The Mission of Middlebury Elementary School, in cooperation with family and community, is to develop compassionate, productive, responsible citizens and life-long learners.
Middlebury Elementary School
News from Mr. Hostetler, our Principal
As the 2024-2025 school year comes to an end, I would like to thank all of the students, parents, and staff members for making this year successful. We had a great year, and I truly enjoyed it! Please remember that "Educating Everyone Involves Everyone." Your help and support are appreciated and encouraged. There are many ways for parents and the community to help in the development and growth of each child. Our PTO is open and willing to assist in many different ways through fundraisers and fun activities. It is my hope that EVERY parent will donate his/her time to support the students and staff members during the 2025-2026 school year. Watch for more details on how you can get involved in the fall! Have a wonderful and safe summer!
May Calendar
1- K & 1st Grade Field Trip to ETHOS
1 - Old Hoosier Give Back
2 - National Lunch Hero Day
5-9 - Staff Appreciation Week
5-9 - Book Fair
6 - PTO Ice Cream Social, Mini Auction, Book Fair Open 5:30-7:00PM
8 - 1st Grade Program Dress Rehearsal 8:10AM
8 - 2nd & 3rd Field Trip to ETHOS
8 - 1st Grade Concert 6:00PM Doors Open 5:30PM
9 - 1st Grade Grandparents' Day 9:30-10:45AM
9 - Art Show @ NHS 5:00-7:00PM
15 - 1st Grade Field Trip to Potowatomi Zoo
15 - Wear Your No Bully Shirt
20 - 1st Grade Field Trip Rain Date
20 - School Board Meeting 4:00PM
21 - 3rd Grade Transition Trip to Heritage
21 - PTO Meeting 3:30PM
22 - Field Day! WEAR YOUR NO BULLY SHIRT
22 - Kindergarten Program 6:30PM
23 - Picnic
23 - Field Day Rain Date
26 - Memorial Day - No School
28 - Kindergarten Talent Show (Students Only)
29 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!
IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE ABSENT FROM SCHOOL PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CALL THE OFFICE @ 514-825-2158 BEFORE 8:30AM
PLANNING AHEAD FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR
If you know that your child will not be returning to MES...
Please let the school know as soon as possible. It is helpful for us to know in advance when planning classrooms for next year.
Important dates:
Please plan to come to MES on August 6th (time TBD) to pick up your child's 2025-2026 registration packet with forms that need updating for the upcoming school year. This day will be "drive-through" style as in years past. All forms should be completed at home and returned to school on Back to School Night or the first day of school. This is also the day your child will learn who their teacher will be for the fall.
Our Back to School Night is August 11th, and your child can meet their teacher and see their classroom. Back to School Night is from 5:15 - 6:30.
The first day of school will be Wednesday, August 14th at 8:05 - late start Wednesday.
2025-2026 BUS INFORMATION
Your efforts to keep Transportation updated with your student's bus needs helps us to provide efficient bus service for as many students as possible. Transportation changes can be submitted online, on our webpage. This includes indicating if your child will NO LONGER be a bus rider, as that will allow another student to ride, as we manage restricted student capacities and a shortage of bus drivers. If there are no changes from this year to the next, a new form is not required.
IF YOUR STUDENT'S BUSING NEEDS CHANGE FOR NEXT YEAR, PLEASE SUBMIT A NEW TRANSPORTATION REQUEST FORM.
To access a printable form click here. To access an online form click here.
Please remember to have requests submitted by July 18, 2025. Any change made after that date WILL NOT BE GUARANTEED A BUS RIDE ON THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.
For questions, please contact the Middlebury Community Schools Transportation Department at 574-825-9410
2-HOUR DELAY INFORMATION
If we have a 2 hour delay, school will start at 9:40am - EVEN IF IT IS A WEDNESDAY. You will get an automated call for all school delays or closures. However, if your have a phone with an extension our system is not able to work around that to leave a message. You can always call the school at 574-825-2158 to see if there is a delay or closing if the weather looks bad. Please make sure we always have an up to date phone number. Please eat breakfast at home on 2-hour delay days, if possible. We will only offer a grab-and-go breakfast to those who cannot eat at home.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
Students are expected to be in school except in the cases of emergency, illness, or school-approved absences. Parents should call the school office at 574-825-2158 on the day a student is absent. The school will call if no parent contact is made by 8:30 AM. A doctor's note may be required for an extended illness. If your child cannot participate in PE or recess due to illness or injury he/she must bring a doctor's note stating the reason for being excused.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
The safety of our students is top priority. ALL adults who will be interacting with our students are required to fill out a background check YEARLY. Click here to fill out the form online. If you do not have internet access, call the school for a paper copy.
When visitors come to the school they will need to present an ID or driver's license to scan into our security system and receive a visitor badge.
School Breakfast
Mornings can be rushed, but it is important to make time for breakfast. Children can benefit from the School Breakfast Program! Studies show that school breakfast can raise test scores while improving classroom attentiveness and behavior. Make sure your kids start the school day with a healthy meal!
MCS WEBSITE
Here you can find breakfast and lunch menus, photos from our school system, newsletters, and fun educational websites for your child to brush up on their skills.
SIGN IN/OUT
Any student that arrives after the tardy bell or leaves the school before the end of the day must be signed in or out by an adult. If this person is not a parent/guardian, please make sure the office is aware. Thank you!
ART NEWS FROM MRS. RUSK
Come see the creative art from our talented students at the MCS Art Show!
Friday, May 9th at 5pm at the High School. Everyone is welcome to attend!
LIBRARY NEWS FROM MRS. DAVIS
Please have all library books returned to the library by Friday, May 9th.
Thank you! Have a wonderful and fun summer!!
MUSIC NEWS FROM MR. LOAR
Concert Dates for 2025
First Grade: May 8, 2025 @ 6PM
PE NEWS FROM MRS. FREY
Our school Field Day is scheduled for Thursday May 22 weather permitting. In case of rain, our make-up day will be Friday May 23. I will be reaching out to sign up some parent volunteers.
PLEASE HAVE YOUR STUDENT WEAR THEIR BLUE MIDDIE SHIRT TO FIELD DAY
TRANSPORTATION
If you know in the morning that your student will have a change from their normal routine at the end of school, please send a note that morning. If you are unable to do this, please call the school before 1:30PM. Notes are appreciated more than telephone calls. Your cooperation is appreciated.
FREE/REDUCED MEALS
Click here to apply online for free or reduced meals. If you do not have internet access and need a paper copy of the form please call the school. If your financial situation changes at any point during the school year you may apply for free or reduced meals.
LATE START WEDNESDAY
Remember that school will start later every Wednesday at 8:05AM. Bus routes will run 20-25 minutes later than other days.
HOWEVER If we have a 2 hour delay on a Wednesday, the day will start 2 hours later than a regular Monday, Tuesday, Thursday or Friday. The 2 hour delay time does not include the Wednesday delay time.
MEAL PRICES
BREAKFAST
$1.70 per day
$8.50 per week
LUNCH
$2.45 per day
$12.25 per week
REDUCED BREAKFAST
$0.30 per day
$1.50 per week
REDUCED LUNCH
$0.40 per day
$2.00 per week
If your child receives free or reduced meals and packs their lunch but wants milk, they need to buy milk. Milk costs $0.65.
You can deposit money into your child's lunch account online through the LINQ Connect website or by sending money to school clearly labeled with your child's name.
Negative balance notices are bright pink and sent home daily. Please take care of negative balances as soon as possible.
Middlebury Elementary is an ALLERGY AWARE building. We have many students with various food allergies. PLEASE FOLLOW GUIDANCE FROM YOUR STUDENT'S TEACHER REGARDING SNACKS AND TREATS FOR THE CLASSROOM! In some cases, very specific brands known to be safe will be requested. Thank you for your cooperation so that all classmates feel safe and included in celebrations.
NEWS FROM OUR NURSE, MRS. GLEIM
If your child is sick, please KEEP THEM HOME! Remember - students must not have had a fever (below 100.4), vomited, or had diarrhea for 24 hours (without the help of medicine) before they may return to school.
If your child has borrowed clothes from the clinic, please return them as soon as possible. As you're cleaning out the closets this spring, consider donating gently used clothes to the clinic. I can especially use sizes 5-8 in boys' pants.
I hope everyone has a fun and safe summer!
Middlebury Schools needs substitute nurses!! If you or someone you know would be interested I'd be happy to talk about it with you!
CHANGES IN CHILDREN'S INFORMATION
Many changes may occur throughout the school year regarding telephone numbers, work numbers, addresses, and transportation arrangements. Please notify the school office when these changes happen and give new information to the office.
Morning Transportation Changes
If you have last minute transportation changes in the mornings (for example, on 2 hour delay days), then a call needs to be made to Transportation @ 574-825-9410 or to your child's bus driver.
ROOMS - classroom communication tool
If you have not yet accepted the invitation from your child's teacher to ROOMS, please do so as soon as possible. This new platform will be the district's main source of communication going forward.
Happy May! Can you believe it’s our last month of school this year!? The month sure gets busy with all kinds of fun events to end the year! We hope everyone will plan to join us for our FAMILY FUN NIGHT on TUESDAY, MAY 6th from 5:30-7pm for ICE CREAM, FACE PAINTING AND FUN! Our Spring Book Fair will also be open that night for you to shop!!
May 5-9th is Teacher Appreciation week! We have some fun things planned for the staff to let them know how special they are but let your kids know so they can tell them how thankful they are for them! :)
Our last PTO meeting this year is scheduled for Wednesday May 21, at 3:30pm at the school, with childcare available for school-aged children. Come help us begin planning events for next year or consider joining our crew as we are always looking for more members! We hope everyone has a wonderful May and a great summer break!
Do you shop at Hardings?
Did you know Harding's offers community rewards? This is a way you can help earn money for MES doing something you would normally do! Information on how to sign up is at this link. When you shop just enter your phone number at check out. So simple!
Cafeteria News:
Come see what our 3rd grade classes have chosen as their favorite lunches! May 2nd is Mrs. Troyer's class picks. May 14th is Mr. Sallee's class picks. May 15th we will celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day. May 23rd is our annual cookout and picnic. HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!
