JMMS Newsletter (Quad State Band, Mayor's Visit, Pumpkin/Costume Contest, and more)

Posted Date: 10/24/25 (4:30 PM)

James Madison Middle School

Weekly Newsletter

October 24, 2025

Hello school community

Welcome to this week's edition of the James Madison Middle School Newsletter! We're excited to share the latest happenings and updates from our school community to keep you informed and engaged.

JMMS Mid-Term Progress Reports

Your student should have come home today with their progress reports. Students also received a copy of their most recent MAP scores and the Title One Family Compact. The Compact will need to be signed by the parent/guardian, the student and then returned to their first period teacher. Thanks for your help!

Friday Assembly

A big shout out to Mayor Cotton for coming today to our school-wide assembly and speaking to our students. He also presented a copy of the Flower Man book to each of our students. Thank you, Mayor Cotton!

JMMS Talent Show

Important Dates regarding the JMMS Talent Show are:

Auditions: Tuesday, November 18th @ 2:45

Rehearsal: Thursday, December 11th @ 12:45

Talent Show: Friday, December 12th @ 1:00

Students who wish to participate in the JMMS Talent Show MUST complete the registration form by Friday, November 14, 2025, to be eligible for auditioning for the JMMS Talent Show.

https://forms.gle/HHLJKzzfqkaRLyAa6

A separate registration form should be completed by each student in group talent acts.

JMMS Veterans’ Day Assembly:

JMMS will host a Veterans’ Day Program on Tuesday, November 11th at 9:00am. Visitors are welcome to attend to help us honor our Veterans. If attending, please ensure that you bring your photo ID with you to provide at check-in.

If you would like to submit information about the Veterans in your life to be honored in our program, please complete the following form by Friday, November 7th.

https://forms.gle/53QZM65FsMyJgoQx8

Title ONE Family Night

On Monday, November 3rd, we will be hosting a Title One Family Night in the cafeteria. Popcorn will be provided by our Youth Service Center. Our Mental Health Counselor will be providing some mental health strategies for our students.

School Picture Retakes

Lifetouch will be here on October 30th. This will be for any student who was absent previously or who needs re-takes. Go to mylifetouch.com and enter the following code to order. EVTVZPP2B

JMMS BAND

Congratulations to the following students for being selected to Murray State Quad State Festival.

Gabe Reynolds and Samuel Rice : Blue

Colby Miller and Harry Tebrock: Bold

Paris Penrod, Josie Bowles, Jane Merson, Jackson Schenider: Hoors

Lexi Eden, Addison Coones, Aribelle Clark: Green

WE want to Mr. Mullins, Mrs. Mendoza, Mr. Emerson, Mr. Coursey and the following JMMS Students as they compete this weekend in the Semi Finals and Hopefully the State Finals in Marching Band Addison Coones, Lexi Eden, Paris Penrod, Gabe Reynolds, Jackson Schenider, Sam Rice, Daxton Cotton, Ollie Marvel, and Bella Willis.

Basketball Season

Our Basketball Teams will continue their season(s) this week. Schedules can be found on our school's website. All tickets must be purchase online. The cost for all games is $7.00. Senior Adults can get passes by visiting the Hopkins Co. Bd. of Education.

Maroon Magic Dance Clinic

Date: November 8th

Time: 9:00 a.m.-11:30 am

Location: MNHHS gym

Contact: Whitney Coke

See Flier Below!

Grade Level Information

6th Grade Information

📰 Important Announcements!

📄 Trunk or Treat – Volunteers & Candy Needed!

We still have spots available for families who would like to decorate a trunk for our Halloween Trunk or Treat event!

👉 Sign up on ParentSquare or contact Mrs. Hunt if you’d like to volunteer your trunk.

We’re also accepting candy donations! 🍬

If you’ve already signed up to donate, please start sending in your candy now. Every little bit helps make this event a fun and festive success for our students!

Thank you for your continued support and for all you do to make our school community so special! 💙❤️

7th Grade Information

The 7th Grade field trip to see the Thunderbolts is next week! We are so excited for this trip. Please see the attached menu for concession stand pricing.

Next Friday is Halloween! We are so excited for the Fall Festival. Please help us make this a success for our students. We still need volunteers and donations to make the Fall Festival a success for our students! Please consider sending in a bag of candy, box of snack cakes, or small prizes we can use! Students who bring in donations will receive house points.

7th grade Reading - 10 AR points will be due on Thursday, October 30th. Please encourage your student to continue to read each night so that they will be successful with reaching their goal. Students may use the Renaissance articles for two of the ten points.

ELA:

Our students have completed their narrative essay rough drafts! We will begin peer reviews and editing on Monday, October 27th. The final draft will be due on October 31st.

Our vocabulary words with sentence examples are always posted in Google Classroom for easy access and review.

Our next Vocabulary and Spelling Quiz will be Friday, November 7th covering Week 9 and Week 10 words. Encourage your student to review a few minutes each evening, as consistent practice makes a big difference.

Red Ribbon Week

We will celebrate Red Ribbon Week the week of October 27th.

Monday: Wear Your Favorite Team Jersey

Tuesday: Wear Red

Wednesday: Rhyme without Reason

Thursday: Teachers Dress Like Students, Students Dress Like Teachers

Friday: Wear Your Halloween Gear (No Masks, blood, weapons).

Youth Service Center Information

Youth Service Center:

If your child needs services from the James Madison YSC, please contact Mrs. Shanda Hughes (shanda.hughes@hopkins.kyschools.us). You can message her on Parent Square or call the school 270-825-6160.

JMMS YEARBOOK

Use the QR code below to upload photos for the 2025-2026 JMMS Yearbook, or click HERE for the link. Pictures from any JMMS School activity are welcome - Basketball, Cheer, Dance, Archery, Academic Team, Etc!