McCarroll Middle School

🎸 🎶 🎷 🥁 Band Instrument Drive 🎸 🎶 🎷 🥁

Starting this school year, students will be banned from using personal electronic devices, including cell phones and smart watches, during school hours. This affects all DISD students (including elementary, middle, and high school levels).

Devices must be "away all day" and turned off. Students cannot use their phones during class, lunch, passing period, or any other time during the school day and while on the school grounds. This is a State of Texas-mandated policy that all school districts are required to follow. The goal is to minimize distractions and promote better focus on academics.

📸 📸 📸 Mark the calendar! Picture day will be here soon! 📸 📸 📸

💙 💙 Mark the calendar for MMS open house! 💙 💙

🏈 🏈 🏈 Football season will be here before you know it! 🏈 🏈 🏈
Make sure you are signed up for the correct SportYou account by downloading the app today.
7th Football SportsYou code - D5NR-3LMA
8th Football SportsYou code - DCZS-ZYR7

Mark your calendar for the parent meeting August 1st at 6pm in the MPB.

☀️ Keep enjoying your summer, MMS students and families!
📅 As you soak up the sunshine, be sure to add these important Back-to-School dates to your calendar.

We can’t wait to see everyone soon! 💙📚 #BackToSchool #MMS2025 #EnjoySummer

💙 Happy School Nurse Day! 🩺✨ A huge shoutout to our incredible school nurse, Nurse Cowie is always there in a heartbeat, whether a student is facing a medical emergency, needs a quick snack, or just someone to talk to. 💬🍎 You care deeply, know students by name, and somehow know exactly what they need before they do. You are truly the heart of our school. 💖 #SchoolNurseDay #ThankYouNurse #HeartOfTheSchool

🌟 Happy Lunch Heroes Day! 🌟 Friday we celebrated the incredible lunch workers who serve up more than just meals – they serve smiles, kindness, and care every single day! 🥪💪 To all the cafeteria staff, lunchroom heroes, and food service teams – you make our days brighter, our tummies fuller, and our schools or workplaces more welcoming. Thank you for all the hard work you put in, day after day. You are truly the unsung heroes behind every great lunch! 🙌🍴 Let’s give a big shout-out to these amazing individuals who help keep us fueled and ready to take on the day.

May 3 is the last day to vote in the School Board elections. Polls will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3, at Decatur City Hall (201 E. Walnut). See candidates & learn more: https://www.decaturisd.us/page/trustee-election-information.

🌟 Student & Staff Member of the Month 🌟 This month, we are so proud to celebrate the outstanding contributions from members of our school community! 🙌 👏 To the students who consistently shine with dedication, kindness, and leadership – you inspire us all with your hard work and enthusiasm. 👏 To the staff member who goes above and beyond to support, mentor, and uplift others – your commitment does not go unnoticed and makes a lasting impact every day. Thank you for making our school a better place! 💙🦅

Interested in taking digital media (yearbook), MMS soccer, cheer, or going to have a 7th grader next year? There are important updates on these topics and so much more in this week's newsletter! https://secure.smore.com/n/qsg0p-mccarroll-middle-school?ref=email

📚 Attention Parents & Incoming 6th Graders! 🎒 We’re excited to welcome our future 6th graders and their families to an important Parent & Student Meeting! This is your chance to learn about the upcoming school year, ask questions, and get to know what to expect.

🌱🔬 8th Grade Science Explorers in Action! 🔬🌱 Our 8th-grade students have been diving deep into the microscopic world through hands-on experiences with microscopes! 🧬✨ They've been identifying and exploring the fascinating world of: 🪴 Plant Cells 🐾 Animal Cells 🔬 Prokaryotic Cells 🧫 Eukaryotic Cells From the intricate structures of plant cells to the unique features of prokaryotic cells, our young scientists are discovering how all living things are connected at the cellular level. 👩‍🔬👨‍🔬 A big thank you to DEF for supporting our students' learning journey and making this hands-on lab possible! The microscopes were purchased in 2023 with a grant from DEF.

Thank you, parents, for your continued support in helping your child succeed! As we prepare for state testing, here are some tips to set your child up for success: ✅ Ensure they get a good night’s sleep. ✅ Provide a healthy breakfast. ✅ Arrive at school on time. ✅ Encourage a positive mindset. ✅ Remind them to read directions carefully and take their time. Your support makes a difference! Thank you for partnering with us in your child’s education.

🎾 Tennis tryouts date update 🎾

🎉 Congratulations to Our Students & Staff Members of the Month! 🎉 This month, we're shining the spotlight on some outstanding individuals who have gone above and beyond! 🌟 🏆 Our students are recognized for their leadership, kindness, academic excellence, and school spirit. Keep up the amazing work! 🏆 Thank you to our MMS staff for your dedication, hard work, and positive impact on our school community! We appreciate all that you do. Let’s celebrate their achievements and show them some love in the comments! ❤️👏

📣🦅📣 ATTENTION FUTURE CHEERLEADERS 📣🦅📣 🚨 Parents: Mandatory Parent meeting Feb 24th Cheer Clinic: March 10-13 Cheer Tryouts: March 14