MALVERN

Welcome to Malvern Middle School!

Back to School!!!

Important Information:

*Students who are new to our district and entering the 7^th or 8^th grade may call our counselor to set up a registration appointment.

First Day of School:

Monday, August 20, 2018

• Students need to be at school no later than 7:55 a.m.
• The tardy bell will ring at 8:00 a.m.
• School will dismiss at 3:25 p.m.
• Students will receive back-to-school forms on Monday in their first period classes.  Forms need to be returned no later than Friday, August 24th.
• Students will receive a basic set of school supplies on the first day of school.  Individual teachers may require specific supplies, and students will be informed of the supplies, if needed, on the first day of school.  
• Students are NOT to carry scissors with them.  We will provide scissors in the classroom for student use.
• Students need to dress for success and follow dress code

DRESS FOR SUCCESS!!!

Be sure you know what the DRESS CODE is.

THE FOLLOWING SPECIFIC ITEMS ARE INAPPROPRIATE AND PROHIBITED FOR SCHOOL DRESS AND APPEARANCE: 

 ·  Any outer garment that reveals undergarments (boxers, panties, brassieres, shorts, etc…)

·   Sleepwear (pajamas pants, loungewear, house shoes, etc.)

·  Bare midriffs, low-cut blouses, racer back tops, strapless tops or strapless dresses, tank tops, or spaghetti strapped tops and dresses. 

·  Dresses, skirts and shorts with a bottom hem that is less/shorter than mid-thigh all the way around (mid-thigh is defined as 1 ½ inches below the finger tips when arms are straight down to the side).

·  Pants or shorts with holes may not expose skin or undergarments (boxers, panties, etc.) above mid-thigh

·  Clothing, jewelry or other accessories concerning drugs, alcohol, tobacco, sex, vulgar language, double meanings, or that contain symbols or slogans that are offensive to particular groups, appear to be gang or satanic related or contain anything that could be inflammatory in nature

·  Leggings may NOT be worn if the outer garment/top does not cover the buttocks and crotch.

·  Hats, head coverings and sunglasses are not to be worn in the school building during normal school hours.  Caps worn outside must be worn either straight forward or straight back.

• Bandanas of any kind are not allowed.

MMS is Geared UP for Learning!

• Students who are new to the Malvern School District and entering the 7^th or 8^th grade will need to call between August 1^st and August 9^th to schedule an appointment with our counselor, Mrs. Baker.  Please call 501-332-7530 (beginning August 1st).
• MMS Open House and Schedule Pick-Up will be Thursday, August 16, from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Back-to-School Bash!  Thursday, August 16^th @ 6:30 p.m. – Claude Mann Stadium ($3 admission)
  • 6:30-7:30 p.m. - Vendors open to the public
  • 6:30-8:30 p.m. – Steak Sandwich Dinner ($10 per meal/steak sandwich, baked potato and drink – donated by Western Sizzlin)
  • 6:30 p.m.  – Band Half-Time Show Preview/parent meeting
  • 7:00 p.m. – 9^th grade Football Scrimmage
  • 8:00 p.m. – MHS Football Scrimmage

Important Information for students wishing to take their driver’s permit exam!

Driver’s forms must be requested one week BEFORE the test.  

Testing locations, dates and times:

• Location:  Malvern – COTO building next to El Parian 
• Date:  Wednesdays
• Times:  Written Exam – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.  and Skills Test – 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
• Location:  Hot Springs – Troop K AR State Police Headquarters, 200 Karen Lane (Bypass and Carpenter Dam Road)
• Dates:  Monday through Friday
• Times:  Written Exam – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.  and Skills Test – 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.

About Our School

Malvern Middle School serves students in grades 7-8. Our students participate in regular classes as well as Advanced Placement courses, and our school offers a variety of electives and sports.

Our students participate in local, state and national contests, and our students have received local, state and national level recognition and awards  for essay contests, art contests (visual and performing arts), and service projects.  

We look forward to providing a strong learning foundation for our students, providing them a smooth transition to high school.