Kindergarten Round-Up 2025
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Please stay off the playground until August 11th as weed killer was sprayed this afternoon. Mr. Mauler went a little heavy on the blue dye so it may stay blue for a while but at least you will know what has been sprayed.
Schedules for Grades 6-12 should have made it to your homes. Please let Ms. Kara know if they didn't. Grades 6-8 are not able to make any changes to their schedules. If any changes need to be made for Grades 9-12, here are the office hours scheduled to meet with Mr. Kara this week. Note: Times were extended to meet sports conditioning times.
Thursday: 5-6 p.m.
Friday: 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 5-6 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Mullen Board of Education will be Monday, August 11, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school library. Upon advertisement, a draft of the agenda will be available for public inspection on the school website, the NASB Sparq website, and by request to the Superintendent’s office during regular office hours.
We can’t wait to see everyone this Thursday, August 7th for Kindergarten Round Up! It will be a fun morning! Parents will start in the Elementary Library going over paperwork and what to expect for the 25-26 school year with Mr. Mauler and Katie, while the kids are in Ms. DeKay’s classroom. After paperwork is complete the parents are welcome to join their child in the Kindergarten classroom. Just a reminder if you haven't already, please bring your child’s original (one with a raised seal) birth certificate that the school can copy, complete immunization records, and school physical. This paperwork is required before your child can start school. If you have questions, please contact Katie by email (katie.crisp@mullenpublicschools.org). We can't wait to see you there!
MPS continues to be enrolled in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) which allows the district to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students without requiring individual applications. This program simplifies the process for schools and families by eliminating the need for free and reduced-price meal applications. Instead, schools are reimbursed based on the percentage of students directly certified for free meals.
The maximum dollar amount charged by the district for the breakfast and lunch programs is as follows:
§ Breakfast Program – Grades PK-5
o Regular Price $3.00
o Second Portions $2.50
o All Future Portions $1.50
o Reduced Price $0.30
§ Breakfast Program – Grades 6-12
o Regular Price $3.50
o Second Portions $2.50
o All Future Portions $1.50
o Reduced Price $0.30
§ Lunch Program – Grades PK-5
o Regular Price $4.00
o Second Portions $2.50
o All Future Portions $1.50
o Reduced Price $0.40
§ Lunch Program – Grades 6-12
o Regular Price $5.00
o Second Portions $2.50
o All Future Portions $1.50
o Reduced Price $0.40
§ Extra Milk $0.75
§ Adult Lunch $6.00
Parents will want to have funding deposited into their student's accounts so the students can get second portions and more portions if they would like to order accordingly. MPS will not allow additional portions of food if the balance is minus $20 in your account. MPS will notify you if you have a negative balance. Please reach out to the elementary office with any questions and please refrain from asking school officials in public areas about lunch balances.
The maximum dollar amount charged by the district for the breakfast and lunch programs is as follows:
§ Breakfast Program – Grades PK-5
o Regular Price $3.00
o Second Portions $2.50
o All Future Portions $1.50
o Reduced Price $0.30
§ Breakfast Program – Grades 6-12
o Regular Price $3.50
o Second Portions $2.50
o All Future Portions $1.50
o Reduced Price $0.30
§ Lunch Program – Grades PK-5
o Regular Price $4.00
o Second Portions $2.50
o All Future Portions $1.50
o Reduced Price $0.40
§ Lunch Program – Grades 6-12
o Regular Price $5.00
o Second Portions $2.50
o All Future Portions $1.50
o Reduced Price $0.40
§ Extra Milk $0.75
§ Adult Lunch $6.00
Parents will want to have funding deposited into their student's accounts so the students can get second portions and more portions if they would like to order accordingly. MPS will not allow additional portions of food if the balance is minus $20 in your account. MPS will notify you if you have a negative balance. Please reach out to the elementary office with any questions and please refrain from asking school officials in public areas about lunch balances.
Weights/Conditioning Schedule
August 4-8th
Football: Weights 6-7 pm Conditioning 7-8pm
Volleyball: Monday: Weights 5-5:45pm Conditioning 5:45-6:30pm; Tuesday-Friday 7-7:45am Conditioning 7:45-8:30am
XC and Girls Golf will be on their own
August 4-8th
Football: Weights 6-7 pm Conditioning 7-8pm
Volleyball: Monday: Weights 5-5:45pm Conditioning 5:45-6:30pm; Tuesday-Friday 7-7:45am Conditioning 7:45-8:30am
XC and Girls Golf will be on their own
West Central District Health Department will be at the Hooker County Library on August 12th from 8:30-10:30 a.m. They will have vaccines (especially those required for school!
Happy Birthday Charlotte!
Multiple Picture Dates To Meet Your Needs!
We're doing things a little differently—Two picture opportunities will take place before the start of school, and for those who can't make it, a make-up date has been provided. This gives parents the perfect chance to help elementary and bus-riding students with hair and clothing, and it keeps us from interrupting as much valuable class time as possible. Pictures will be at the high school library.
Picture Day Dates:
📅 Wednesday, August 6 | 4:00–7:00 PM
📅 Friday, August 8 | 8:00–11:00 AM
Make-up Date and Senior Banners:
📅 Friday, August 22 | 12:30 PM
Sports Picture Date:
📅 Thursday, August 14| 2:15 PM
Class Pictures will be taken on August 19
Happy Birthday Meyer!
Happy Birthday Sadie!
Access to the Lariat has been restored.
Please remember: Do NOT prop open the east doors. All users should swipe their fob to enter even if going with a group unless there for an organized practice.
Access to the Lariat Community Gym is CLOSED until further notice due to repairs to fob reader.
ATTENTION: Weight Room Closing!
Due to carpet cleaning, weight room will be closed this Friday, July 25 7am through Sunday, July 27. It will reopen Monday morning. Thank you for your cooperation.
I don't know about you, but I feel like summer FLEW BY! Here is the 2025-2026 Elementary School Supply List. It can also be viewed on the school website under the Documents tab in the Supply List folder.
Happy Birthday Aislynn!
Happy Birthday Tate!
We are 3 weeks away from Kindergarten Round Up! Please join us August 7th @ 9:00 in the Elementary Library. Parents will be in the library with Mr. Mauler and Katie going over paperwork, and the kiddos will be having fun with Ms. DeKay in her classroom. Just a reminder if you haven't already, please bring your child’s original (one with a raised seal) birth certificate that the school can copy, complete immunization records, and school physical. This paperwork is required before your child can start school. If you have questions, please contact Katie by email (katie.crisp@mullenpublicschools.org). We can't wait to see you there!
Happy Birthday to Lillian!
