Good afternoon, MMS Parents:

This is a quick reminder that our Veterans Day Program is tomorrow, November 11th, at 9:00 a.m. in the H.E. Hipp Gymnasium on the campus of Mabry Middle School.

This event is open to all veterans, parents, and community members as we come together to honor those who have served our great nation.

See you tomorrow!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
6 months ago, Wayne Copeland
Good afternoon, MMS Families!

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

Newsletter Highlights πŸ“¬

πŸ“± Follow our official Mabry Middle School Facebook Page
πŸ† October’s Mabry’s Finest Student and Staff Winners
πŸŽ–οΈ MMS Veterans Day Program details
πŸŽ… MMS β€œSanta Shop” information
🎁 β€œChristmas For All” Toy Drive β€” includes link to our Amazon Wishlist
πŸ— Chick-Fil-A Lunch Pre-Sale information
🩡 MMS Pajama Day details
🧒 MMS Hat Day details
πŸ’ͺ Comprehensive Health (β€œHealthy Futures”) Program information

Important Dates This Week πŸ—“οΈ

Tuesday, November 11th
πŸŽ–οΈ MMS Veterans Day Program β€” 9:00 a.m. in the H.E. Hipp Gymnasium
This event is open to all veterans, parents, and community members.

Monday, November 10th – Friday, November 14th
πŸ— Chick-Fil-A Lunch Pre-Sale
Our MMS PTO will hold a pre-sale for Chick-Fil-A lunches during all four lunch periods.
Lunches will be distributed on Wednesday, November 19th and include a Chick-Fil-A sandwich, chips, and a cookie for $10.00.
Canned drinks will also be available for $1.00.

Have a wonderful week, and GO CUBS! πŸ»πŸ’™
Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal, Mabry Middle School
6 months ago, Wayne Copeland
Hands-on history! πŸ“– Mr. Driggers’ Social Studies students explored the Dred Scott decision through station work β€” examining its causes, impact, and influence on American politics. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ
6 months ago, Wayne Copeland
DRIGGERS - SS
DRIGGERS - SS
DRIGGERS - SS
Good afternoon, MMS Families!

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

Newsletter Highlights:
πŸ€ Mabry Boys and Girls Basketball Tryout Information
πŸŽ–οΈ Veterans Day Program Details
πŸ— Chick-Fil-A Lunch Pre-Sale Information
πŸ›Œ MMS Pajama Day Information
🧒 MMS Hat Day Information
πŸ’‘ Comprehensive Health (β€œHealthy Futures”) Program Information

Important Dates This Week:
πŸ“… Wednesday, November 5th
– MMS Basketball Tryouts (Boys & Girls – see details in the memo)

πŸ“… Thursday, November 6th
– MMS Basketball Tryouts (Boys & Girls – see details in the memo)

Have a wonderful week, and GO CUBS!
β€” Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal, Mabry Middle School
6 months ago, Wayne Copeland
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!
6 months ago, Wayne Copeland
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.
6 months ago, Wayne Copeland
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.)

πŸ—žοΈ Newsletter Highlights & Upcoming Dates

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

πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 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 studentsβ€”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.

πŸ’‘ Comprehensive Health (β€œHealthy Futures”) Program
Scheduled for November 24th and 25th. More details can be found inside the memo.

πŸ“… 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
6 months ago, Wayne Copeland
πŸ“š A great moment of learning in action! Mrs. Courtney Human works one-on-one with two of her students as they tackle equations together. πŸ’‘ It’s all about teamwork, encouragement, and those β€œaha!” moments that make math click! ✨ #MabryMiddle #MathInAction #LearningTogether
6 months ago, Wayne Copeland
MMS
MMS
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
6 months ago, Wayne Copeland
MMS Veterans Day Flyer
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 (β€œHealthy 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! 🐾

β€” Wayne Copeland Jr.
Principal, Mabry Middle School
6 months ago, Wayne Copeland
MMS Reminders:

πŸ“§ 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.
7 months ago, Wayne Copeland
Good Afternoon, MMS Families!

πŸ—“οΈ This Week’s Principal’s Update ➑️ https://secure.smore.com/n/481tk

Important Dates This Week:

Monday, October 13
πŸ“Έ Make-Up Picture Day

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

Wednesday, October 15
πŸ“ 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
➑️ @ 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)
πŸ“¬ Q1 Report Cards Sent Home

Looking Ahead:
Tuesday, October 21
🧠 PSAT

Have a wonderful week, and as always β€” Go Cubs! πŸ’™πŸΎ
7 months ago, Wayne Copeland
πŸ“’ Come learn the facts about our upcoming Bond Referendum at our Community Forum!

πŸ“ Mabry Middle School
πŸ“… 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
πŸ“˜ Additions to New Prospect Elementary School

πŸ’» Can’t make the meeting? Learn more about the bond referendum at https://www.spart1.org/o/spart1/page/bond-refer
7 months ago, Spartanburg One
Bond Referendum Post
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 Dayβ€”there will be no school for students.

Have a great evening!
Wayne Copeland Jr.
7 months ago, Wayne Copeland
Good afternoon, MMS Families!

This Week’s Principal’s Update ➑️ 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 β€” Go Cubs!
7 months ago, Wayne Copeland
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 β€œCount on Me.” Way to go, Amelia and Betsy!
7 months ago, Wayne Copeland
Mabry's Finest - Sept
Mabry's Finest - Sept
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!
7 months ago, Wayne Copeland
MMS - Tracie Bell
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!
7 months ago, Wayne Copeland
MMS Custodial Staff
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.

πŸ• 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.

βš–οΈ 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!!! 🐾
7 months ago, Wayne Copeland
I-Ready Growth Quest Challenge: October
πŸŽ‰ 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! πŸ‘πŸ“˜ #wearespart1 #MMSCubs
about 1 year ago, Spartanburg One
WAYNE COPELAND, NEW MMS PRINCIPAL