Thank you MES paraprofessionals!
Beginning band night info...
The softball game at Paris scheduled for today (4/2) has been cancelled.
Since school will not be in session on April 8th, there will be no ITI Tutoring service.
This Thursday during homeroom!
Just a reminder we will not be in session on April 8th (the day of the solar eclipse). Student safety is our first priority and with the uncertainty of traffic and potential influx of visitors to our community, we feel that it is necessary for the school buildings to be closed. The calendar will be amended to reflect this as a non attendance day and adjustments will be made accordingly to the final day of attendance in May for students.
We understand the amazing learning opportunities that our students will have during the solar eclipse; therefore, we have created fun learning packets to send home this Friday. Our hope is that students can experience the eclipse first hand at home with safety glasses that will be sent as part of the learning packets.
We do hope that you take advantage of the many activities that the Martinsville Fair Association is planning and we will provide a listing of that in the packet as well.
Thank you for your understanding!
Athletic Events for the Week of March 31st.
6th Grade Science Fair Results are in....
1st Place - Tied / Grayce Parcel and Billy Snearley
2nd - Joslyn Reed
3rd - Raegan Johnson
This was one of the closest Science Fair results ever. Congratulation to all the 6th grade students! They did a great job!
Reminder…. Early Dismissal 1:55/2:00 pm Wednesday, March 27th. Spring break begins!
Students return Tuesday, April 2nd
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Just a reminder that there will be no ITI tutoring tomorrow, March 27th due to the early dismissal for Spring Break!
Congratulations to the lucky students drawn today for an IAR prize. We have been anxiously awaiting to see who would be chosen to take home that desired item. Students in third - sixth grade cheered as names were drawn. There was a special moment as a big sister won a bike for her little brother. We love those big Bluestreak hearts! Thank you to PTO for donating money to allow us to purchase the prizes.
American Legion Post # 515 will be having an Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday at 1:00 PM at the front gate of the Martinsville Fairgrounds. There will be cash prizes and two bikes given away. Children 12 years old and younger are invited to hunt!
The Lady Bluestreaks improve their record to 3-1 after beating St Elmo 11 to 1. Keep it up girls!
8th grade students and their parents are invited to attend freshmen orientation on Tuesday, March 26 at 7:00 PM in the Martinsville Jr.-Sr. High School Media Center.
We will discuss course options, recommended paths for college/vocational/workforce interests, graduation requirements, grading, and other information important to know as students move into the world of high school.
Students will be given a form highlighting freshmen class options during the meeting so that they may take it home to discuss over spring break and return by April 2. If you have any questions, please call (217) 382-4132.
**There is also a Junior High Scholastic Bowl Home Meet preceding freshman orientation. It is anticipated to end by 7 PM, but we may start a little later if the Meet lasts longer than 7 PM so all 8th graders can attend orientation.
Martinsville Elementary's so proud of the effort and work put in this week as students in 3rd - 6th grade took the IAR. Students came to school daily ready to slam the exam. MES would also like to thank our amazing PTO for donating prizes used to motivate our students in various areas during testing. We will draw the winners on Monday.
In collaboration with local law enforcement, our Board of Education made the decision at the March meeting tonight to not be in session on April 8th (the day of the solar eclipse). Student safety is our first priority and with the uncertainty of traffic and potential influx of visitors to our community, we feel that it is necessary for the school buildings to be closed. The calendar will be amended to reflect this as a non attendance day and adjustments will be made accordingly to the final day of attendance in May for students.
We understand the amazing learning opportunities that our students will have during the solar eclipse; therefore, we have created fun learning packets to send home on Friday, April 5th. Our hope is that students can experience the eclipse first hand at home with safety glasses that will be sent as part of the learning packets.
Leading up to the event, students will have lessons at school that explain the phenomenon that will take place in Martinsville (which is in the path of the totality). We wanted our families to know of the school closure on April 8th so planning can be done in advance. We do hope that you take advantage of the many activities that the Martinsville Fair Association is planning and we will provide a listing of that in the packet as well.
Thank you for your understanding!
Coming soon to MHS...be sure to set aside time to check out this great musical!
Lexi Perry of Union Health Volunteer Teen Program encouraged MHS students to volunteer at UH. Teens can help on nursing units, imaging services, information desk, medical records, finance, gift shop, and several other areas of the hospital. Applications are due 3/22/24.
Just a reminder that school will dismiss for Spring Break at 1:55/2:00 PM on March 27th and will resume April 2nd!
