Welcome Back Documents

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 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 
  -Cross Country / Soccer / Field Hockey tryouts begin (more info HERE)  All fall sports are trying out on August 31, except for BOYS soccer, which will start on September 1.
  -MTMS families MUST complete this Google Form (HERE) prior to the first day of school in order to secure a Chromebook and network access.

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NEW - Online Athletic Registration

• Athletic Registration
• PARENTS OF ALL MTMS ATHLETES:  Here is the live link to all games throughout the school year.

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Additional Forms

• Chromebooks will be issued on the first day of school.
  Students/parents must read, sign, and submit THIS GOOGLE FORM by August 21, 2026 in order to have access to school technology.
   
   

• Sixth Grade Only – Proof of Immunization
  Documentation due August 31, 2026 → Click here for the form
  Please note: After September 11, 2026, any 6th grade student with outstanding immunization forms will not be permitted into the classroom.
   

• Athletic Registration

• 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 
  Pre Ordering Link below:
  Order Photo: SGTLXJ26

 

Information to order photos online.  All purchased picture packets will be mailed directly to parents.

  
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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Summer Reading (REQUIRED)

This summer MTMS students will be required to read a book related to the Revolutionary War, in celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence .  Each student will read the required book for their grade level and complete the brief corresponding activity before the 1st day of school.  Please see the presentation here for all the details on the grade level books and related materials for the required post reading activities. This link can also be found on the Welcome back page of the school website.

A limited number of books will be available for checkout from the MTMS library the last week of school and the Mendham Township Library will also have copies available.  If you would like to purchase copies of the books, we encourage you to visit Chapter One bookstore in the King’s Shopping Center.  Chapter One will carry copies of all of the MTMS Summer Reading titles and will offer MTMS families a 10% discount on those titles.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mrs. Smith at msmith@mendhamtwp.org.

CLICK HERE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION regarding our required summer reading

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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   Please complete online using this Google Form.

• 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:

MEET OUR NEWEST STAFF MEMBERS!