Marauder Memo - November 16, 2025

Posted Date: 11/16/25 (10:00 AM)

November 16, 2025

Hello MVMS Families,

We were so happy to celebrate over 50 Veterans during our Veterans Day Celebration on Tuesday. The MVMS band and choir performed and the entire student body lined the halls and thanked our Veterans for their service. Thank you to all who attended!

You should have received a parent access code for the ILEARN Parent Portal via email this week. Follow the directions in the email attachment to see your child’s performance levels on the ILEARN Checkpoint #1 in ELA and in math. If you have questions about your parent code, please email MVMS Guidance Secretary Kim Zeis (kim.zeis@mvcsc.k12.in.us). For questions regarding student performance, please connect with your child’s ELA or math teacher. Please refer to the attached guide for further information

Grade 8 ILEARN Checkpoints Family Guidance

Grade 7 ILEARN Checkpoints Family Guidance

Winter sporting events begin at home this week. We are also looking forward to our annual Geography Bee and the MV Turkey Trot on Saturday.

Let’s make it a great week, Marauders!

Have a great week!

Dr. Lori Katz, MVMS Principal

Important Dates

This Week:

Wednesday, November 19: Early Release Day

Coming Up:

Wednesday, November 26 - Friday, November 29: Thanksgiving Break, No School

Daily News

Daily announcements can be found HERE.

National Junior Honor Society Food Drive

The Fall NJHS service project will be a canned food drive. All donations will go to the Fortville Area Resource Mission. This project will be beneficial because it will help those less fortunate in the Fortville community. The Mt. Vernon Middle School first-period classes will compete to see which class can donate the most nonperishable foods for this project. The winning class will receive a donut party. Some of the canned foods needed include cereal, canned soup, canned fruit, spaghetti, peanut butter and jelly, and rice, but everything is welcome. The competition will run from November 10-21, and members from NJHS will tally the donations twice a week. The National Junior Honor Society would love everyone to partake in this project.

Tutoring Opportunity

Peer tutoring will be offered after school on Wednesdays from 3:10pm - 4:00pm in Room B204. There will be mini-lessons at the start of tutoring to discuss topics such as organization, using a planner and many other tips for having a successful school day. High school NHS students will be paired with middle school students to work on homework, missing assignments or to review topics in math and ELA. Students will need to be picked up at 4:00pm in the front of the building.

If you are interested, please complete this form. Spots will be limited due to having enough high school tutors to support students. I will send a follow up email after I receive the form to let you know if your student has a spot. Thank you for your request.

Updated Contact info - Please Read

Dear Parents and Guardians,

To help us ensure the safety and well-being of all students, we kindly ask that you review and update your child's emergency contact information. Having accurate and current contact details allows us to reach a responsible adult quickly if needed.

In addition, we are implementing a new sign-in/sign-out process through our Raptor system. Keeping your emergency contacts up to date will help streamline this process and reduce delays when students are signed in or out during the school day.

Please take a few moments to log in to Skyward and verify or update your child's emergency contacts by November 14th.

Thank you for your prompt attention and for helping us maintain a safe and efficient system for our school.

8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip – April 30–May 2, 2026

Our 8th graders are headed to Washington, D.C.! This exciting three-day adventure includes visits to Arlington National Cemetery, the White House, Smithsonian museums, and a night tour of the monuments. Want all the details? Cost, itinerary, chaperone info, and payment schedule can be found in the D.C. Trip Information Packet.

Be sure to review it with your student and secure your spot soon—space is limited!

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:

Email: attendance-ms@mvcsc.k12.in.us
Call the Attendance Line: 317-485-3160 (voicemail available 24/7)

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:

Email: attendance-ms@mvcsc.k12.in.us
Call the Attendance Line: 317-485-3160 (voicemail available 24/7)

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.

Fall Sports Tryouts

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!

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!

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 MVMS, MVHS, 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!