Hello MVMS Families,
As we enter the last full week of school, it is hard to believe how quickly the year has flown by. Thank you for your continued partnership and support throughout the school year. We are especially grateful to our PTO for the many ways they have stepped up to celebrate, encourage, and support both our staff and students all year long. Their generosity and dedication help make our school community such a positive place for everyone.
As excitement for summer continues to build, we want to remind students that our expectations for learning, behavior, attendance, and effort remain in place through the final day of school. These last days are important opportunities to finish assignments, stay engaged, support one another, and end the year on a positive note. Let’s continue working together to help students stay focused and finish strong.
For our 8th grade families, dance picture information and the access code can be found below. Please also be sure to review the information regarding the promotion ceremony in the “Upcoming Dates” section of this newsletter.
Have a great week!
Dr. Lori Katz, MVMS Principal
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This Week:
Monday, May 18: PTO meeting, Virtual, 7pm - email PTO for link (mtvernonmiddleschoolpto@gmail.com)
Wednesday, May 20: Early Release Day
Coming up:
Monday, May 25: No School, Memorial Day
Tuesday, May 26: 7th grade Awards; parents do not attend
Wednesday, May 27: NO Early Release, dismissal - 3:50
Thursday, May 28: Last day of School
8th Grade Dates to Remember:
Daily News
Daily announcements can be found HERE.
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The Indiana Graduation Plan is a requirement ( IC 20-32-4-1.5) for students in 7th grade. This plan follows your child through middle and high school and will change as your child's interests/goals change. Nothing they have selected is permanent. It is your child's personal roadmap for high school and beyond. Specifically, it guides them as they begin considering:
- What he/she might want to do after high school
- What classes he/she should take
- What goals he/she wants to reach
Students began working on this plan during Advisory time. A component of the requirement is that a parent must sign off to indicate they have reviewed the plan. In order to review the plan,
1. Visit your child's Canvas page, titled "2031 Advisory Course - SUCCESS".
2. Go to Modules on the left-hand side.
3. Scroll to the bottom and choose "Class of 2031 Graduation Plan"
Please sign off on or before Monday, May 18th. Reach out to Kaitlin Baldwin, Counselor for 2031, at Kaitlin.Baldwin@mvcsc.k12.in.us if you have questions.
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We’re excited to share that pictures from the 8th Grade Semi-Formal Dance are now available to view and download! We hope these photos capture the fun memories and special moments from a great evening celebrating our students.
Photo Download Information:
Download code:4332
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Starting next school year, all 8th grade students will be enrolled in PE 1 in place of Wellness 8. This change ensures students continue to receive the required health instruction while also participating in a semester physical education course. As part of this shift, students will earn high school credit during their 8th grade year. We are excited to offer this option as a way to support both student wellness and academic advancement. |
We are putting together one last event for our families! We need volunteers to help make this end of year celebration a success! If you are interested or have a little bit of time to spare, we would greatly appreciate the help!
If you aren’t available to volunteer, please come out and enjoy the event! There will be raffles, trivia, yard games, prizes, and more!
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Don’t miss the deadline! School supply orders through EPI are due by May 31!
Skip the back-to-school shopping stress and have your student’s supplies ready for next year with one easy order. Supplies are delivered directly to your home and support our school and PTO too!
Order today before time runs out! Use code MTV009
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Our school life value terms help guide positive choices each day: Redo, Be Kind, Focus on Your Task, and With Respect.
As we wrap things up this month for the 25/26 school year, students are working on thinking about their future, looking at graduation plans, and learning about working together during their Advisory periods on Wednesdays. We are eager to end the year STRONG!!
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IMPORTANT: 7th Grade Graduation Plans
Click on the link below for more information about graduation plans.
Care Closet
This closet is filled with various “basic needs” items for our Mt. Vernon Middle school students. More and more students visit the counseling department needing toiletries, clothing, food, etc. When our students’ basic needs are not met they are unable to learn. We will be forever grateful for any donations!! Please take a look at our Amazon wish list. Thank you in advance for helping our students! ❤️
Teletherapy Option
Cartwheel provides rapid access to evidence-based 1-1 teletherapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, parent guidance, and family therapy.
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Important School Reminders |
Please take a moment to check your child’s meal balance. To avoid any interruptions in meal service, follow the directions below to view your child’s balance and add funds to their account if needed. Thank you for your attention to this important reminder!
- Log into Skyward as a parent
- Click “Food Service” on the left
- Click “Make a payment” in blue
- Click “Fund lunch”
- Continue as a guest or log in/create an account
- Fill out the information on the screen, including your student’s ID number
- Add your student and continue on to fund lunch
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MVMS Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
To help ensure a safe and efficient process for all students, please review and follow the procedures below for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up.
General Reminders
- Use Loop Drive only for drop-off and pick-up (enter from 200 West).
- Do not use Shoppell Drive or enter from SR 234.
- West Lot access is only for families with MVHS or MVIS students.
Morning Drop-Off
- Follow Loop Drive to the front of the school.
- Cars will be released into the drop-off lane at 8:25 AM.
- Form a single-file line and pull forward as far as possible.
- Students must exit on the curbside only.
- Doors open at 8:30 AM; school begins at 8:50 AM (tardy after 8:48 AM).
Afternoon Pick-Up
- Follow the same route; cars enter at 3:40 PM.
- Dismissal begins at 3:50 PM.
- Students enter vehicles from the curbside only.
- Exit onto 200 West (right turn/north only).
Important Safety Reminders
- Always pull forward to help keep the line moving efficiently.
- Follow all staff directions at all times.
- These procedures are in place to ensure the safety of all students—thank you for your cooperation and support!
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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
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.***
Click HERE for the full MVCSC Attendance Policy.
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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.
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Join us for our final PTO meeting of the school year on Monday, May 18 at 7:00 PM via Google Meet! We’ll celebrate this year’s successes, share general plans for next year, and discuss how we can continue creating fun and meaningful experiences for our students and staff. We’d love to have your input and ideas as we look ahead!
**Please reach out to MVMS PTO via email for the link - mtvernonmiddleschoolpto@gmail.com**
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Once a week, kids ages 12–18 can gather in a youth-group style to share a meal, play games, and connect with one another in a safe, welcoming space. It’s a great opportunity to build friendships and have fun. Check it out!
125 E. Staat Street
Fortville, IN 46040
317-525-7791
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Facebook: MtVernonMiddleSchool
Instagram: @Mt.Vernon_MS
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Website: www.mvcsc.k12.in.us
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1862 W. State Road 234
Fortville, IN 46040
317-485-3160
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