It is hard to believe that the 3rd quarter is almost over! Time is flying at Kelly Middle School, and our students continue to impress us in so many ways.

Spring activities are officially underway. Baseball and track kick off on March 2nd, and we are excited to see our student-athletes compete and represent Kelly with pride. Middle School Volleyball has already begun, and the amount of growth the girls have shown so far is remarkable. Their dedication, teamwork, and positive attitudes have been outstanding to watch.

While our extracurricular programs are thriving, what continues to impress me most is the hard work happening in our classrooms every single day. Our students and staff have been working diligently to prove just how intelligent our students really are. We have already shown tremendous growth from our beginning-of-the-year and middle-of-the-year benchmark assessments. That growth is a direct reflection of focused instruction, student perseverance, and a commitment to excellence.

As we move into assessment season, I am filled with confidence and excitement. Personally, I can’t wait to see how well our students perform on the upcoming benchmark and MAP assessments. I truly believe we are going to exceed all of our expectations.

EOY Benchmark / AIMSWeb Schedule

• March 17 – Social Studies Benchmark

• March 23 & 24 – ELA Benchmark

• March 25 & 26 – Math Benchmark

• March 29, 30, April 1 & 2 – Science Benchmark (DRC Platform)

2026 End-of-Year Assessment Schedule

MAP – ELA

• April 21 – Session 1 (4th & 8th Grades)

• April 22 – Session 2 (4th & 8th), Session 1 (3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th)

• April 23 – Sessions 3 & 4 (4th & 8th), Sessions 2 & 3 (3rd, 5th, 6th, 7th)

• April 24 – ELA Make-ups

MAP – Math

• April 28 – Session 1 (Grades 3–8)

• April 29 – Sessions 2 & 3 (Grades 3–8)

MAP – Science

• April 30 – Session 1 (5th & 8th Grades)

• May 1 – Session 2 (5th & 8th Grades)

• May 4 – MAP Make-Ups

The months ahead will be busy, but they will also be exciting. Thank you for your continued partnership and support of Kelly Middle School. Together, we are building something special.

Let’s finish the year strong!

#HawkNation
Mr. Hopkins
Principal, Kelly Middle School

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