Wildcats and Wildcat Families, we can't wait to see you all on Tuesday. The 2026-2027 school year is going to be one for the ages!!!
🔥🔥🔥

Check out our #SpiritWeek themes and be on the lookout for ASB’s (@MissionMS_ASB) messages throughout school ...

Week of Welcome (W.O.W.) Spirit Week 2026:

Tuesday, 8/18: First Day Slay
Wear your best outfit for the 1st day of school! It doesn't have to be new! Wear something that makes you feel your best!

Wednesday, 8/19: Wildcat Wednesday
Wear MMS Wildcat Gear or wear our school colors, Crimson (red) and
Gold (yellow)

Thursday, 8/20: Throwback to Summer Thursday
Wear something the represents something you did this summer, or wear something that reminds you of summer!

Friday, 8/21: Fun & Funky Friday
Wear something fun or funky to celebrate the end of the first week of school! Wacky hair, mismatched clothing ... get creative!

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Other Reminders ...

1) TIKIZ SHAVED ICE: Thursday, 8/20, After School
$5-$9, Cash, Apple Cash, or Credit/Debit Card Accepted

2) SPIRIT GEAR: CLICK HERE to purchase Spirit Gear online

3) YEARBOOK: Purchase the yearbook for $35 until 10/31! Order Forms are in the Front Office or CLICK HERE to order online

about 2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
An English language collage of the four days of the August Spirit Week as well as Other Reminders
A Spanish language collage of the four days of the August Spirit Week as well as Other Reminders

Tonight (August 13, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

about 2 months ago, Escondido Union School District
Escondido Union School District Board of Education Meeting
Wildcat teachers getting their #WICOR on at this year's AVID Summer Institute 👍✊🫡 #ThisIsAVID cc: @SraLuevanos_MMS
2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
A group photo of Mission teachers that attended this year's AVID Summer Institute
August has arrived. Summer Break is beginning to wind down (unfortuantely) which means that registration for the 2026-2027 school year is upon us ... 6TH GRADE REGISTRATION Wednesday, August 5 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM 7TH GRADE REGISTRATION Thursday, August 6 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM 8TH GRADE REGISTRATION Friday, August 7 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM Help will be available for setting up PowerSchool and the Rooms Apps as well!
2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
An English language flyer with registration dates for the 2026-2027 school year
A Spanish language flyer with registration dates for the 2026-2027 school year

Tonight (July 30, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Special Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 6 p.m. open session (no closed session). Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

2 months ago, Mark Berning

Mission Middle School is currently looking to hire AVID Tutors for the 2026-2027 school year ...

• Tutors would work with 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Thursday hours will vary)
• $16.90 per hour
• Applicants must be currently enrolled in secondary or post-secondary education
• Applicants must attach their most recent transcripts or enrollment verification to the application

If you are interested, CLICK HERE TO APPLY (please apply by 12:00 PM on August 31)

#ThisIsAVID

cc: @SraLuevanos_MMS

3 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
A flyer for hiring AVID Tutors at Mission Middle School

Tonight (July 23, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Special Closed Session: superintendent's goals at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 6 p.m. closed session only. This meeting will not be streamed. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

3 months ago, Escondido Union School District
Escondido Union School District Board of Education Meeting

Tonight (July 16, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

3 months ago, Escondido Union School District
Escondido Union School District Board of Education Meeting

FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …

ORDER YOUR MISSION SPIRIT GEAR!!!

1) CLICK HERE to order online

2) Choose Your Gear & Delivery Option

3) Wear your gear every Wednesday!

This online store is open for 2 weeks from 7/1 to 7/15. Items can be delivered to the school and picked up in August, or they can be delivered to your home for a small fee. All sales are final!

cc: @MissionMS_ASB

3 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
A flyer to order your Mission Spirit Gear online
"Home of the Wildcats" 👀🐾✊🙌🫡🐾👀
3 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
A panorama of the new "Mission Middle School" mural
The new "Mission Middle School" mural (2x zoom)
The new "Mission Middle School" mural (1x zoom)

Tonight (June 25, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

4 months ago, Escondido Union School District
Escondido Union School District Board of Education Meeting
Just a reminder, Wildcats and Wildcat Families … Escondido Union School District's free Summer Nutrition Program will be provided at the following school sites on the following dates (please note that for this year, all food must be consumed on-site, and there will be no school or meal services on Friday, July 3rd.) ... Conway Academy (June 22nd to July 17th) BREAKFAST: M-F, 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM LUNCH: M-F, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Address: 1325 Conway Drive, Escondido, CA 92027 ================= Rock Springs Elementary (June 22nd to July 17th) BREAKFAST: M-F, 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM LUNCH: M-F, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Address: 1155 Deodar Road, Escondido, CA 92026 ================= Juniper Elementary (June 22nd to July 24th) BREAKFAST: M-F, 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM LUNCH: M-F, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Address: 1809 S. Juniper Street, Escondido, CA 92025 ================= Mission Middle School (June 22nd to July 24th) BREAKFAST: M-F, 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM LUNCH: M-F, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Address: 939 E. Mission Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025 ================= Pioneer Elementary (June 22nd to July 24th) BREAKFAST: M-F, 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM LUNCH: M-F, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Address: 980 N. Ash Street, Escondido, CA 92027 cc: @MissionMS_ASB
4 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
Page 1 (of 2) of the English language flyer for the Summer Nutrition Program
Page 2 (of 2) of the English language flyer for the Summer Nutrition Program
Page 1 (of 2) of the Spanish language flyer for the Summer Nutrition Program
Page 2 (of 2) of the Spanish language flyer for the Summer Nutrition Program

Tonight (June 18, 2026): EUSD Board of Education Regular Meeting at the Carilyn Gilbert Education Center, 2310 Aldergrove Avenue. 7 p.m. open session (6 p.m. closed session). Zoom link https://zoom.us/j/551974247. Agenda: https://eusd.org/agenda

4 months ago, Escondido Union School District
Escondido Union School District Board of Education Meeting
Another school year has come and gone, and another Wildcat Open has closed the book on that school year for the staff and faculty of Mission Middle School. The 2026 10th Annual Wildcat Open was a great time playing golf, having fun, and relaxing (as always, team "uniforms" were on point) 😎 Special shout-out to Mr. Hoff for joining the fun festivities in his first year as our awesome Principal!!! ✊️ Big thanks to @ReidyCreekGC for hosting us last Wednesday 🙏🏌️‍♀️⛳️🏌️‍♂️⚽️🥏
4 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
A collage of all nine Groups playing in the 2026 10th Annual Wildcat Open
Group 1 (Peter Loredo, Ryan Loredo, Gary Kirshen, and Juan Martinez)
Group 2 (Kelly O'Brien, Val Loredo, Maria Luevanos, and Kimberly Palm)
Group 5 (Ben Lindley and Jenna Dahl)
Group 6 (Desiree Poellnitz, Tyler Abrahams, Alexandra Ramirez, and Jesus
A collage of two photos of Group 3 (Sarah Millhoff-White, Olga Vadillo, Justin Armbruster, and Pedro Armbruster)
A collage of two photos of Group 4 (Kristi Wilson, Colby Betancourt, Mary Adams, and Maria Topolovac)
Group 7 (Dave Bunker, Anthony Koller, Mike Castro, and Tyler Bellis)
Group 8 (Lori Thibeault, Marci Sisson, Kristen Whitney, and Lori Abbate)
Group 9 (Bo Thomas, Ryan Sisson, Dennis Zanesco, Aaron White, and Jason Hoff)
FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families … Escondido Union High School District's (@TeamEUHSD) free Summer Nutrition Program will be provided at the following sites on the following dates (please note that for this year, all food must be consumed on-site, and there will be no meal services on Friday, July 3rd) ... Washington Park (June 15th to August 14th) BREAKFAST: M-F, 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM LUNCH: M-F, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM ================= Westside Park (June 22nd to July 30th) LUNCH: M-TH, 12:00 PM to 12:30 PM cc: @MissionMS_ASB
4 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
An English language flyer for the EUHSD Summer Nutrition Program
A Spanish language flyer for the EUHSD Summer Nutrition Program
The Promoting 8th Grade Class of 2026 ... 🎓 #OnceAWildcatAlwaysAWildcat
4 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
A wide-angle shot of the Promoting 8th Grade Class of 2026 (and the attending audience)
A collage of the left and right halves of the Promoting 8th Grade Class of 2026
The Presidential Award recipients
The Mission Middle School Band
Two students, Cesar and Albeiro, mugging for the camera as part of the Student Entrance to the Promotion Ceremony
Principal Jason Hoff giving his Welcoming Remarks
The first of the two student speakers, Gisselle S.
Promotion Recognition of each member of the Promoting 8th Grade Class of 2026 by Mrs. Camp and Mrs. Chavez
The second of the two student speakers, Arianna W.L.
The final official presentation of the Promoting 8th Grade Class of 2026 by Principal Jason Hoff

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Speeches 2025-2026, Wednesday, June 10, 2026 ...

Gisselle and Arianna, these were *great*!!!
👏🙌👍✊️👊 👩‍🎓🧑‍🎓🎓 🎈🎉🎈🎊🎈

CLICK HERE to hear Gisselle’s and Arianna’s remarkable words (Youtube video)
🎓

00:00 Student Entrance
04:59 Jason Hoff (Principal, Mission Middle School)
11:30 Gisselle S.
14:39 Arianna W.L.
18:06 Jason Hoff (Principal, Mission Middle School)

4 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
A collage of the two student speakers, Gisselle and Arianna, at the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony

"... And now a few words from the Promoting 8th Grade Class of 2026"

CLICK HERE to hear what they have to say (Youtube video)
🎓

4 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
A screenshot of the title card to the YouTube video "... And now a few words from the Promoting 8th Grade Class of 2026"
FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families … Escondido Union School District's free Summer Nutrition Program will be provided at the following school sites on the following dates (please note that for this year, all food must be consumed on-site, and there will be no school or meal services on Friday, July 3rd.) ... Conway Academy (June 22nd to July 17th) BREAKFAST: M-F, 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM LUNCH: M-F, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Address: 1325 Conway Drive, Escondido, CA 92027 ================= Rock Springs Elementary (June 22nd to July 17th) BREAKFAST: M-F, 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM LUNCH: M-F, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Address: 1155 Deodar Road, Escondido, CA 92026 ================= Juniper Elementary (June 22nd to July 24th) BREAKFAST: M-F, 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM LUNCH: M-F, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Address: 1809 S. Juniper Street, Escondido, CA 92025 ================= Mission Middle School (June 22nd to July 24th) BREAKFAST: M-F, 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM LUNCH: M-F, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Address: 939 E. Mission Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025 ================= Pioneer Elementary (June 22nd to July 24th) BREAKFAST: M-F, 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM LUNCH: M-F, 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Address: 980 N. Ash Street, Escondido, CA 92027 cc: @MissionMS_ASB
4 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
Page 1 (of 2) of the English language flyer for the Summer Nutrition Program
Page 2 (of 2) of the English language flyer for the Summer Nutrition Program
Page 1 (of 2) of the Spanish language flyer for the Summer Nutrition Program
Page 2 (of 2) of the Spanish language flyer for the Summer Nutrition Program

Just a reminder for next week's (Wednesday, June 10) 8th Grade Promotion ...

If you're looking for celebratory leis for your 8th Grade Wildcat, A&L Creations (@AL_Creations11) is taking pre-orders now, and 15% of your order will go back to our Mission Middle School PTSA. Order now!!!

For more information, please contact Arelyn Venegas of A&L Creations at ...
(760) 520-4316
A&L Creations Instagram

4 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White
An English language flyer to order 8th Grade Promotion Leis from A&L Creations
A Spanish language flyer to order 8th Grade Promotion Leis from A&L Creations