Mason Middle School

Incoming sixth grade students will have the opportunity to select a music elective, choosing between choir and band. To help students make an informed decision, the Mason Middle School music directors will visit all elementary schools for Meet and Greets. During this time, students will learn more about both programs, hear what classes will be like and have the chance to ask questions. A parent letter was sent home with all fifth grade students.

This year marked an exciting milestone for Mason’s Robotics Program, Tractor Nation, with the launch of Team 32118, Tractor in Technicians in Training made up of Mason Middle School students.

The new team began the year with a Unified Team-style format with general education peers providing support, but by season’s end, most students chose to compete independently alongside their teammates, showcasing tremendous growth in confidence and skill. Truly becoming a competitive team!

The preschool playground at the Harvey Education Center (HEC) has a new visitor- The Very Hungry Caterpillar!

Three teachers, Krystal Hodge, Jena Krumm and Stacey Somerville, wanted to jazz up the play area used by their students and create something functional as well as decorative at the same time.

Working with the Mason Middle School Unified Club advisor, a plan began to emerge to develop an outdoor area with a chalkboard surface for the students to write on during recess.