School starts next week, and the excitement is real! We're thrilled to welcome our newly hired MCS teachers to this amazing school community. Some are brand new to the profession, while others joined us from surrounding districts because they recognize the great things already happening here and they want to be a part of making them even better. MCS is a place where great educators want to be - and we're so glad they're here!
We’re making it easier to stay connected!
Middlebury Community Schools is now using ParentSquare for all communication between school and home. Families can receive updates, respond to messages, schedule conferences, and more—on your phone, computer, or through the free app.
Look for information in your student’s registration packet or click here for the digital version. Invites will be sent out via text and email on Monday, Aug. 11th.
We’re looking forward to stronger connections and better communication across our school community.
Middlebury Community Schools is now using ParentSquare for all communication between school and home. Families can receive updates, respond to messages, schedule conferences, and more—on your phone, computer, or through the free app.
Look for information in your student’s registration packet or click here for the digital version. Invites will be sent out via text and email on Monday, Aug. 11th.
We’re looking forward to stronger connections and better communication across our school community.
You may have seen two MCS buses wrapped in Raider Green & Gold and wondered why.
Here’s the scoop:
When traveling out of state, Indiana code limits traditional school buses to a maximum of 200 miles round-trip beyond the state line— unless the bus has certain modifications. Because of this restriction, our district has been spending around $20,000 a year on charter buses, with parents often stepping up to help fundraise/donate additional dollars.
Now, we’re making a one-time investment to modify (and “wrap”) two buses, which lifts those beyond the state line mileage restrictions. These buses cannot be used for daily routes, but they can be used for field trips, athletic trips, and trips for academic competitions like theater, science olympiad, band, choir, and more.
The best part? We spent less to modify both buses than we typically do in a single year on charters.
So yes—it’s just two buses.
And yes—we’re saving money.
And yes—we’re doing it in style! 😎
Here’s the scoop:
When traveling out of state, Indiana code limits traditional school buses to a maximum of 200 miles round-trip beyond the state line— unless the bus has certain modifications. Because of this restriction, our district has been spending around $20,000 a year on charter buses, with parents often stepping up to help fundraise/donate additional dollars.
Now, we’re making a one-time investment to modify (and “wrap”) two buses, which lifts those beyond the state line mileage restrictions. These buses cannot be used for daily routes, but they can be used for field trips, athletic trips, and trips for academic competitions like theater, science olympiad, band, choir, and more.
The best part? We spent less to modify both buses than we typically do in a single year on charters.
So yes—it’s just two buses.
And yes—we’re saving money.
And yes—we’re doing it in style! 😎
We welcomed the MCS Transportation Team back this morning for their annual back-to-school meeting! They are excited to see the kids again after their summer break! It's going to be a great year!
The window to purchase the optional protection plan for student chromebooks is now open! This is for students in grades 4-12. You can purchase this protection plan online now or at the NHS and NMS registration day on August 6th and the HIS back to school night on August 12th.
LINQ Connect portal for online purchase: https://linqconnect.com/main
Instructions to purchase online: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGMcP4h-qs/pHwCnkQCIivDyfWRtN_x4w/edit?utm_content=DAGMcP4h-qs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
The protection plan covers up to three accidental damages per school year.
More information can be found here: https://www.mcsin-k12.org/page/devices
It’s with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Rudy, one of our incredible middle school students. After eight years of courageously battling cancer, Rudy is no longer in pain, and his journey has left a lasting impact that will continue to live on.
Rudy was a light in our community. He showed us all what it means to live with faith, courage, and love. Even in the face of tremendous challenges, Rudy found the good. He smiled when others might have cried. He encouraged others when he was the one who needed support. He lived fully, with a spirit that reminded us to be present, to be kind, and to never take the gift of life for granted.
His parents have been a pillar of strength- steadily walking with Rudy every step of the way, while also lovingly lifting up his incredible younger sister, Lucy. Their example of hope and unwavering positivity has inspired us all.
Though Rudy’s life was far too short, our community is forever changed because of the way he lived- with faith, with courage and with love.
May we all strive to #LiveLikeRudy
Rudy was a light in our community. He showed us all what it means to live with faith, courage, and love. Even in the face of tremendous challenges, Rudy found the good. He smiled when others might have cried. He encouraged others when he was the one who needed support. He lived fully, with a spirit that reminded us to be present, to be kind, and to never take the gift of life for granted.
His parents have been a pillar of strength- steadily walking with Rudy every step of the way, while also lovingly lifting up his incredible younger sister, Lucy. Their example of hope and unwavering positivity has inspired us all.
Though Rudy’s life was far too short, our community is forever changed because of the way he lived- with faith, with courage and with love.
May we all strive to #LiveLikeRudy
The Northridge Science Olympiad Team's annual golf outing will be Saturday September 6th at Meadow Valley Golf Course. They are still looking for hole sponsors and golf teams. All money raised goes to support the NHS and NMS Science Olympiad Program. Science Olympiad does not charge a fee for kids to be involved and relies on this outing for funding. Thank you again for your support!
Summer is still going strong but MCS is busy getting ready for the upcoming school year. We hosted our first technology training yesterday for new staff. We are excited to welcome all of the new faces to our MCS family!
Middlebury Community Schools is currently enrolling new students. Please enroll by 8/1/2025!
The MCS Director of Food Services, Sara Reafsnyder, spoke at our last board meeting to share an update on the great things happening in cafeterias across the corporation. We want to thank all of our cafeteria managers as well as our incredible cafeteria staff for their work. They do an awesome job of providing healthy and tasty meals to our students and staff. Last year they served over 109,000 breakfast meals and over 433,000 lunch meals. Thank you all for doing this each and every day!
MCS Transportation Reminders:
1. If your student needs a change in busing for this fall, please submit an online Transportation Request Form. To guarantee a ride on the first day of school, forms are due July 18, 2025. https://www.mcsin-k12.org/page/transportation To confirm what bus stops are currently set up, please check our app My Ride K-12 by Tyler Technologies, Inc. Click on “details,” then “schedule,” and check the drop-down arrows to see the AM and PM bus stop locations. Bus stop times and bus numbers will be available in the app on August 6, 2025.
2. Senior note: Students in Grade 12 who need busing this year will need a new Transportation Request Form submitted, even if they rode last year.
3. Bus routes for Grades 6-12 are especially full this year. If your student no longer needs the bus every morning and/or afternoon, please submit a new Transportation Request Form with that update, or call the Transportation Office at (574) 825-9410. Your assistance is sincerely appreciated!
4. If you are unable to access the My Ride K-12 app to confirm your student’s current bus stops, please call the Transportation Office at (574) 825-9410, Monday through Thursday.
Thank you,
MCS Transportation
1. If your student needs a change in busing for this fall, please submit an online Transportation Request Form. To guarantee a ride on the first day of school, forms are due July 18, 2025. https://www.mcsin-k12.org/page/transportation To confirm what bus stops are currently set up, please check our app My Ride K-12 by Tyler Technologies, Inc. Click on “details,” then “schedule,” and check the drop-down arrows to see the AM and PM bus stop locations. Bus stop times and bus numbers will be available in the app on August 6, 2025.
2. Senior note: Students in Grade 12 who need busing this year will need a new Transportation Request Form submitted, even if they rode last year.
3. Bus routes for Grades 6-12 are especially full this year. If your student no longer needs the bus every morning and/or afternoon, please submit a new Transportation Request Form with that update, or call the Transportation Office at (574) 825-9410. Your assistance is sincerely appreciated!
4. If you are unable to access the My Ride K-12 app to confirm your student’s current bus stops, please call the Transportation Office at (574) 825-9410, Monday through Thursday.
Thank you,
MCS Transportation
Welcome to MCS, Dr. Molnar!
We hope you have a safe and happy 4th of July!
Congrats to Austin Wilson and Sean Robinson for finishing in the National top 10 for computer coding at the TSA National Conference in Nashville!
Go Raiders!
MCS is hiring for cafeteria positions! If you or someone you know might be interested in a flexible cafeteria position, please have them click on the link and apply. We would love to have you be a part of the MCS family.
https://mcsin.schoolspring.com/
Tech coaches and educators from MCS wrap up CSPD Week in Bloomington. CSPD Week is a week-long, in-person professional development conference designed to help educators integrate computer science standards into their classrooms.
From left to right, Erin Wagner, Terry Gagich, Jen Purviance, Patty Prendergast, and Mary Grossman. Bryan Blaschke not pictured.
Thank you to our teachers, who give up some of their summer in order to help improve student learning in the classroom!
Officer Payne had a great time attending the Indiana School Resource Officer Conference and is proud to have completed the Basic SRO Course certification. Thank you for your work with our students and staff!
We are proud of our Northridge High School jazz band members for their performance today at the Elkhart Jazz Festival. This was a great opportunity for students!
