Today is Friday, January 15, 2021Thought for the Day “Instead of putting others in their place, put yourself in their place.”~ Author Unknown The PBIS Character Trait for the month is Empathy: Understanding someone else’s feelings; putting yourself in another’s shoes. Origin and Meaning of Empathy: Early 20th century: from Greek empatheia (from em- ‘in’ +... READ MORE >

Today is Thursday, January 14, 2021Thought for the Day “Learning to stand in somebody else's shoes, to see through their eyes, that's how peace begins. And it's up to you to make that happen. Empathy is a quality of character that can change the world.”~ Barack Obama The PBIS Character Trait for the month is Empathy: Understanding someone else’s feelings;... READ MORE >

Today is Wednesday, January 13, 2021Thought for the Day “An empathetic person is a good listener, patient, understanding, and kind.”~Laura Raskin The PBIS Character Trait for the month is Empathy: Understanding someone else’s feelings; putting yourself in another’s shoes. Origin and Meaning of Empathy: Early 20th century: from Greek empatheia (from em- ‘in’ +... READ MORE >

Schedules Secondary Schedule (January 11-15) ● Monday, Jan. 11: Full Remote ● Tuesday, Jan. 12: A Day (A-K)* ● Wednesday, Jan. 13: B Day ( L-Z)* ● Thursday, Jan 14: A Day (A-K)* ● Friday, Jan. 15: B Day ( L-Z)* * Students will be in attendance as they were the week of December 7, 2020. Secondary Schedule (January 19-22) Monday, Jan. 18: Martin Luther... READ MORE >

Principal Message Virtual Office My hope is that every family has a restful break, a safe and healthy break, and has the happiest of Holidays! This year, starting last March, has clearly not been what any of us imagined or would have wanted for our children, our selves nor our country. However, I have been so impressed and moved by the support for students and... READ MORE >

Order your 2020-2021 yearbook today at ybpay.lifetouch.comOrder Deadline: March 14, 2021Yearbook ID Code: 1422921School Name: Mascoutah Middle SchoolYearbooks cost begins at $20 READ MORE >

All MMS students will participate remotely daily December 14 - December 18th. Remote Schedule Times will remain the same. Please see below for start time of each class period. Students are expected to participate daily Monday through Thursday. Friday, December 18th is a half day and the schedule is altered. MMS HYBRID & REMOTE LEARNING SCHEDULE Monday-Thursday... READ MORE >

Hello, Mascoutah 19 Community, This has been a very challenging school year for everyone: students, families, and staff. As we continue to evaluate our next steps, I'm reaching out to hear your thoughts: What are the most important things our district needs to think about as we respond to COVID-19 and plan for the future? To gather your feedback, we're using a... READ MORE >

A form was shared with parents last week that asked parents to choose their child's second semester placement. The form is to be completed ONLY if you wish to switch your middle school child’s current placement (remote or in-person). You will need to complete this form for each middle school child whose placement you wish to change. We are finalizing plans for the... READ MORE >

Principal Message Virtual Office Dear MMS Families, The administrative team would like to wish everyone a very happy and safe Thanksgiving! This year has been a challenging year for all of us in one way or another, but we can still find things in our life to be truly thankful for. The administrative team took a few minutes to reflect on what we are thankful for... READ MORE >

In order to effectively minimize the possibility of COVID transmission, it is crucial that everyone in the building wear their masks appropriately. Please, no gators or masks with vents, and ensure that masks are worn over both the mouth and nose at all times while in the building. READ MORE >

Principal Message Virtual Office Dear MMS Families, This second quarter is moving by quickly and even more so in November. Before we know it December will be here and the end of the second semester. This is why it is so important for our students, especially being on this Remote/Hybrid schedule, to make the most of the days ahead. If you are in-person, be... READ MORE >

Below please find the links to the conference pages by team. At the time of your conference, click on the team link to go to that conference page. Once there, click the teacher's name that you are conferencing with to be admitted to their conference zoom waiting room. The teacher will admit you just as soon as possible. If you are meeting with more than one... READ MORE >

Please visit the sign-up sheet to schedule a conference with your child's teacher. Each team has different guidelines for how conferences should be scheduled, so please select the correct team tab at the top and then follow the directions for that particular team. https://www.signupgenius.com/g... READ MORE >

Dear MMS Families, I thank you for your patience, flexibility and tenacity as we work to provide our students with the best education experience possible. We have met with successes and challenges during the Remote Only phase and now going forward we will grow our success as we get students back into school under the District and Middle School Hybrid Return to... READ MORE >

There’s an update to the District’s Food Service procedures with students returning to in-person learning next week. Changes for next week include the following: In-person students at MMS and MHS will use a Google Form that can be found in the building folder located on their Bookmark Bar in the Chrome browser and will grab their ordered meal as they exit the... READ MORE >

Principal Message Virtual Office Dear MMS Families, Welcome back to in-person (hybrid/remote) school! We have begun our Hybrid instruction with A/B days and remote only students with in-person and Zooms. It has, with some minor growing pains, been a success! It is so wonderful to have kids back in the building. We have missed them so much. Students have come... READ MORE >

It is a great day to be a BRAVE!! Principal Message Dear MMS Families, This was not the start to a school year that any of us ever expected or imagined. However, students, families and teachers have risen to the occasion. In life, the circumstances that present themselves can be seen as “obstacles” or “opportunities.” This community has chosen to find the... READ MORE >

Hello MMS Students! Are you looking for a way to meet people and get more involved at MMS? Please check out our virtual activity fair! These clubs will be proceeding through the remote and hybrid plans, so it's a great way to meet other students and have some fun until we can all meet in person again. Instructions for joining any club are included in the... READ MORE >

UPDATE on 9/4/2020: This week the USDA announced that school districts can offer breakfast and lunch meals at no cost through December 2020. The District will follow this guidance and will not charge any registered students for their breakfast or lunch through the last day of student attendance in December (currently December 18). Families who want breakfast or... READ MORE >

Dear MMS Families, Please click on this link to enter our Virtual Open House. It was so wonderful to see so many of you during our Chromebook and materials pick up days. We have two additional days next week to pick up Chromebooks, materials, yearbooks and/or any locker items through this SignUpGenius link on August 24th and 25th. After these two days, simply... READ MORE >

8/18/2020 Getting ready for Monday, August 24th: Link for the video MMS Families, Please make sure you have scheduled a time for Chromebook and materials pick upYou will need to click on the link below (each linked grade level) to sign up for a specific time slot to... READ MORE >

Mascoutah Middle School would like to welcome you all back for the 2020-2021 school year! Click on the link below for an introduction to the administrative, supporting, and counseling staff. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bp_5I6zU92y9YW5OHhRDJS0JYMZLBr0E/view?usp=sharing READ MORE >

M A S C O U T A H #19EveryStudentmms.msd19.orgFacebook TwitterMobile AppleMobile AndroidMiddle School August 14th, 2020 - Click here for document Chromebook Pick Up First Day of School - Monday, August 24th Zoom Matters Helps During Remote Learning Final Thought Message from Principal Dulcamara We are gearing up for our students to Return to Learn... READ MORE >

MMS Team Information Bravo Chyrisse HorstmannSciencehorstmannc@msd19.orgDave PaterlineSocial Studiespaterlined@msd19.orgElizabeth CrawfordWork Skillscrawforde@msd19.orgAmy ShubertELAshuberta@msd19.orgCatherine AmrheinELAamrheinc@msd19.orgAmber SussenMathsussena@msd19.orgAnna BagwellMathbagwella@msd19.org Romeo Alexander HardtSciencehardta@msd19.orgHolly... READ MORE >

M A S C O U T A H #19EveryStudentmms.msd19.orgFacebook TwitterMobile AppleMobile AndroidMIDDLE SCHOOL Dear MMS Families, If you have not done so, please be familiar with the District’s new revised Return to Learn Plan. As your building Principal, I am reaching out to share this plan with you, and how it will allow us to serve our students in the safest way... READ MORE >

MMS ATHLETES AND PARENTS Mascoutah Middle School Fall Athletic Tryouts will be delayed. Fall sports tryouts were originally scheduled to start on Monday, August 3, 2020. A return-to-play announcement is being made on Friday by the SIJHSAA. Our fear is if we would keep Monday as the tryout date we would not have time to make any needed changes for tryouts. The... READ MORE >

Returning student online registration is now available on our Registration Information page. If you register online between July 16, 2020 - July 31, 2020, the online e~Funds payment fee will be waived (this is the fee associated with online payment; student fees are not waived). If you need assistance registering or if you do not have access to complete the... READ MORE >

May 27th, 2020 - Final Newsletter of 2019 - 2020 Have a Safe Summer….We Will See You in the Fall Engaging every student...every day! Dear Parents / Guardians and Students, The 2019 - 2020 Academic School Year has come to an end. It did not end how we wanted or how we imagined. This summer students are encouraged to self-study in, for example, Khan... READ MORE >

This year, 1st Day School Supplies is going to help parents and teachers get the exact supplies needed for next school year without the RISK of shopping. They have guaranteed competitive prices on the highest quality brands including the germ fighting brands like Purell and Clorox. So, with all the uncertainty this summer will bring, why not check school supply... READ MORE >

2020 - 8th grade Recognition Video From Their Teachers Dear MMS students and families, This is a very exciting time in the life of a young person as he or she makes the transition from one stage of life to another. Our 8th grade students are closing one chapter and will open a new chapter in the fall. Usually this happens with a Ceremony of Recognition. One was... READ MORE >

The E-Learning Portal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page has been updated; it addresses grades, Graduation, Prom, Summer School, and refunds. E-Learning Portal: The health, safety, and education of our students is our top priority. During this school closure, we are offering Remote Learning to our students. All of the information and resources regarding our... READ MORE >

During the week of May 15th, 2020 - Newsletter (update) The Last Week of Instruction During Remote Learning Engaging every student...every day! Dear Parents / Guardians and Students, Today is our last day of Remote Learning Instruction. Students have until Tuesday, May 19th to get work turned in. I am assuming that most students have enough done or will... READ MORE >

Locker Clean-out: In an effort to safeguard and protect everyone’s health we have developed a plan that will respect social distancing guidelines for all participants. Please watch this video that touches on our procedures. f READ MORE >

Check out this video Mr. Dulcamara recorded for the Mindful Minute and Announcements with Screencastify: https://drive.google.com/file/... Only 8th grade and students leaving the District will need to turn in Chromebooks (8th graders taking summer school....please hang on to your Chromebook). Please sign up for Locker Clean Out: A schedule for locker cleanout... READ MORE >

During the week of April 27th, 2020 - Newsletter Winding down an Historic School Year Engaging every student...every day! Dear Parents / Guardians and Students, We are coming to the end of our Academic School year and our Remote Learning. We have faced unprecedented challenges but we will prevail. We will come back next year ready to tackle learning for... READ MORE >

From 6th grade students to their teachers...https://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >

During the week of April 13th, 2020 - Newsletter Continuity of Learning Engaging every student...every day! READ MORE >

Please enjoy this video put together by some of the faculty and staff of Mascoutah Middle School https://spark.adobe.com/video/...We miss our kids and we wish you all health and safety!A special thank you to Erika Levrault for the idea and bringing it all together (and all those behind the scenes as well). READ MORE >

March/April 2020 Newsletter Continuity of Learning Engaging every student...every day! Dear Parents / Guardians and Students, I usually send out the Newsletter for the next month closer to the end of the current month but these are unusual days we find ourselves experiencing. We are in the midst of challenging and historic times. Together as a community we... READ MORE >

Please go to the MSD19 Health Center for further information. Fr: Craig Fiegel, Ph.D., Superintendent School for Monday, March 16, has been canceled for student attendance. This day will now be used as a Teacher Inservice to prepare for E-Learning and continued education for the two weeks our schools are closed for attendance. Please note the information below... READ MORE >

February/March 2020 Newsletter Maybe things are warming up! Engaging every student...every day! Dear Parents / Guardians, It has been wet and cold but it is time for things to start warming up. This includes testing! The Middle School Science Test (ISA: Illinois Science Assessment) will take place in mid-March. Then near the end of April we will be taking... READ MORE >

Please come to the Mascoutah Middle School Cafeteria located on the northeast corner of the campus. The best parking is to the north.Mascoutah School District Community: Research shows that effective teachers are the most important factor contributing to student achievement. We are so very fortunate that our students have access to the quality educators in our... READ MORE >

Yearbook sales have ended as of March 15, 2020. READ MORE >

January/February 2020 Newsletter It is a New Year and a New Semester! Engaging every student...every day! Dear Parents / Guardians, We had a great break and we all hope to see no more snow or anything leading to inclement weather days. Another important issue that comes up this time of the year is illness. Please see below in the newsletter a note from our... READ MORE >

Now available in Qmlativ Skyward Family Access is a tile for the annual Federal Impact Aid form. Impact Aid is revenue from the Federal Government that is provided to our District based on the number of students who are federally connected. Currently 55% of our approximately 4,200 students are federally impacted—that’s over 2,300 students! It is very... READ MORE >

December/January 2019/2020 Newsletter December 2019 / January 2020 Newsletter Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Engaging every student...every day! Dear Parents / Guardians, We have had a great first semester. On our Star360 tests we have seen an average increase in student performance in May by 30 points with 59% of our students exceeding the growth of... READ MORE >

November/December 2019 Newsletter Happy Thanksgiving! Engaging every student...every day! Dear Parents / Guardians, We have so much to be thankful for. We have a great school with new facilities and technology. More importantly we have a fantastic staff of teachers, aides, counselors, cooks. Even more important than that, and what we are all about is great... READ MORE >

Dear Parent/Guardian, This is a reminder to participate in the parent survey supplement, part of the Illinois 5Essentials Survey administration. We guarantee that survey responses will never be connected to the identity of you or your child. School reports will only present aggregated information of how parents and students responded as a whole. A parent survey... READ MORE >

October/November 2019 Newsletter 1st Quarter is complete! Engaging every student...every day! Dear Parents / Guardians, Please encourage your student, whether they have done well or struggled during this first quarter, to continue on their path to academic success and their growth as a citizen. As many of you may have seen on our Twitter, I have been... READ MORE >

Please fill out the Parent-Teacher Conference Survey. Thank you for your cooperation. READ MORE >

September/October 2019 Newsletter The Final Completion of Construction! Engaging every student...every day! Dear Parents / Guardians, Well this has certainly been an exciting time at MMS. Construction took a little longer than anticipated. Please note all of our folks on the construction side have done an exemplary job, especially being flexible and working... READ MORE >

August/September 2019 Newsletter Positive Growth! Engaging every student, every day! Dear Parents / Guardians, We have had a good start to a great year. Yes, we had a few construction related hiccups, but change and growth always comes with some challenges. Challenges are nothing more than opportunities for further growth and development. We have all of the... READ MORE >

Box Tops is going digital! Download the all new Box Tops app. Simply scan your store receipts to find participating products. The app will automatically credit your school's Box Tops earnings online. READ MORE >

MMS Families, I sent out my last phone blast today to remind everyone about our Open House for 6th grade on Tuesday, August 27th, and for 7th/8th grades on Wednesday, August 28th. Both are from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Please remember to bring the wipes, sanitizer, and tissues from the supply lists. There is scheduled a 6th grade band meeting with Mr. Gore in the... READ MORE >

Dear MMS Families, MMS has undergone a great deal of construction, with final touches still being completed. This was a big project with the renovations being on a very tight timeline. There were unforeseen conditions, as well as weather issues, delaying the completion of the project (for example, many times painting had to be delayed because of the humidity... READ MORE >

From the desk of Mr. Dulcamara:MMS Community, we had enough people apply for Board positions for our startup PTO here at MMS and we have a complete Board. Our 2019-2020 MMS PTO President is Heather Nieves (Espino); she is a long-time volunteer as a morning crossing guard keeping our kids safe and has been an active member in the MES PTO. Our Vice-President is... READ MORE >

Please click on this link for our July/August Newsletter. READ MORE >

Any questions regarding registration should be directed toward the educational buildings or the district office. Returning student online registration will begin in less than two weeks. We encourage you to take advantage of this new opportunity. The online registration option will be from July 1–July 14. If you register online during this window, the online... READ MORE >

May/Summer 2019 Newsletter Construction is moving along! January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 April 2019 May 2019 Engaging every student...every day! Dear Parents / Guardians, Thank you for such a wonderful year! There could not be a... READ MORE >

Dr. Climaco and his team will be offering sports physicals on July 25th from 6:00pm-7:30pm in the Mascoutah Middle School Multipurpose Room. On August 1st from 6:00pm-7:30pm, Dr. Climaco and his team will be at MHS to provide the same service once again. The cost per student is $15. The physicals are offered as a donation to MMS and MHS Athletics. #19EveryStudent READ MORE >

We are loving our new Mascoutah School District app! Stay updated with access to real-time sports scores, the daily cafeteria menu, news from administrators, student stories, and even emergency notifications.Download the app on Android or iPhone: READ MORE >

MMS Families, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) would like for us to share information about their summer programs and related scholarship opportunities. Please visit IMSA for information on these opportunities. READ MORE >

The Mascoutah School Board on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, discussed the one-time opportunity not to make up a snow day for students. It has been decided that students will not attend school on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, which was originally scheduled as a half-day. Therefore the last day of school is Friday, May 24, 2019, which will be a full day of attendance for... READ MORE >

April/May 2019 Newsletter Remember to check out the MMS website for News, Events and our Live Feed. Follow us on Twitter and follow the District’s Facebook page for even more information.Construction is moving along! December 2018 January 2019 February 2019 March 2019 ... READ MORE >

April is the Month of the Military Child, and Mascoutah School District 19 celebrates with a week of activities starting April 29—and because of Mascoutah’s proximity to a military installation, this celebration honors a large portion of our student population. #19EveryStudent #MilitaryChild Scott Air Force Base, founded in 1917, has been a fixture in the... READ MORE >

MMS will be starting up a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS) called "Pennies For Patients" running from April 1 to April 17. LLS provides free information, education, and support services for those who have been impacted by blood cancer. Their mission is to cure blood cancers and improve the lives of patients and their families.MMS will be doing... READ MORE >

Mascoutah School District 19 is proud to announce our official Facebook page. We've seen so many great moments happening in our schools and community, but we have not had one place to share what being part of Mascoutah means to all of us. We want to share that with you. We pride ourselves on our community. We encompass the city of Mascoutah, all of Scott Air Force... READ MORE >

On February 28th, our school district moved to a new website provider: Apptegy. We will be using this new website for building pages in conjunction with Google Sites for our faculty and staff pages. The district and buildings will also have a companion mobile App available in the Apple Store (iOS) and Google Play Store (Android). Just search for "Mascoutah" and... READ MORE >

March 2019 Newsletter Engaging every student, every day! Top Stories: The New Illinois Assessment of Readiness Test Is Coming & Building Construction Is Underway! Construction Progress From December to March Message from the Principal Dear Parents / Guardians, March is here, and we will be taking our Illinois Assessment of Readiness test.... READ MORE >

Exiting TestNav to do work on a Chromebook:TestNav will be the default program on the Chromebook while it is in kiosk mode during IAR testing. In order to exit TestNav to access all of the other content on the Chromebook, you must enter the following keystrokes when the first TestNav screen appears on the Chromebook screen after it turns on. You will need to turn... READ MORE >

Santino Robinson is your IESA Wrestling State Champion (112 lbs)! Zane Timon placed 3rd (145 lbs) & Daniel Fix placed 4th (185 lbs).Congratulations to the team, the coaches, and all the loyal fans that support Mascoutah's tremendous wrestling program. Day 2:Earlier in the day, Zane Timon had a great 9-7 come-from-behind victory. Day 1: Mason Thynes lost his... READ MORE >