Mattoon Middle School

Michelle Crary's DEN class at the Mattoon Middle School recently received a Kindness Grant from the Hannah Mansell Happy Day Foundation. Her students chose to make flower pots with succulents in them to deliver to the MMS office staff. 🌱🪴

At this time, our phone system is unable to dial external numbers. Internal calls and incoming calls are working at this time. We have contacted the phone company about this issue. We apologize for the inconvenience and will update this post once we know more.

🍏📚 Sign up now for Golden Apple Summer Camp! 📚🍏 Enrich your child in Reading, Math, SEL, and STEAM activities! 🔢🧠🎨 🗓️ Monday - Friday, June 10 - June 20 🕗 8:15 am - 11:15 am 🏫 Hosted at Riddle & Williams Elementary 💰 FREE camp for students entering 1-8 Grade Register now: mcusd2.org/GoldenApple24 🌟 Please note, meals and transportation will not be provided and there will be no camp on Wednesday, June 19. ❌

Get ready for MMS Spirit Week! 🎉 📅 April 29: Hawaiian Day 🏝️ 📅 April 30: Blue & Gold Day 💙💛 📅 May 1: Pink Out Day 💖 📅 May 2: Dress Like a Teacher/Student Day 👩‍🏫👨‍🎓 📅 May 3: Neon Day 🌟

The 3rd Annual Tech Celebration will bring all tech student leaders across the district together on Friday, May 3. The morning will include food, games, awards, and an extra special announcement! 🤖🥞🏆 *Graphic created by Kendra Beals*

We have been made aware that buildings throughout the district are experiencing phone issues calling to and from cell phones. We are working with the phone company to resolve this as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

🎉✨ Save the date for the MMS Dance💃🕺 MMS students are invited to a glow dance party in the Hash Gym on Friday, May 3rd from 4-5:30 pm. Students ARE allowed to stay after school and will report to the Wildcat Gym to wait on the dance to begin. Tickets are $6 to attend.💫 Admission is just $6 per ticket, and concessions will be available. 🍿🥤

What an incredible experience it was for our students and staff to be able to view the Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024. 🌑🔭 What an educational and unforgettable moment for everyone involved! 🌠

Don't forget, the Mattoon Middle School band is hosting Jake and Mikayla Hoult and their band at the MMS Hash Gym this afternoon! The students will be performing at 3:30 p.m., followed by Jake and Mikayla's performance. 🎤🎵 This is a free event for all ages. 🆓 There will be a 50/50 raffle, free-will donation buckets, and a bake sale. 🎟️💰🧁 Come join us for an afternoon of music and fun in the effort to raise money for uniforms for incoming MMS band students. 🎉 🙏

The MMS Agricultural department and greenhouse are experiencing exponential growth with a diverse array of plants, animals, and donations! 🌱🌿🐓 The LIFT Building and Mr. Compton generously donated an aquaponics unit from a senior capstone project to the greenhouse. The 8th graders will take the helm in learning about aquaponics. 🌊🐟 Deb Garretson, former MMS teacher, graciously donated two large banana trees for the greenhouse, raising hopes of harvesting bananas in the future. 🍌 The Enyart Family donated a 40-gallon aquarium for the classroom, initiating a fish habitat project. 🐠 The Kaufman family, once again, contributed fertilized eggs, igniting the spring chick incubation process. 🥚🐣 The FFA and agricultural classes have been diligently seeding and planting geraniums, wave petunias, tomatoes, peppers, zinnias, and marigolds for their plant sale this month and May. They also took care of many plants from staff members over the winter, addressing any needs to ensure the plants are healthy and ready for another year! 🌻👩‍🌾🌸🍅

Congratulations to MMS Teacher Michelle Wilson and MHS Student Miles Clapp for being named as a 2024 20 Under 40! Your leadership shines throughout our district! 🎉👏🥳

MHS Color Guard Tryouts for incoming Freshman through Seniors will take place April 30th-May 2nd. ✨ If you plan on trying out, please fill out the following interest form. mcusd2.org/MHSWinterGuard 🌐 Students will need to wear athletic clothes and tennis shoes and bring a water bottle. Equipment will be provided. Email questions to Allison Lawrence at ajchristian89@gmail.com or Courtney Hayes at courtneyhayes@mcusd2.com. 📧

Phones are currently down district wide. We are currently working with the phone company to resolve this as soon as possible. We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.

MMS was proud to have Chris Suerdieck from the Local History Center at the Mattoon Public Library as a guest speaker on April 3rd. Chris spoke to 7th graders about Mattoon's involvement in the Civil War. We appreciate Chris taking the time to share our local and national history with the kids! 📜🇺🇸

Don't forget to register for the 2024-25 school year! Register online with the link below.📝 mcusd2.org/register

📣 Friendly reminder! 📣 Just a quick reminder to our families that there will be no school for students on Monday due to a Teacher Institute.

MMS Student Council hosted the inaugural Leadership Conference on Friday, March 8, 2024! Oakland Lake Crest Elementary and Shelbyville Moulton Middle School were in attendance.🌟 The workshop aimed to empower students with leadership skills, enlighten them about IAJHSC memberships, foster connections with fellow council members from different schools, and encourage mutual inspiration and idea-sharing. 💡 Each delegate participated in group dynamic activities designed to teach leadership skills. We are proud of the hard work our students put into planning and facilitating this event and grateful for the students in attendance. 💼🤝

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 20th! 🗓️ The Mattoon Middle School band will be hosting Jake and Mikayla Hoult and their band at the MMS Hash Gym. The students will be performing at 3:30 p.m., followed by Jake and Mikayla's performance. 🎤🎵 This is a free event for all ages. 🆓 There will be a 50/50 raffle, free-will donation buckets, and a bake sale. 🎟️💰🧁 Come join us for an afternoon of music and fun in the effort to raise money for uniforms for incoming MMS band students. 🎉 🙏

IAR testing for Williams, Riddle and Mattoon Middle School will take place April 8-12. Best of luck to our students as they prepare! 🌟📚

A packed crowd went to hear Holocaust Survivor Dr. William Gingold speak at the Mattoon Public Library the evening of Monday, March 18th. Numerous Mattoon Middle School students were in attendance including several 8th graders who recently completed a Holocaust History unit as part of the Social Studies curriculum taught by MMS teachers Jason Richardson and Mark Koon. Pictured are some of Mr. Koon's students who attended. Pictured left to right is Dylan Wright, Karson Evans, Mr. Koon, Alaina Kennedy, Dr. William Gingold, Trustin Lindsey, Rayshawn Glen, and Avery Fonner.