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MKMS Weekly Newsletter 1-23-2026

Posted Date: 01/23/26 (03:00 PM)
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MKMS WEEKLY NEWSLETTER 1/23/2026

JANUARY, 2026 IMPORTANT DATES

1/27 - Martin Kellogg and John Wallace Orchestra Concert - 6:30 PM at JWMS
1/29 - Martin Kellogg Band Concert - 6:15 PM

MAIN OFFICE NEWS

Beginning Monday, January 26th, Martin Kellogg will not be able to facilitate early release pick ups between 2:20 pm and 2:55 pm due to our school bus arrivals for the afternoon dismissal. Please plan accordingly.

January, 2026

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

OUTSTANDING STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
⭐ DUSTIN DWYER⭐
⭐JACKSON ARCARI ⭐

HONORABLE MENTIONS
Jonathan Ambrose A’maya Collazo Omaralize Dejesus Ava Gonzalez Emanuel Gonzalez Prasanga Gurung Justin Harris Mya Hernandez Ivy Joo Emma Krusewski Trevor Liappes Aaron Likaj Madelynne Maloney Lan Nguyen Mason Nguyen Reilly O’Neill Teagan O’Neill Kinsley Poglitsch Lyla Rouleau Olive Rouleau Madisyn Simpson Jackson Strouse Samarth Swain Angela Vacca Paige Wengell David Wilkosz

8th GRADE STUDENTS AND FAMILY

8th Grade Students and Families

Over the past week, our grade 8 school counselor has been in Social Studies classes sharing a slide presentation with all students about the transition to Newington High School. Grade 8 teachers are currently making recommendations for students’ 9th grade core courses. When the course selection portal opens in PowerSchool students will be able to view those recommendations. Between now and the week of February 6th, students should be choosing three (3) first choice electives they are interested in as well as three (3) back up electives in preparation for course registration. Students will be registering for grade 9 classes on-line in school beginning the week of February 9th with their grade 8 teachers and school counselor. Resources such as a link to the NHS Program of Studies as well as a list of 9th grade electives can be found in their SS Google Classroom. Any questions regarding course selection or the transition to high school please feel free to reach out to the 8th grade school counselor, Mrs. Speranza.

Laura Speranza
School Counselor
Martin Kellogg Middle School

STUDENT ILLNESS REMINDER

Dear Families,

As we move through the school year, we kindly remind everyone of our health and safety guidelines regarding student illness and injuries. Please review the following return-to-school policies:

  •  Illness Guidelines: Fever: Students may return when their temperature is below 100.0°F for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication (e.g., Tylenol, ibuprofen).
  • Vomiting: Students may return 24 hours after vomiting has stopped, as long as they are able to tolerate a regular diet.
  • Diarrhea: Students may return 24 hours after the last loose bowel movement, provided they are eating normally.

Thank you,
Sue Lewis RN
MKMS
MKMS

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Martin Kellogg and John Wallace Middle Schools
2025 - 2026

Regular School Day
8:05am to 2:55pm

Professional Learning/Early Release (Yellow) Schedule
8:05am to 1:05pm

Conference Early Release (Yellow) Schedule
8:05am to 1:05pm

Two-Hour Delay Schedule
10:05am to 2:55pm

MARTIN KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL

MARTIN KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL
Office Email: MKOffice@npsct.org
Principal Email: jlambert@npsct.org
Location: 155 Harding Avenue, Newington, CT
Phone: 860-666-5418
Fax: 860-667-5925

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