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Marauder Memo - September 14, 2025

Posted Date: 9/14/25 (10:00 AM)

MVMS

September 14, 2025

Hello MVMS Families,

Next week we’re excited to celebrate College Go Week! This is a wonderful opportunity for our students to start dreaming about their future and exploring the many paths available to them. Be sure to check out the information below for dress up days!

This week also marks mid-term, which makes it a great time to pause and check in with your child about their progress. Take a few moments together to look at grades and reflect on the skills they are developing — and the ones they may still need to strengthen as we move forward.

We are also looking ahead to Parent Connection Day on Wednesday. If you are unable to meet with a teacher that day, please know you can always reach out to schedule a time that works best for you. Building strong connections between home and school is key to student success, and we value those opportunities to partner with you.

Thank you for all you do to support your child and our school community!

Have a great week!
Dr. Lori Katz, MVMS Principal
 
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Important Dates

This Week:
Monday, September 15 - Friday, September 19: College GO! Week - Dress- up Days below
Wednesday, September 17: No School - Parent/Teacher Connection Day

Coming Up:
Friday, October 3rd: Picture Retake Day
Monday, October 13 - Friday, October 17: No School - Fall Break

Daily News
Daily announcements can be found HERE.
 

College GO! Dress-up Days

College Go Week Dress up days
 
Parent/Teacher Connection Day
 

MVMS Winter Coat Drive

MVMS Winter Coat Drive
 

Reporting an Absence

Reporting an Absence
If your student will be absent, please notify the school by 10:00 AM using one of the following methods:
Important Notes:
  • Absence documentation must be submitted within 3 days of the absence.
  • If the student is sick for 3 or more days, a doctor’s note is required for the absence to be excused.
  • For any doctor, dental, or other appointments, a provider’s excuse note is needed for the time missed to be excused.

Picking Students up Early
If your student needs to be picked up early, please notify the school ahead of time to ensure a smooth process:
Please include the following in your message:
  • Student’s name
  • Name of the person picking student up
  • Time of pickup
***For safety reasons, individuals must be at least 18 years old to sign a student out of school.***

Click HERE for the full MVCSC Attendance Policy.
 

Early Pick Ups

Parents, please be aware: We close the entrance off of State Road 234 at 3:20 PM for our car rider line. If you plan to pick up your child early, please do so before 3:20 PM, as the entrance will no longer be accessible after that time.

***For safety reasons, individuals must be at least 18 years old to sign a student out of school.***

Thank you for your understanding.
 

Athletics

Athletic Website click Here

Physical Forms
Anyone interested in trying out for an athletic team is required to complete and submit to the Athletic office the IHSAA Sports Physical and Final Forms prior to tryouts.

Attendance at MVHS Athletic Events
Please read the information HERE regarding attendance at Mt. Vernon High School athletic events.
 

Nurse's Corner

Medication Drop-Off:
Medications can be dropped off from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Dropping off medication for a student can be tricky after 3:00 PM due to the car rider line forming and SR-234 being closed in front of the school. Lunchtime (11:45 AM to 1:00 PM) is a busy period in the clinic, so if you drop off medication during this time, please be aware that your visit may take longer.

Asthma/Allergy Action Plans:
I am still missing several students' asthma and allergy action plans. If these forms are not submitted, your child(ren) may be excluded from field trips. These forms must be signed by both you and your physician. They are available on our website here.

Water Bottles/Food:
It is helpful if students bring a water bottle to school each day to stay hydrated throughout the day. It is also important that they have a good breakfast in the morning before school.

Be Prepared: It’s a great idea to keep a small personal kit on hand during your menstrual cycle. Consider including items like pads , wipes, and even a change of clothes—just in case.

New Students: If you're new to the school, please make sure to turn in your vaccination form as soon as possible. This helps us keep everyone safe and up to date!
 

MVMS PTO

PTO would like to start each of their meetings with a short session on overcoming the challenge of parenting in the middle years. Please click on the button below to rate the level of interest you have in each topic (5 being very interested, 1 being not at all interested). If there are additional topics that you would like information on, please input those topics in the space provided.

Next meeting: 
October - No Meeting Fall Break 
November 5 - Marauder Hall, 6:00 PM
MVMs PTO University Topics
Dine to Donate
 
Box Tops

Support the MVMS Family & Consumer Science Class!

We’re excited to participate in the Box Tops for Education program through General Mills. Each Box Top is worth 10 cents — and those dimes add up quickly!

When possible, please cut Box Tops from your packages and send them to the Main Office. The funds raised will help us purchase groceries and cooking supplies for our Family & Consumer Science (FACS) classroom.

Thank you for your continued support — every Box Top helps!
 
Bus Information

Transportation - Please Read

Car Rider Procedures - If you have a car rider please review car rider procedures HERE

Bus Riders - Please see the attachment for QR code. Please see information sent out by transportation in parentsquare on Friday, August 1st.

If your family has students who attend MVMSMVHS, and/or MVIS and they are car riders, pickup will take place in the west lot of MVMS by the Fieldhouse.

To gain access to this lot, please email: Jeff Brandes at jeff.brandes@mvcsc.k12.in.us

Thank you for helping us keep traffic organized and students safe!
 
Superhero
 
MVMS Guard
 

Helpful Links

 
Mt Vernon Middle School
1862 W. State Road 234
Fortville, IN 46040
317-485-3160