be performed in the main gym. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the show starts at 7:00PM. You can buy tickets online for $5 or for $7 at the door. Tickets go on sale April 17th at 8:00 am. There will be concessions and a 50/50 drawing both nights. Have your rides pick you up at 9:00 pm. We hope to see you there.
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!
We are excited to announce this year's Summer Musical! We are doing Disney's Alice in Wonderland Jr.! This Summer Camp is open to all MSD19 students entering 5th Grade thru 8th Grade in the 2026/2027 school year (Current 4th graders thru 7th graders). We are also going to have a special spot for students entering 9th and 10th grade this year as a support cast! This Summer Camp is completely free as it is funded by a Literacy Grant. Monday June 1st thru Thursday June 18th, 8:00am to 1:00pm. The performance is on Saturday June 20th. There will be 2 performances that day at 10:00am and 1:00pm. This is a great opportunity for the current 5th graders to meet middle school friends with like interests as well as meet the Middle school Musical staff as they help with the program!
https://sites.google.com/msd19.org/msd19-summer-musical/home
Here is the link for information and registration to the Summer Camp!
The end of the year is quickly approaching and with it, the 4th quarter reward party. Criteria to earn the reward are: Two or fewer total discipline incidents, no ISS or OSS, and no hallway behaviors.