Helpful things to know the first days & month at school
Friends of Mark Twain (FOMT) would like to extend a warm welcome to you, our newest Sharks. Along with the rest of Mark Twain's amazing school community, FOMT is here to support your family through its middle school journey. In addition to typical booster club responsibilities, we also do our best to keep the MT community as informed as possible about all things related to campus life (sports teams, bell schedules, school clubs, parent conferences, etc.). Please visit the links below to help best prepare yourself for the weeks and months ahead. Welcome and goooooooo... Sharks!
GET/STAY INFORMED
• Visit fomtms.org
• Sign up for the weekly FOMT NEWSLETTER
• Join the Mark Twain MS FACEBOOK group
• Follow MT on INSTAGRAM
• Preview YEAR AT A GLANCE calendar.
• Learn about FAMILY SUPPORT events
• MT WHATSAPP groups
PARKING WARNING:
Be mindful of parking signs in front of campus. There are very few spots that actually allow legal parking once the school day has begun. Most people are unaware of this and so it appears that parking is permitted. They will ticket, so please be careful
SUPPORT MARK TWAIN
• Donate to the ANNUAL FUND
• Register your RALPH'S RECEIPTS
• Submit your VOLUNTEER INTEREST survey
• MT Volunteers What'sAPP
FIRST MONTH HAPPENINGS 2026
• TBD - 8th Grade Orientation/PE Clothes Sale
• TBD - 7th Grade Orientation/PE Clothes Sale
• 8/7 - Shark Fun Day (8:30 -12:30, 6th Graders only, info)
• 8/12 (W) - FIRST DAY of SCHOOL (FOMT hosts a coffee meet & greet on front lawn, 8:30 am)
• TBD - Back to School Outdoor Dinner & Movie (quad, 6:00 pm)
• TBD - FOMT Booster Meeting (8:30, front lawn, coffee & treats)
• 8/27 (Th) - Back to School Night (5-7 pm)
• 8/28 (F) - Minimum Day (12:57 pm dismissal)
• 9/3 (Th) - Minimum Day (12:57 pm dismissal)
• 9/4 (F) - NO SCHOOL (Admissions Day)
• 9/7 (M) - NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)
• 9/14 (M) - Late Buses Begin
(For a list of the most up-to-date events for the 2026-27 year, visit our YEAR AT A GLANCE page)
ABOUT FOMT
Friends of Mark Twain is the school's Booster Club, made up of a group of parents, guardians, other adult family members, teachers, staff, employees, and stakeholders who are committed to raising money for specific projects to benefit Mark Twain Middle School. Our mission is to support the school by providing the resources necessary to enhance the educational and school-life experience of the students. We work closely with the school administration and staff to identify areas where we can make the greatest impact.