Middle School Newsletters

I want to take a moment to highlight the importance of school spirit and the incredible community we have at our school. Starting with today’s White Out, each theme day is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and recognize the unique contributions of every member of our community - from our youngest PK3 students to our high school seniors.

These dress-up days, including Americana, Minion Day, and homecoming, give us a chance to have fun and show our pride. But let’s remember that every day is an opportunity to celebrate our wins and our efforts, whether on the field, stage, court, or in the classroom. Every achievement, no matter how big or small, deserves recognition.

School spirit goes beyond just wearing themed outfits. It’s about fostering a sense of belonging and support for one another. Let's encourage our children to cheer each other on, celebrate each other's successes, and appreciate the hard work that goes into every endeavor. Our community thrives when we lift each other up, so let’s make it a priority to appreciate each other not just on theme days, but every day. Together, we can create an environment where everyone feels valued and celebrated!

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SAES (Southwest Association of Episcopal Schools) is offering a series of six webinars for parents and educators, featuring bestselling authors and speakers. I encourage you to check out the information. The series is free for Episcopal school parents, but registration is required to attend.

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7th & 8th TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY:

Ms. O'Neal is taking 7th and 8th-graders to the Florida Keys during spring break 2026! This is an exciting opportunity for students to learn about and explore the third largest barrier reef in the world. For more information click here.

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ATHLETIC OPPORTUNITIES:

Join us for exciting athletic events and cheer on our amazing middle school athletes alongside your family! We will continue to update the schedule as more sports and games are added.

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EXTENDED-CARE September 17th:

Lower School will not have classes on Wednesday, September 17th. If you need Extended Care for your Middle Schooler on that day, please fill out this form.

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8th-GRADE FAMILIES:

Please make sure you have read the Mo-Ranch communication sent in July. This trip is a fantastic opportunity for students to bond, learn, and create lasting memories. To ensure an accurate count, if your student chooses not to attend, please notify me by September 8th via email. After this date, refunds cannot be offered for the trip cost.

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ATTENDANCE:

Please remember that all absences must be reported through PowerSchool.

Looking ahead into the semester, please also know that we will be emphasizing our attendance policy this year; students who miss more than four sessions of any one class will be required to make up the minutes.  This is to comply with Louisiana state law.  You may hear this policy referred to as “No More Than Four” and, while there are some exceptions for school-sanctioned absences and for unavoidable absences (hospitalizations, natural disasters, etc), both reported and unreported absences count towards this limit. For more information, please refer to the handbook.
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Upcoming Dates

Coffees provide a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and ask any questions you may have as the year begins.

*Friday, September 5th at 8:00 am. Join us for a 6th-Grade Parent Coffee in Quest.

*Friday, September 5th. WHITE OUT for football game.

*Thursday, September 11th. Americana dress for football game.

*Friday, September 12th at 8:00 a.m. Join us for a 7th-grade parent coffee in Quest.

*Thursday, September 18th at 8:00 a.m. for an 8th-Grade Parent Coffee in Quest.

*Friday, October 3rd. End of 1st Quarter.

*Monday & Tuesday, October 6th & 7th. Fall Holiday. No school.

*Wednesday, October 15th. No School for Middle School Students. Middle School Parent-Student-Conferences. More information and sign-up instructions forthcoming.

*Sunday, October 19th - Thursday, October 23rd. 8th-grade trip to Mo-Ranch. Please let us know by September 8th, if your student will NOT be attending. Students not attending, will attend school during the week.

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