Student ID cards must be carried at all times including to ride the bus
The new ID for Bus Transportation will go into effect on October 15th with full implementation on October 25th. ID cards will be required for all students riding the MSD buses; this does not include those on special transit at this time. There will be an active grace period until October 25, 2024 for drivers to allow students on a bus without their ID card or a valid pass.
Forgotten/Lost IDs…
If a student has misplaced their Student ID badge, they will need to have a replacement card issued to them. School bus operators will issue students who are unable to produce a card when boarding the bus in the morning with a one-time bus pass to be completed and signed by a school administrator to use when they board the bus again in the afternoon. This should be completed by the school using the information in ASPEN. If the student does not have a pass, they will only be allowed to board if an administrator is present. If the student is without their ID for three or more consecutive days, the school bus operators will be notifying transportation management to reach out to the school to have the issue rectified. See sample pass below.
Students on Incorrect Bus
Students may only ride the bus in which they are rostered to and may only board and alight the bus at their assigned stop.
If a student attempts to board the incorrect bus in the morning, the school bus operator will confirm the correct and stop location and time. If the bus they are supposed to take has not yet come, the student will be directed to the correct stop location and provided with the correct stop time. If the bus has come, the student will be allowed to board the bus and the school bus operator will document the incident.
If a student attempts to board the incorrect bus in the afternoon, the school bus operator will direct the student to the correct bus and not allow them to board the bus.
Please see district policy here" https://www.mansd.org/o/msd/page/msd-policy-safety-139-studentidentificationcards
See you this week for PTO
The first PTO meeting of the 24-25 school year will be held this Wednesday, October 9th at 6pm in the library. All parents and staff are welcome to come!
McLaughlin's 1st dine out of the school year
McLaughlin Middle School PTO presents the first McLaughlin dine out!
October 15th from 11am-10pm
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
1111 South Willow Street, Manchester NH
Five Guys will donate 20% of fundraiser sales and an additional $1 for every milkshake. Make sure you identify yourself as a McLaughlin Cougar!
Need help with paying for breakfast or lunch?
We don't want any child to be hungry.....eating breakfast and lunch during the day sets students up for success. If you need assistance with free or reduced lunch please click the link below:
Meal Prices 2024–2025 School Year
Breakfast
~ All Schools Full Price $1.50 ~ All Schools Reduced Price $0.00 ~
Lunch
~ Elementary Full Price $2.70 ~ Middle and High Full Price $2.95 ~
~ All Schools Reduced Price $0.40 ~
Ala Carte Milk
Prices Are $0.70
Progress report information
Progress reports went home on Friday, October 4th. Progress reports provide students and families with an update on a students achievement and citizenship in class. Grades are constantly changing and we recommend families monitor Aspen for updates on their child's performance in each of their classes.
If you have concerns about the grade your student has earned due to their performance in classes, please reach out to their teachers. You can also monitor their academics on the Aspen parent portal.
Red Ribbon Week Dance THURSDAY October 24th
Our first dance will take place on Thursday October 24th
5th and 6th grade McLaughlin ONLY student dance will be from 2:30-4:30pm.
Please pick your child up promptly at 4:30
7th and 8th grade McLaughlin ONLY student dance will be from 6-8pm
Please pick your child up promptly at 8pm
Price: $5
Where: McLaughlin Cafeteria
Extra information: There will be $1 snacks and drinks sold, bring money if you'd like a snack or beverage.
School dress code as well as behavioral code of conduct needs to be followed as this is a school sponsored event.