November 28, 2017
Thursday, April 4, 2024
February 22, 2024
Western School Division invites the public to learn about the draft 2024-25 budget on Wednesday, February 28, 2024.
The meeting will start at 7:00 p.m. in the Morden Collegiate Library.
November 21, 2023
We are excited to launch pre-sales of our 2023-24 Blazers Yearbook. This year's book is being offered at the reduced price of $22. Reserve your copy now as limited copies are available. Use ORDER NUMBER 20116.
https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/
November 15, 2023
Student Conferences are coming up on Thurs. November 23 rd & Fri. November 24 th . We would like to give you some direction on what that will look like this year. When you book a conference meeting online, it will automatically go into the teacher’s outlook calendar. Student...
October 25, 2023
Blazer Wear is back! Our online store is open from now until November
17 – after that, the store will be closed for the year. Sizing samples are available
in our office. Please note that because items are made to order, returns or
exchanges cannot be facilitated. Click the link below to...
August 30, 2023
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HERE below to start reading!
August 30, 2023
Click here to sign up for your child's transition meeting.
As we start to think about school this fall, we are scheduling Transition Meetings coming up on Wednesday, September 6 th in the afternoon and Thursday, Sept. 7 th in the morning and afternoon. We would like to give you...
March 07, 2023
Hello Parents/Guardians, Student Conferences are coming up on Thurs. March 16 th & Fri. March 17 th . We would like to give you some direction on what that will look like this year. We continue to use the Bookings App through Office365. When you book a conference meeting...
December 07, 2022
Due to high student numbers and limited space, we are trying something new this year as the holiday concert season approaches. In lieu of a grade 5 concert in December, we are instead doing a grade 5 musical in the spring. Our grade 5's will still have a chance...
November 14, 2022
He llo Parents/Guardians, Student Conferences are coming up on Thurs. November 24 th & Fri. November 25 th . We would like to give you some direction on what that will look like this year. We continue to use the Bookings App through Office365. When you book a conference meeting...
October 31, 2022
Blazer Wear is back! Our online store is open for only one month. Sizing samples will be available in the office next week. Please note that because items are made to order, returns or exchanges cannot be facilitated. Click the link to start shopping (Password: Blazers2022)
https://www.isimagepromotions.com/shop
September 20, 2022
Monday , April 15
Meal of the day-$7
Swedish meatballs
Mashed potatoes
Vegetables
Soup-$3
Chicken noodle
Special baking-$1
Lemon square
Tuesday, April 16
Meal of the Day-$7
Poutine with bacon bits
Soup-$3
Tomato &macaroni
Special baking-$1...
September 15, 2022
Th e Terry Fox Run that is taking place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, September 23. Last year, our school raised $4391, and we are hoping to have another successful fundraising event to support cancer research. We are looking forward to the entire school coming together for this event. You can...
August 30, 2022
As we start to think about school this fall, we are scheduling Transition Meetings coming up on Tues. Sept. 6 th in the afternoon and Wed. Sept. 7 th in the morning and afternoon. We would like to give you some direction on what that will look like this year. We...
February 28, 2022
Reserve your copy of the 2021-22 Blazers yearbook. Limited quantities are available so act now!
Click HERE to order
...
August 20, 2021
STUDENT SUPPLY LIST – 2021/2022 Grades 5-8 (English & French Immersion) Please send: 1 pair of running shoes (indoor) 1 set of gym clothes 1 backpack 1 Water Bottle Student fees - $35.00/student In order to keep costs down and equitable for all families, Western School Division is working towards...
August 16, 2021
Click to view our new student handbook. The handbook includes:
Mission statement Philosophy of learning Bell schedule Code of conduct Student support plan
EMMS Handbook 2021-22.pdf
...
June 18, 2021
2020-21 Blazers Yearbooks are available for pre-order. The books will arrive in September 2021.
This year's book includes student portraits, spirit weeks, classroom photos, events, and much more!
Our yearbook is printed by Friesens and features 60 colour pages.
Click
HERE to order your copy!
...
January 27, 2021
Western School Division is collecting responses from the community to help guide our 2021/2022 budget development process. Please
click here to fill out the survey.
November 13, 2020
It has been an eventful and stressful week for our whole community. As I am sure you are aware, we have had two positive cases of COVID-19 in the school this week and worked through the contact tracing process with Public Health. They are doing excellent work and have provided...
November 02, 2020
Regarding COVID-19 restrictions, there is some important information to keep in mind when signing up: Due to the Manitoba Government’s decision to move our region to Restricted Level Orange, all conferences at ÉMMS will be done virtually using Microsoft Teams unless there are extenuating circumstances. If you require...
September 22, 2020
Our school's Terry Fox Run will take place over two days this year in order to comply with health guidelines. Classes will be signing up with their grade cohort to complete the walk/run on either Thursday, October 1st or Friday, October 2nd. Donations are being collected online. Click the link to donate:
...
August 27, 2020
Please click for further details on reopening at EMMS
May 13, 2020
Blazer families, please click the link below to complete our annual school survey. This survey provides us with valuable insight into our school community and helps establish a vision for the future.
http:// ourschool.net/emmsparents2020
May 11, 2020
To promote community and connection during this time, the EMMS staff are putting on a parade. The parade is set to take place on Tuesday, May 19 at 4:00 pm. Students are encouraged to make signs and bring noisemakers. Morden Police, mascot Blaze, and other special guests will be a part...
March 20, 2020
Check the tutorial video on how to use Microsoft Teams!
Click below to watch.
March 13, 2020
Please see the attached letter for parents regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic dated March 13, 2020
March 10, 2020
PLEASE READ DIRECTIONS BELOW BEFORE SIGNING UP Directions: 1) Click on the below link for your
children – they are divided up by Grade 2) Fill in your child’s name – first
and last 3) Enter your e-mail address – you
will get a confirmation e-mail (please...
February 26, 2020
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 @ 7:00PM we will meet with all incoming grade 8 families to discuss planning for grade 9 at Morden Collegiate. We will discuss both transitioning to high school and the
course selection process.
February 06, 2020
Fridays are about to get more fun at EMMS! Check out the special days coming up!
January 27, 2020
Please join us for the Western School Division Budget Exhibition February 26, 2020 MCI Gym 7:00-8:00 p.m.
December 06, 2019
2019-2020 yearbooks are now available for pre-order! Reserve your copy in the office or online by using the link provided. Don't miss out on the memories!
Click here to order
December 06, 2019
Our grade 5 & 6 concert has two showings. Typically, the evening show is very full, so if you are able, we encourage you to attend the afternoon performance.
November 26, 2019
December 6th is the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. At EMMS, we have decided to take action by collecting donations for Genesis House. Donations can be brought into your child’s homeroom until December 6th. Please click the attached document for a full list of items needed.
...
November 04, 2019
Just a reminder that the deadline for signing up for student involved conferences is on Tuesday, November 12 th at 9:00am. If you have not already signed up please do so by following the directions and links below. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me...
November 04, 2019
We are hosting a parent information evening on November 18th from 7:00- 8:30 pm at the ÉMMS gym. Constable R.G. OLSON of the RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit will be presenting on how parents can keep their kids safe in this ever changing cyber world.
October 28, 2019
Our Parent Advisory Council has arranged a parent tour of Red River Technical Vocational Area sites on December 10, from 9:20 am to 3:20 pm. Red River Technical Vocational Area (RRTVA) is a partnership of five southern Manitoba school divisions devoted to providing access to high quality technology education programs for high school students. Starting...
October 18, 2019
Recently our Freedom Fighters club collected the non-perishable goods brought in to homerooms. Thank you to all who contributed to making the food drive a success!
October 18, 2019
In advance of the Federal Election on October 21, our EMMS participated in Student Vote Canada. Student Vote Canada is a mock election where students complete and cast a ballot. In doing so, students learn how to participate in the democratic process. A special thanks to our grade 6 teachers and...
October 07, 2019
In recognition of World Mental Health Day, École Morden Middle School will be hosting a parent information evening. There will be a presentation by the guidance team, accompanied by a youth professional from the community. Topics discussed will include current trends in mental health within the school and in the community,...
October 04, 2019
We are once again participating in the FCC Drive Away Hunger Campaign. The deadline for donations is Wednesday, October 16th. We ask that you bring in a nonperishable food item to be donated to our local food band, The Hub Community Centre. Last year we brought in 1350 pounds of food!...
February 26, 2019
Western School Division Board of Trustees will be holding a Budget Presentation on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 7 p.m. at the Division Office. All are welcome to attend.
November 13, 2018
Our “Portable” classrooms are on site and are under heavy construction. Rafters have been added to get them up to code and the new roof is in the process of being installed. There will be a new shell for the exterior and major upgrades to the interior over the next...
September 19, 2018
Declaration of Candidates Elected by Acclamation
Western School Division I, Garry Haggerty, Senior Election Official for
the Western School Division, hereby declare the following candidates elected by
acclamation in the 2018 School Trustee Election.
Ward 1 (four to be elected) Fransen, Brian Guenther, David...
September 18, 2018
Western School Division is now accepting applications for the Innovation Fund. This grant is available to any staff members, community members, or Parent Council. The Innovation Fund Application for 2018-19 can be found in PDF format below. Also new this year, all finalists will need to present their...
September 07, 2018
Another busy year has begun and with our largest school population in history, we want to make sure everyone is safe when arriving and leaving. With this in mind, please remember the following: - Please drop your child off on the street. The staff parking lot is not an option because...
August 30, 2018
NOTICE OF NOMINATIONS Western School Division
N OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the following days: September 12,13,14,17, and 18, 2018.
between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. at the Western School Division Office, Unit 4-75 Thornhill Street, Morden, Manitoba, I will receive nominations for the...
June 22, 2018
“We are
pleased to announce that our request for two additional portables at École
Morden Middle School for the next school year has been approved. We would
like to thank the provincial government for responding to our immediate needs
for space. We would also like to thank the active and...
June 13, 2018
We continue to grow as a school and feel the "pinch" of being at capacity as a building. In an effort to keep people informed we have updated our class size list below. These numbers continue to change on a daily basis. Homeroom
Students
Grade 5
25 Grade...
June 12, 2018
Slides from the June 11th Community Meeting can be found
here.
April 30, 2018
We are really excited to have nice weather upon us and to see so many kids out being active throughout the day. The bike racks are filling up with bikes and scooters and many students are walking home for lunch. It’s a great time of year! There are a few safety...
April 25, 2018
As part of the Canadian Mental Health Association Mental Health Week, ÉMMS is hosting a Mental Health Expo Day . It will happen on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at the school during regular class time.
Our Keynote Speaker is Kevin Rempel, Paralympian and Motivational Speaker. When he lost mobility due to a motocross...
April 16, 2018
Dear Parents,
The grade 8s are now working on the “Middle Ages” unit in the social studies curriculum. This unit will culminate with the Medieval Feast on May 3rd. Here is a timeline of this social studies unit for the next few weeks:
In-School Costume Rental Availability Tuesday, April 24th from...
April 10, 2018
Join us at 7:00 PM on May 16 and 17 for our grade 7/8 Musical Madagascar! Tickets are NOW available for purchase at EMMS beginning at 8:15 each morning. Assigned seating.
March 14, 2018
It's time for our grade 8 students to think about how they will dress for this year's Medieval Feast! Saints and Sinners Costumes, based out of Manitou, will begin rentals on April 1, 2018. Check out their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Saints-and-Sinners-Costumes-228529390605382/ or call 1-204-242-2941 for an appointment. More details about the Medieval Feast to...
March 07, 2018
Festival season is just around the corner and the Morden Festival of the Arts committee has been busy preparing. Dates have been selected, adjudicators lined up and venues booked for what we anticipate will be another exciting festival season. The 2018 Festival Program will be available by early March at...
March 07, 2018
7 Jaska Ms. Jaska’s Grade 7 class is currently involved in Project 11. This program was created and is sponsored by the Winnipeg Jets with the goal of promoting both physical and mental wellness in youth. As part of this program, we had the opportunity to attend a Winnipeg Jets practice...
March 07, 2018
Western School Division laid out their major budget plan at the annual Budget Exhibition Evening on February 28th in the MCI gymnasium. As the province tightens spending, all school divisions across the province are affected, including WSD. However, due to prudent planning over the years and growing enrollment...
February 22, 2018
Earlier this year, students were invited to plan projects that would contribute beneficially to the school, the community, and the environment. The Board of Trustees met with these groups in early February to listen to their proposals, and this week Superintendent Ross revealed to the lucky students that funding would be granted to two...
February 12, 2018
Approximately 50 parents were on hand for the special viewing of Screenagers last Thursday. The film examined a variety of issues relating to modern technology and the amount of time spent on screens. Topics included: Mobile devices in schools.. Social Media's impact on self esteem. Gaming and Internet addiction. Violence in...
January 29, 2018
The ÉMMS Parent Advisory Council is pleased to invite you to attend a special screening of “Screenagers" on February 8 th at 7:00 pm in the gymnasium. The film explores issues surrounding technology use and the challenges that parents face when navigating this ever-changing reality. It focuses on the impact of...
January 12, 2018
Enter your email address in the space below to receive a copy of our monthly newsletter. We currently email them out to every parent in the school who has provided an address but would like to start experimenting with this system as an alternative. We will continue the parental emails for...
January 12, 2018
We have created a school calendar that is broken into 3 sections (School, Athletics, Groups and Clubs). We will post the schedules for all of our teams and groups on this calendar as soon as we have them. This will hopefully allow families to keep up to date with your kids...
December 05, 2017
There has been a change to the schedule involving the Grade 5 and 6 students. For these grades, intramurals will be held on ODD Days alternating between the Grade 5 students on one day and the Grade 6 students on another. This change is due to our high enrollement and will...
November 28, 2017
Western School Division has launched the new website after a lot of research and work. Staff are in the process of being trained and we are excited about the ability to keep our school community informed using this new platform. Please visit daily for announcements and other updates. Daily announcements can...
