Upper Moreland Middle School

Welcome back, Upper Moreland! We were thrilled to see so many smiling faces last week on the First Day of School.

8 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Three students smiling for a photo in front of a school bus

Dr. Elliott helping a Kindergarten student find her class

UMPD Officer assisting two students out front of the school

Three students smiling with Eagles Gear on outside of a school bus

Teacher sitting on a chair, talking to his class who is seated on a rug on the floor

Teacher standing a pointing to work on a projector, speaking to her class who is seated on a rug on the floor

Primary school student doing alphabet work on a projector in class

Three middle school students posing for a photo at their desks

Middle School principal talking to large group of incoming 6th grade students in the auditorium

Last week, UMMS welcomed incoming 6th-graders during their Orientation Day! 🎉 🌟 New 6th-graders met with current 7th & 8th-grade student council members who shared helpful insights about life at middle school. Student leaders covered topics generated by students & families from last year’s 5th-grade visitation & throughout the summer. 📅 Students reviewed their schedules, toured the building, & visited their classrooms. At the end of the tour, they received a Welcome 6th Grade BEAR Pride T-shirt 🐻💜 (BEAR = Belong, Empathy, Achieve, Resiliency) 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 While the students were exploring, families met with the principal for a presentation about the transition to middle school. The Montgomery County Detective’s Office also provided valuable information on the safe and responsible use of social media. For more details, click here: https://secure.smore.com/n/wbhzm

8 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Mr. Burke presenting in the cafeteria to a group of 6th grade students

Group of 6th grade students listening to a presentation in the cafeteria

6th grade student sitting at table reviewing his schedule

Two 6th grade students smiling for the camera

Group of 7th and 8th grade student council leaders smiling for the camera

Staff member leading a tour to a group of 6th graders in the hallway

Staff distributing tshirts to 6th grade students in the hallway

Parents seated in the auditorium listening to a presentation

THANK YOU to the UMMS HSA for their generous gift to our Middle School athletic department—a golf cart! This new addition will help our team navigate the 23 acres of fields on the Middle School grounds, ensuring equipment is quickly transported so that games and practices are set up on time. It will also allow our nurse to reach any injured students quickly & efficiently. #UMProud

8 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Sophia, a Junior at UMHS, organized an incredible Summer Olympics event for students aged 5-21 in the Extended School Year (ESY) program. The day was full of fun as we celebrated everyone's abilities! The event kicked off at the Olympic Museum, where students learned all about the history of the Games. Next was a Pass the Torch relay race, where students demonstrated teamwork & speed. Adapted sports like seated tennis allowed everyone to compete - similar to Wheelchair Tennis in the Paralympics. Students cheered as classmates tried their hand at the long jump & shot put. For the art lovers, there was the option to create Olympics-themed paintings & participate in artistic gymnastics. It was a day all about having fun and feeling proud of what everyone could achieve! #UMProud #ESYOlympics

9 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Two people posing in front of the ESY Summer Olympics Banner.

Group of people pose with flags from different countries. They are all wearing black and holding a 'Black Panthers' Olympics Team sign decorated with pictures.

Students sit on the floor and work on an Olympic craft.

Student posing with 'Characteristics of a Champion' poster. They include Perseverance, Teamwork, Positive Attitude, Sportsmanship, and Flexibility.

Student and teacher competing in an event using paddles and balloons.

Congratulations to our very own Kim Frantz for being named Coach of the Year by the Courier Times/Intelligencer for the second year in a row! 🥍Read more here: https://www.phillyburbs.com/story/sports/high-school/lacrosse/2024/07/02/high-school-girls-lacrosse-upper-morelands-frantz-coach-of-year-piaa-bucks-county/74173516007/

10 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Coach Kim Frantz instructing a group of Lacrosse players

We made it to the last week of school! 🙌 📅 Check out this week's schedule of important events below. 🐻 Monday - Wednesday: - Early Dismissal: Grades 9 - 11 🐻 Tuesday: - High School Commencement @ 7:00 PM 🐻 Thursday: - 5th Grade Promotion @ 12:30 PM 🐻 Friday: - Last Student Day - Early Dismissal: Grades K - 12 - 8th Grade Promotion @ 9:00 AM #UMProud

11 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

We're excited to announce the opening of a Little Library at UMMS! 📚 Thanks to the hard work of Talitha Lovelady from Mrs. Hanssen's 6th-grade Gifted Seminar, this wonderful addition to our Kindness Rocks garden is now available for students to enjoy. The Little Library was Talitha's passion project and was generously supported by a $1,000 grant from the Middle School HSA. Made out of recycled milk jugs, the library is not only environmentally friendly, but it's also durable & long-lasting. During the ceremony, Talitha & her classmates stocked the library with a variety of books, from Elementary level to Young Adult, all stamped with a personalized design. Congratulations to Talitha & everyone involved in making this project a reality! 🎉 Thank you for enriching our school community! #LittleLibrary #UMProud

11 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Picture of classmates and staff and the Little Library

We had an incredible day at the Special Olympics yesterday! 🏅 Our UM athletes represented us proudly as we joined 11 other school districts at Hatboro-Horsham for a day filled with running, jumping, & throwing events. Before the games, we held a clap-out in all our schools so students could cheer the athletes on as they headed to the competition. Special Olympics is a highlight of our year, and we're so proud of all the students who participated! 🌟 Thank you to those who helped to prepare our students for this special day and to all the parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, & family friends who came out to cheer for our athletes. #SpecialOlympics #UMProud

11 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

Students holding signage to support athletes

Students holding a UM Bears sign at the Special Olympics

Monday is Memorial Day! There is no school tomorrow, Friday, May 24 (Students/Teachers) & Monday, May 27 (District Closed). Enjoy the long weekend, and we'll see you back in the classroom on Tuesday, May 28! 😊 #UMproud #memorialday #noschool #haveagreatweekend

11 months ago, Upper Moreland Township School District

No School: Friday, May 24 & Monday, May 27

Join us TONIGHT - Wednesday, May 15 @ 6 PM, and enjoy a magnificent display of artwork & culinary creations in the commons area of Upper Moreland Middle School! There will be hors d'oeuvres, served by our FCS students, community crafts, rock painting, and a photobooth station. We also invite you to stay for the Spring Orchestra and Choral concert from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM in the UMMS auditorium. We hope to see you there!