Welcome Back Documents

COMING SOON!   Principal's 2026-2027 WELCOME BACK LETTER! 
2026-2027 District Calendar
2026-2027 Detailed Middle School Calendar (live)

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Opening Timeline:

• August 21:  Parent Portal Opens - Student Schedules Accessible
  -Please log into your account and follow the instructions on your OnCourse page. Call office @ 973-543-7107x2 if you need help.
  -Once you complete the required documents on the portal, hit submit your child's schedule and other information will be  viewable.
  -Please note that if you owe the school any property or have any outstanding balance for Chromebook repairs, book fines, lunchroom balances etc., your portal access will remain closed until those items are returned and balances are settled.

• August 25: Grade 5 (GRADE 5 ONLY PLEASE) Locker set up and PTO Popsicle Treat 10-11:30am.
   
• August 27: New to District Student Orientation 1pm-2pm here at the middle school.  Bring your child's schedule.
  -This orientation is for students who have NEVER attended school in Mendham Township.  Parents welcome.
   
• August 27: Grade 5 VIRTUAL Meet and Greet 2:30-3pm
   
• August 26, 27: Teacher In Service Days
   
• August 31:  All Students First Day of School - Full Day!
  -Zero Period Grade 6-8 Band / Orchestra / Chorus / Friday Art begin this week.
  -Cross Country / Soccer / Field Hockey tryout begin (more info HERE)
  -Students must bring 2 Technology forms to school signed (more info HERE) in order to secure a Chromebook and Network access.

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NEW - Online Athletic Registration

• Click Here

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Additional Forms

• Chromebooks will be issued on the first day of school.
  Students/parents must read, sign, and submit the following forms on the first day of school in order to have access to school technology::
  1.  AUP/Chromebook Agreement (<-- click)   READ CAREFULY, PRINT AND SIGN ONLY PAGES 4 AND 5 FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
   

• Sixth Grade Only – Proof of Immunization
  Documentation due August 31, 2026 → Click here for the form
  Please note: After September 14, 2026, any 6th grade student with outstanding immunization forms will not be permitted into the classroom.
   

• Athletic Participation Requirements
• Science Opt Out Letter (FORM M-11)
• Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes / Eye Injury / Opioid Use and Misuse (FORM A-5)
   

• Free and Reduced Lunch Application Information 

PLEASE CONTACT OUR BOARD OFFICE (<click here)  FOR AN APPLICATION WHICH WILL INCLUDE:
1.Survey Requirement 
2.Parent Letter 
3.Application Instructions 
4.Application 
5.Sharing Information with Medicaid or NJFamilyCare 
 

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Important Information 

• MySchoolBucks
  To pay for lunches & class trips in the 2026–2027 school year → Click here for account information

• Back to School Night – Parent Letter
  Date: October 1, 2026
  Location: MTMS
  Parent Letter (link)
  Important Reminder: Bring a copy of your child’s schedule with you to BTSN. You will be moving through the evening using your child’s Thursday class schedule. Watch your email for more information as the date approaches.

• Picture Day
  Date: September 18, 2026 
  Orders placed via the online link (below) only.

COMING SOON!   Pre-orders only → Order link 
Details:
-All middle school students will have their picture taken for the yearbook.
-If you’d like to purchase a package, please pre-order using the link above.
-No orders or checks will be accepted on picture day.
-Purchased photo packets will be mailed directly to your home.
-For questions, please contact the middle school main office.
                  

• MTMS School Events Calendar link

• MTMS Student/Parent Handbook

• Homework Posting Guideline (all grades)

• Fifth/Sixth Homework Guidelines

• Nurse's Corner Information and Accompanying Documents  (for annual renewal of medical information)

• Zero Period Bus Information (<CLICK HERE)

• Homework Club information (<CLICK HERE) for the permission slip required to attend)

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Suggested Summer Reading

• COMING SOON!

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School Supply List

• Grade 5  (<--Select your child's grade level for 2025-26 school year)
• Grade 6
• Grade 7
• Grade 8|
   
• Calculator Reminder
  Parents of MTMS children:  please note that all students will need a calculator.  These calculators are not included in the grade level School Supply Pack, but can be purchased online as well.  Please note if your child has retained their calculator from the prior year it is not necessary to purchase a new one.  As long as they have the correct calculator for the new corresponding grade it is fine. The one required by each grade level is listed here:
  5th Grade - TI-34 Multiview Fraction Solar Calculator (TI-34MV)
  6th Grade - TI-34 Multiview Fraction Solar Calculator (TI-34MV)
  7th Grade - TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
  8th Grade - TI-84 Plus Graphing Calculator
   
• Headphone Reminder
  During testing, students in all grades will need plug in headphones (no wireless headphones or earbuds allowed).

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School Policies 

• 5512 HIB Policy

• Family Life Opt Out Form / Letters  (click grade level -->) Grade 5    Grade 6   Grade 7   Grade 8

• 5600R Code of Conduct

• Technology Acceptable Use Policy   /  Agreement  (<--2 FORMS NEEDED)

• 8467 Weapons

• 5511R Dress Code

• 5530R Substance Abuse

• 5200 Attendance

• 2430R Extra Curricular Activities

• 5240R Tardiness

• 5410R Promotion & Retention

• 5533R Pupil Smoking                      

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2026-27 MTMS Staff Updates