Mabry Middle School

MMS Reminders:

Good afternoon, MMS Parents!

Just a quick reminder that Halloween costumes and masks should not be worn to school tomorrow.

Thank you for your cooperation, and have a great evening!

MMS Parents,

Just a reminder that there will be no school on Monday, November 3rd (Staff Exchange Day) and Tuesday, November 4th (Election Day).

I hope everyone enjoys a safe and relaxing long weekend!

Warm regards,
Wayne Copeland, Jr.

Good afternoon, MMS Families!

Here’s this week’s Principal’s Update: https://secure.smore.com/n/481tk
(please note there are no new updates from last week.)

🗞️ Newsletter Highlights & Upcoming Dates

🏀 Mabry Boys and Girls Basketball Tryouts
Details are included inside this week’s memo.

🇺🇸 Veterans Day Program – November 11th at 9:00 a.m.
Parents, as we prepare for this special event, we are collecting photos and information about veterans connected to our students—whether they are family members or close friends. These submissions will be featured in a slideshow presentation during the program.
If you would like your veteran included, please complete the Google Form linked in the memo.

💡 Comprehensive Health (“Healthy Futures”) Program
Scheduled for November 24th and 25th. More details can be found inside the memo.

📅 Important Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, October 28th – Chapman D-Team Football vs. Gable Middle (last game of the season)

Monday, November 3rd – Staff Exchange Day (No School)

Tuesday, November 4th – Election Day Holiday (No School)

Friday, November 21st – Quarter 2 Progress Reports Sent Home

Have a wonderful week, and Go CUBS! 🐾
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal, Mabry Middle School

📚 A great moment of learning in action! Mrs. Courtney Human works one-on-one with two of her students as they tackle equations together. 💡 It’s all about teamwork, encouragement, and those “aha!” moments that make math click! ✨ #MabryMiddle #MathInAction #LearningTogether

Mabry Middle School Families,

We will host our annual Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 11th at 9:00 a.m. in the H.E. Hipp Gymnasium on the campus of T.E. Mabry Middle School. This program is open to the community, so please feel free to join us as we come together to honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Warm regards,
Wayne Copeland, Jr.
Principal, Mabry Middle School

Good afternoon, MMS Families!

Here’s this week’s Principal’s Update: https://secure.smore.com/n/481tk

Important Newsletter Highlights:

Mabry Boys and Girls Basketball Tryout Information

Veterans Day Program Details

Comprehensive Health (“Healthy Futures”) Program Information

Important Dates This Week:

Tuesday, October 21st

PSAT Testing

Thursday, October 23rd

Chapman D-Team Football vs. Sims Middle School (@ Chapman – 5:30 p.m.)

Have a wonderful week, and Go CUBS! 🐾

— Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal, Mabry Middle School

MMS Reminders:

📧 Quarter 1 Report Cards
MMS Parents, Quarter 1 Report Cards will be distributed electronically via email on Friday, October 17th.

🎵 FAM (Friends and Music) Time
We will hold our first FAM Time celebration on Friday, October 17th, during 7th and 8th periods. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Please feel free to call or email me with any questions.

Best regards,
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 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-