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It's National School Principals' Month. Let's play Middletown Mastermind to celebrate! Put on your detective hat - can you guess which of our amazing Middletown principals (or assistant principals) this might be? Share your guesses and tell us what you love about our hardworking school leaders. They deserve all the recognition this month! #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

THIS FRIDAY! Middletown Public Schools 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat 🍬 Get ready for a night of Halloween fun! 📅 Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Beman Middle School's parking lot on Hunting Hill Avenue All are welcome, and admission is free! Please note that anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a spooktacular evening of trick-or-treating, costumes, and community spirit. We can't wait to see you there! #MPS4ALL

All MPS Students will have an early dismissal tomorrow, Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Breakfast and lunch will be served; transportation to and from school will be provided. Middletown High School: Early Dismissal at 11:00 AM Beman Middle School: Early Dismissal at 12:00 PM Elementary Schools: Early Dismissal at 1:00 PM Preschool schedules for the above mentioned dates are: PreK Full Day at Bielefield, Snow, & Spencer: Early Dismissal at 1:15 PM PreK Half Day AM at Snow: Attend from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM PreK Half Day PM at Snow: No PM Preschool/Canceled For information on future early dismissal days, please visit: https://www.middletownschools.org/page/district-calendar#EarlyLate

From ERG machines to the open water, our Blue Dragons are pushing their limits every day. Learn about the dedication of our MHS crew team in this in-depth article. #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers https://www.ctinsider.com/gametimect/article/crew-connecticut-high-school-sports-19753204.php

It's Hispanic Heritage Month! Today, we celebrate Mr. Orlando Ruiz, Principal of Macdonough Elementary School. Learn more about Mr. Ruiz here: https://tinyurl.com/HHM24MPS As Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close, we're filled with gratitude for our amazing employees who shared their rich cultural backgrounds with us. Their stories and experiences enrich our schools and deepen our appreciation for Hispanic heritage. ¡Mil gracias! While the month may be ending, our celebration of Hispanic contributions to our school district and community continues year-round! #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

🎃 Middletown Public Schools 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat 🍬 Get ready for a night of Halloween fun! 📅 Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Beman Middle School's parking lot on Hunting Hill Avenue All are welcome, and admission is free! Please note that anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a spooktacular evening of trick-or-treating, costumes, and community spirit. We can't wait to see you there! #MPS4ALL

Thank you, Lt. Governor Bysiewicz & Agriculture Commissioner Hurlburt for joining us at Beman Middle School today kick off CT Grown for CT Kids Week! We're proud that Middletown was chosen to represent this important initiative promoting local food in schools. #MPS4ALL

Join us today! Touch-A-Truck event at Middletown High School on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM. For just a $5 (minimum) donation per car, you and your children can explore a variety of fascinating vehicles up close, enjoy delicious food (for purchase), and participate in fun activities for all ages. All proceeds go to support the Middletown Agricultural Science and Technology Education program.

October 3, 2024 8:10 AM: Both Farm Hill Elementary and Beman Middle School are currently experiencing an outage affecting internet and phone services. Power is on in both schools and normal school hours are in effect. Our Technology Department is actively working to resolve this issue as quickly as possible. In the meantime, we have implemented the following backup communication options: - Phone Calls: All phone calls to Farm Hill and Beman will be redirected to designated cell phones (one per school). Please note that this may result in delayed response times. - Urgent Matters: If you have an urgent need to reach the school this morning and are unable to get through via phone, you may direct message one of your child's teachers through ParentSquare. We kindly request that you use this option only for true emergencies to avoid overwhelming our teachers with messages. - Non-Urgent Matters: For non-urgent questions, please feel free to contact Central Office at 860-638-1401. We will provide an update as soon as internet and phone services are restored. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this temporary disruption. Thank you for your patience.

October 2, 2024: LOCKDOWN LIFTED. Middletown High School was placed in Lockdown from 2:45 PM to 3:57 PM due to a threatening call received this afternoon. Thank you for your patience while we worked with first responders to respond to the situation. The safety and security of your child is our top priority. The below message was shared at 3:33 PM today: The Middletown Police Department SWAT team is currently clearing Middletown High School. We will continue to share information via email, our website, and our social media pages. The below message was shared at 2:56 PM today: Middletown High School is currently in Lockdown due to a threatening call received a short while ago. The safety and security of your child is our top priority. We are responding to the situation and collaborating with emergency responders. At this time, we ask that parents stay where they are and remain available to receive updates and instructions as needed.

Update: The Middletown Police Department SWAT team is currently clearing Middletown High School. We will continue to share information via email, our website, and our social media pages. The below message was shared at 2:56 PM today: Middletown High School is currently in Lockdown due to a threatening call received a short while ago. The safety and security of your child is our top priority. We are responding to the situation and collaborating with emergency responders. At this time, we ask that parents stay where they are and remain available to receive updates and instructions as needed.

October 2, 2024: MHS is currently in Lockdown due to a threatening call. At this time, we ask that parents stay where they are & remain available to receive updates & instructions as needed. We will continue to share updates here. Please update yourself on our Emergency Response Protocols: https://www.middletownschools.org/o/mps/page/emergency-response-guide

Touch-A-Truck! Join us this Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Middletown High School (200 LaRosa Lane, Middletown, CT). $5.00 minimum donation per car. Get up close and personal with the vehicles that keep our city moving! Perfect for kids and kids-at-heart. All proceeds support our Mattabeset FFA Chapter. See you there! #MPS4ALL

Unity Day is two weeks away (Wednesday October 16, 2024). We're getting ready to wear orange to show our commitment to kindness, acceptance, and inclusion in all our schools. Are you ready? Together, we can make a difference! #MPS4ALL #UnityEveryDay

🎃 Middletown Public Schools 3rd Annual Trunk or Treat 🍬 Get ready for a night of Halloween fun! 📅 Date: Friday, October 25, 2024 🕔 Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM 📍 Location: Beman Middle School's parking lot on Hunting Hill Avenue All are welcome, and admission is free! Please note that anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for a spooktacular evening of trick-or-treating, costumes, and community spirit. We can't wait to see you there! #MPS4ALL

Middletown Public Schools celebrates the National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week (September 15-21, 2024), which raises public awareness about the need for and value of adult education and family literacy. Mayor Florsheim invited Middletown Adult Education (MAE) students, MAE Director Ralph D’Amato, and MAE Social Worker Christine Valdez to his office to learn about their experiences at MAE. In support of Adult and Family Literacy week, he signed a proclamation for our students. In the image (Left to Right): Apollonia Saraci, Karima Briere, Alania Saraci, Mayor Ben Florsheim, Alisha Bossone, Nathan Mazzetta, MAE Director Ralph D'Amato, and Jayden Bailey. #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

Middletown Public Schools celebrates School Counselor Anthony Williams, who has been named and will be recognized later this month as one of the 100 Men of Color for 2024. As an integral member of the Beman Middle School community, Mr. Williams has made significant contributions to the students and families he serves. The prestigious 100 Men of Color Gala and Awards, to be held on September 20, 2024 at The Bushnell in Hartford, honors men of color for their impact in fields such as education, business, and public service. Mr. Williams’ dedication to fostering growth and support within our school community exemplifies the values celebrated at this event. More on the event can be found here: https://bushnell.evenue.net/events/SPEC #MPS4ALL #MPSFutureMakers

MPS celebrates Class of 2024 Graduate and MHS Alumni Nicolas Deshong, now a freshman at Colby College, who will be playing his first game for Colby this weekend at Trinity College. Deshong is attending Colby College on an academic scholarship, which waives tuition payments for him for all four years! In addition to playing on Colby’s football team, Deshong is double majoring in Education and History – he hopes to become an elementary teacher and coach high school football. Keep up the good work, Nicolas! The game will be tomorrow, Saturday, September 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM. More details about the game can be found on Colby College’s website here: https://colbyathletics.com/news/2024/9/11/football-kicks-off-season-with-trinity-matchup.aspx

23 years later, we pause to reflect on the profound loss and the incredible strength that emerged from the events of September 11, 2001. Middletown Public Schools honors the heroes, the fallen, and the survivors. Together, we remember and rise.

Convocation 2024-25 is a wrap! To all our students, teachers, administrators, support professionals, board members, and additional key community members: THANK YOU for the energy that you brought to our kick off event today. To our Superintendent, Board Chair, and Keynote Speaker Josh Shipp: THANK YOU for your words of inspiration and genuine support. What an incredible way to start the 2024-2025 school year. MPS Students & Families: we're ready for you! See you tomorrow! #MPSisBack #MPS4ALL