There is an important parent meeting for parents of our current 6th graders to discuss scheduling and transitioning to 8th grade. The meeting will take place in the MMS auditorium from 6:00PM - 6:45PM.

 

In the coming weeks, your 6th-grade student will be making their course requests for the 2026/27 school year. This window will allow your student to explore and request possible elective options for next year, and enter them into Schoolinks - an online program that supports a number of student activities.

 

Student Core Classes (Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies) are mostly set and will be based on this year’s placement.

 

The request process DOES NOT mean that your student will get the exact courses requested, but we will work to make most options happen.

 

1/26 - 6th Grade Parent Transition Meeting - MMS Auditorium - 6-6:45 p.m.

 

1/27 and 1/28 - Scheduling Process is introduced to MI Students, and a hard copy of the schedule request plan is sent home, which families will complete at home with your students. Parents should review the 7th Grade Course Offerings as they make these selections. This document will be returned to school the following week to be entered by students into Schoolinks.

 

1/29 - Mr. Reutter, MMS Principal, to visit MI and speak with all students.

 

2/4 - 2/6 - Schedule Request Entry Window

 

2/18-2/20 - MMS Counselors come to MI to verify course selections with each student in a 1 on 1 format.

 

Mr. Reutter - Building Principal - reutterj@masonohioschools.com

Mr. Schermer - Assistant Principal - schermerm@masonohioschools.com

 

Important Links:

7th Grade Course Offerings - Course catalog of current courses being offered at MMS.

 

Does your MI Comet want a yearbook? If so, you can begin ordering them using the site ybpay.lifetouch.com with our MI code is 1625226. Orders are due by March 30th.

 

Where: Castle Skateland

When: Thursday, Feb 19th 6:00-8:00

Cost: Entry - $5 (cash only)

Skates: Regular $3, Low-cut $5

 

The lost and found will be cleaned out by our amazing Girl Scout troop at the end of the month on January 30th. We have already collected a few items. Remind your students to check it for their misplaced items.

 

School Board Recognition Month

We are grateful for the leadership of Desiree Batsche, Charles Galvin, Ian Orr, Matt Steele, and Danni Tymitz. Together, they serve as a vital link between our community and our classrooms, representing the voices of residents while keeping students at the center of every decision.

Elected by our community, school board members establish the policies and long-term vision that guide Mason City Schools. Their work includes stewarding district resources, supporting and empowering our staff, and ensuring that every student has access to high-quality learning experiences in safe, inclusive, and supportive environments.

The Mason Board of Education has demonstrated a strong commitment to long-term planning, fiscal responsibility, and student wellbeing - from investing in innovative learning opportunities and outstanding arts and athletics, to planning facilities strategically during periods of growth, and prioritizing safety and mental wellness through meaningful partnerships with the City of Mason and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

While January provides a special opportunity to say thank you, the service of our school board is a year-round commitment. Please join us in expressing appreciation to our board members for their leadership, care, and dedication to the Mason Comet CommUNITY.

At Mason Intermediate, MSF has supported the building-wide LIFT program and invested in teacher training, innovative learning spaces, fine arts, STEAM, and mental health programming. This year, MSF is also funding Brick Math in fifth grade—using LEGO bricks to deepen math understanding—and supporting co-teaching partnerships in sixth grade to promote inclusive learning environments.

The Reading Challenge is MSF’s main fundraiser. All Mason Intermediate students will participate in:

• Reading Week: January 16–23
• Fundraising Week: January 26–30

MI principals and staff have set a goal of 100,000 reading minutes during the reading week. If students reach the goal, they will celebrate with a Reading Challenge Celebration on Friday, January 30. 🎉

Thank you for supporting literacy and helping take all Mason students Above & Beyond. More information about the Mason Schools Foundation Reading Challenge will be sent home with your student soon.

Parenting Today's Child - Mental Wellness:

Happy New Year and welcome back! The start of a new year is a great time to set positive intentions as a family. Encourage your child to choose one or two personal goals that feel meaningful to them. Help them break down these goals into small, manageable steps. Use tools like vision boards or goal journals to make the process fun and visual. Check out the Big Life Journal for kid-friendly goal-setting worksheets: Big Life Journal.

 

 

Special Section Update:

The PTO relies on dedicated volunteers to bring our events and programs to life. Your time and talents make a meaningful difference for our students, staff, and school community. We’d love to have you join us.

 

 

 

If you’re a Kroger shopper, supporting Mason 3-6 PTO is as easy as buying groceries. Just link your Kroger card to our PTO through the Kroger Community Rewards program, and Kroger will donate a portion of your purchases to our school at no extra cost to you.