MMS Newsletter
May 23, 2025
A Message from MMS Principal Jay Reutter
As we bring this school year to a close, I want to take a moment to say thank you for your partnership, your support, and the trust you place in us each day. This year has been filled with growth, learning, laughter, and a few challenges along the way. Through it all, our students have shown resilience, curiosity, and heart—and we’ve been so proud to walk alongside them.
The end of a school year always brings mixed emotions—celebration for all that’s been accomplished, and a bit of nostalgia for the moments that flew by too quickly. Whether your child is moving on to new adventures or returning to us in the fall, please know that they are part of something special here.
As summer begins, we hope your family finds time to rest, recharge, and enjoy each other. Encourage your kids to read something just for fun, to explore, to get outside, and to stay curious.
From all of us at MMS—thank you for being part of our school community. We’re grateful for you and look forward to what lies ahead.
Wishing you a safe, joyful, and memory-filled summer.
Every Kid! Every Day!
Go Comets!
Freshman Spirit Party
PTO Updates:
Thank you MMS Families for your support!
We are incredibly grateful for the generous support of our families! Because of you, we were able to fund a wide range of impactful initiatives, including:
- Recess and gym equipment
- Shakespeare props for language arts
- Binoculars and a STEM kit for science
- Support for Comet Con
- Whiteboards for the Dream Center
- Clay press machines for art class
- Pulse oximeters for the guidance department
- Welcome baskets for new staff
- Books for "Speak Up, Write Now" and the guidance department
- Curriculum supplies for an intervention specialist
- Staff Appreciation Week activities, three staff luncheons, and two snack carts
Your contributions make a real difference! Thank you for helping us support our students and staff in so many meaningful ways!
Comet Chip-In: Donate Directly to MMS PTO!
Does your family make a donation to a non-profit organization? Consider a donation to MMS PTO. Your donation goes to support all members of the MMS Community- staff, students and families! MMS PTO Comet Chip-In 24-25
2024-2025 MMS PTO Executive Board
Carrie Upchurch- President
Joy Fowler- Vice President
Marisa Scagnelli- Treasurer
Kelly Howe- Co-Fundraising Coordinator
Jamie Morton- Co-Fundraising Coordinator
Cassie Myers- Co-Community Coordinator
Wendy Spatz-Co-Community Coordinator
Victoria Anderson- Publicity Secretary
Emily Conner- Recording Secretary
Welcome 2025-2026 MMS PTO Executive Board!
Carrie Upchurch- President
Tracy Athan- Vice President
Lia Zhou- Treasurer
Preeti Sullivan- Assistant Treasurer
Colleen Sadak- Co-Fundraising Coordinator
Marisa Scagnelli- Co-Fundraising Coordinator
Zahirah Goines- Concessions Coordinator
Tricia Fetters- Co-Community Coordinator
Wendy Spatz-Co-Community Coordinator
Victoria Anderson- Publicity Secretary
Charlie Vallandingham-Recording Secretary
Things to Know
Prevention & Wellness Update: The Prevention & Wellness Department hopes your child has an enjoyable summer break! You can find resources to help support your child’s mental health over summer break by visiting Resources for Mason Families.
Need additional support?
Please call 911 for any emergency situations.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Text or call: 988
Mason City Schools SafeSchools Tip Line
Text or call: (513) 972-4910
Email: 1059@alert1.us
Web: https://mason-oh.safeschoolsalert.com/ (use code: 1059)
Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC)
(513) 636-4124
The Psychiatric Intake Response Center (PIRC), located within Cincinnati Children’s, is the admission and evaluation center for all psychiatric services, including the Bridge Clinic.
Urgent Care, Best Point Behavioral Health by The Children’s Home
(513) 527-3040
For children, teens and young adults up to age 21, the urgent care helps those who need immediate social or emotional care not rising to the level of going to the hospital.
Monday-Friday 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Mobile Response Stabilization Services (Butler, Clinton, Preble and Warren County)
(513) 785-2160
Families with youth and young adults up to age 22 who are experiencing difficulties or distress can receive assistance within 60 minutes after contacting MRSS. You may also receive up to 45 days of intensive, in-home services and linkage to on-going support. Services provided by the MRSS team may include: safety assessments, de-escalation, peer support, and skill-building, among others.
Upcoming Events
Friday, May 23
HAPPY SUMMER!
START OF SCHOOL:
- ME Family Welcome Day (Orientation): Tuesday, August 12, 2025
- MECC, MI, MMS & MHS Family Welcome Day (Orientation): Wednesday, August 13, 2025
- MCS Day 1 (Staggered start - first day of school)
- Grades K-6: Last names A-L
- All students in grades 7, 9 & 12
- MCS Day 1 (Staggered start - first day of school)
- Grades K-6: Last names M-Z
- All students in grades 8, 10 & 11
- MCS Day 2
- All Mason City Schools students come to school for their second day of school
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