All You Need to Know for Back to School 2024
All You Need to Know for Back to School 2024
Dear MASD Families:
I hope you are all having a wonderful summer. While you still have a few weeks to enjoy your summer break, we’re busy preparing for the upcoming school year. I have included some information below that I hope you will find helpful.
First Day of School
We’re excited to welcome our students back to school! The first day of school for students is August 21.
Teacher Assignments and Schedules
Teacher assignments and schedules will be available in Skyward on Monday, August 5th at 3 pm.
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Prior to viewing your students schedule or teacher assignment, you will be promoted to complete any necessary forms for the upcoming school year. Please take the time to review the information and complete any necessary forms for your student.
Student Handbooks
The student handbooks are available on our website. Please take a moment to review the handbooks prior to the start of school. The student handbook is one of the documents you will need to sign off on before you can view your student’s schedule or teacher assignment.
Save the Date for Open House
Open House is planned for August. Please save the date.
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Elementary Open House: August 29th from 6:00 – 8:00 pm
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5th Grade Open House: August 19th from 5:00 –7:00 pm
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Middle School Open House (Grades 6-8): August 28th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
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High School Open House: August 19th from 5:00 – 7:00 pm
Lunch Menu & Free/Reduced Meal Information
The lunch menu for every school will be available online. Menu items will be posted closer to the start of school. Click here to find the online menus.
Food Service Information
All schools participating in the School Breakfast Program will provide free breakfast for all enrolled students during the 2024-2025 school year. Additionally, students identified as eligible for reduced-price lunches through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) will not be charged for their meals.
The free/reduced meals application is open for the 2024-2025 school year. If you intend to apply for free/reduced meals, please do so as soon as possible. It can take time for your family’s application to be processed. Click here for more information about free/reduced meals.
All students who attend Hyde Elementary School will receive free breakfast and free lunch. Hyde students do not need to fill out a free/reduced meal application because the school is part of the Community Eligibility Program.
Technology Fee & Device Distribution
All district devices (K-12) will be distributed in school. Students do not need to attend a separate pick-up date this year.
High School students have a $50 technology fee, which can be paid through the Skyward Parent Portal. High school students who qualify for free/reduced meals will have their technology fee waived.
Students in grades K-8 do not have a required technology fee, however they can purchase optional device protection for $30. If a family selects the device protection plan, they can pay this fee through the Skyward Parent Portal.
Transportation
We are working hard to finalize our bus routes. Although families already have access to this information in Skyward, please note that the routes may change before the first day of school. It is essential that you check your bus information on August 20 to ensure you are prepared with the most up-to-date information on the first day of school.
Please be patient during the first week or two of school while our drivers and families familiarize themselves with the routes and make any necessary adjustments. Buses may run a bit behind schedule; however, please be at your bus stop 10 minutes prior to your child’s noted pick up time.
Health Forms
Physical Exams - Pennsylvania Public School Code, Section 14-1402(e), requires physical examinations for students upon original entry into school (kindergarten or new first grader), sixth and eleventh grades.
Dental Exams - Pennsylvania Public School Code, Section 14-1403(a), requires dental examinations for students upon original entry into school (kindergarten or new first grader), third and seventh grades.
Health Forms can be found on our website. Click here to view.
Supply Lists
The supply lists for grades K-8 can be found on our website. Click here to view.
Right at School
Right at School will offer after school care for MASD elementary students during the 2024-2025 school year.
Right at School provides an engaging and fun curriculum to continue developing skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, leadership, and much more. In addition, Right at School will offer homework support for students who attend the after school program.
We’re Hiring!
The Moon Area School District is hiring for the 2024-2025 school year!
View open positions and apply online today!
Enjoy the rest of your summer and we’ll see you soon!
Sincerely,
Barry J. Balaski
Superintendent
Moon Area School District