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It’s back to school week! As a reminder, first day of student attendance is this Thursday, August 12th. We can’t wait to see all of our Wildcats!
Thank you to all of our student leaders who volunteered to help with Discovery Day today! We can’t wait to see more new faces tomorrow for day two!
Governor JB Pritzker announced an Executive Order today that supports safe in-person learning and requires that masks be worn indoors by all teachers, staff, students, and visitors to K-12 schools, regardless of vaccination status. As of tomorrow 8/5, if you are inside MMS, you must wear a mask. We have disposable masks if you need one.
On Aug. 3, all school issued Chromebooks will be cleared of current profiles. Read more in the graphic.
MMS Baseball Tryout Announcement!
MMS Baseball tryouts will be Monday, August 2nd - Wednesday, August 4th.
The times for MMS Baseball tryouts will be the following:
We will be having tryouts in two groups instead of three. Sixth and seventh graders will trying out from 8am to 10am and Eighth graders will go from 10am to 12pm on Monday (8/2/21). On Tuesday (8/3/21) eighth graders will be trying out from 8am to 9:45am and sixth/seventh graders will be going 9:45 to 11:30am. The team scrimmage will be on Wednesday (8/4/21) from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.
In order to try out, student athletes must have a current physical on file with the MMS Athletic Secretary and be registered on the MMS 8to18 website (look for blue and gold; please be sure you are on the MMS site!). Plus, by registering in 8to18, you will get updates sent directly to you about any sports you register for! All athletic registrations are open now.
That address again - https://il.8to18.com/MattoonMS/
If you have any questions, please contact our new Head Coach Kasey Alexander at kaseyalexander@mcusd2.com.
Wildcat Spotlight: Jillian Jones-Pschirrer
Coach Conlon just communicated that Boys and Girls Cross Country will be starting at MMS on Monday, August 9th from 8:30am to 9:45am. Student athletes need to be registered in 8to18 and have a current physical on file with the Athletic Secretary in order to try out. Please plan to meet Coach Conlon at Door 3, by the New Gym on Monday, August 9th!.
On Monday, August 9th, student athletes will also get a schedule of practices and meets, as well as other information.
If you have questions, please email jamiesharp@mcusd2.com.
Mattoon Middle School 6th Grade Discovery Days will be August 4 & 5. Sign up for a guided tour here: https://calendly.com/discoveryday-1/discovery-day-2021
MMS Baseball tryouts will be Monday, August 2nd - Wednesday, August 4th. Times and groupings will come at a later date. Stay tuned for more details!
In order to try out, student athletes must have a current physical on file with the MMS Athletic Secretary and be registered on the MMS 8to18 website (look for blue and gold; please be sure you are on the MMS site!). Plus, by registering in 8to18, you will get updates sent directly to you about any sports you register for! All athletic registrations open tomorrow - July 1st!
That address again - https://il.8to18.com/MattoonMS/
If you have any questions, please contact our new Head Coach Kasey Alexander at kaseyalexander@mcusd2.com.
Get connected at home with a federal discount on your internet bill. Find out more information: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1E-NvA2gKYK7gESolwwLESMgcK3h0zQoI/view?usp=sharing
MMS School Supply List 2021-2022: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1B62nTN3h5jcVKcVXGOBWMUKtrMAH0Gzo/view?usp=sharing
MMS Wildcat Girls Softball Tryouts will be on Monday, August 2nd from 8:30 - 10:30 am at the Round House Complex.
You must be registered on the MMS 8to18 website and have a physical on file with the Athletic Secretary in order to try out.
Please email hannahdow@mcusd2.com or jennifersaucier@mcusd2.com with any questions.
The MMS 8to18 website is located at https://il.8to18.com/MattoonMS
Athletic Registration will open up on the website on July 1st!
Sarah Bush Lincoln is hosting their Sports Physicals Clinic on June 30th from 5 - 7pm.
You can call 217.234.7000 and use Option 1 or 2 to make an appointment.
Sports registration will be available on il8to18 starting July 1st.
Our Wildcats are working on strengthening their skills this Summer during 5th quarter. Here are a few photos from week 3!
Interested in Tennis this Summer? Contact Mr. Boyer for details!
Don't forget to schedule sports physicals for the upcoming year!
MMS Spirit Week starts Monday! Be sure to share your photos from the week on this link: https://padlet.com/kristinkleiss/k3s2yqu13p7tc6gk
Congratulations to the newest 8th grade members of NJHS!
The scheduled performance at Lytle on Saturday May 7th, has been postponed. We will be hosting the event at Lytle Band Shell on Saturday May 15th from 3:00-5:00. We encourage community members to bring lawn chairs and join us.
Wildcat Spotlight: Check out our MMS Wildcats working on a service project cleaning up the school courtyard. We can't wait to see the transformation!