
đźŽâś¨ We’re all in this together! ✨đźŽ
Come get’cha head in the game as the MHS Drama Club presents High School Musical: On Stage!
đź“… Show Dates:
📍TONIGHT! March 6th
📍Friday, March 7th at 7pm
📍 Saturday, March 8th at 1pm & 7pm
📍 Santo Fragilio Performing Arts Center at MHS
🎟️ Get your tickets now: https://middletownpac.ludus.com/
See you there, Wildcats! 🏀


Snow School is celebrating SEL Week with a Spirit Week and a grade-level race to the SEL-ebration wall!


Parents of 2020 'Ber Babies! Is your little one turning 5 after September 1, 2025? We have something special just for them!
Come join our FREE Kindergarten Preparatory Academy (KPA)! Your child will love:
--> Learning with friendly, certified teachers
--> Fun, hands-on learning environment
--> Free transportation, breakfast & lunch
--> Before/after care options
There aren't many spots left, so sign up soon! Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/MPSKPA25
*2020 'Ber Babies were born in September, October, November, and December of 2020.
#MPSFutureMakers #MPS4ALL


Calling the Class of 2038! Kindergarten registration for the 2025-2026 school year is now OPEN!
Please find registration, open house, and screening information for Kindergarten here: https://tinyurl.com/MPSKinder25
#MPSFutureMakers


Our nature-based preschool classes have been working hard at their self-help skills when putting on outdoor gear for outdoor learning. Headed outdoors, they are working together and problem solving how to lift heavy snow chunks, while also encouraging each other to not give up. Children and teachers have been extra excited to notice all of the different animals that live behind the school. They love tracking their animal foot prints in the snow, comparing the sizes to their foot prints and wondering what animal walked here and where they went.

Meet Sophia Mazzota, a remarkable MHS student nominated by her mother Mari!
This High Honors student excels in AP classes and shines in Jazz Band and Marching Band. Beyond academics, Sophia's passionate about crew, theater, and community service. Her creative spirit shows through her handmade crafts - from crocheted purses to sea glass jewelry and soy candles. When she's not managing her mini-farm of chickens, cats, bunny, and chameleon, you might find her in the kitchen perfecting her homemade pasta and sourdough!
With dreams of becoming a doctor and aspirations to attend Amherst College or Brown University, Sophia exemplifies the bright future of MHS!
Know a remarkable MPS student deserving recognition? Nominate them here: https://tinyurl.com/MPSComms
#MPSFutureMakers #MPS4ALL


Is your child a 2020 'Ber Baby? Give them the perfect start at Middletown's Kindergarten Preparatory Academy (KPA)!
This is a FREE program designed specifically for children turning 5 after September 1st, featuring:
--> Certified teachers
--> Fun, hands-on learning environment
--> Free transportation, breakfast & lunch
--> Before/after care options
Limited spots available - secure your child's future today! More info here: https://www.middletownschools.org/o/mps/page/k-entry-age#kpa
#MPSFutureMakers #MPS4ALL


Winter Recess has arrived!
A reminder that:
--> All schools and offices will be CLOSED on Monday, Feb 17, 2025.
--> All schools will remain CLOSED on Tuesday, Feb 18 AND Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025
--> Central Office only will be open on Tuesday, Feb 18 AND Wednesday, Feb 19, 2025. If you need to visit, please call ahead to confirm staff availability (860-638-1401).
--> All schools will REOPEN on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Have a safe and fun winter recess!


Due to the anticipated snow fall, all Middletown Public School buildings will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, February 6, 2025. Before and after school programs will be cancelled and District offices will also be closed. Stay safe & enjoy the day.


Snow School Spirit Week - January 27-31


Snow School's Mondo Pizza Dinner Give Back Night is on December 18 from 5-9 pm!
10% of all sales on 12/18 between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. goes towards Snow School PTO!


Due to the weather, all schools will have a 2-hour delay today, Monday, December 16, 2024 and morning preschool sessions are canceled. This delay applies to all students, teachers, administrators, and non-essential/emergency employees.
A couple notes:
+ Morning buses will still pick-up, but will also be on a 2-hour delay.
+ This delay does not affect afternoon preschool sessions.
+ Breakfast will not be served at school this morning.
+ Kid Korner will open at 9:00 AM.
+Students cannot be dropped off prior to the delayed start time.
School hours are included below and available on the MPS Website:
+ Middletown High School: Begins at 9:25 AM and dismiss at 2:20 PM
+ Beman Middle School: Begins at 10:05 AM and dismiss at 3:00PM
+ All Elementary Schools: Begin at 10:50 AM and dismiss at 3:45 PM
Preschool hours are below and available on the MPS Website:
+ PreK Full Day at Bielefield, Snow, & Spencer: Begin at 11:00AM and dismiss at 3:45 PM
+ PreK Half Day AM at Snow: Canceled
+ PreK Half Day PM at Snow: Normal arrival at 1:15 PM and dismiss at 4:00 PM
Please be safe and have a great day.


Join us for our Snow School Spirit Days on Thursday, 12/19 and Friday, 12/20!


THANK YOU from Ms. Otto and our MHS Orchestra!
Our December 7th Coffee House fundraiser was a huge success thanks to our amazing community! Your generous support helped us raise over $500 for orchestra trips, activities, and our special musical tribute to Delilah Van Ness.
We're so grateful to everyone who came out to support our student musicians!
#MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers


The Snow School Winter Concert is this Friday, 12/13! Doors open at 1:50 p.m. Grades KPA/K, 1, 2, 3 will perform at 2:00pm; Grades 4 and 5 will perform at 2:45pm; 4th and 5th Grade band will perform last.


Due to the weather, all schools will have a 2-hour delay today, Thursday, December 5, 2024. This delay applies to all students, teachers, administrators, and non-essential/emergency employees.
Scheduled elementary parent-teacher conferences will still take place today. This means that elementary students will have an early dismissal at 1:00 PM as previously scheduled.
A couple notes:
+ Morning buses will still pick-up, but will also be on a 2-hour delay.
+ This delay does not affect afternoon preschool sessions.
+ Breakfast will not be served at school this morning.
+ Kid Korner will open at 9 AM.
+ Students cannot be dropped off prior to the delayed start time.
School hours are included below and available on the MPS Website:
+ Middletown High School: Begins at 9:25 AM and dismiss at 2:20 PM
+ Beman Middle School: Begin at 10:05 AM and dismiss at 3:00PM
+ All Elementary Schools: Begin at 10:50 AM and dismiss at 1:00 PM (today only due to conferences)
Preschool hours are below and available on the MPS Website:
+ PreK Full Day at Bielefield, Snow, & Spencer: Begin at 11:00AM and dismiss at 3:45 PM
+ PreK Half Day AM at Snow: Canceled
+ PreK Half Day PM at Snow: Normal arrival at 1:15 PM and dismiss at 4:00 PM
Please be safe and have a great day.


Beman Families: Join us for an Informational Session this Wednesday, December 4, 2024, where we'll introduce Beman Families to the Yondr Pouches. From 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Zoom, discover how these pouches are helping us to create a focused learning environment for our students. We'll share how we're implementing the Yondr system and answer questions that have been submitted in advance.
This session will be recorded and shared on our website after the event.
Families are encouraged to submit their questions in advance here: https://forms.gle/tEsE2PykQd3tMory7 (link also in bio on Instagram)
Info Session for Beman Families
Topic: Yondr Pouches
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The Zoom Link will be shared with all Beman families via ParentSquare the afternoon of December 4, 2024.


Middletown Public Schools wishes all who celebrate a joy- and belly-filled Thanksgiving. We are grateful for our students, families, faculty, staff, board, and community members.
Please find a Thanksgiving message from Dr. Vázquez Matos here: tinyurl.com/ThankYouMPS
#MPS4ALL
![[From Dr. Vázquez Matos] Thanksgiving Break Message to MPS Families](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/middletown_public_schools__ct_ar/live_feed_image/image/12128508/large_IG_2024_Thanksgiving_Message_from_Superintendent.png)

Middletown Public Schools is proud to announce the next phase of our phone-free schools plan. Please find a letter from Dr. Alberto Vázquez Matos, Superintendent of Schools, regarding this next phase here: https://tinyurl.com/MPSPhoneFree


Middletown High School and Beman Middle School have released their first quarter honor roll lists, which are now available for viewing on their respective school websites. This continues the district's practice of publishing honor roll lists directly on school websites, which was implemented after The Middletown Press ceased publishing student honor rolls in July 2022.
Please find Beman Middle School's Honor Roll here: https://beman.middletownschools.org/o/bms/page/honor-roll
Should you have any questions about Beman's Honor Roll, please contact Diane Niles at nilesd@mpsct.org.
Please find Middletown High School's Honor Roll here: https://mhs.middletownschools.org/o/mhs/page/honor-roll
Should you have any questions about MHS's Honor Roll, please contact Dr. Bobbi-Jo Wathen at wathenb@mpsct.org.

