Dear Monroe-Woodbury Middle School Families,

We cannot believe that we are already halfway through the 2025–2026 school year! There is so much happening at MWMS, and the next several weeks are full of the events and experiences that make the middle school years so special. From concerts to student activities, there is something happening nearly every week, and it is exciting to see our students engaged in so many opportunities.

Below are some important upcoming dates and events:

Upcoming Events & Activities

• Kaleidoscope Concert: February 10

• Book Club Meetings:

o   February 23

o   March 16

o   April 6

o   April 20

From February 9 through February 12, our 8th grade students will visit and tour Monroe-Woodbury High School during the school day. This is an exciting step as they begin preparing for their transition to high school.

Additionally, on the evening of February 11, parents and guardians of 8th grade students will have the opportunity to meet with the High School administrative team and School Counseling Department to learn more about what to expect as students transition to the high school in September.

Please note that school will be closed from February 16–18 for Mid-Winter break.

Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and flexibility. We appreciate the strong collaboration between home and school that helps make MWMS such a positive and supportive learning environment for our students.

Sincerely,

Rafael Vasquez, Jr.

Principal

Monroe-Woodbury Middle School

PROTOCOLS FOR VISITORS TO SCHOOLS

Schools are a place of work and learning, and certain limits must be set for any visitation. Any visitations require principal or his/her designee approval.

The building principal or his/her designee is responsible for all persons in the building and on the grounds. For these reasons, the following rules apply to visitors to the schools:

Anyone who is not a regular staff member or student of the school will be considered a visitor. This includes any contractor or government official conducting professional or official business. 

The Monroe-Woodbury School District uses a visitor management practice known as The Credential Exchange Program. The practice requires all visitors to enter the school at the main entrance where they will press the intercom button. Using the visitor intercom system, a Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will engage each visitor from inside the school and ask the individual to state their purpose for visiting. When a legitimate purpose has been stated, the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will electronically grant access to the visitor and they will enter the inside of the school or vestibule. Upon approaching the Security Desk or vestibule, all visitors will follow the Credential Exchange Program.

The Credential Exchange Program requires all visitors to produce a valid Government Photograph ID, which will be vetted by the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter through the VISITOR DATABASE. Once authorization is permitted, the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will take the printed-out visitor’s tag and insert it into the ID holder attached to a break away Orange Visitor Lanyard. The visitor will hang the Orange Lanyard around their neck and the Safety Officer or Meeter Greeter will maintain the visitor’s ID in the security booth or vestibule’s lock box. All visitors to the school must report to the main office upon entering the school.

Student visitors are not permitted during the school day or to functions not open to the public without advance approval from the principal.

Any unauthorized person on school property will be reported to the principal or his or her designee. Unauthorized persons will be asked to leave. The police may be called if the situation warrants. All visitors are expected to abide by the rules for public conduct on school property contained in our Code of Conduct.

Refer to individual school handbooks for additional information and requirements.