

MTMS Wolf Wire
February 21, 2025
MT's purpose is to educate and empower students to become responsible citizens.
A Few Words From the Principal
It has certainly been a strange week with all the bitter cold and snow days. We were thankful to be back in school today, and are looking forward to next week with many upcoming events as spring starts to ramp up. Thank you for helping your students get back into good habits as we tackle the next three weeks before Spring Break.
Important Dates
February 28 & March 1 - Shrek the Musical
March 12 - 3rd Quarter Showcase Night (4:30-6:00pm) & Incoming 6th Grade Night (5:00-6:30pm)
March 17-24 - Spring Break (School Resumes March 25th)
After-School Activities
February 25 & 27 - Boys Basketball KVL Tournament
7th Grade @ Basehor-Linwood
8th Grade @ Lexington Trails
News & Information
Help Needed - Career Exploration Day!!
Track Informational Meetings
Informational Meetings for students interested in Track will be held during WIN on the following dates:
Monday, 2.24.25 - 8th grade boys
Wednesday, 2.26.25 - 8th grade girls
Tuesday, 3.4.25 - 7th grade boys
Thursday, 3.6.25 - 7th grade girls
Monday, 3.10.25 - Managers
Good Things at MTMS
Nominate an Outstanding USD 232 Staff Member Today
The USD 232 Making a Difference Award celebrates the exceptional teachers and staff in our district.
The USD 232 Education Foundation, in partnership with Great American Bank, wants to honor and recognize those who are truly “making a difference in the lives of young people” and continually exceed job expectations for the students, families, and other employees in our district.
Help us honor those who excel at it by nominating an outstanding staff member today!
While We Were Out
Girls bathrooms got a much needed update over conferences
These were all the talk in the halls today!
Important Dates:
3/1 – Chipotle Giveback
Chipotle Giveback
Please help us spread the word to the community for our biggest business partnership! Share the flyer with neighbors and colleagues, invite your congregation and friends through social media, and email family in the area with the flyer, or just click interested on the social media event to help us spread the word! Your support helps PTA fund amazing things like Parent Teacher Conference Staff Meals and Treats, Field Trip Bussing, Teacher Grants, Student Socials, Staff Supply Closet, Community Service Events, MTMS Rewards Store, and more. Thank you for your support, MT!
Staff Meal and Snacks:
Thank you for supporting MT staff during conferences last week. During the day they could visit the teacher's lounge for treats and snacks.
And for their evening meal, staff enjoyed soups and salads from Nick and Jake's (at a greatly discounted rate).
Thank you to N&J for supporting MT!!!
Stay up to date! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram and our website! Email MTMS.pta.wolves@gmail.com with questions or to find out how to get involved.
Nurse's Newsletter
To help control the spread of illness in our school please follow these illness guidelines:
- Fever-Keep student home until fever free for 24 hours without the use of medication
- Vomiting, Diarrhea, GI upset-keep home until symptom free for 24 hours without the use of medication.
When reporting your student absent due to illness please give a brief description of the illness such as sore throat, fever, vomiting, flu, strep, etc. This will help with illness tracking and reporting to the health department.
MTMS Information
Location: 6100 Monticello Road, Shawnee, KS, United States
Website: http://mtms.usd232.org/
Phone: (913) 422-1100
Attendance Line: (913) 422-5854 or Report an Absence online
Fax Line: (913) 422-4990
Instagram: @mtmswolves
Regular School Hours: 7:55am-3:05pm (Office hours 7:30am-3:30pm)
- Carloop doors open to students at 7:35 (except earlier during inclement weather)