Milkovich News

December 2024

Milkovich Middle School

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Principal Message

Happy Thanksgiving !!

Wow! Can you believe it? We have made it to this point of the year when students are anticipating the winter break and preparing themselves for what to come. Quite honestly, we experience a mix of feelings at the middle school for many of our students during this time of year. if I can be honest, it is because many students struggle with what to anticipate while they’re at home during the Thanksgiving and winter break. As educators, we have found that there is a diversity of students within our school community and there’s also a diversity of experiences during the holidays. I encourage each of you to talk with and further communicate with your student during this time of the year when the holidays and the change of weather mixes, but sometimes it just doesn’t match.

As you communicate with your student, I would also like to encourage our students to find alternative ways to interact with their peers over the break. We are finding that students are not having healthy relationships with other students due in part to various modes of technology. Students are still trying to formulate their communication styles in person which can prevent a slight struggle when they are texting each other or messaging in group text or chats online. Additionally, students don’t always understand what is being said in the group chat or misinterpret it. This has a tendency to lead to strife and misunderstandings. Parents, please consider setting time limits to the amount of time that your student is on the phone. This helps to set safety and healthy boundaries while helping the student to focus on the importance of family, school, getting the proper rest and reaching their goals without the distraction or potential of what can take place within a group text.

Vikki Pruitte-Sorrells, MA, MS

Principal

Milkovich Middle School

Athletics Update

FALL SEASON WRAP UP

FOOTBALL

The Milkovich Football Team completed their season with a 4-4 overall record and a record of 3-2 in the Lake Erie League, which placed them 3rd. Team M.V.P. was Kah’ron Hunter and Most Improved was Anthony Dinkins. Team members included Jai’vyon Bell, Cristian Clements-Sellers, Braylen Edwards, Dareon Hudson, Jaxson Jeffries, Ryan-Jacob McIntosh, Delanii Rodgers, Domonique Scott Jr., Timothy Tisdel Jr., Reggie Williams, Jujuan Wyckoff, Tristen Caldwell, Anthony Dinkins, Lamont Hobson, Kah’ron Hunter, Nicholas Mathews, Demarco Powell, Aaron Rucker, Daron Smith, Christopher Traywick, and Chase Williamson.

VOLLEYBALL

The 8th Grade Lady Mustangs Volleyball Team finished the season as the Runner Up in the Lake Erie League Playoffs. They ended the season with an overall record of 11-9 and 10-6 in the Lake Erie League. Team M.V.P. was Princess Gray and Most Improved was Mackenzie Williams. Team members included Zaria Cromwell, London Gardner, Princess Gray, Noelle Holly, Na’Ziya Mayfield, Mackenzie Prude, Zaharia Walker, Mackenzie Williams. The 7th Grade Lady Mustangs Volleyball Team finished the season with an overall record of 4-11 and 4-8 in the Lake Erie League. This was busy learning how to play competitive volleyball and come together as a team. Team M.V.P. was Shanell Taylor and Most Improved was Zoe Boyd. Team members included Shila Bowman, Zoe Boyd, Leia Bryant, Rayne Fisher, Jenasis Gray, Trinity Hudson, Ambrianna Simmons, and Shanell Taylor.

WINTER SPORTS SEASON ROLLING AT MILKOVICH

GIRLS' BASKETBALL

The 8th Grade Lady Mustangs have continued where they left off last season by starting out this season with an 8-0 record! They have outscored their opponents 287-108! Team members include Ka’Niya Campbell, Azarria Cassel, Taraji Cunningham, Alasia Davis, Princess Gray, Violetstarr Horton, Imani Hudson, Payton McCorvey, Jer’mani Davis and Grace Vines. If you want to follow their season or find a schedule, check out mustangprideathletics.com. The 7th Grade Lady Mustangs currently have a record of 4-2. These young Mustangs are learning how to play organized basketball and are starting to come together as a team. Team members include Nyla Clark, Savannah Cleveland, Ja’nyla Griffin, Imani Haynes, Dion’ne Perry, Aiyannah Saleem and Paighton Young.

Student Council Update

Student Council put on a spirit week consisting of different days. The most popular for staff was Staff and Student Swap Day (see picture). We were also full of war: Maple Wars where students in each grade wore a different Maple color, Age Wars where each grade dressed like a different age group (babies, etc.), Decade Wars where each grade dressed like a different time period, and Derby Wars where each team wore their team color. We will close out November with the "End of War" Day where we hope to see positive and thankful messages!

Parent Advisory Group

Arrival/Dismissal Each Day

Students are able to begin entering the school building at 7:30 AM

Students either go to the cafeteria for breakfast or the gym to wait to be dismissed to class at 7:53 AM. If your child wants breakfast, please make sure they are here by 7:50 AM each day so that they can be in class on time.

All students receive a free breakfast and lunch

All students are to be in class by 8:00 AM. If you arrive after 8:00 AM, you are tardy.

All students will go through the security checkpoint each day.

All students will place their phones and electronic devices into their Yondr pouch each morning before making their way to the security line.

At dismissal, students will be able to open their Yondr pouches on their way out of the building to go home.

Please ensure your child brings their pouch every day. Once it becomes a habit of not bringing a pouch, a new pouch will be issued to the student with a $30 fee added to their school fees.

Attendance Matters

The school doors open at 7:30 AM, and the students are to be in class ready to learn at 8:00 AM.

If you know that your child is going to be absent, please call the attendance line by 9:00 AM. 216-438-6000 ext. 2029

Please do everything that you can to have your child here every day and on time. One day missed can easily put your child behind.

Contact Information / Progress Book

Final Forms

Please make sure we have the most updated information for your student.

Please log into Final Forms and update your emergency contacts, address, etc. This is VITALLY important so that we can get ahold of you in case of an emergency.

https://mapleheights-oh.finalforms.com