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!
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:
Feb 22nd 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
🔴🟢 Unity in the Community Event: Celebrating Black History (See Flyer)
😴 MMS Pajama Day Information
🏈 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
Monday, February 23rd
Parents – We will be taking Yearbook club pictures Monday morning. These pictures will include Band, Strings, Chorus, Beta Club, and more. We kindly ask that if your child is in a group, they wear school colors or their club’s respective shirt on Monday.
Tuesday, February 24th
🔴🟢 Unity in the Community Event: Celebrating Black History
Join us for an evening of empowerment and celebration
6:00 PM
Chapman HS Auditorium
Friday, February 27th
😴 MMS Pajama Day (Wear pajamas to school for $1.00)
Upcoming Events
Friday, March 6th
MMS Job Shadow Day
(Mrs. Salters will be sending additional information soon.)
Monday, March 16th – Friday, March 27th
I-Ready Spring Testing Window (Reading and Math)
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
Just a quick reminder that tomorrow, February 20th, is Hat Day at MMS! 🎩
For $1.00, students may wear a hat for the duration of the school day.
Thank you for your continued support!
To be 100% guaranteed a 2025–2026 yearbook for your child, your order must be placed by Friday, February 20.
After that date, you may still be able to purchase a yearbook; however, quantities are limited and the school could sell out. If you want to ensure your child has the best and most permanent way to remember this school year, please make your purchase on or before February 20.
You can quickly and easily order using the school’s direct link below:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1042556/Mabry-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/20250712041815047125/CATALOG_SHOP/
Thank you for your continued support!
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
Feb 15th 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
🏈 Chapman D-Team Football Parent Meeting
🧢 MMS Hat Day Information
🔴🟢 Unity in the Community Event: Celebrating Black History (See Flyer)
😴 MMS Pajama Day Information
📅 MMS Parents: Save the Date
(Upcoming spring dates, including spring assessments and fine arts concerts)
Important Dates This Week
Wednesday, February 18th
- 1/2 of 8th Grade – Field Trip to Swofford Career Center
Thursday, February 19th
- Entire 8th Grade – Field Trip to Chapman High School (Campus Tour)
Friday, February 20th
- 1/2 of 8th Grade – Field Trip to Swofford Career Center
- MMS Hat Day ($1 to wear a hat)
Saturday, February 21st
- USC Upstate Regional Spelling Bee (9:00 AM – University of South Carolina Upstate Campus Life Center – CLC Ballroom)
Good luck to our MMS Spelling Bee winners competing this weekend!
🏆 Winner: Phearun K.
🥈 Runner-Up: Lila B.
Upcoming Events
Friday, March 6th
- MMS Job Shadow Day (Mrs. Salters will be sending additional information soon regarding MMS Job Shadow Day)
Monday, March 16th – Friday, March 27th
- I-Ready Spring Testing Window (Reading and Math)
Important Information Regarding Yearbooks
Parents, to be 100% guaranteed to receive a 2025–2026 yearbook for your child, purchases must be made by February 20. After this date, yearbooks may still be available; however, availability is not guaranteed due to limited quantities.
If you would like to ensure your child has a lasting memory of this school year, please purchase the yearbook on or before February 20 using the link below:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1042556/Mabry-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/20250712041815047125/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_campaign=NE%2B-%2BYBK%2B-%2BStandard%2BBook%2B-%2BSearch%2B-%2BBrand&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google
Thank you for your continued support of Mabry Middle School.
Have a wonderful week, and GO CUBS! 🐻💙🧡
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal, Mabry Middle School
Parents, to be 100% guaranteed to receive a 2025–2026 yearbook for your child, purchases must be made by February 20. After this date, yearbooks may still be available; however, availability is not guaranteed due to limited quantities.
If you would like to ensure your child has a lasting memory of this school year, please purchase the yearbook on or before February 20 using the link below:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1042556/Mabry-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/20250712041815047125/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_campaign=NE%2B-%2BYBK%2B-%2BStandard%2BBook%2B-%2BSearch%2B-%2BBrand&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google
Thank you for your continued support of Mabry Middle School.
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Have you scheduled your IGP (Individual Graduation Plan) meeting yet? If not, please be sure to set up an appointment with Mrs. Salters as soon as possible. You may use the link below to schedule your child's IGP meeting. Please contact Mrs. Tanae Salters (8th Grade Counselor) with any questions. You can reach her at tanae.salters@spart1.org.
https://calendly.com/igpmeeting2024/individual-graduation-plan-meeting-clone-clone?month=2026-02
Thanks
Wayne Copeland Jr.
This is a reminder that tomorrow, Wednesday, February 11, will be our last basketball game of the season as we take on Ewing Middle School at Mabry Middle School.
Girls Game: Tip-off at 5:00 PM
Boys Game: Tip-off immediately following the girls game
At the conclusion of the girls game, we will recognize all of our 8th grade basketball players (both boys and girls) for their dedication and hard work this season.
Please come out and support our Cubs—we hope to see you there!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
I hope that you and your families are having a great start to the week.
Please take a moment to review this week’s Principal’s Update and the important announcements below.
This Week’s Principal’s Update
Please click the link below to view this week’s update:
https://app.smore.com/n/481tk
Newsletter Highlights
📱 Follow our official Mabry Middle School Facebook page
🏆 January’s Mabry’s Finest Student and Staff Award Winners
🎓 Swofford Career Center Open House Information (Current 8th grade parents)
⚾ Chapman C-Team Baseball Try-Out Information
🍗 PTO Chick-fil-A Pre-Sale Fundraiser Information
🏈 Chapman D-Team Football Parent Meeting
🧢 MMS Hat Day Information
😴 MMS Pajama Day Information
📅 MMS Parents: Save the Date (Upcoming spring dates, including spring assessments and fine arts concerts)
Important Dates This Week
Monday, February 9th
MMS Basketball vs. Jonesville Middle School (@ Jonesville) (Make-Up Game)
Girls – 5:00 PM | Boys – Immediately following the girls game
Chapman C-Team Baseball Try-Outs (information inside memo)
Chick-Fil-A Delivery Date (information inside memo)
Tuesday, February 10th
Chapman C-Team Baseball Try-Outs (information inside memo)
Swofford Career Center Open House (information inside memo)
Q3 Progress Reports Sent Home (Delivered Electronically)
Wednesday, February 11th
MMS Basketball vs. Ewing (@ Mabry) (Make-Up Game)
Girls – 5:00 PM
Boys – Immediately following the girls game
Last home game of the year – 8th grade recognition night
Important Information Regarding Yearbooks
Parents, to be 100% guaranteed to receive a 2025–2026 yearbook for your child, purchases must be made by February 20. After this date, yearbooks may still be available; however, availability is not guaranteed due to limited quantities.
If you would like to ensure your child has a lasting memory of this school year, please purchase the yearbook on or before February 20 using the link below:
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1042556/Mabry-Middle-School/2026-Yearbook/20250712041815047125/CATALOG_SHOP/?utm_campaign=NE%2B-%2BYBK%2B-%2BStandard%2BBook%2B-%2BSearch%2B-%2BBrand&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google
Thank you for your continued support of Mabry Middle School.
Have a wonderful week, and GO CUBS! 🐻💙
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal, Mabry Middle School
Chapman Boys Soccer Tryouts
When: Thursday, February 5th and Friday, February 6th
Where: Chapman High School
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Players must be cleared to participate before trying out.
Chapman Boys C-Team Baseball Tryouts
When: Monday, February 9th and Tuesday, February 10th
Where: Chapman High School
Time: 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM
All athletic paperwork must be uploaded into Big Teams prior to attending tryouts.
Chapman Girls Softball Tryouts (Varsity, JV, and C-Team)
When: Thursday, February 5th and Friday, February 6th
Where: Chapman High School
Time: 3:30 PM – 5:15 PM
All athletic paperwork must be uploaded into Big Teams prior to attending tryouts.
Make-Up Basketball Games
MMS Basketball vs. Jonesville (@ Jonesville)
Monday, February 9th
Girls – 5:00 PM
Boys – Immediately following the girls game
MMS Basketball vs. Ewing (@ Mabry)
Wednesday, February 11th
Girls – 5:00 PM
Boys – Immediately following the girls game
Last home game of the year – 8th grade recognition night!