This week Manchester Township Middle School (MTMS) hosted each of the three elementary school's in the district for a Buddy Day! The MTMS Buddy Day is an opportunity for 5th graders to come over to the middle school and begin to get a feel for the building, staff, and opportunities that await them in September!
The event started with a brief meet and greet where students were introduced to the MTMS administration, school nurse, guidance counselor, substance abuse counselor (SAC), ELA leader, and more!
The presentation covered clubs, extracurricular activities, and sports that are available to them when they come to MTMS. This included a presentation by the MTMS Music Education Department where students participated in a sing-a-long with the MTMS Chorus. They also danced with Principal Driber as the MTMS Band played!
MTMS Impact Club students were on hand to present letters to the 5th graders. These letters were hand written by current MTMS students to the incoming class welcoming them, providing them advice and giving them tips ahead of their start in September.
Students then moved on with the MTMS Impact Club for a quick tour of the middle school building. This is when they were able to spend time with middle school peer leaders to ask questions and learn more about their new school!
Incoming 6th students will have the opportunity to come back in August for an official 6th grade orientation. This is when they join the MTMS school staff with their families to learn more about their school, future classes, and even practice using their lockers! Be on the lookout for information sent from MTMS this summer regarding the date and times for the summer 6th grade orientation.