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We hope everyone is enjoying their summer break!
This is a very important site containing a lot of information for the next school year. Please read all of the way to the bottom to ensure that you catch everything.
We look forward to seeing you on campus again in August!
PTO
The Parent Teacher Organization is officially back and there are so many ways to get involved! Sign-up here to help.
RECEIVING EFA FUNDING?
Mark your calendars for an onboarding webinar (2 options - you can attend one or both):
Tuesday, July 23rd @ 6:00
Thursday, July 25th @ Noon
You will receive more information and links from the Arkansas Department of Education. Check your email!!
FRESHMAN ORIENTATION
Freshman Orientation is Monday, August 12th from 8:00-noon in the MSM gym. Wear your purple and get ready to have some fun and meet your classmates! More details to come from Mrs. Coker.
NEW PARENT MEETING
The new parent meeting is Monday, August 12th at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. Mrs. Sara Jones, Head of School, and key administrative staff will be answering all of your questions about getting your daughters through the first several weeks of school.
WELCOME BACK DAY
Welcome Back Day is Tuesday, August 13th in the MSM gym. All students will need to wear their uniforms. You will be given the option to order school pictures, water bottles, etc. at that time. More information to come in early August.
Freshmen - 8:00-9:00
Sophomores - 9:00-10:00
Juniors - 10:00-11:00
Seniors - 11:00-noon.
*Freshmen will be on campus from 8:00-3:00 p.m. Once they are finished in the gym with Welcome Back Day, they will meet in the cafeteria to begin part 2 of freshman orientation. More details to come from Mrs. Coker.
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Wednesday, August 14th is the first day of school.
SCHEDULE CHANGE
If you have a schedule change, please use the form here. The counselors will process schedule changes July 23rd - July 26th.
Schedule changes will not be processed over the phone, via email or by anyone other than a counselor. *To make a schedule change, simply complete the Google form above. We will not be able to accommodate all requests but we will do our best.
NEW BOOKSTORE:
Please do not purchase any textbooks! We have implemented a new program designed to streamline your experience. For a flat rate of $300, all of your required textbooks will be delivered to the school in early August. This book charge will be spread out over your tuition payments for the year, beginning in August. No more out-of-stock issues or wondering if you have the right book!
Freshmen will receive books during orientation on Welcome Back Day.
All other students will receive books in their 7th period on August 14th.
SUPPLIES: 2024-2025 supply list can be found here.
LOCKER SIZE:
13 ½ inches deep, 15 inches wide, and 35 ½ inches tall.
Senior lockers are 10 ½ inches deep, 12 inches wide and 60 inches tall.
ART STUDENTS
Art supplies will be purchased by MSM and billed to your FACTS account. A form authorizing the charge will come home AFTER the beginning of the school year.
AP STUDENTS
If you are in an AP class with summer work make sure you have work completed by the first day of school.
JUNIORS ONLY:
All TB test results(required) and COVID vaccinations(optional) must be turned in on or before Welcome Day (August 13). Students will lose points for late TB test results.
SENIORS ONLY:
If your daughter has not already made an appointment with LeMay Photography to have her senior portrait taken please schedule an appointment. You will need to contact Mr. LeMay directly at either 501-219-1165 or jon@lemayphoto.net
SENIOR FLEECE
It's not too late to order your senior fleece!
To order, please visit www.toggerykids.com. Hover over “Find My School” and select “Mount Saint Mary Academy”.
Select Youth or Adult fleece. Select size and color (black is the only option).
If you would like your fleece personalized, please fill out the Name section. How you type it is EXACTLY how it will appear on your fleece sleeve (capitalization, punctuation, etc.)
The Name/Homeroom section should be the student’s FULL NAME.
During the checkout process, please select the “pickup in store” for shipping option. It does not matter which store you select. We will NOT be shipping these to your home. Senior Fleeces purchased between now and July 15th will be delivered to the school.
Please DO NOT GO TO THE STORE to pick up your fleece. Fleeces may be picked up in the senior hallway on Welcome Back Day.