District Vision: Supporting student growth for positive future impact.

District Mission: To inspire and equip every student for their next stage in life.

Parents if your address, phone number, and/or emergency contact changes, please notify the office of the change or update the information in Infinite Campus. Keeping this information up to date in the office will allow us to mail you current information and keep in contact regarding your child.

We will offer homework center for any student in grades 5-8 Tuesday through Thursday from 3:25 – 4:30 p.m. Students must bring a note from home stating permission to stay for homework center. If a student does not have a note to stay, they must follow their regular schedule. The homework center will assist students who are having difficulty with any subject in any grade 5-8. A certified teacher will always be in the room to assist students during the scheduled days and times.

Student progress notices are sent home with students in the middle of each quarter as a notice of how your child is progressing. We will send an ADT call to let you know the day we send the report home with students. Progress reports will be sent home on November 19, February 3, and April 22. Report cards for all middle school students are issued quarterly. The quarters will end on the following dates: October 18, December 20, March 14, and May 19. Grade cards will be sent home shortly after the end of each quarter. You may also view students' grades in Infinite Campus.

MS Football News:

Our Middle School football record is currently 1-2 A-team and B-team is 1-1. The next game is at home on Thursday, Oct. 3 vs Buffalo at 5:30 pm. We have 22 football players and they are: JJ Avis, Noah Boyer, Gage Britton, Jadyn Edwards, Preston Fish, Jesse Goller, Blake Heier, Camden Hendrickson, Reece Hillmer, Jasiah Hillmer, Jack Linehan, Skylar McMillian, Roman Patterson, Trystan Penrod, Kenlee Skeek, Jace Smith, Clayton Turney, Brayden Turney, Andrew Norell, Maison Hall, Cullen Storts, & Jace Tuck. Coaches: Rick Voliva, Tim Owens, & Jeff Walls.

MS Cross Country News:

Jayce Keen, Abel Houseman, & Bennett Linehan represent the middle school in cross country. At Nixa, they ran in the two mile event and finished with the following times: Jayce Keen 15:24, Abel Houseman 15:41, Bennett Linehan 16:14.

MS Volleyball News:

Our Middle School volleyball A-team has a record of 6-1 and B-team is 4-3. The volleyball team currently has fifteen players (one player joins us from Mark Twain Schools). Pictured below, not in any order: Mila McDonald, Alyssa Bodi, Marleigh Long, Amiyah Curl, Suzi Bumgarner, Carolynn Lyerla, Sophie Burnett, Madi Hagey, Morgan Bloznik, Sammy Haden, Jalee Robison, Gianni Oldham, Alyvia Hankins, Addelynn Wilson, & Addie Russell. Coaches are Jayme Voliva & Amy Lyerla

Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Monday, October 21st from 8:00 am to 11:45 am and Thursday, October 24th from 3:45 pm to 7:15 pm. If you wish to meet with all grade level teachers, please select them all in the same time slot. Otherwise, you can select the individual teacher and time slot of your choice. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss your child's academic progress. Please use the link below to sign up for a conference time.

The student of the month is chosen by the grade level teachers based on qualities such as character, leadership, and citizenship, not necessarily academics. The students of the month must be a diligent student, completing his/her assignments on time, and showing strong effort to learn the subjects. The student of the month demonstrates excellent behavior inside and outside the classroom, is well mannered, and respectful to both peers and teachers. The student of the month displays excellent citizenship by aligning his/herself with the character traits of the year. Lastly, the student of the month shows exemplary character through his/her compassion, honesty, trustworthiness, responsibility, optimism, and loyalty in creating a positive school environment.

Forsyth Middle School honors students from grades 5th - 8th for exhibiting outstanding character traits. Students are selected for displaying positive character traits throughout the school day. Their positive office referrals are placed on the bulletin board in the hall by the middle school office. These students are called to the office and recognized for their positive behavior. Each month students are honored at the monthly character education assembly. Pictured below are the students honored for displaying positive character for the month of October.

5th Grade Positive Office Referrals

Pictured below but not listed in any order: Abigail Goller, Kendra Kirby, Sophie Mitchell, Jake Boyer, Addie White, Logan Burall, Colt Fernandez, Mike Howard, Riley Erwin, Tucker Deeter, Kynley Pender, Landen Harrington, Hagen Findley, Baylee Holle, Lyrix Obenchain, Savannah Reynolds

Pictured below left to right: Brandun Wyrick-Penserum, Chance Letterman

Pictured below, left to right: Caden Calhoun, Garrett Chambers, Tristan Reece, Blake Brady,

Pictured below, left to right: Aden Fiveash, Gabriel Soehren, Jayden Honeycutt

Forsyth Schools will be celebrating their 2024 Homecoming with a parade on the evening of Thursday, October 10th at 6:00 p.m. The parade will begin at the Historical Society, run along Main Street and then follow US 160 all the way back to the school. The parade floats will showcase the football team, cheer team, homecoming royalty, and several student clubs and organizations. The theme for this year’s Homecoming events is “Out of This World”.

The community is invited to a pep rally at the football field immediately following the parade. We look forward to seeing you come out and support your Panthers. The Homecoming game will be on Friday, October 11th at 7:00 versus Strafford.

All buildings are able to participate in Homecoming Spirit Week. Below are the dates of what to wear for each Spirit Day.

Below are a few clubs Middle School students can get involved in this school year.

Mrs. Tanksley - History Club

For Grades 6th, 7th, & 8th

Contact Information:

stanksley@forsythr3.k12.mo.us

Mrs. Tanksley - Paperback Posse

For Grades 5th & 6th

Contact Information:

stanksley@forsythr3.k12.mo.us

Mrs. Mickelson - CAPS Club

For Grades 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th

Contact Information:

mmickelson@forsythr3.k12.mo.us

Mrs. Legore - Art to the 3rd

For Grades 5th, 6th, 7th, & 8th

Contact Information:

csweeney@forsythr3.k12.mo.us

Mr. Russell - Bass Club

For Grades 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th

Contact Information:

trussell@forsythr3.k12.mo.us

Student Council hosted a back-to-school Splash Bash on August 29. The student council members along with their sponsors started planning this event at the end of last school year. The student council members for 2024-2025 are:

5th Grade: Hagen Findley, Baylee Holle, Nora Kramer, Helen Shaffer 6th Grade: Skyla Hockaday, Maloree Youngs, Jordan Bodi, Ava Callahan 7th Grade: Bralyn San Paolo, Jase Hillman, Kane Rogers, Suzi Bumgarner 8th Grade: Sophie Burnett, Maggie Blackstock, Addie Russell, Gianni Oldham

Sponsors: Mrs. Tanksley & Mr. Jones

Below are a few pictures from this event.

"Last Friday night, the 8th grade Student Council took charge at the football game by selling shaved ice to fans. The STUCO members worked together as a team, ensuring smooth operations while serving customers with efficiency and enthusiasm. Their teamwork and dedication not only helped raise funds for future events but also showcased their commitment to supporting the school community."

Mrs. Storment, our new K-6 librarian, offered students the opportunity to read for at least 1,500 minutes over the summer. We had seven middle school students complete the reading incentive packet and read for at least 1,500 minutes this summer! The students voted to celebrate with a pizza party. The students had pizza, soda, and an ice cream treat to celebrate their achievement!

Way to go, Kloey Faulkner, Rylee McCall, Mackenzie Campbell, Blakely Bailey, Chael Yarnell, Maxon VanKirk, and Cody Goodman!

The library had a book-tasting for grades 5th & 6th last week! The library was decorated like a restaurant, and Mrs. Storment wore an apron and chef hat. What was being served? Books, of course! Students sat down at different tables, and each table had a tray of books on them. They “sampled” new and different books. The 5th and 6th graders sampled books from five different genres, which helped them choose books to read for their Passport to Reading booklets. Below are a few pictures from this activity.

Mrs. Tanksley's class focused on enhancing their inference skills. In collaborative groups, students went to different stations where they analyzed various artifacts, inferring their identities and purposes within the context of Colonial America. They further engaged in making informed predictions about the colonial regions to which these artifacts belonged.

To support this learning, we utilized Wicked Hydra, an instructional resource designed to foster stronger inquiry skills through more nuanced questioning. This tool encourages students to delve deeper into their analyses and promotes critical thinking as they explore historical contexts.

Mr. Jones is teaching a gravity lesson using spandex and different weighted spheres to show the effects of mass and its ability to bend spacetime.

Mrs. Mickelson, 5th grade science teacher, submitted an application for a mini-grant to fund one of her hands-on lessons she would like to do with the kids this year. She was informed by the Taney County Farm Bureau her application was chosen for the award. Ben Carpenter, the president of the Taney County Farm Bureau Board, attended our September Character Education assembly to present Mrs. Mickelson with a check.

9/28 - MS Volleyball Tournament @ Miller

9/30 - MS Volleyball vs Marionville

10/1 - MS Volleyball vs Clever

10/1 - CC @ Republic

10/3 - MS Volleyball @ Catholic

10/3 - MS Football vs Buffalo

10/3 - CC @ Fair Grove

10/4 - Fantastic Caverns Field Trip - 5th Grade

10/5 - MS Choir @ Shoals Bend Park

10/7 - Life on Track Field Trip - 8th Grade

10/7-11 - Homecoming Spirit Week

10/8 - MS Volleyball vs Reeds Spring

10/9 - CC Conference Meet @ Reeds Spring

10/10 - MS Volleyball @ Ava

10/10 - MS Football vs Fair Grove

10/11 - HS Homecoming Football Game

10/12 - MS MLC Volleyball Tournament TBD

10/16 - Student of Month Lunch

10/17 - Picture Re-takes & Club Pictures

10/17 - MS Football @ Catholic

10/17 - CC @ Clever

10/18 - Cents of Pride Shop

10/18 - Import Quarter 1 Grades

10/21 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00 - 12:00

10/24 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 3:45 pm - 7:30 pm

10/25 - Quarter 1 Event

10/25 - HS Blood Drive - No MP Gym

10/26 - CC MS Championships @ Reeds Spring

10/28 - GBB @ Clever

10/29 - GBB vs Reed MS

11/1 - GBB @ Buffalo

11/4 - GBB vs Reeds Spring

11/4 - Teacher In-Service

11/7 - GBB @ Fair Grove

11/8 - CE Assembly

11/8 - GBB @ Aurora

11/11 - Veterans Assembly

11/11 - GBB vs Catholic

11/14 - GBB @ Hollister

11/15 - GBB @ Carver

11/16 - MS District Honor Band

11/18 - GBB vs Strafford

11/20 - Student of the Month Lunch

11/22 - Cents of Pride Shop

11/22 - GBB MLC Tourn @ Strafford

11/23 - GBB MLC Tourn @ Strafford

11/26 - GBB vs Cassville