This is a friendly reminder that Quarter 4 progress reports will be delivered electronically (via email) tomorrow, Tuesday, April 21st.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership.
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Please take a moment to review this week’s Principal’s Update:
https://app.smore.com/n/481tk
2026–2027 Returning Student Registration
Returning student registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. Snap codes and detailed registration instructions were sent to your email on Monday, April 13th. Please contact Mrs. Gina DeCapio, PowerSchool Database Manager, with any questions regarding registration at gina.decapio@spart1.org.
📌 Upcoming Events (Mark Your Calendars!)
Apr 17: Q4 Progress Report Grades Due
Apr 21: Q4 Progress Reports Sent Home (delivered electronically via email)
Apr 23–25: Music in the Parks: Annual Fine Arts Field Trip – Williamsburg, VA (Band, Chorus, and Orchestra)
Apr 28: SC READY Writing / Spring Concert (Band), 7:00–7:45 PM @ Chapman HS
Apr 29: SC READY Reading
Apr 30: Spring Concert (Orchestra), 7:00–7:45 PM @ Chapman HS
May 1: 8th Grade Dance (see posted flyer in memo for details)
May 5: SC READY Math / Spring Concert (Chorus), 7:00–7:45 PM @ Chapman HS
May 11–15: Spring Semester Final Exams (see memo for details)
May 19: Field Day / Yearbook Day
May 20: Awards Day (7th Grade – 8:30 AM; 8th Grade – 10:00 AM)
May 22: Last Student Day (Half Day) / Q4 Report Cards delivered electronically via email
Thank you for your continued support of Mabry Middle School!
GO CUBS 💙🧡
— Mr. Copeland
Spartanburg County District One will host a Sports Physical Day on Saturday, April 18th, from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM in the Chapman High School Auxiliary Gym.
Sports physicals will be available for $25.
Please refer to the attached flyer for additional details.
Have a great weekend!
Mr. Copeland

Returning student registration for the 2026–2027 school year is now open. Snap codes and detailed registration instructions will be sent to your email this afternoon.
Thank you, and have a wonderful evening!
Wayne Copeland, Jr.
Please take a moment to review this week’s Principal’s Update:
https://app.smore.com/n/481tk
📌 Upcoming Events (Mark Your Calendars!)
Apr 17: Q4 Progress Report Grades Due
Apr 21: Q4 Progress Reports Sent Home (delivered electronically via email)
Apr 28: SC Ready Writing / Spring Concert (Band); 7:00–7:45 PM @ Chapman HS
Apr 29: SC Ready Reading
Apr 30: Spring Concert (Orchestra); 7:00–7:45 PM @ Chapman HS
May 1: 8th Grade Dance (see posted flyer in memo for details)
May 5: SC Ready Math / Spring Concert (Chorus); 7:00–7:45 PM @ Chapman HS
May 11–15: Spring Semester Final Exams (see memo for details)
May 19: Field Day / Yearbook Day
May 20: Awards Day (7th Grade – 8:30 AM; 8th Grade – 10:00 AM)
May 22: Last Student Day (Half Day) / Q4 Report Cards delivered electronically via email
Thank you for your continued support of Mabry Middle School!
GO CUBS 💙🧡
— Mr. Copeland
There will be no Principal’s Update this week. Please take a moment to review the attached flyer for important information regarding Spring Break.
I hope everyone enjoys a relaxing, fun, and safe Spring Break!
— Mr. Copeland

We would like to inform you that our students will soon be participating in the South Carolina College- and Career-Ready Assessments (SC READY). These assessments are an important measure of student progress in core academic areas.
SC READY Testing Schedule:
Tuesday, April 28th – Writing
Wednesday, April 29th – Reading
Tuesday, May 5th – Math
To help you better understand the assessment, parent/guardian brochures were sent home on Monday, March 30th. These brochures provide helpful information about the test format, expectations, and ways to support your child.
If you need another copy or would like access to alternate formats or translated versions, please visit the following link:
https://ed.sc.gov/tests/middle/sc-ready/information-for-parents/
Attendance is extremely important on testing days. We ask that all students are present, arrive on time, and are prepared for testing. Please make every effort to avoid scheduling appointments or early dismissals on these dates. Being present helps ensure your child can perform their best without unnecessary stress or interruptions.
We also encourage you to help your child get a good night’s rest and come to school ready to do their best.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the school testing coordinator, Dr. Salters, at tanae.salters@spart1.org.
Thank you for your continued support.
Please take a moment to review this week’s Principal’s Update:
https://app.smore.com/n/481tk
***Parents, please pay close attention to the "Important Post Spring Break Events and Dates" section and mark your calendars. This section includes specific dates and times for the following: 8th grade dance, final exam dates, field day/yearbook day, and awards day.***
📅 This Week
Monday & Tuesday: Healthy Futures Relationship Education (for Science classes this semester; opt-out letters were sent home March 9)
Monday–Friday: MMS Spring Spirit Week (see memo for details)
April 3: Q3 FAM Time (concessions will be sold)
📌 Upcoming
April 6–10: Spring Break
Thank you for your continued support of Mabry Middle School!
GO CUBS 💙🧡
— Mr. Copeland
This is a reminder that next week is Spring Spirit Week at Mabry! Please review the attached flyer for each day’s theme and dress-up guidelines.
As a reminder, students are still expected to follow the dress code throughout the week.
Thank you, and have a wonderful weekend!
Wayne Copeland Jr.

Please review this week’s Principal’s Update:
https://app.smore.com/n/481tk
📅 This Week
Tuesday: Band CPA (Concert Performance Assessment at Woodmont HS)
Tuesday–Friday: i-Ready Math Testing
Wednesday: 8th grade Fine Arts students virtual meeting for the Europe trip. Information and RSVP link are located inside the memo. Chick-fil-A lunch delivery for students who pre-ordered last week
Thursday: Beta Club Induction, 6:00–7:00 p.m.; Chorus CPA (Concert Performance Assessment at Morningside Baptist Church)
Friday: MMS School Improvement Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m. in the Media Center; Basketball at Lunch, $1.00 (proceeds benefit the MMS Girls Basketball Team)
📌 Upcoming
March 30–31: Healthy Futures Relationship Education (for Science classes this semester; opt-out letters were sent home March 9)
March 30–April 3: MMS Spring Spirit Week (additional details inside the memo)
April 3: Q3 FAM Time (Concessions will be sold)
April 6–10: Spring Break
Thank you for supporting Mabry Middle School!
GO CUBS 💙🧡
— Mr. Copeland
This message is for current 8th grade parents (rising 9th grade families). At this time, we still have approximately 50 students who have not completed their Individual Graduation Plan (IGP) meeting with our school counselors, Mrs. Salters and Mr. Phillips.
If you have not yet scheduled your student’s IGP meeting, please use the link below to sign up:
https://calendly.com/igpmeeting2024/individual-graduation-plan-meeting-clone-clone
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our school counselors:
• Tanae Salters – tanae.salters@spart1.org
• Jeff Phillips – jeff.phillips@spart1.org
Thank you for your attention to this important step in your student’s academic planning!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
This is a quick reminder that we will begin i-Ready (Reading) testing tomorrow, Tuesday, March 17, through Friday, March 20.
To help prepare your child for the i-Ready Diagnostic, please encourage them to:
• Get a good night’s sleep and eat a full breakfast on the day of the assessment.
• Take their time and try their best on each question—there is no need to rush.
• Be respectful of other students who may take longer to finish.
Also, Quarter 3 Report Cards will be electronically distributed to parents on Wednesday, March 18.
Thank you for your continued support!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Please review this week’s Principal’s Update:
https://app.smore.com/n/481tk
📅 This Week
• Mon (3/16): Q3 grades due, Chick-Fil-A pre-orders begin, School Climate Survey (1st period)
• Tues–Fri: I-Ready Reading testing
• Wed (3/18): Q3 report cards emailed to families
📌 Upcoming
• Mar 24–27: I-Ready Math
• Mar 25: Chick-Fil-A lunch delivery
• Mar 30–31: Healthy Futures Relationship Education (Science classes this semester; opt-out letters sent home Mar 9)
• Mar 30–Apr 3: MMS Spring Spirit Week (additional details inside memo)
• Apr 6–10: Spring Break
Thank you for supporting Mabry Middle School!
GO CUBS 💙🧡
— Mr. Copeland
Wayne Copeland Jr.
I hope you and your families are off to a great start to the week! Please take a moment to review this week’s Principal’s Update and important announcements below.
📌 March 8th – Principal’s Update Newsletter
👉 https://app.smore.com/n/481tk
📱 Follow Mabry Middle School on Facebook for school updates and celebrations.
🎓 8th Grade Parents – 9th Grade Registration
Please review the registration information and schedule your child’s IGP meeting with Mrs. Salters.
Schedule your IGP Meeting:
https://calendly.com/igpmeeting2024/individual-graduation-plan-meeting-clone-clone
🌟 Mabry's Finest Student and Staff Winners – February
🥧 Pi Day Celebration
Details about our Pi Day event and fundraiser.
🐔 Chick-Fil-A Lunch Pre-Orders
Information about upcoming lunch orders and delivery.
📝 I-Ready Spring Testing Dates
🩺 Health Futures Relationship Education Program
(Only students taking Science this semester)
🏈 Chapman D-Team Football Information
Includes the 2026 calendar, parent meeting slideshow, and contact form.
📅 Save the Date – Upcoming Spring Events
Includes testing dates and fine arts performances.
Important Dates This Week
Friday, March 13
• All-State Band Clinic – Furman University
• Orchestra CPA – Spartanburg High School
• Joy Prom – Swofford Career Center (5:00–7:00 pm)
• Pi Day Celebration
Upcoming Events
Monday, March 16
• Q3 Report Card Grades Due
• Chick-Fil-A Pre-Orders Begin (All Week)
Wednesday, March 18
• Q3 Report Cards Released Electronically
March 16 – March 27
I-Ready Spring Testing Window
Reading: March 17–20
Math: March 24–27
Wednesday, March 25
• Chick-Fil-A Lunch Delivery
March 30 – March 31
Healthy Futures Relationship Education Program
Opt-out letters go home Monday, March 9
Friday, April 3
• Q3 F.A.M. Time
April 6 – April 10
• Spring Break
Thank you for your continued support of Mabry Middle School.
Have a wonderful week, and GO CUBS! 🐻💙🧡
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal, Mabry Middle School
💼 MMS Job Shadow Day
Mabry Middle School's Job Shadow Day will take place on Friday, March 6th.
To receive an Excused Absence, students must:
✅ Complete the MMS Job Shadow Form
📌 The deadline to return the Job Shadow Form has been extended to Thursday, March 5th.
If you have any questions, please contact your child’s counselor:
7th Grade Counselor:
Mr. Jeff Phillips
📧 jeff.phillips@spart1.org
8th Grade Counselor:
Mrs. Tanae Salters
📧 tanae.salters@spart1.org
Thanks and have a great evening!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Good afternoon, MMS Families!
I hope you and your families are off to a great start to the week! Please take a moment to review this week’s Principal’s Update and the important announcements below:
March 1st – Principal’s Update Newsletter 👉 https://app.smore.com/n/481tk
Newsletter Highlights
📱 Follow our official Mabry Middle School Facebook page
🎓 8th Grade Parents Only – 9th Grade Registration Information
Be sure to review the information regarding 9th grade registration and schedule your child’s IGP meeting with Mrs. Salters.
Link to schedule IGP Meeting:
https://calendly.com/igpmeeting2024/individual-graduation-plan-meeting-clone-clone
💼 MMS Job Shadow Day Information
🐔 Upcoming Chick-Fil-A Pre-Order Information
📝 I-Ready Testing Dates
Health Futures: (Comprehensive Health) Relationship Education Program Information (**Only Students that are taking Science this semester**)
🏈 Chapman D-Team Football Information
Includes:
2026 Chapman D-Team Football Calendar
Slideshow from Parent Information Meeting on 2/16/2026
2026 Chapman D-Team Football Contact Information Form
📅 MMS Parents: Save the Date
(Upcoming spring dates, including spring assessments and fine arts concerts)
Important Dates This Week
💼 MMS Job Shadow Day
Mabry Middle School's Job Shadow Day will be Friday, March 6th.
In order for students to earn an Excused Absence, they must:
Complete the MMS Job Shadow Form.
Return the form to their 5th period teacher by Tuesday, March 3rd.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s counselor:
7th Grade Counselor: Mr. Phillips (jeff.phillips@spart1.org)
8th Grade Counselor: Mrs. Salters (tanae.salters@spart1.org)
Upcoming Events
Monday, March 16th
Q3 Report Card Grades Due
Chick-Fil-A Pre-Orders in the Gym (Entire Week)
Wednesday, March 18th
Q3 Report Cards Delivered Electronically to Parents
Monday, March 16th – Friday, March 27th
I-Ready Spring Testing Window
Reading: March 17th – 20th
Math: March 24th – 27th
Monday, March 23rd
Chick-Fil-A Lunch Delivery (Handout Day)
Monday, March 30th and Tuesday, March 31st
Healthy Futures (Comprehensive Health) Relationship Education Program
Opt-Out letters will go home with students on Monday, March 9th
Friday, April 3rd
Q3 F.A.M. Time
Monday, April 6th – Friday, April 10th
Spring Break
Thank you for your continued support of Mabry Middle School.
Have a wonderful week, and GO CUBS! 🐻💙🧡
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal, Mabry Middle School
Tomorrow, Friday, February 27th, is Pajama Day at MMS! Students may wear their pajamas for the duration of the school day for $1.00.
We look forward to a fun and comfortable day for our students! 😊
MMS Parents:
Mabry Middle School's Job Shadow Day will be Friday, March 6th. In order for students to earn an Excused Absence, they must:
Complete the MMS Job Shadow Form.
Return the form to their 5th period teacher by Tuesday, March 3rd.
If you have any questions, please reach out to your child’s counselor:
7th Grade Counselor: Mr. Phillips (jeff.phillips@spart1.org)
8th Grade Counselor: Mrs. Salters (tanae.salters@spart1.org)
Thank you for your support in helping make this experience meaningful for our students!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Due to the cold temperatures and wind, there are no outdoor activities after school today.
Thanks!
