The Lion Link

Dear Lion Families,

It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome you and your student(s) to the start of the 2024 -2025 school year!

Middle school is an incredible time of both personal and academic growth for our students. As a parent of a 7th grader myself, I am a daily witness to the challenges that often accompany this delicate time in personal development, but also to the incredible opportunity that lies ahead when young people are provided with structures, supports and an unwavering belief in their abilities to succeed as both students and as members of a school community. We at King are dedicated to creating these opportunities for each one of our students.

This work cannot be done alone and I welcome and encourage you to be an active participant in your student’s educational experience. Please consider joining the Parent Teacher Student Organization, attending school events, perusing our weekly newsletter for regular updates and inquiring about other opportunities in which you may be able to participate with our school community. I look forward to the start of a wonderful year!

Go, Lions!

Natalie Daniels
Principal, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School

Join us at Lion Camp where students will officially register for the '24 - '25 school year! ID photos will be taken and students may purchase PE clothes and King merchandise.

8th Grade: Wed. Aug. 7, 2024

7th Grade: Thur. Aug 8, 2024

6th Grade: Fri. Aug 9, 2024

*Make-Up Day: Mon. Aug 12, 2024*

Lion Camp Hours (by last name)

A-H (9:00 am - 10:15 am)

I-O (10:15 am - 11:30 am)
P-Z (11:30 am - 1:00 pm)

Please be sure to bring a copy of your data confirmation sheet. Support will be provided as needed.

We are excited to share our new cell phone policy, "During the Day, Off and Away," for the 2024-2025 school year (Board Policy 5131.8). Our goal is to create a safe and focused learning environment for all students by minimizing distractions and promoting their mental well-being.

• Cell Phone Usage
  Students must turn off (ringer/tone/sounds off) and store their phones in their backpacks upon entering campus. Phones should stay off until they leave.

• Exceptions
  Students with specific accommodations (IEPs, 504 plans, or medical conditions) may have phone access as specified.

• Communication
  Classrooms have landlines for students to contact parents when necessary. Phones will be accessible in emergencies.

• Academic Benefits
  Reducing phone usage helps students stay focused and engaged in class.

• Safety and Security
  This policy helps prevent cyberbullying, ensures students focus during emergencies, and reduces the risk of theft or loss.
  
  

Thank you for your support as we work together to enhance our students' learning experience and well-being.

Our bell schedule has been updated for the '24 - '25 school year! Please take a look at the new schedule (linked here). Gates will open every day at 7:45 am.

EARLY RELEASE

Please note that the first two days of school will be early release days. The school day will begin at 8:15 am and will end at 1:10 pm on both the first and second days of school (August 15th & August 16th).