We are so excited to welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year. At Mission we are very committed to helping our students succeed, keeping them safe, and giving them a sense of belonging to our school community. We sincerely hope that this will be a wonderful year for both you and your student. I have attached information for you to start the school year. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to let us know. I can be reached at jenny.powell@bpsne.net or by calling the building. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Sincerely,

Jenny Powell, Ed.D.

Principal, Mission Middle School

A new district cell phone policy will be in effect this fall. Students must leave their phones in their backpacks which will be placed in their lockers. Students may not have phones at any point during the school day. This includes lunch, before school, and at after school activities (practice, detention etc.). Students will be asked to put the phone away. If students are noncompliant, the phone may be taken and turned into the office. Appropriate consequences may follow. Please help us by reminding students of this change in policy. Parents, you can help by contacting the office if you need to get a message to your student. We hope that this policy encourages students to focus on their education. If you have any questions, let me know.

All secondary students in Bellevue receive their own ipad to use throughout the school year. Students must keep track of their charging cords, and keep the ipad in good working condition. The ipad insurance ($20) is highly recommended. Please sign the ipad agreement form in this packet and return it with the student on the first day or bring it the night of Open House (August 6th).

All 7th grade students and those participating in a sport must have a physical. Please try to schedule one as soon as possible. The One World Mobile clinic is available at Mission on Thursdays. Please contact them at (402)880-4870 to set up an appointment. See the attached flyer for details.

Please drop students off as close to 8:20 as possible. All students will enter through the main doors. We do have a staggered bell entry, with the 8th grade going first to class, then the 7th grade. School begins at 8:30.

Students are dismissed from the EAST side of the building. Please park in the North parking lot. Please do not park in front of the building. It is not safe for students. The crosswalk should be free of cars at all times.

The school supply list is attached. We do encourage students to have pencils, notebooks, backpacks, and earbuds to start the year, and then check with teachers and teams for more detailed lists when school begins.

We are back to 48 minute class periods this year. We will still have a purple/white calendar, but students will have all of their classes each day (with the exception of PE/BraveTime). Students will receive their schedules the last week of July. School will conclude at 3:35 PM this year. This is 20 minutes earlier than last year. Please have rides waiting.

Students may have water bottles at school, but they should remain in their lockers. Students will have the opportunity to get a drink as needed.