Parents & Community Together (PACT)

Creating opportunities and providing support for students and families

Similar to elementary school PTOs, PACT is a non-profit organization of parents, caregivers and staff working together to build a strong, inclusive community at Maple Grove Middle School.

Every MGMS parent, caregiver and staff member is a member of PACT and can choose in which ways and how much to participate.

PACT bylaws
PACT bylaws - proposed updates 6/6/23

Meeting Schedule

PACT meetings are a good opportunity to hear updates from Principal Smith and learn about positive initiatives happening at MGMS.

During the 2023-2024 school year, PACT meetings will be held in the MGMS Media Center and/or via Google Meet.

Meetings will be held from 7:00-8:00 PM followed by a 30 minute work session (as needed) on the following Mondays. Come for any or all of the meeting and work session:

Sept 18 (in person and online)
Oct 16 (in person and online)
Nov 13 (online only)
Jan 22 (online only)
Feb 26 (online only)
April 15 (online only)
May 20 (in person and online)

join Google meet meetings

What does PACT do?

We lead and support initiatives that focus on the following areas:

1. Promote Purpose & Positive Change
2. Promote a Learning Environment that Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion
3. Promote Effective Communication between Administration and School Families
4. Engage our School Community
5. Fund Capital Improvement & Staff Development Needs

How can you get involved?

Time, donations, advocacy, and leadership are the primary requests, and they show up in a variety of ways.

Best ways to know how to get involved are to come to a PACT meeting, check out social media and opt in to receive emails from the Volunteer Coordinator (email Andrea Dorn DornA@district279.org and check your spam folder if you don’t hear back).

Questions? Reach out any time mgmspact@district279.org.

Twitter/X: @mgms_mustangs
Facebook: Maple Grove Middle School - ISD 279

How can you stay informed?

Email & Text

Mustang Memo
Bi-monthly school newsletter sent to all via email late August-June.

School and Staff Communication
Emails from the principal, staff members or teachers as well as Schoology alerts sent to all when there’s something to share. Many teachers also use the TalkingPoints app to communicate with families.

Social Media

X (Twitter): @mgms_mustangs
Facebook: Maple Grove Middle School - ISD 279

Volunteer and Donation Needs

You have to opt in for this one. If you’re interested in knowing when teachers or the school need volunteers and donations, sign up to receive email notifications from the Volunteer Coordinator. Contact Andrea Dorn at DornA@district279.org for more info (check spam folder if you don’t hear back).

In Person

PACT Meetings

A good opportunity to hear updates from Principal Smith and learn about positive initiatives happening at MGMS. Meeting dates and information posted on PACT website (scroll up!), Facebook and Mustang Memo.

Online