Mission Middle School

Football? Baseball? Soccer? Ice hockey? Volleyball? Golf? Badminton? Disc Golf? Cricket? Bowling? Jai Alai? Represent your favorite sport tomorrow (Thursday, May 14) for Sports Day!

@MissionMS_ASB will be out at both lunches with the *The Prize Wheel* for people wearing sports gear and showing their school spirit on this fine #SpiritDay!!

⚽️🏀🏈⚾️🏉🏐🎾🥎🥏🎱🪀🏓🏸🏒🏑🥍⛳️🥅🪃🏏🎣🥋🥊🛹🛼🛷⛸️🥌🏂🪂

about 1 month ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families … MISSION COMMUNITY, HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? The Mission Community Schools Advisory Committee (CSAC) consists of parents, students, teachers, staff, and community members (agencies). We come together to foster a more productive, efficient, and positive learning environment for our students and community. We share ideas and perspectives and develop solutions for our community in alignment with the Four Pillars of Community Schools: 1) Integrated Student Supports, 2) Expanded & Enriched Learning Time and Opportunities, 3) Active Family & Community Engagement, and 4) Collaborative Leadership & Practices. Join us for our *FINAL* meeting for this year: May 13, 2026 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM Mission Middle School, Room 2 Families Welcome! Questions? Contact ... Kimberly Palm (Community Schools Coordinator) (760) 432-2452 x16912 kpalm@eusd.org

about 1 month ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

An English language flyer for this year’s final meeting of the Mission Community Schools Advisory Committee

A Spanish language flyer for this year’s final meeting of the Mission Community Schools Advisory Committee

We are proud to announce that Mission's Natalie B. was recognized as one of San Diego County's AVID 8th Grade Standouts at a ceremony held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Scripps Ranch High School. Natalie exemplifies hard work, empathy, leadership, and kindness. She works hard to consistently maintain a 4.00 G.P.A. and never says "no" when others ask for help. Her career goals are to get a Bachelor’s degree and become an art director or a film & video editor. Attendees were also lucky enough to hear a few words from AVID's founder, Mary Catherine Swanson - it was indeed a special night! Congratulations, Natalie! Mission is proud of you!! 👏🙌👍✊👊🫡 #ThisIsAVID cc: @SraLuevanos_MMS

about 1 month ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

Natalie with her family at the AVID 8th Grade Standout Recognition Ceremony

Natalie on stage receiving her recognition with a slide deck of her accomplishments on screen

Natalie on stage with all of the other AVID 8th Grade Standouts from across San Diego County

Natalie's name on the program along with other AVID 8th Grade Standouts

The program for the AVID 8th Grade Standout Recognition Ceremony

Congratulations to Nayslin P. (6th Grade), Alyna U. (7th Grade), and Veina K. (8th Grade) for being recognized with Student Excellence Awards at last night’s EUSD board meeting. 👏🙌👍✊👊🫡

about 1 month ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

Nayslin, Alyna, and Veina accepting their Student Excellence Awards at last night's Board meeting from Superintendent Luis Ibarra, School Board President Zesty Harper, and Mission Middle School Principal Jason Hoff

Tonight (May 7, 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 1 month ago, Escondido Union School District

Escondido Union School District Board of Education Meeting

The Escondido Union School District held its Spring #eSports Championships last Wednesday (April 29). All EUSD middle schools were in attendance, and students waged friendly battle in four games: Super Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Rocket League, and FC '24. The competition was fierce, and Mission came away with two 2nd Place finishes on the night. Mission's Esteban H. was the runner-up in Rocket League, and Kaleb G. was the runner-up in Super Smash Bros. Well done, Wildcats!!! 👍✊️👏🕹️🎮👾🏆

about 1 month ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

Kaleb and Esteban holding their 2nd Place trophies

A group photo panorama of Mission's Spring eSports team

FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families … Here are the events and activities ASB (@MissionMS_ASB) has planned for the month of May ... REMINDERS: TESTING DATES 5/1: End of ELA CAASPP 5/4 to 5/8: Math CAASPP 5/11 to 5/15: 8th Grade CAST & 6th/7th Grade i-Ready Testing APPRECIATION DAYS Principal: Friday, 5/1 Nutrition Staff: Friday, 5/1 Teachers: Tuesday, 5/5 School Nurse: Wednesday, 5/6 Classified Staff: Monday, 5/18 PARENT WORKSHOPS Every Friday 9:00 AM ================= smART FESTIVAL Saturday, 5/2 California Center for the Arts, Escondido SPORTS SPIRIT DAY & LUNCH ACTIVITY Thursday, 5/14 FAMILY DAYS AT LUNCH 6th Grade: Tuesday, 5/19 8th Grade: Tuesday, 5/19 7th Grade: Wednesday, 5/20 WEB PLAY DAY: Tuesday, 5/19 Periods 7 & 8 KONA ICE Tuesday, 5/19 After School MAY BIRTHDAY TREATS Thursday, 5/21 After School COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT FARR ELEMENTARY Thursday, 5/21 3:00 PM 8TH GRADE HARBOR CRUISE Friday, 5/22 MEMORIAL DAY (NO SCHOOL) Monday, 5/25 YEARBOOK DISTRIBUTION THURSDAY, 5/28 END OF TRIMESTER 3 Friday, 5/29

about 2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

A calendar of ASB Events and Activities for May 2026

FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families …

We are #MissionDriven to support you and your students in their academic success! We welcome you to participate in any of our scheduled Family Engagement events for May 2026 ...

DISTRICT ADVISORY COUNCIL (DAC)
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
District Office

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CSAC)
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Mission Middle School (Room 2)

FAMILY DAY @ LUNCH (6TH AND 8TH GRADES)
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6th Grade: 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM
8th Grade: 12:35 PM to 1:05 PM

FAMILY DAY @ LUNCH (7TH GRADE)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Lunch A: 11:45 AM to 12:15 PM
Lunch B: 12:35 PM to 1:05 PM

DISTRICT ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DELAC)
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
District Office

COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Thursday, May 21, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Farr Avenue Elementary School

ENGLISH LEARNER ADVISORY COUNCIL (ELAC)
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Mission Middle School (Room 6)

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WEEKLY MORNING PARENT PROGRAM

Fridays, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Mission Middle School (Room 6)

1st Friday of the Month (May 1)
COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL
Topic: Open Discussion

2nd Friday of the Month (May 8)
FAMILY ENGAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Topic: Mother's Day Celebration @ One Safe Place, San Marcos (10:00 AM to 12:00 PM)

3rd Friday of the Month (May 15)
MORNINGS WITH RACHEL (SOCIAL WORKER) WORKSHOP
Topic: Parenting the Parent

4th Friday of the Month (May 22)
CHATS WITH THE COUNSELORS WORKSHOP
Topic: Check-In With Your Counselors

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CLICK HERE to take the Parent Survey to get involved

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If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact either ...

1) Maribel Valle
Family Liaison
(760) 432-2452 x16827
mvalle@eusd.org

CLICK HERE to request a meeting with the Family Liaison

OR

2) Kimberly Palm
Community Schools Coordinator
(760) 432-2452 x16912
kpalm@eusd.org

about 2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

Page 1 (of 2) of the English language Family Engagement Calendar for May 2026

Page 2 (of 2) of the English language Family Engagement Calendar for May 2026

Page 1 (of 2) of the Spanish language Family Engagement Calendar for May 2026

Page 2 (of 2) of the Spanish language Family Engagement Calendar for May 2026

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 4/27 to 5/15. Orders delivered to the school will be given to students in Advisory when they arrive. Orders will arrive 2 to 4 weeks after the end date! All sales are final!

cc: @MissionMS_ASB

about 2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

A flyer to order your Mission Spirit Gear online

Wildcats and Wildcat Families, here is Information for Thursday's (April 30) Community Food Distribution @ Farr Elementary School ... 3:00 to 4:30 PM or until food is gone Farr Avenue Elementary School 933 Farr Avenue Escondido, CA 92026 To VOLUNTEER or for more information, please contact ... Maribel Valle (Family Liaison) mvalle@eusd.org (760) 432-2452 ×16827 First time participating? Please complete an INTAKE FORM so we can issue you a card to use monthly. This will ensure a more efficient and smoother process. Thank you for your interest. Please share this information with your family and friends. Food Distribution Dates for the 2025-2026 School Year: August 21, 2025 September 18, 2025 October 23, 2025 November 13, 2025 December 11, 2025 January 22, 2026 February 26, 2026 March 26, 2026 April 30, 2026 May 21, 2026 June 4, 2026

about 2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

An English language flyer for the Community Food Distribution

A Spanish language flyer for the Community Food Distribution

FYI, *future* Wildcats and Wildcat Families … Mission Middle School presents our "6th Grade Welcome Showcase" for all of the 5th Graders (and their families) at our feeder schools (Farr, Lincoln, Pioneer, and Rose Elementary Schools) slated to attend Mission later this year in August. This wonderful event will be held this Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. This informational meeting and learning showcase is a great opportunity to tour the campus, get information about registration and enrollment, see student projects and artifacts on display, and meet our fantastic administrators, teachers, and counselors. There will also be a raffle for Back-to-School prizes. We hope to see you there, (future) Wildcats!!! cc: @MissionMS_ASB

about 2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

An English language flyer for the "6th Grade Welcome Showcase"

A Spanish language flyer for the "6th Grade Welcome Showcase"

Congratulations to our 7th Grade Science and STEM Elective teacher, Bo Thomas, on being named our 2025-2026 E.E.E.A. #TeacherOfTheYear, an honor that is well-deserved. 👏 🙌 👍 👊 ✊️ 🫡

about 2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

The 1st (-ever!) Mission Community Bazaar, presented by our wonderful Mission PTSA, is happening THIS SATURDAY, April 25, 2026 at Mission Middle School in front of the MPR from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. It is going to be a great time, and our Principal, Jason Hoff, our Family Liaison, Maribel Valle, and our Community Schools Coordinator, Kimberly Palm, would love to tell you all about it. CLICK HERE to hear what they have to say and share in the excitement. We hope to see you on Saturday!!!
🫡

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Want to be a vendor? CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! Cash payments for vendor spaces can be dropped off in the Front Office.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either ...

Kimberly Palm
Community Schools Coordinator
(760) 432-2452 x16912
kpalm@eusd.org

OR

Ana Guadarrama
PTSA Vice-President
(760) 432-2452 x16831
aguadarrama@eusd.org

cc: @MissionMS_ASB

about 2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

Principal Jason Hoff with Maribel Valle and Kimberly Palm flanking the banner for the Mission Community Bazaar

Mission Middle School is very proud to announce our two Rotary Club Award winners for the 2025-2026 school year, Joey P. and Xochitl H., who were recognized last night at a ceremony held at Bear Valley Middle School. Joey was recognized as our *Outstanding Scholar*, and Xochitl was recognized for *Service Above Self*. Congratulations, Joey and Xochitl! We are proud and honored to have you two as our representatives at this District event as you two represent the best that our Wildcats have to offer. 👏🙌✊️👊👍🫡

about 2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

Xochitl (Service Above Self) and Joey (Outstanding Scholar) with Principal Jason Hoff

Tonight (April 23, 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

Wildcats and Wildcat Families, THE TIME HAS FINALLY COME!!!

The 1st (-ever!) Mission Community Bazaar, presented by our wonderful Mission PTSA, is scheduled for THIS Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Mission Middle School in front of the MPR from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Come SELL!
Come SHOP!
Come CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY!

Handmade arts and crafts, specialty resale, DIY projects, and so much more! There will be fun for the whole family! Don't miss out, and we hope to see you there 🫡

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Want to be a vendor? CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP! Cash payments for vendor spaces can be dropped off in the Front Office.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact either ...

Kimberly Palm
Community Schools Coordinator
(760) 432-2452 x16912
kpalm@eusd.org

OR

Ana Guadarrama
PTSA Vice-President
(760) 432-2452 x16831
aguadarrama@eusd.org

cc: @MissionMS_ASB

about 2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

An English language flyer for the Mission Community Bazaar

A Spanish language flyer for the Mission Community Bazaar

Our awesome 7th Grade Science teacher, Mr. Zanesco, has been raising trout in his classroom for the last two months as part of the "Trout in the Classroom" program, a hands-on science program where students raise trout eggs and eventually release the young trout at Lake Wohlford. Over those two months, those trout eggs hatched, were out and on the move, and the staff and faculty had the awesome privilege and pleasure of "naming" the trout. At the end of the two months, the trout were finally ready to be released, and over Spring Break Mr. Zanesco released them into Lake Wohlford. To Swim Shady, Fin Diesel, and all the rest of the Wildcat Trout: remember to be safe, be respectful, and be responsible, and play nice with all the other fish at Lake Wohlford. 🐟 😎 🐠 🫡 🐟

2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

Mr. Zanesco hamming it up for the camera as he gets ready to release the trout into Lake Wohlford

The list of "punny" fish names that the staff and faculty of Mission Middle School came up with for the trout

The paint bucket that Mr. Zanesco used to transport the trout from their fish tank at Mission Middle School to Lake Wohlford

Mr. Zanesco and two officials from Lake Wohlford getting ready to release the trout into the lake

A short article from the local newspaper featuring Mr. Zanesco and his trout release at Lake Wohlford

Shout-Out to Mrs. Camp’s 8th grade DLP students, who are making our world a better place. Their DLP presentations were impressive, to say the least. After learning about Manifest Destiny in History, they utilized the Design Thinking Process to present prototypes on how best to address some of our community challenges, and they have the bilingual skills to communicate their passion and solutions to a much broader audience which will have a much deeper impact. 📢 Big thanks to all of the professionals who gave their time to help our DLP students prepare for their presentations including Kim Silva (Utility Environmental Program Manager for the @CityOfEscondido) and @Dane.M.White_Escondido.Mayor 🙏

2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White

A collage of two different groups making their DLP presentations to the presentation panel

A collage of two different close-ups of a DLP student presenting a particular slide during their presentation

A collage of opening slides for the DLP presentations of "Prevention of Vandalism in Escondido" and "Vandalism in School Bathrooms"

A collage of opening slides for the DLP presentations of "More Free Time at Lunch" and "Waste and Trash"

A collage of opening slides for the DLP presentations of "How Can We Stop Food Waste at School?" and "Middle Schools Should Offer a Finance Class as an Elective"

A collage of opening slides for the DLP presentations of "Should Students Be Able to Use Personal Devices During School Hours?" and "Sports: Reaching for the Stars"

A collage of opening slides for the DLP presentations of "Homeless, Not Helpless" and "How Can the School Help Prevent the Cafeteria Food from Being Wasted?"

A collage of opening slides for the DLP presentations of "Teens Need More Sleep", "Longer Passing Periods", and "Understanding for Students Facing Immigration Cases"

A group of DLP students with Kim Silva (Utility Environmental Program Manager for the City of Escondido)

A group of DLP students with Dane M. White (Mayor of Escondido)

FYI, Wildcats and Wildcat Families … Here are the events and activities ASB (@MissionMS_ASB) has planned for the month of April ... REMINDERS: SPRING BREAK Thursday, 4/2 to Monday, 4/13 WILDCAT WEDNESDAY Every Wednesday PARENT WORKSHOPS Every Friday 9:00 AM ================= 5TH GRADE VISITS Friday, 4/17 & Friday, 4/24 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM KONA ICE Tuesday, 4/21 After School SPRING BAND CONCERT Wednesday, 4/22 5:30 PM APRIL BIRTHDAY TREATS Thursday, 4/23 After School MISSION BAZAAR Saturday, 4/25 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM BOOK FAIR (IN LIBRARY) Monday, 4/27 to Friday, 5/1 CAASPP TESTING BEGINS Monday, 4/27 Testing Bell Schedule INCOMING 6TH GRADE PARENT NIGHT Wednesday, 4/29 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT FARR ELEMENTARY Thursday, 4/30 3:00 PM

2 months ago, Aaron Nguyen-White