Middle School Updates

Eighth Grade Closing Exercises — Tomorrow, June 5 

The Eighth Grade Closing Exercises will take place on Friday, June 5, at 11:30 a.m. in the Logan Auditorium at the Middle School. Please see this letter from Dr. Carlaina Bell, Head of Middle School, with more details.

Eighth Grade Dinner Dance — Tomorrow, June 5

The eighth grade is invited to attend a dinner and dance tomorrow, June 5, from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., at the Middle School. Please read this important letter for more information.

Third Trimester (T3) Grades and Comments 

Please see this letter from Catherine Gaynor, Assistant Head of Middle School, regarding grades and comments for the third trimester.

Volunteers Needed: Middle School Garden Boxes

If you are around this summer and would like to help take care of the Middle School garden boxes and planters, please sign up here. You are welcome to take and enjoy the produce as well! If you have any questions, please contact Susan Hansen.

MS Robotics Team Sign Ups

The Middle School robotics team is already gearing up for the 2026-2027 season. If you will be in the Upper House in the fall and would like to join (or re-join) the team, please fill out one of the forms below:

• For New team members: MS Robotics Team NEW Application
• For Returning team members: MS Robotics Returning Form

Need more information? Please email any questions to Mr. McLaughlin or Ms. Chung.

Information on Returning Band Instruments

Students continuing in band next year should bring their instruments home over the summer. Students who are not continuing in band at MKA next year MAY return any rental or borrowed instruments to the band room before the last day of school. This is a courtesy MKA offers to families. Otherwise, families must return the instruments directly to the companies. Please read this letter to learn more about how to return your student’s instrument.

Lost and Found to be Donated

There are many items in the lost and found. If you suspect your child may have items in the lost and found, please encourage them to peruse the items before school ends. Please note that all unclaimed items will be donated.

The Summer Strings Session

The summer months are the perfect time for young string players to elevate their playing to a higher level. Scheduling is flexible, and piano lessons are also available. If you are interested in our summer sessions, please contact Dimitri Hadjipetkov.

PE Clothes for the 2026-2027 School Year — Pre-Order by June 15

All MKA Middle School students are required to have a uniform t-shirt and shorts for PE classes. To make sure students are prepared for the start of the 2026-2027 school year, required items are now being offered on the MKA School Store website. Please also refer to the Middle School PE Code of Attire for additional information.

Orders placed online by June 15, 2026, are guaranteed to be delivered to your home by August 15, 2026. Orders placed after this deadline will be processed as received, but due to Under Armour inventory limitations may not be fulfilled by the start of school.

Items are available for purchase year-round in case you need to replace or size up items during the year. Sample items for all sizes are available in the Business Office to facilitate ordering. For assistance with your order, please contact Shelly or Jamie at schoolstore@mka.org.

Summer Enrichment at MKA — August 3-14

Still looking for something meaningful, fun, and engaging this August?

Summer Enrichment at MKA offers two weeks of hands-on learning, creative exploration, and connection for rising fourth- through eighth-grade students—all in a summer camp-style environment that keeps minds active and students inspired before the school year begins.

Students can explore new interests, strengthen academic and critical thinking skills, make new friends, and rediscover the joy of learning through a wide range of interdisciplinary courses.

☀️ Whether one week or two—build the schedule that works for you! For more details, to explore offerings, and register, please visit our Summer Enrichment webpage.

Middle School Supply Sale — Order by Tuesday, June 30

Get a jump on school shopping and help support PAMKA, too! Order your Middle School student supplies for next year from now until Tuesday, June 30. They will be delivered directly to your home. Prices are competitive, and PAMKA earns a portion of the sales.

Our school ID is MON348. Place your order online or view this flyer for more information. School supplies will be shipped directly to your home address by August 21.

Please Note: For all grades, organizational binders and folder systems (such as case-its, trapper keepers, and accordion files) are not included in these supply packs and will need to be purchased separately. Calculators are only included in supply packs for fifth graders. For grades six through eight, calculators will be provided by the school for classroom use. Parents are welcome to purchase calculators for home use separately. For questions, please contact PAMKA Finance VP, Rupa Coutinho.

Hosts Still Needed for Fall Parent Grade Socials

PAMKA is seeking hosts for this coming school year’s fall grade socials in the following rising grades: Jr-K, 6, and 10. These events are a wonderful way for parents with children in the same grade to connect and spend time together. Parent Grade Socials come in many forms: some have been hosted in a home, others at a local venue. Also, some parents have teamed up to co-host!

If you have any interest in hosting for your child’s 2026-2027 school year or have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to PAMKA’s Volunteer Coordinator VP, Meredith Levine.

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