Successfully motivating students are driven by these 5 tenants:
1. Emphasizing effort
2. Creating confidence and hope
3. Building relationships
4. Making lessons relevant to their world
5. Igniting enthusiasm for learning
What would you add?
#thatonekid#studentmotivation
MMS' very own Dominick Blanchard is seen here competing in the State Spelling Bee in Madison this past weekend...Dominick made it to Round 6, putting him in the top 15 students (out of 50) at the State competition! Way to go, Dominick! #RollTigers
7th grade math students in Mrs. Kaminski's class were observed working on some highly engaging activities today involving experimental and theoretical probability! #RollTigers
This serves as a friendly reminder to our MMS Tigers ... Wisconsin Forward state testing will start next week and go from April 2 through April 11th. Attendance and maximum effort on these assessments is critically important! #RollTigers
Our MMS Music Department performed an AMAZING POPS Concert to welcome our students and staff into Spring Break! Huge shoutout to our talented musicians, Mr. Bennett, Ms. Schulteis, and Mr. Olson! #RollTigers
Some of our 8th grade English students are seen here collaborating as they critically interpreted information, organization and symbolism on infographics! #RollTigers
Dominick Blanchard is off to the STATE Spelling Bee finals in Madison! Also, a huge shout-out to Mrs. DeCandia for her support of all of our MMS Spelling Bee competitors. One more step until the national competition ... best of luck and congratulations, Dominick! #RollTigers
Our last round of parent/teacher conferences at MMS for the 24-25 school year will occur this Wednesday, February 19, from 3:30 - 7:30pm. The format will be 'open,' so there is no need to RSVP in advance. We look forward to seeing you all! #RollTigers
Friday, February 14th will be our MMS Dance on Valentine's Day! The dance will occur from 5:30 - 8:00pm and students should check their email for further information. Also, there is no school for students on Monday, February 17. #RollTigers
The MMS Science Bowl team competed in the Regional competition on Saturday, February 1st. Run by the Department of Energy and held at UW-Madison, our MMS students competed against 27 teams from across the state, testing their knowledge of science and mathematics! #RollTigers
Let's congratulate Riya Shankar and Dominick Blanchard as they proceed to the regional Spelling Bee competition in Wisconsin Rapids in February! #RollTigers
There will be no school on Tuesday, January 21st, due to inclement weather. There will be NO virtual learning requirement. However, the next closure after January 21st due to inclement weather will have a virtual learning expectation. Stay safe and stay warm!
We are very grateful for the MHS Student Senior Panel coming to MMS today for some question and answer with our soon-to-be high school 8th graders during Career Quest today! #RollTigers
Gene and Connie Bier from Milton stopped by to share a puzzle made from a mosaic created by Connie and Vicki Cottam titled “Follow the Drinking Gourd."
Check it out at The Milton House Museum while you learn about the Underground Railroad in Wisconsin.
Thanks, Gene and Connie!
Happy Holidays to all of our MMS students, families, and staff! There will be no school December 23, 2024 through January 1, 2025. School will resume on January 2, 2025.
Our MMS 7th grade band, 8th grade band, and Jazz Band performed an AWESOME concert last night to a standing-room only crowd! Way to go, Mr. Bennett and MMS band students! #RollTigers
Our Personalized Pathways and 8th grade Business students combined to provide delicious treats and warm drinks to MMS Staff on a cold winter day, all while learning valuable employment skills! #RollTigers