Mountain Ridge Middle School News

Karen Sprafke- Mrs. Sprafke is a ray of sunshine. She always goes the extra mile (literally and figuratively) for her students and our staff. She is always willing to put in the extra work in order to ensure student success. She is a positive and uplifting colleague who cares deeply about her MRMS family. She has been a true leader helping the ELA department through some rough times. She sees and accepts students as they are and has a wonderful way of making them feel special. Thank you Karen, you are pretty great!

Beckie Salmi- Beckie is the most patient and kind Computer Support Technician this side of the Mason Dixon. She is always willing to help, problem solve and listen. She takes our IT problems and fixes them and doesn't judge us (outwardly, but inside she is probably counting to 10 and taking deep breaths) when we have neglected to update our systems for the last 18 months. She does so much in our building beyond tech. MRMS is lucky to have a CST who is a team player and always helping out in any way she can. Tech-y Beckie, you are awesome!

Please join me in congratulating Tanya Marchmantwete on her new position and adventure as a school counselor. Ms. Twete will be completing her graduate studies in school counseling and has accepted a position within the district and will be starting after Fall Break.. We are sad to see her go but know she is going to be a wonderful asset to her new community. We are currently in the hiring process for the social studies opening, please know that. Ms. Twete is dedicated to making this transition as seamless as possible and will work with whomever is hired to ensure our students do not miss out on any learning opportunities.

If you are interested in being part of the School Accountability Committee, we meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7am in the library.

We would like to “THANK” every single family who took the time to donate dinner items for Student Conference Dinners. You are so amazing….. and the food was DELICIOUS!

Please ask your student to check the lost and found for any lost items. Our lost and found will be donated over Fall break.

Quarter 1 grades will be posted to your student’s report card on Friday, October 11th at 4:00 pm.

If you have any questions regarding your student’s grades please get in touch with the teacher.

If you have not completed Express Check In for the 24-25 school year PLEASE make sure that you do! Express Check-In is where parents can update any information that needs to be updated such as address. Phone numbers, emergency contact information, and give your student permission to be in the Yearbook. The primary household is responsible for completing this process.

Picture retakes are October 23rd during lunch on the stage in the cafeteria. No additional paperwork is needed just show up looking like your great self! If you have any questions, please get in touch with DR Photo 303-346-2772.

Students, a reminder that all middle school students need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian at least 18 years of age when attending DCSD High School football games. We expect you to represent yourself and our school positively when attending these games. We appreciate your cooperation in making school events a great experience for everyone.