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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

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.

Middletown Public Schools will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024 in observance of Veterans Day. Please find a letter from Dr. Alberto Vázquez Matos, Superintendent of Schools, honoring Veterans Day here: https://tinyurl.com/2024VetsDay #MPS4ALL

Turn your guac craving into a good deed! Head to Chipotle in Middletown today, Monday (Nov. 4, 2024) & 25% of your order supports our Mattabeset FFA students. (And if interested in becoming an Agriculture Science & Technology Education student, attend their open house next week: https://forms.gle/NtPj8d8QeY5dB4kd6) Time: 4-8PM Location: 808 Washington St Code: 2CB784T #MPSFutureMakers

🎻 AMAZING job by our MHS musicians at the CT-ASTA Honors Orchestra Festival! Eight of our talented students spent a full day rehearsing at The Hartt School of Music, mastering 5 pieces - including one they learned same-day! - for an incredible evening performance. Way to represent Middletown! 🎵 #MPSFutureMakers More here: https://www.middletownschools.org/article/1851272

It's National School Principals' Month. Have you played Middletown Mastermind yet? Put on your detective hat - can you guess which of our amazing Middletown principals this might be? Share your guesses and tell us what you love about our hardworking school leaders. They deserve all the recognition this month! Answers can be found at: https://www.middletownschools.org/page/guess-who-principals #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

It's National School Principals' Month. Have you played Middletown Mastermind yet? Put on your detective hat - can you guess which of our amazing Middletown principals this might be? Share your guesses and tell us what you love about our hardworking school leaders. They deserve all the recognition this month! Answers can be found at: https://www.middletownschools.org/page/guess-who-principals #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

Last week, our CTE/AgriSci department facilitated a Financial Literacy Roundtable with the Lt. Governor, State Treasurer, Mayor, CSDE, and others to discuss how our career and technical education options at MHS meet the financial literacy graduation requirement. Katelyn Coggshall, FFA Treasurer, did an outstanding job describing the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE), the online record-keeping system (www.theaet.com), and units of instruction that build financial literacy. Kudos to all involved! #MPSFutureMakers

It's National School Principals' Month. Have you played Middletown Mastermind yet? Put on your detective hat - can you guess which of our amazing Middletown principals this might be? Share your guesses and tell us what you love about our hardworking school leaders. They deserve all the recognition this month! Answers can be found at: https://www.middletownschools.org/page/guess-who-principals #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

It's National School Principals' Month. Have you played Middletown Mastermind yet? Put on your detective hat - can you guess which of our amazing Middletown principals this might be? Share your guesses and tell us what you love about our hardworking school leaders. They deserve all the recognition this month! Answers can be found at: https://www.middletownschools.org/page/guess-who-principals #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

TOMORROW! Middletown Public Schools 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Location: Beman Middle School's parking lot on Hunting Hill Avenue All are welcome and admission is free! Please note that anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a spooktacular evening of trick-or-treating, costumes, and community spirit. We can't wait to see you there! #MPS4ALL

It's National School Principals' Month. Let's play Middletown Mastermind to celebrate! Put on your detective hat - can you guess which of our amazing Middletown principals (or assistant principals) this might be? Share your guesses and tell us what you love about our hardworking school leaders. They deserve all the recognition this month! #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

THIS FRIDAY! Middletown Public Schools 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat 🍬 Get ready for a night of Halloween fun! 📅 Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Beman Middle School's parking lot on Hunting Hill Avenue All are welcome, and admission is free! Please note that anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a spooktacular evening of trick-or-treating, costumes, and community spirit. We can't wait to see you there! #MPS4ALL

It's National School Principals' Month. Let's play Middletown Mastermind to celebrate! Put on your detective hat - can you guess which of our amazing Middletown principals (or assistant principals) this might be? Share your guesses and tell us what you love about our hardworking school leaders. They deserve all the recognition this month! #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

All MPS Students will have an early dismissal tomorrow, Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Breakfast and lunch will be served; transportation to and from school will be provided. Middletown High School: Early Dismissal at 11:00 AM Beman Middle School: Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM Elementary Schools: Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM Preschool schedules for the above mentioned dates are: PreK Full Day at Bielefield, Snow, & Spencer: Early Dismissal at 1:15 PM PreK Half Day AM at Snow: Attend from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM PreK Half Day PM at Snow: No PM Preschool/Canceled For information on future early dismissal days, please visit: https://www.middletownschools.org/page/district-calendar#EarlyLate

From ERG machines to the open water, our Blue Dragons are pushing their limits every day. Learn about the dedication of our MHS crew team in this in-depth article. #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers https://www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/article/crew-connecticut-high-school-sports-19753204.php

It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Today, we celebrate Mr. Orlando Ruiz, Principal of Macdonough Elementary School. Learn more about Mr. Ruiz here: https://tinyurl.com/HHM24MPS As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, we're filled with gratitude for our amazing employees who shared their rich cultural backgrounds with us. Their stories and experiences enrich our schools and deepen our appreciation for Hispanic heritage. ¡Mil gracias! While the month may be ending, our celebration of Hispanic contributions to our school district and community continues year-round! #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

🎃 Middletown Public Schools 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat 🍬 Get ready for a night of Halloween fun! 📅 Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Beman Middle School's parking lot on Hunting Hill Avenue All are welcome, and admission is free! Please note that anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a spooktacular evening of trick-or-treating, costumes, and community spirit. We can't wait to see you there! #MPS4ALL