Parent Orientations and Student 101 Information

K-Day - August 5, 9:00-10:15 a.m.

(All rising Kindergarten students and their parents)

All rising Kindergarten students and their parents are invited to join us for K-Day on August 5 from 9:00-10:15 a.m. Students will meet the kindergarten teachers, see the Kindergarten classrooms, and walk through a typical day in Kindergarten. Student classroom assignments will be posted on each classroom door at the Back-2-School Night on Tuesday, August 9. Parents should drop off their kindergarterners at the Adair Gymnasium before proceeding to the Weber Collaboratory for the parent meeting with Dr. Davis.

Lower School 101 - August 5, 9:00-10:15 a.m.

(New students only in grades 1-5 and their parents)

All students and parents in grades 1-5 who are NEW to MPCS this year should plan to attend Lower School 101 on August 5 from 9:00-10:15 a.m., in the Myrick Media Center (Mulkey Building, lower floor). After dropping off students in the Myrick Media Center, parents are invited to meet with Dr. Davis in the Weber Collaboratory (upstairs) to answer questions about the start of the new year.

Preschool and TK Meet-and-Greet - August 8, drop-in 1:00-3:00 p.m.

(All preschool and TK students and parents)

All preschool and TK parents and students, new and current, will meet their teachers and visit their classrooms on August 8 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. (drop-in). We can't wait to see you in the preschool cottage!

(NEW Students and All Rising Sixth-Graders Only)

All students in grade 6 and one parent and new students in grades 7-8 should plan to attend the Middle School 101 Eagle Experience on Friday, August 5, 1:00-3:00 p.m. New seventh- and eighth-graders should be dropped off at the Mulkey Hall front entrance. Sixth-graders must be accompanied by one parent and will meet in the Murray Arts Center, Kristi Lynn Theatre. Dress is casual. Students will meet teachers, see classrooms, and prepare for the first day of school. They will also participate in team-building activities and games with some friendly competition.

High School 101

All freshmen and one parent are invited to attend High School 101 from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. on August 5 in the Murray Arts Center, Kristi Lynn Theatre. Students will receive their Connected Learning Program 1:1 device during the event. (Parents may take the device home with them as the students depart for PMI Kickoff.)

PMI Kickoff for All Freshmen

Following the High School 101, all freshmen are invited to the PMI (Peer Mentoring Initiative) Kickoff event in the Murray Innovation Center from 11:15 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

PMI UP for New Students Grades 10-12

NEW students to MPCS in rising grades 10-12 should plan to attend PMI UP on August 1 from 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. in the Murray Innovation Center, Graham Commons. You will learn about MPCS high school and meet your Peer Mentoring Initiative (PMI) leaders, who will help guide you. Connected Learning Program 1:1 device training will take place during the event. Lunch will be provided.

Preschool/TK and Lower School Parent Orientation Night - August 15

After school has begun, parents are invited to attend orientation night, August 15, to learn about their child's day-to-day learning environment, class guidelines, schedules, etc. Please make plans to attend at the appropriate time: 

Grades PreK-Second: 5:30-6:30 p.m., classrooms

Grades 3-5: 6:45-7:45 p.m.,

Third Grade: MAC, Kristi Lynn Theatre

Fourth Grade: Mulkey Hall, Weber Collaboratory (2nd floor)

Fifth Grade: MAC, 1st floor, Choral Rehearsal Room

On August 18 at 6:00 p.m., Middle School Parent Orientation will take place in the Kristi Lynn Theatre of the Murray Arts Center. Parents will have an opportunity to meet the teachers. This will be a wonderful opportunity for you to learn about the middle school experience.

After school has begun, each school level holds an orientation night for parents. We will have high school parent orientation night on August 16 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. It will be held on campus, and parents will drop in to visit with teachers.