Attention parents of 6th and 7th grade students: Mrs. Honeycutt will be in social studies classes this week to help your students plan for next school year! Students will be using PowerSchool to request classes for the 26-27 school year.

This past Saturday, the Junior High Solo and Ensemble event was hosted at Arcanum Schools.
Milton-Union Middle School had 24 instrumental performances and 4 vocal performances.
18 instrumental solos, 3 vocal solos, and 2 instrumental ensembles received a One (the highest rating)
2 instrumental solos, 2 instrumental ensembles, and 1 vocal ensemble received a Two
The work these students put into these performances was incredible. Congratulations to all of the participants and their families on these incredible accomplishments!
Milton-Union Middle School had 24 instrumental performances and 4 vocal performances.
18 instrumental solos, 3 vocal solos, and 2 instrumental ensembles received a One (the highest rating)
2 instrumental solos, 2 instrumental ensembles, and 1 vocal ensemble received a Two
The work these students put into these performances was incredible. Congratulations to all of the participants and their families on these incredible accomplishments!
Attention parents of 8TH GRADE STUDENTS: there will be a parent information meeting for rising freshmen next Thursday, February 26 at 6:30pm in the cafeteria. Hope to see you all there!

Mrs. Eveyln Brady's middle school art classes have been working with Mrs. Bellas's art classes in the elementary. and with the first and third grade students in Mrs. Huelsman's and Mrs. Falldorf's classes. During these class visits, the elementary students described and designed a creature with the seventh and eighth grade students. Mrs. Brady's students came back to the classroom using the materials the elementary student selected and sewed their creations. All of the students will meet again next week and return the finished products.




Congratulations to the Milton-Union Middle School students that earned 4.0 GPA Principal's List, 3.6-3.9 GPA Principal's List or the 3.2-3.5 GPA Honor Roll List for the second quarter of the 2025-2026 school year. Each of you should be extremely proud of your hard work, resilience and your commitment to excellence in the classroom. On behalf of the staff at MUMS, we are all extremely proud of your accomplishments!
Congratulations again and Go Dogs!
Mr. Firks
Congratulations again and Go Dogs!
Mr. Firks






This week is School Counselor’s Week. On behalf of MUMS, I would like to thank Mrs. Honeycutt for her commitment to our building, her tireless work with our students, and in helping them become the best version of themselves! Please take a moment to thank Mrs. Honeycutt during this special week!

MUMS Families:
As we continue to emphasize communication with our MUMS families, just a quick update that 2nd Quarter report cards were handed out to the students during 4th period today.
Please take the time to ask your student about them and review their grades. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Firks at (937) 884-7930.
You can also review them utilizing the PowerSchool parent portal as well.
Go Dogs!
As we continue to emphasize communication with our MUMS families, just a quick update that 2nd Quarter report cards were handed out to the students during 4th period today.
Please take the time to ask your student about them and review their grades. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Firks at (937) 884-7930.
You can also review them utilizing the PowerSchool parent portal as well.
Go Dogs!

MUMS Students & Families,
As of Tuesday, January 27, MUMS will have used five (5) calamity days! If we miss any additional days past Tuesday, here is the plan:
Students in grades six through eight have been assigned individual devices, and classwork will be delivered through Microsoft Teams.
As for Mr. Firks and Mr. Lane, we will continue to battle ‘Snowmageddon 2026’ to get our students back to school as safely and quickly as possible!
Go Dogs!
As of Tuesday, January 27, MUMS will have used five (5) calamity days! If we miss any additional days past Tuesday, here is the plan:
Students in grades six through eight have been assigned individual devices, and classwork will be delivered through Microsoft Teams.
As for Mr. Firks and Mr. Lane, we will continue to battle ‘Snowmageddon 2026’ to get our students back to school as safely and quickly as possible!
Go Dogs!

Attention parents/guardians of current 7th and 8th grade students: If you and your child are interested in learning more about College Credit Plus (CCP), join the MU counselors on January 14 at 6:00 pm in the MU Media Center.

MUMS Families,
On behalf of the administration, I would like to wish a Merry Christmas to our students, staff and our parents!
Happy Holidays!
Mr. Firks
On behalf of the administration, I would like to wish a Merry Christmas to our students, staff and our parents!
Happy Holidays!
Mr. Firks

The Miami County Solid Waste District held its annual Recycled Ornament Contest for 2025. Students are encouraged to create ornaments using recycled materials and craft supplies. One of this year's winners is 7th grader, Cora Farley, and her charming cardboard gingerbread girl!


MUMS Families:
The Miami County 4-H wanted to share information on their second annual 4-H Parents’ Night. This event is designed to introduce parents to the many opportunities 4-H offers for youth development, including hands-on learning experiences, leadership growth, and fun community involvement. We’ll have light snacks, engaging activities for kids, and plenty of information to help families discover all that 4-H has to offer.
Event Details:
• Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
• Time: 6 pm
• Location: Tri-County Administration & Training Center, Room A&B, 1280 N. County Road 25A, Troy
• Register: go.osu.edu/mc4hparentnight
The Miami County 4-H wanted to share information on their second annual 4-H Parents’ Night. This event is designed to introduce parents to the many opportunities 4-H offers for youth development, including hands-on learning experiences, leadership growth, and fun community involvement. We’ll have light snacks, engaging activities for kids, and plenty of information to help families discover all that 4-H has to offer.
Event Details:
• Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
• Time: 6 pm
• Location: Tri-County Administration & Training Center, Room A&B, 1280 N. County Road 25A, Troy
• Register: go.osu.edu/mc4hparentnight

As part of the "12 Days of Christmas" spirit days, Milton-Union Middle and High Schools celebrated the 67th day of the school year. The office staffs truly got into the spirit of 6-7 day with custom made shirts! And what's this weekend? December 6 and 7!!

On November 18 & 19, the MUMS 8th graders visited the MVCTC. This trip gives 8th graders a glimpse of what it's like to attend the CTC by participating in two career exploration labs and touring the campus. It's a wonderful learning experience for our middle school students!










Middle School Students: Turn your 2nd quarter grades into Cincinnati Reds tickets! Any student who earns a 3.6 GPA or higher for the 2nd quarter is eligible for TWO Reds tickets for select games during the 2026 season! Work hard and do your best, just like our Cincinnati Reds!

MUMS Students & Families:
Please join us in our upcoming 12 Days of Spirit Themes to celebrate the upcoming holiday season! This will start on Thursday, December 4 and run through the last day prior to Christmas break on Friday, December 19. Special note: Help Mr. Firks, Mr. Lane, Mrs. Black and Mrs. Honeycutt in celebrating the 67th day of school on Friday, December 5th. Mr. Lane loves to do his '67 Dance!'
Go Dogs!
Mr. Firks
Please join us in our upcoming 12 Days of Spirit Themes to celebrate the upcoming holiday season! This will start on Thursday, December 4 and run through the last day prior to Christmas break on Friday, December 19. Special note: Help Mr. Firks, Mr. Lane, Mrs. Black and Mrs. Honeycutt in celebrating the 67th day of school on Friday, December 5th. Mr. Lane loves to do his '67 Dance!'
Go Dogs!
Mr. Firks

MUMS Families:
Just a friendly reminder that Thanksgiving Break will be from Monday, November 24 through Friday, November 28. On behalf of the staff at Milton-Union Middle School, we hope everyone enjoys the upcoming holiday break and your time with family, friends and loved ones!
Go Dogs,
Mr. Firks
Just a friendly reminder that Thanksgiving Break will be from Monday, November 24 through Friday, November 28. On behalf of the staff at Milton-Union Middle School, we hope everyone enjoys the upcoming holiday break and your time with family, friends and loved ones!
Go Dogs,
Mr. Firks

MUMS Families:
Just a friendly reminder that Thanksgiving Break will be from Monday, November 17 through Friday, November 21. On behalf of the staff at Milton-Union Middle School, we hope everyone enjoys the upcoming holiday break and your time with family, friends and loved ones!
Go Dogs,
Mr. Firks
Just a friendly reminder that Thanksgiving Break will be from Monday, November 17 through Friday, November 21. On behalf of the staff at Milton-Union Middle School, we hope everyone enjoys the upcoming holiday break and your time with family, friends and loved ones!
Go Dogs,
Mr. Firks

Parent-Teacher Conferences are next Thursday, 12/4/25, from 3:30pm-6:30pm. If you are interested in meeting with your student's teachers, please reach out to the specific individual you would like to meet with via email.
Attention MUMS Families:
Parent-Teacher Conferences are rapidly approaching. They are scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 3:30-6:30pm. Please be on the lookout for correspondence from our classroom teachers to schedule a conference, or feel free to reach out to schedule one if you would like to meet with our staff.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing all of you on December 4th!
Go Dogs!
Mr. Firks
Parent-Teacher Conferences are rapidly approaching. They are scheduled for Thursday, December 4, 2025, from 3:30-6:30pm. Please be on the lookout for correspondence from our classroom teachers to schedule a conference, or feel free to reach out to schedule one if you would like to meet with our staff.
Thank you and we look forward to seeing all of you on December 4th!
Go Dogs!
Mr. Firks

