Good evening families!
Our apologies - due to some master schedule conflicts - our spring dance has been RESCHEDULED to MAY 29th!!
Please join us then for the NJHS sponsored event!!

🎓💙 MLMS 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony 💙🎓
Mace’s Lane Middle School is excited to celebrate our Class of 2030 during the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony on Tuesday, June 9th! 🎉
📍 MLMS
⏰ Ceremony: 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
🚪 Doors open for families at 8:30 AM
Please note:
✔️ Only students eligible for promotion will participate in the ceremony.
✔️ Families will be contacted individually if their student is not participating.
✔️ Eligibility requirement: No more than one failing grade (E).
✔️ Invitations will be distributed to eligible students on May 21.
✔️ Ineligible students will receive a letter.
We are proud of our 8th grade students and look forward to celebrating this important milestone with our MLMS families and community! 🐅✨
#MLMS #MLMSTigers #PromotionCeremony #ClassOf2030 #MakingEveryStrideCount
Mace’s Lane Middle School is excited to celebrate our Class of 2030 during the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony on Tuesday, June 9th! 🎉
📍 MLMS
⏰ Ceremony: 9:00 AM–10:00 AM
🚪 Doors open for families at 8:30 AM
Please note:
✔️ Only students eligible for promotion will participate in the ceremony.
✔️ Families will be contacted individually if their student is not participating.
✔️ Eligibility requirement: No more than one failing grade (E).
✔️ Invitations will be distributed to eligible students on May 21.
✔️ Ineligible students will receive a letter.
We are proud of our 8th grade students and look forward to celebrating this important milestone with our MLMS families and community! 🐅✨
#MLMS #MLMSTigers #PromotionCeremony #ClassOf2030 #MakingEveryStrideCount


🌸✨ MLMS SPRING DANCE ✨🌸
Get ready for a night of music, dancing, and fun at the MLMS Spring Dance! 💃🕺
📅 Friday, May 15th
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎟️ $3.00 per person
🍕 Food available to purchase
👔 Dress up and Dress Out in Sunday Best!
🎶 DJ, Dancing, & Fun with Friends!
This event is open to all students in Grades 6–8. We can’t wait to celebrate spring with an exciting evening full of music, laughter, and memories! 🌷✨
Please note:
Students must have NO suspensions or discipline referrals for the week in order to attend. The MLMS Administrative Team reserves final discretion for dance approval and attendance decisions.
We hope to see all of our Tigers there! 🐅
#MLMS #MLMSTigers #SpringDance #MakingEveryStrideCount

📣 YOUR VOICE. OUR COMMUNITY. 🐾💙🧡
Maces Lane Middle School is exploring the implementation of school uniforms for the 2026–2027 school year, and we want to hear from YOU!
We believe this is an important decision that impacts our entire school community, and your input will help guide our next steps.
✨ Join us for our Stakeholder Meeting:
📅 Wednesday, May 13
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 MLMS Media Center
During this meeting, we will:
✔ Share the “why” behind uniforms
✔ Discuss potential expectations
✔ Listen to your questions, concerns, and ideas
👨👩👧👦 Families and students (accompanied by an adult) are encouraged to attend!
Can’t make it? We still want your feedback!
📧 Email us at matthewsb@dcpsmd.org or cookk@dcpsmd.org
At MLMS, we are committed to making decisions that support belonging, equity, and student success and that starts with hearing from our community.
🧡 Your voice matters. We hope to see you there! 💙
#MLMS #YourVoiceOurCommunity #TigerWay #StrongerTogether
Maces Lane Middle School is exploring the implementation of school uniforms for the 2026–2027 school year, and we want to hear from YOU!
We believe this is an important decision that impacts our entire school community, and your input will help guide our next steps.
✨ Join us for our Stakeholder Meeting:
📅 Wednesday, May 13
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 MLMS Media Center
During this meeting, we will:
✔ Share the “why” behind uniforms
✔ Discuss potential expectations
✔ Listen to your questions, concerns, and ideas
👨👩👧👦 Families and students (accompanied by an adult) are encouraged to attend!
Can’t make it? We still want your feedback!
📧 Email us at matthewsb@dcpsmd.org or cookk@dcpsmd.org
At MLMS, we are committed to making decisions that support belonging, equity, and student success and that starts with hearing from our community.
🧡 Your voice matters. We hope to see you there! 💙
#MLMS #YourVoiceOurCommunity #TigerWay #StrongerTogether

🚨💚🧠 IT’S ALMOST HERE! Mental Health Awareness Spirit Week is coming next week! Get ready to show OUT in your school spirit, rock the daily themes, and bring ALL the positivity, kindness, and energy to Mace's Lane Middle School! 🌟🔥
Let’s make this week unforgettable and lift each other up every day! 💚
Let’s make this week unforgettable and lift each other up every day! 💚

🌌✨ Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week at MLMS ✨🌌
This week, we celebrated the incredible force behind Mace’s Lane Middle School… our AMAZING teachers and staff! 💚🖤💫
From themed appreciation days and special treats to our Undercover Spirit Week fun, this week was filled with laughter, teamwork, and moments that reminded us just how special the MLMS family truly is. Whether staff members were showing off their undercover spirit, enjoying surprises throughout the week, or simply making memories together, one thing was clear ... the force is STRONG at MLMS! 🚀⭐
Our teachers and staff go above and beyond every single day to support, encourage, and inspire our students. Their dedication, compassion, creativity, and commitment help make MLMS a place where students can learn, grow, and thrive.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this week so memorable, and thank you to our staff for all you do each and every day for our students and community. 💫
At MLMS, we truly are…
🌟 “Making Every STRIDE Count” 🌟
#MLMSPride #TeacherAppreciationWeek #MayThe4thBeWithYou #MLMSFamily #MakingEverySTRIDECount #UndercoverSpiritWeek










Come out to support some of our MLMS Tigers as they fundraise for their spring/summer ball team!

✨🌆 MLMS 8th Grade Formal — “City Nights” 🌆✨
Good afternoon 8th Grade MLMS Families and Staff!
Mace’s Lane Middle School is excited to announce that the 2026 8th Grade Formal will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 5:00 PM–7:00 PM in the MLMS cafeteria.
This year’s theme is ✨City Nights✨ and we are looking forward to celebrating our amazing 8th grade students as they prepare for their transition to high school!
🎟️ Tickets: $5.00
📅 Ticket Sales Begin: May 15, 2026
💵 Tickets Sold By: Ms. Meyers
To attend the formal, students must meet the following expectations during 4th quarter:
✔️ No more than one major discipline referral
✔️ No greater than a 10% absence rate
✔️ No more than one failing core academic grade (E)
👔👗 Students are expected to dress appropriately for this school-sponsored formal event and follow the expectations outlined in the MLMS Student Handbook.
Additional information regarding expectations and event procedures will be shared in the coming weeks.
We appreciate the continued support of our MLMS families and staff as we work to make this a memorable and successful celebration for our students!

🚨💚🧠 IT’S ALMOST HERE! Mental Health Awareness Spirit Week is coming next week! Get ready to show OUT in your school spirit, rock the daily themes, and bring ALL the positivity, kindness, and energy to Mace's Lane Middle School! 🌟🔥
Let’s make this week unforgettable and lift each other up every day! 💚
Let’s make this week unforgettable and lift each other up every day! 💚

🎓✨ Congratulations to Our Newest NJHS Members! ✨🎓
Tonight, we proudly celebrated the induction of our newest members of the National Junior Honor Society at Maces Lane Middle School!
These students have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character — the pillars of NJHS. Their hard work, dedication, and commitment to making a positive impact both inside and outside of the classroom make us incredibly proud.
Thank you to our students, families, staff, and guest speakers who helped make this evening so special. We are excited to see the leadership and accomplishments these students will continue to bring to MLMS and our community.
Please join us in congratulating our newest NJHS inductees! 💙🖤
#MLMS #NJHS #TigerPride #MakingEveryStrideCount
#StudentLeadership
#ExcellenceInAction










🤠🎶 Line Dance & Mental Health Awareness Family Night! 💛
Join us for an evening of fun, connection, and community at Mace’s Lane Middle School!
🗓 May 15th
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Come out with your family to:
✨ Learn easy line dancing steps
🎵 Enjoy great music
🍴 Grab some good food
🎯 Participate in fun activities
📚 Explore summer programs for students
💬 Learn more about mental health resources
This event is open to students and families from Sandy Hill Elementary, Choptank Elementary, Mace’s Lane Middle, and Cambridge South Dorchester High School.
Let’s come together for a night of movement, music, and meaningful connection 💛
#MLMS #MakingEveryStrideCount #FamilyEngagement #MentalHealthMatters
Join us for an evening of fun, connection, and community at Mace’s Lane Middle School!
🗓 May 15th
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Come out with your family to:
✨ Learn easy line dancing steps
🎵 Enjoy great music
🍴 Grab some good food
🎯 Participate in fun activities
📚 Explore summer programs for students
💬 Learn more about mental health resources
This event is open to students and families from Sandy Hill Elementary, Choptank Elementary, Mace’s Lane Middle, and Cambridge South Dorchester High School.
Let’s come together for a night of movement, music, and meaningful connection 💛
#MLMS #MakingEveryStrideCount #FamilyEngagement #MentalHealthMatters

Dear Parents/Guardians:
We want to hear about your experience with your student’s education. We invite you to participate in completing the School Climate Survey. This survey includes questions about your student’s learning, school safety, and interpersonal relationships, as well as your attitudes about the institutional environment and your personal involvement in school. Your responses will be very helpful in improving student relationships, learning conditions, and the overall school environment.
Beginning today, May 4, 2026, we invite all parents, guardians and caretakers to complete this survey for our school. The survey is completely anonymous and brief; it contains 21 questions and takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. You can take the survey online by using the following unique school link:
https://assessment.pbisapps.org/Anon/RWG0034b500
Please submit your responses by June 1, 2026.
All your responses are completely anonymous. We have no way to connect you to your answers, and results will only be reported as group responses. There are no right or wrong answers. We just want to know about your personal experiences. Responses are housed securely in an anonymous format with the University of Oregon Technical Assistance Center projects for evaluation research purposes. All evaluation research projects are in compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, (343 CFR 99.31 (6)) and human subjects regulations (Protection of Human Subjects 45 CFR 46).
As you respond to each item, think about your own personal experiences as a parent, caregiver or guardian at your student’s school. Please answer all of the questions, or your answers won’t be recorded, but you can mark “I prefer not to answer” if you don’t want to answer a question about you.
We hope you will take the time to provide us with this valuable information. Each school’s total survey results will be used to inform and develop appropriate strategies, procedures, and/or programs to enhance our school climate.
The link to complete the survey is https://assessment.pbisapps.org/Anon/RWG0034b500
Thank you for your time and participation!
We want to hear about your experience with your student’s education. We invite you to participate in completing the School Climate Survey. This survey includes questions about your student’s learning, school safety, and interpersonal relationships, as well as your attitudes about the institutional environment and your personal involvement in school. Your responses will be very helpful in improving student relationships, learning conditions, and the overall school environment.
Beginning today, May 4, 2026, we invite all parents, guardians and caretakers to complete this survey for our school. The survey is completely anonymous and brief; it contains 21 questions and takes about 10-15 minutes to complete. You can take the survey online by using the following unique school link:
https://assessment.pbisapps.org/Anon/RWG0034b500
Please submit your responses by June 1, 2026.
All your responses are completely anonymous. We have no way to connect you to your answers, and results will only be reported as group responses. There are no right or wrong answers. We just want to know about your personal experiences. Responses are housed securely in an anonymous format with the University of Oregon Technical Assistance Center projects for evaluation research purposes. All evaluation research projects are in compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, (343 CFR 99.31 (6)) and human subjects regulations (Protection of Human Subjects 45 CFR 46).
As you respond to each item, think about your own personal experiences as a parent, caregiver or guardian at your student’s school. Please answer all of the questions, or your answers won’t be recorded, but you can mark “I prefer not to answer” if you don’t want to answer a question about you.
We hope you will take the time to provide us with this valuable information. Each school’s total survey results will be used to inform and develop appropriate strategies, procedures, and/or programs to enhance our school climate.
The link to complete the survey is https://assessment.pbisapps.org/Anon/RWG0034b500
Thank you for your time and participation!

📣 YOUR VOICE. OUR COMMUNITY. 🐾💙🧡
Maces Lane Middle School is exploring the implementation of school uniforms for the 2026–2027 school year, and we want to hear from YOU!
We believe this is an important decision that impacts our entire school community, and your input will help guide our next steps.
✨ Join us for our Stakeholder Meeting:
📅 Wednesday, May 13
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 MLMS Media Center
During this meeting, we will:
✔ Share the “why” behind uniforms
✔ Discuss potential expectations
✔ Listen to your questions, concerns, and ideas
👨👩👧👦 Families and students (accompanied by an adult) are encouraged to attend!
Can’t make it? We still want your feedback!
📧 Email us at matthewsb@dcpsmd.org or cookk@dcpsmd.org
At MLMS, we are committed to making decisions that support belonging, equity, and student success and that starts with hearing from our community.
🧡 Your voice matters. We hope to see you there! 💙
#MLMS #YourVoiceOurCommunity #TigerWay #StrongerTogether
Maces Lane Middle School is exploring the implementation of school uniforms for the 2026–2027 school year, and we want to hear from YOU!
We believe this is an important decision that impacts our entire school community, and your input will help guide our next steps.
✨ Join us for our Stakeholder Meeting:
📅 Wednesday, May 13
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 MLMS Media Center
During this meeting, we will:
✔ Share the “why” behind uniforms
✔ Discuss potential expectations
✔ Listen to your questions, concerns, and ideas
👨👩👧👦 Families and students (accompanied by an adult) are encouraged to attend!
Can’t make it? We still want your feedback!
📧 Email us at matthewsb@dcpsmd.org or cookk@dcpsmd.org
At MLMS, we are committed to making decisions that support belonging, equity, and student success and that starts with hearing from our community.
🧡 Your voice matters. We hope to see you there! 💙
#MLMS #YourVoiceOurCommunity #TigerWay #StrongerTogether

Huge congratulations to Brooke, Mace's Lane Middle School's winner of the 6th Annual Mental Health Awareness Poster Contest hosted by the DCPS Office of Student Services! 🎉💚🧠🎨
Thank you to all the Mace's Lane Middle School students that participated and shared their creativity and messages of support—keep shining and inspiring others! ✨👏💬
#MentalHealthAwareness #YouMatter 💚
Thank you to all the Mace's Lane Middle School students that participated and shared their creativity and messages of support—keep shining and inspiring others! ✨👏💬
#MentalHealthAwareness #YouMatter 💚

📸🌸 Spring Picture Day is This Monday 🌸📸
📅 When: Monday, May 4th
📷 Important: Only students who pre-order Spring photos will be photographed on Picture Day. You must pay online in order to get your pictures taken.
🛒 Order Online:
Visit mylifetouch.com and use your
Picture Day ID: EVTDTB4PF

Please join us as we celebrate National Principal Appreciation Day, and we are incredibly grateful for the leadership of Mrs. Cook at MLMS.
Mrs. Cook leads with heart, vision, and an unwavering commitment to our students, staff, and community. She shows up every single day ready to support, problem-solve, and push our school forward, always keeping what’s best for kids at the center of every decision. Her dedication, strength, and positive energy set the tone for our entire building.
From celebrating our successes to guiding us through challenges, Mrs. Cook’s impact is felt in every hallway, every classroom, and every student interaction. MLMS is stronger because of her leadership.
Please join us in showing appreciation for Mrs. Cook today! Her work does not go unnoticed, and we are lucky to have her leading the way. 💙🧡
#ThankAPrincipal #MLMSTigers #MakingEveryStrideCount


DCPS is continuing its partnership with the Cook Center. See the flyer for the calendar of events in May!
📍 Virtual & easy to join
🎟️ Free for all DCPS families
📍 Virtual & easy to join
🎟️ Free for all DCPS families


Today, we’re celebrating the incredible heart of our front office—our amazing Administrative Professionals! 💙🐾
Ms. Brummell, Mrs. Miller, and Mrs. McLaughlin are truly the backbone of MLMS. Each day, they go above and beyond to support our students, staff, and families with a level of energy, positivity, and dedication that is nothing short of inspiring. Their warmth, organization, and unwavering commitment help keep our school running smoothly—and their impact is felt in every corner of our building.
Please join us in showing appreciation for all they do, not just this week, but every single day. We are so grateful for you!
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #MLMSPride #MakingEveryStrideCount #withJoy
Ms. Brummell, Mrs. Miller, and Mrs. McLaughlin are truly the backbone of MLMS. Each day, they go above and beyond to support our students, staff, and families with a level of energy, positivity, and dedication that is nothing short of inspiring. Their warmth, organization, and unwavering commitment help keep our school running smoothly—and their impact is felt in every corner of our building.
Please join us in showing appreciation for all they do, not just this week, but every single day. We are so grateful for you!
#AdministrativeProfessionalsDay #MLMSPride #MakingEveryStrideCount #withJoy

Good morning,
Please post the information below and attached flyer to FB and thrill share and schedule it to go out at 6pm on Thursday and Friday night.
🌟 Join Us for a Fun-Filled Healthy Kids Community Event! 🌟
📅 Date: Saturday April 18th
🕐 Time: 1 PM – 4 PM
📍 Location: The Pauline F. and David W. Robbins Family YMCA (201 Talbot Ave, Cambridge, MD 21613)
Bring your family and friends for a free afternoon packed with outdoor games and activities designed to keep kids active and healthy! This event is hosted by our community partners at the YMCA 🏃♂️🌳
Please post the information below and attached flyer to FB and thrill share and schedule it to go out at 6pm on Thursday and Friday night.
🌟 Join Us for a Fun-Filled Healthy Kids Community Event! 🌟
📅 Date: Saturday April 18th
🕐 Time: 1 PM – 4 PM
📍 Location: The Pauline F. and David W. Robbins Family YMCA (201 Talbot Ave, Cambridge, MD 21613)
Bring your family and friends for a free afternoon packed with outdoor games and activities designed to keep kids active and healthy! This event is hosted by our community partners at the YMCA 🏃♂️🌳
April is a month of awareness, reflection, and support at Maces Lane Middle School 💙🧡
Our incredible school social workers are highlighting several important causes, including Child Abuse Prevention Month, National Youth Violence Prevention Week, and Autism Awareness Month. These topics matter deeply to our students, families, and community, and we are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all.
We encourage our MLMS families to take time this month to learn, have conversations, and find ways to support these important causes. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our children.
If you would like more information or resources, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our school social workers—they are always here to help!
#MLMS #MakingEveryStrideCount #WithJoy
Our incredible school social workers are highlighting several important causes, including Child Abuse Prevention Month, National Youth Violence Prevention Week, and Autism Awareness Month. These topics matter deeply to our students, families, and community, and we are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment for all.
We encourage our MLMS families to take time this month to learn, have conversations, and find ways to support these important causes. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our children.
If you would like more information or resources, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our school social workers—they are always here to help!
#MLMS #MakingEveryStrideCount #WithJoy

