Mabry Middle School

Good Afternoon, MMS Families!

🗓️ This Week’s Principal’s Update ➡️ https://secure.smore.com/n/481tk

Important Dates This Week:

Monday, October 13
📸 Make-Up Picture Day

Tuesday, October 14
📅 45th Day / End of 1st Nine Weeks
🏫 Community Bond Referendum Information Meeting
➡️ @ Mabry – 6:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
(See flyer in memo)

Wednesday, October 15
📝 Q1 Report Card Grades Due
– All assignments from the first quarter must be completed and submitted by the end of the day.

Thursday, October 16
🏈 D-Team Football vs. Clifdale Middle
➡️ @ Clifdale – 5:00 p.m.

Friday, October 17
🤝 FAM Time
– 7th Grade: 1:30–2:00 p.m.
– 8th Grade: 2:20–2:50 p.m.
(See memo for flyer with additional details)
📬 Q1 Report Cards Sent Home

Looking Ahead:
Tuesday, October 21
🧠 PSAT

Have a wonderful week, and as always — Go Cubs! 💙🐾

📢 Come learn the facts about our upcoming Bond Referendum at our Community Forum!

📍 Mabry Middle School
📅 Tuesday, October 14
⏰ 6:00 p.m.

We’ll share information about the proposed projects:
🏫 A new Mabry Middle School
🍎 A new O.P. Earle Elementary School
📘 Additions to New Prospect Elementary School

💻 Can’t make the meeting? Learn more about the bond referendum at https://www.spart1.org/o/spart1/page/bond-refer

MMS Reminders:

MMS Parents, our Mabry Girls Volleyball Team will host a quarterfinal playoff game tomorrow, Wednesday, October 8th, at 5:00 p.m. vs. Sims Middle School here at Mabry! Come out and support our Lady Cubs!

A reminder that Friday, October 10th, is a Staff Development Day—there will be no school for students.

Have a great evening!
Wayne Copeland Jr.

Good afternoon, MMS Families!

This Week’s Principal’s Update ➡️ https://secure.smore.com/n/481tk

Important Dates This Week:

Monday, October 6th: MMS Girls Volleyball vs. Jonesville (@ Mabry – 5:00 PM)

Thursday, October 9th: D-Team Football vs. Chesnee (@ Chesnee – 5:00 PM)

Friday, October 10th: Staff Development Day – No School for Students

Looking Ahead:

Monday, October 13th: Make-Up Picture Day

Tuesday, October 14th: End of 1st Nine Weeks

Tuesday, October 14th: Community Bond Referendum Information Meeting (@ Mabry – 6:00–7:00 PM)

Wednesday, October 15th: Q1 Report Card Grades Due

Thursday, October 16th: D-Team Football vs. Clifdale (@ Clifdale – 5:00 PM)

Friday, October 17th: Q1 Report Cards Sent Home

Friday, October 17th: F.A.M. Time (see memo for flyer with additional details)

Thursday, October 23rd: D-Team Football vs. Sims Middle (@ Chapman – 5:30 PM)

Have a wonderful week, and as always — Go Cubs!

Congratulations to Amelia Parkkonen and Betsy Shields, our September Mabry’s Finest award winners! We are so thankful for both of them and the outstanding way they embody our mission of “Count on Me.” Way to go, Amelia and Betsy!

Congratulations to Mrs. Tracie Bell, who has been named Mabry Middle School’s Secondary Division Distinguished Literacy Teacher of the Year! We are grateful for her dedication and for the many literacy concepts and skills she instills in her students each day!

October 2, 2025 – National Custodian Appreciation Day

Today, we celebrate National Custodian Appreciation Day, and we want to take a moment to recognize and thank our incredible custodians here at Mabry Middle School. Their hard work and dedication ensure that our school remains clean, safe, and well-maintained each and every day.

Please join us in showing appreciation for their essential contributions to our school community!

For the month of October, we are kicking off our first I-Ready Pizza and Power Break Challenge.

🎯 Goal: Students should complete two I-Ready lessons per week in both Math and ELA.

🍕 Reward: The class (Math or ELA) with the highest percentage of lessons passed (at the end of October) will earn a Pizza Party and an extra Power Break (extra recess), courtesy of the MMS Admin Team.

⚖️ Tiebreaker: If two classes tie, the winner will be determined by the class with the highest monthly attendance (medical notes excluded).

LET’S GO CUBS!!! 🐾

🎉 Exciting leadership news for Mabry Middle School! Mr. Wayne Copeland has been named the next principal, beginning in the 2025–2026 school year following board approval in April. Congratulations, Mr. Copeland! 👏📘 #wearespart1 #MMSCubs

A Message From Mabry Middle School: Hello, MMS Family! Please view this week's Principal's Update by clicking here --> https://secure.smore.com/n/0qjgsz . We only have 30 days of school left and 14 days until STATE TESTING begins! It is important that your child is present on state testing days. If at all possible, please make sure all medical appointments are not scheduled prior to noon during state testing days. Please be sure you are reviewing all of the important dates on the Principal's Update so you are up to date as to what is happening in the life of Mabry the last 30 days of school! We hope you enjoyed your spring break and we will see our students back at school tomorrow! We thank you for your partnership! -Dr. Brown-

Hello, Mabry Middle School Family! Check out the week of March 17, 2025 edition of the MMS Principal's Update from Dr. Brown by clicking here --> https://secure.smore.com/n/0qjgsz - Thank you for your continued partnership! -Dr. Brown-

Spartanburg One will have an e-learning day on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, due to a strong wind advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory will be in effect from 4 AM to 7 PM, with sustained winds of 15-25 mph and gusts reaching up to 50 mph. State regulations prohibit school bus operations when wind gusts exceed 45 mph, making travel unsafe. As always, the safety of our students and staff remains our highest priority. What Families Need to Know: E-Learning: Teachers will communicate with parents and/or students regarding assignments that should be completed during the e-learning day. After-School Activities: All after-school and evening activities scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, have been canceled. We appreciate the flexibility and cooperation of our families and staff as we take precautions to ensure everyone's safety.

Hello, Mabry Middle School Family! Check out the week of February 3, 2025 edition of the MMS Principal's Update from Dr. Brown by clicking here --> https://secure.smore.com/n/0qjgsz - Thank you for your continued partnership! -Dr. Brown-

Due to the unexpected power outage in the Inman area, we will begin dismissing school at 10:30 a.m. today for Inman Elementary, Inman Intermediate, and Mabry Middle School. We will follow normal dismissal procedures starting at 10:30 a.m. Buses will begin their routes at 10:30 a.m., and parents are welcome to come to school to pick up their students. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding!

Spartanburg One will operate on a regular schedule for Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Hello, MMS Family! Due to the 2 hour delay tomorrow morning, Mabry Middle School will open for student drop off at 9:00AM. 🚌🚙 The car rider gate will close at 9:50 AM and the tardy bell will ring at 10:00 AM. The main office will open at 9:00 AM. We will see you tomorrow! -Dr. Brown-

Hello, MMS Family! Due to the 2 hour delay tomorrow morning, Mabry Middle School will open for student drop off at 9:05AM. 🚌🚙 The car rider gate will close at 9:50 AM and the tardy bell will ring at 10:00 AM! The main office will open at 9:00 AM. We will see you tomorrow! -Dr. Brown-

Hello, Mabry Middle School Family! Check out the week of January 6, 2025 edition of the Mabry MS Principal's Update from Dr. Brown by clicking here --> https://secure.smore.com/n/0qjgsz - We look forward to seeing our students back in the building on Tuesday, January 7 for the start of the second semester! -Dr. Brown-

Hello, Mabry Middle School Family! Check out the week of December 16, 2024 edition of the Mabry MS Principal's Update from Dr. Brown by clicking here --> https://secure.smore.com/n/0qjgsz - This week, we will continue our mid-term and final exams! Please make sure you read through the update in its entirety! Thank you for your partnership! -Dr. Brown-

Hello, Mabry Middle School Family! Check out the week of December 9, 2024 edition of the Mabry MS Principal's Update from Dr. Brown by clicking here --> https://secure.smore.com/n/0qjgsz - This week, we will complete iReady testing in Reading and Math and begin prepare for exams which begin on Friday, December 13! Please make sure you read through the update in its entirety! Thank you for your partnership! -Dr. Brown-