Our weekly school newsletter, the Dispatch, will resume in the last week of July, when all back-to-school details will be shared. The Dispatch is delivered every Thursday at 2:30 p.m. via ParentSquare.

Arrival is from 7:50–8:15 a.m. for all levels. Primary and Lower Elementary families use the front of the Main Building, where greeters open car doors, and Upper Elementary and Middle School families follow the traffic line to the gym for dropoff.

Children should wear comfortable clothing that allows them to move freely and safely, helps them be independent, and does not distract from work or peers.

For Primary students, pants and shorts with elastic waistbands are recommended so children can manage the restroom independently. Clothing must fully cover the chest, stomach, sides, back, and buttocks at all times; midriff‑bearing tops are not allowed. Clothing with large or distracting graphics, words, logos, brand names, or cartoon images is discouraged, and jewelry, tattoos, stickers, and glitter on bodies or clothing are not allowed.

Primary children should wear athletic shoes or soft‑soled, closed‑toe shoes; shoes without heel straps, Crocs, boots with heels, flip‑flops, clogs, mules, and “heely” roller shoes are not permitted, and hats are for outdoor use only. Each Primary student needs a complete change of labeled clothing (under- and outer‑clothing) at school, stored in a labeled bag, with an additional set kept in the Child Care Room if they attend After‑School Care.

For Elementary and Middle School students, clothing should be clean, properly fitted, and reflect dignity toward self, work, and classmates, with the same coverage expectations: undergarments must not show, and chest, stomach, sides, back, and buttocks must be covered in all positions and activities; midriff‑exposing clothing should not be worn. Clothing with distracting graphics, words, logos, brand names, or cartoon images is discouraged, hats are for outdoor wear, and make‑up, tattoos, stickers, and glitter are not allowed at school.

Elementary and Middle School footwear should be soft‑soled shoes or sandals with heel straps, with athletic shoes required for P.E. and music; all clothing, backpacks, and lunch boxes should be labeled with the student’s name, and families are encouraged to provide a hooded raincoat for rainy days.

All students will need a labeled water bottle, a healthy snack or lunch (if applicable by level).

Primary students need a full change of clothes in a labeled bag.

Your teacher communication will outline any class-specific needs. 

Families do not need to purchase materials. MSSA provides all materials needed.

Lunch can be brought from home or ordered through MSSA’s lunch partner, Crave-It Nutrition.

For Primary and Lower Elementary, families sign up at MYMSSA Day to provide snacks for the whole class. Upper Elementary and Middle School students bring their own snacks from home.