April 15, 2021 Dear MVMS Students, Parents and Guardians, MVMS continues to believe we need to bring our 7th and 8th grade students back to school 4 days per week. Unfortunately, we will not be quite ready to open the Mexico Recreation Center Annex on Monday, April 26, 2021 as planned due to a few details that need to be in place to provide safety and optimum... READ MORE >
April 7, 2021 Dear MVMS Students, Parents and Guardians, We, at MVMS, have been working hard to create a plan to return our 7th and 8th grade students to 4 days of in person learning, while still meeting the safety guidelines set out by the Maine CDC and Maine Department of Education. At this time we have a plan in place. Our intention, barring any... READ MORE >
MVMS: Thursday, April 8th will be a Remote Learning Day. This is due to many of our staff receiving the Covid-19 vaccination Wednesday. Additional instructions and details will follow for each grade. READ MORE >
March 24, 2021 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This letter is to inform you that an individual associated with Mountain Valley Middle School recently tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). There is a possibility that staff or students came in contact with this individual and therefore may be exposed to the virus. We are informing you out of... READ MORE >
Re: Immunizations Requirements for the 2021-2022 School Year Beginning September 1, 2021 no child will be permitted to attend school without evidence of immunization or proof of immunity against disease. Students enrolled in grades PreK through 12 are to be immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, polio and varicella.... READ MORE >
March 12, 2021 Dear Parent/Guardian; Beginning on Monday, March 15th ALL students will be dropped off and picked up at the main entrance. 5th and 6th graders will no longer have a drop-off/pick up at the upper entrance, due to some safety concerns. Please allow a few extra minutes for drop-off and pick-ups as we accommodate more traffic through the main... READ MORE >
March 1, 2021 Dear Parents and Guardians, Due to multiple staffing reasons, we are unable to provide in person learning to students in Mrs. Ladd and Mr. LaPointe’s programs for the rest of the week. The students in these programs will move to remote instruction for March 2 - 5, 2021 and will resume in person instruction on Monday, March 8, 2021. We realize... READ MORE >
BoysLink for DMS @ MVMS Boys Basketball: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1495740090711652 Game starts at 3:30pm Girls:Link for DMS @ MVMS Girls Basketball: https://tinyurl.com/ywmo3y6uGame starts at 5:15pm READ MORE >
Parents/Guardians, In accordance with Maine travel guidelines, any staff or students who travel within the US to any stateother than New Hampshire or Vermont (no restrictions as of 2/08/21 for these two states only), theywill be required to either: 1. Complete a 10-day quarantine upon arrival in Maine and continue to monitor for signs andsymptoms for an additional... READ MORE >
We will be live streaming our MVMS Basketball Games from a YouTube Channel. Here is the link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcRYTAGTgVfXVkxayCZq09Q READ MORE >
February 5, 2021 Dear 6th Grade Parents and Guardians, This letter is to confirm all 6th grade students who are on the hybrid in person model will be expected to be at school four days per week starting Monday, February 8, 2021. During this first week, there are sure to be some challenges as we adjust to having more students in the school, but rest assure we... READ MORE >
You are Invited! A virtual training for our school families and communities on how to support positive behaviors and engagement in learning! Monday, February 8th at 5:30 pm Please join faculty from the UMaine System as we share strategies for promoting respect, responsibility, and engagement at home with remote and hybrid learning. Tips for keeping... READ MORE >
This is the 8th Grade Special Education Remote schedule for the week of February 1-5, 2021. READ MORE >
This is the 8th Grade Remote Schedule for students in General Education Classes for the week of February 1-5 , 2021. READ MORE >
January 30, 2021 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This letter is to inform you that an individual associated with Mountain Valley Middle School recently tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). There is a possibility that staff or students in the 8th Grade Blue hybrid in person model came in contact with this individual and therefore may be... READ MORE >
January 29, 2021 Dear 5th Grade Parents and Guardians, This letter is to confirm all 5th grade students who are on the hybrid in person model will be expected to be at school four days per week starting Monday, February 1, 2021. During this first week, there are sure to be some challenges as we adjust to having more students in the school, but rest assure we... READ MORE >
Great news! Tryouts will begin on Monday January 25. The schedule for Monday and Tuesday looks like this: Girls BB: 2:30-4:00; Boys BB: 4:15-5:45Cheerleaders: On hold until coach contacts athletes. Athletes are to come into the gym from the back entrance and no athlete is allowed in the school until their tryouts begin. Please bring your own water and... READ MORE >
January 21, 2021 Dear MVMS Students, Parents, and Guardians, On Monday, January 25, 2021 we will be returning to school in our hybrid model. We continue to work to bring our 5th and 6th grade students back to school 4 days per week because we believe we can safely meet the guidelines. As long as no other variables interfere, we propose the following: Timeline... READ MORE >
January 10, 2021 Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This letter is to inform you that an individual associated with Mountain Valley Middle School recently tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with this individual and therefore may be exposed to the virus. We are informing... READ MORE >
January 8, 2021 Dear 5th and 6th Grade Students, Parents, and Guardians We continue to believe that we need to bring our 5th and 6th grade students back to school 4 days per week. We have many staff out of school due to required quarantines and cannot meet the CDC Guidelines for Health and Safety at this time. Therefore, we have decided to maintain the... READ MORE >
Just a reminder, if you have traveled outside of the exempt states over vacation, you need to follow Maine CDC travel guidelines in order to return to school. If you or your child are experiencing any of the COVID symptoms, contact your PCP and school nurse, Caitlin Beardsley (cbeardsley@rsu10.org) for further instructions. If you have tested and are waiting for... READ MORE >
Due to Oxford County yellow designation, sports tryouts will be postponed until after January 15, 2021. When the next designation is released this will be updated. READ MORE >
MVMS Tentative Return to School - January 2021 Welcome back to school January 2021! The Week of January 4-8, 2021: All MVMS grades will remain in the hybrid model to allow us time to evaluate county designations and if we have any localized COVID-19 spread in our area. If the county remains designated as either yellow or green and localized spread is minimal,... READ MORE >
December 18, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians, Out of an abundance of concern for the health and safety of our students, staff and school community, Mountain Valley Middle School started our year out in a hybrid model for all students. As we have moved through this year, we have experienced hybrid learning, fully remote learning, and yellow designations. We... READ MORE >
December 16, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians; As we move forward towards the winter sports season, just a reminder of what is necessary for any student/athlete to participate in extra curricula activities at Mountain Valley MS. All parents must fill out the annual student participation form. This form must be signed by both parent and student... READ MORE >
MVMS: Heads Up! Report Cards were sent home this week with students who have been in person at school. Remote students reports will be mailed early next week. READ MORE >
Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This letter is to inform you that an individual associated with MVMS recently tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with this individual and therefore may be exposed to the virus. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. Please... READ MORE >
MVMS Winter Sports Update: Due to Oxford County being given a yellowdesignation today, winter sports start dates will be moved back twoweeks. All extracurricular activities (men’s and women’s basketball andcheering) will not begin on December 14 as originally planned. We willhave to wait for the next color designation to be released. Respectfully,Alan... READ MORE >
Dear 5th and 6th Grade Parents, Guardians and students, Unfortunately, due to Oxford County's change in designation to yellow, we will not be able to bring students in Grades 5 and 6 back to school 4 days per week on December 7, 2020 as we had planned. The superintendent, Deb Alden, has indicated to us, that under an abundance of safety concerns, we will stay as... READ MORE >
MVMS Update: MVMS will be open to students on Monday, November 30, 2020. We will continue on our hybrid plan next week and hope to bring Grades 5 and 6 to school four days per week starting December 7, 2020 if the county remains green and we have no further confirmed COVID cases. READ MORE >
Dear Staff, Students, and Families, This letter is to inform you that an individual associated with MVMS recently tested positive for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). There is a possibility that other staff or students came in contact with this individual and therefore may be exposed to the virus. We are informing you out of an abundance of caution. Please... READ MORE >
Staff and Families of MVMS With the increase of positive cases of COVID-19 within the River Valley community, we ask that you utilize the pre-screening tool worksheet that has been provided before sending your children to school. If your child comes to school with 2 or more low risk symptoms or one high risk symptom they will be sent home ASAP. Once they... READ MORE >
Picture Days Are Coming to MVMS Again!When: Monday, October 26, 2020 and Friday, October 30, 2020. Remote learners are welcome at 8:00 am either day. Where: MVMS AuditoriumOrder Forms: We are not handing out more paper order forms for this sitting. If you require a paper form, please contact the homeroom teacher or the office. If you pre-ordered digitally,... READ MORE >
Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences 5th Grade Team: The 5th Grade Team will be offering 15 minute ZOOM meetings with the teachers your student has been working with for the first half of the trimester on Wednesday, October 21,2020. Mrs. Stout will be in contact with her parents soon! To sign up go to: Reading, Writing, Science:... READ MORE >
Hi Everyone, School Picture Days will be as follows: September 25th - Red Group; September 28th - Blue Group. We plan on including Remote learners during the retake day in October, so we can maintain social distancing. However, if you need school pictures to be taken during the two days above, call the office to make arrangements to come in. READ MORE >
The Upside: Students had a great week one at MVMS. We are so thankful we could see their faces and hear their voices. The Downside: We do not have all laptops out to all learners yet. We will only require in person attendance next week. If you have a remote or in home learner, take a breath - We are building this plane as we fly, we will let you know when our plane... READ MORE >
Dear Parents/Guardians, I hope this finds you all safe and healthy as we continue to adjust to the challenges placed before us by the COVID-19 pandemic and the trying times our Hawks family and the community has endured over the past several months. With respect to the 2020 Fall season and for student-athletes, we understand that you have many... READ MORE >
Heads Up! 2020 Trimester 3 Report Cards were mailed Thursday morning. They should be in mailboxes anytime! READ MORE >
During the week of June 8-12, 2020, we will be collecting laptops, hot spots, textbooks, library books and uniforms. We have bagged up all the contents of the lockers and will give them out when you do your drop offs. We will be using social distancing guidelines in this process. If you are unable to drop off your materials, please call the office at (207)364-7926... READ MORE >
All 2020 MVMS Year End Information can be accessed in the Documents Tab of the School Website. Direct Link: http://rsu10me.apptegy.us/o/mv... READ MORE >
Due to our current situation, please be aware of the following information about Power School Parent Notifications: •The overall grades for Trimester 1 and 2 are accurate representations of the work done in the first 2/3 of the school year. •Trimester 3 will be graded on a Pass or Incomplete scale. This means the overall grade does not represent a full... READ MORE >
Gary Crocker is a humorist who lives on a dirt road in West Gardiner, Maine. He is joining us to share some important messages about resilience, kindness and the importance of community while making us laugh.Check Out Google Classroom on May 7 to watch the video he created about our M.V.M.S. community. Then, join Gary and Mr. Casey on Facebook Live on May 8 at... READ MORE >
Congratulations to Mrs. Morse's Grade 6 Social Studies classes on this great achievement! Fantastic Work! Keep it up!!! READ MORE >
The staff at Mountain Valley Middle School misses our students. Click here to see how much!https://youtu.be/j_aje8g2Aao READ MORE >
We are having a District Wide Spirit Week April 13-17. Come and join us by dressing up and posting your picture on your favorite social media platform. Mark it #rsu10spiritweekIf you do a google search on #rsu10spiritweek you will see how the rest of MVMS are participating!! READ MORE >
Because a large portion of the remote learning opportunities that MVMS is offering are on Google Classroom, we know parents need some information about it. Below is a link to a video called "A Parents Guide to Google Classroom." This will give you the basics on this learning platform. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Iowi-gmbys READ MORE >
Here is the link for the March 30-April 30, 2020 Breakfast and Lunch Drop Offs. https://docs.google.com/docume... READ MORE >
A Letter To Our CommunityWe are proud of the way our community, parents, students, and staff have come together to support each other in this time of crisis. We want to remind our students that our school code is that MVMS is a safe place where everyone is respectful, responsible and does what is right, even when no one is watching. These are the ways students can... READ MORE >
If you are looking for help with remote learning technology issues please email :mvmshelp@rsu10.org READ MORE >
Materials for all grades can be picked up at MVMS on Thursday before 2:00 pm and on Friday before 12:00 pm. Anything left after 12:00 pm on Friday will be dropped off at your students' bus stop. We will follow the afternoon times and locations. Please be aware that buses could run a little late as they will do their best to get all materials out to students who... READ MORE >
Information from Mrs. Parent and the MVMS Guidance office (https://sites.google.com/a/rsu10.org/mrs-parent-s-school-counseling-page/important-information) READ MORE >
RSU #10 Food Deliveries/Pick up Schedule Mountain Valley Region PLEASE WAIT 15 MINUTES AT EACH STOP Beginning 3/18/20 MVHS Open for Pick up 10-12 RES Open for Pick up 10-12 HSES Open for pick up from 10-12 Meroby Open for Pick up from 10-12 Nutrition Van Route: Taggart Road 10:00 Swain Rd Apartments... READ MORE >
As a precautionary measure to limit the transmission of COVID-19, RSU 10, specifically Mountain Valley Middle School, has taken the following measures as of March 12, 2020. 1) Middle School Unified Basketball season has been cancelled. A limited coach and player celebration will take place on March 18. 2) The Wrestling Meet scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2020... READ MORE >
Did you know that MVMS has a Unified Basketball team? We do! We had a Pep Rally with our entire student body today to kick off the Unified Basketball season. The entire Pep Rally was streamed live on our MVMS Facebook page and has been uploaded for replay. What a great event! We had a blast!Game schedule: Wed. March 4, 2020 @ 3:30 - TWK Dirigo Middle... READ MORE >
The 33rd D.A.R.E. Graduation for 5th grade students will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 5:30 pm. This will take place at the Mountain Valley High School auditorium. We are proud of our MVMS students for completing this program! Hawks SOAR! READ MORE >
During the last couple of days we have had two situations with hand-written threats -- at MVMS and at RES. In both cases we involved law enforcement immediately. When we alert parents, we are not able to provide all the details because we are in the process of investigating the threat with law enforcement. When we convey that a threat is “non-credible,” a term... READ MORE >
The MVMS Activity Night will be 6:00-8:30 pm tonight. Please make arrangements for pick up at 8:30 at the latest. READ MORE >
This young lady was the top seller for the whole school in the Uncle Jerry’s Fundraiser! She won a 18 speed mountain bike and a gift certificate! Great job! READ MORE >
We are celebrating the last school day before the holidays with Renaissance. Check out our Facebook page for pictures and videos! READ MORE >
MVMS would like to thank River Valley Rising and Dixfield Discount Fuel for their generous donations for our students! READ MORE >
GEAR UP Sponsors M.V.M.S. Career Day M.V.M.S. students participated in a Career Day on Friday, Dec. 13, 2019. Community members shared their wisdom and experiences with students as they explored many career options available in our community. Students and staff want to thank the following presenters and businesses from the greater Rumford Community who... READ MORE >
Hawk's Haven made Gingerbread Houses this week. The whole school smelled amazing. The results are yummy! We have such talented and artistic students at MVMS! READ MORE >
Monday - Ugly Sweater DayTuesday - Winter White Day (Dress in as much white as you can)Wednesday- Twin Day Grade 5 Concert 6:30 p.m.Thursday - Santa’s Helpers Day (Dress as an elf, reindeer, etc.)Friday - PJ Day Renaissance Celebration 1:00 READ MORE >
Activity night fun at MVMS! BBall! Dancing! Running Around with your best buds! Concession food! Hanging out! What fun! READ MORE >
We have been working on our songs, practicing the ukulele, and learning to play in a group. Please help to remind students to show respect to fellow classmates by doing their best while on stage, and by sitting quietly while listening to the other classes perform. We look forward to seeing you on December 18th! READ MORE >
USDA Rural Development Announces their Investment of $2.18 Million in Six Maine Facilities to Help Expand Rural Education and Health Care We are one of the six!!! “Western Foothills Reg. School Unit #10 has been selected to receive a Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grant in the amount of $499,676. The Rural Development investment will enable Regional... READ MORE >
We want everyone know how much we appreciate everything our staff does for our students. It is National Education Week. Whether you are a teacher, educational technician, caretaker, lunch person, office staff, counselor, therapist, confessor, mentor, or just that one person a student connects with, we want you to know that you are making a difference. This is not... READ MORE >
MVMS Parent Teacher conferences will be rescheduled for Tuesday, December 3, 2019 from 12-6pm. Conference times will be as previously set. If you cannot attend at that time, please contact the MVMS Office at (207)364-7926 to make changes. READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Guardians, RSU 10 is very serious about making sure students are safe and prepared for emergency situations. All RSU 10 staff has been training in the ALICE safety protocol. ALICE is a federally endorsed safety protocol. The letters ALICE stand for Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate: Alert – inform people of the threat, giving as... READ MORE >
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Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Tuesday, November 19th from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This will be an early release day in the Mountain Valley Region. Parent Teacher Conferences are a school-wide event, however, each grade level handles sign-ups a little differently. Please see below for some specific grade level details. If you have any questions please... READ MORE >
MVMS will be hosting an activity night for Grades 6-8 on Friday, November 1, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm. There is a $4 entry charge. There will be a concession available for snacks. Come join us for Music, Dancing, and Gym Activities! READ MORE >
We all met together in the gym ... all 400 students and 50 staff members .... to listen to Officer Maifield talk to us about making good choices! We all fit.... just! MVMS Hawks Soar!!!! READ MORE >
Mountain Valley Middle School will be hosting our first activity night on Friday, October18, 2019 from 6pm to 8pm for students in Grades 6 through 8. Cost at the door is $4. There will be a food available for purchase from the canteen, Music and Dancing! There will be activities in the Gym! See you all there!!! READ MORE >
Monday - Lei Off Drugs: Wear Lei and/or Hawaiian clothes Tuesday - We Are Too Smart To Do Drugs: Nerd Clothing Wednesday - Cowboy Up Against Drugs: Cowboy/girl Outfit Thursday - Pair Up Against Drugs: Twin Day Friday - Drugs Are Old School: Decades Day READ MORE >
Our 7th graders and team will be going to the Maine State Museum for a free Earth Science Exhibit. Maine Earth Science Day is on the schedule for Tuesday, October 22, 2019 from 9 am to 3 pm. Maine Earth Science Day presents hands-on activities, exhibits, and demonstrations that show how the products of the earth contribute to our economy, education, and enjoyment.... READ MORE >
The Guidance Office will be posting monthly newsletters called Middle Years: Working Together For School Success. The October Newsletter in PDF format is available for download on the Documents tab of the MVMS Webpage. READ MORE >
The Guidance Office will be posting monthly newsletters called Middle Years: Working Together For School Success. The October Newsletter in PDF format is available for download on the Documents tab of the MVMS Webpage. READ MORE >
Nordic walking is a sport that combines simple walking with a set of specially designed poles which increase calorie expenditure up to 50%, as well as transforms walking into a total body workout, Targeting the core and upper body in addition to the lower body. Wellness students in Grades 6 through 8 will be participating in a Nordic walking unit for the... READ MORE >
Since 1999, Hannaford has raised more than $12 million to support local schools. How can you help Mountain Valley Middle School? When you shop at Hannaford, look for shelf tags on more than 1,500 participating products to earn money for MVMS! Check out and get 3 School Dollars for every 4 participating products you purchase. Submit your you School Dollars in the... READ MORE >
MVMS School Picture Day is Friday, September 20, 2019. Dress your best and slick down your hair! READ MORE >
Two new classrooms were added in August in order for all of our 5th graders to have full size classroom space. These were moved to MVMS and set up and even connected straight to the school building with a long boardwalk for easy access. Thank you to ALL who helped make this possible in such a short amount of time. We have wonderful contractors, maintenance and... READ MORE >
MVMS will be hosting an open house for students and parents in grades 5 through 8 on Thursday, September 5, 2019. Door will open from 5-7pm. We hope to see you there! READ MORE >