Mace's Lane Middle School

Due to the potential of wintry mix in the late afternoon and early evening hours, all after school activities are canceled today, Thursday, March 12th.

Thank you for your understanding, and stay safe!

🎉 Shoutout to our AMAZING 8th graders at MLMS! 🎉 Our 8th grade students worked incredibly hard during testing, showing focus, determination, and true Tiger Pride! 🐅📚 We are so proud of the effort they put in and the positive attitude they brought each day. To top it off, they also won the behavior incentive by demonstrating respect, responsibility, and teamwork throughout the testing period. Because of their outstanding behavior, they earned a well-deserved treat! 🍬👏 Way to go, 8th grade! Keep showing us what it means to be Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn. #TigerPride #MLMS #StudentSuccess #EveryStrideCounts 🐅

💙 Happy National School Social Work Week! 💙 This past week we proudly celebrated two incredible members of our MLMS family — Ms. Skinner and Ms. Leak! 👏🐯 Every day, they go above and beyond to support our students and families. Whether they are helping students navigate difficult moments, connecting families with resources, advocating for student well-being, or simply being a safe and caring presence, their work makes a lasting difference in the lives of our Tigers. ❤️ Their compassion, patience, and dedication help create a school community where every student feels seen, supported, and valued. ✨ “School social workers are the bridge between students, families, and the support they need to succeed.” Ms. Skinner and Ms. Leak — thank you for the heart you bring to MLMS each day and for the countless ways you support our students behind the scenes. We appreciate you more than words can say! 🙌 Please join us in celebrating and thanking these amazing professionals this week! 💙 #MLMSTigers #TigerPride #SchoolSocialWorkWeek #StudentSupport

Don't forget MLMS., this week is a spirit week! Let's see the Tiger Spirit!

🐯💛 MLMS CAN TAB COMPETITION IS BACK! 💛🐯
We are excited to kick off our Can Tab Competition at Mace’s Lane Middle School!

🗓 March 2nd – March 31st
🏆 Top 2 homerooms in each grade win a prize!
🥇 1st Place: Ice Cream & Cookies 🍦🍪
🥈 2nd Place: Cookies 🍪

All proceeds will support a local student currently undergoing medical treatment at the Ronald McDonald House. 💛 #WeCan4Cam

This is a simple way for our Tigers to make a BIG difference. Start saving those tabs and bring them to your homeroom jar!

Let’s show what Tiger Pride and community support look like! 🐾🧡💙

#MLMS #TigerPride #WeCan4Cam #ServingOthers

📣 Attention MLMS Families of Future High School Students! 🎓

Please join us for an important informational session to help prepare your child for the transition to high school:

🗓 Tuesday, March 3rd
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 CSDHS Auditorium

This session will cover key topics to support your child’s academic planning and success, including:

• Graduation Requirements
• Dual Enrollment Opportunities
• Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
• Upcoming Registration Dates

This is a great opportunity to learn about available pathways and ensure your child is on track for a successful high school experience. School counselors will be available to answer any questions you may have.

We encourage all families to attend and stay informed as your child takes this exciting next step!

#TigerPride #MLMS #FutureVikings #StudentSuccess

Good Evening!

Due to the current weather conditions, DCPS will operate on a virtual learning day tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Students should follow their school's schedule as they did today. THERE WILL NOT BE A 2-HOUR LATE ARRIVAL AS PREVIOUSLY PLANNED. Other staff are required to telework. If that is not possible, contact your supervisor. Please stay safe!

Bring the whole family for a fun night of painting, creativity and fellowshipping! No experience needed—just come ready to have a wonderful time together. 🖌️😊
🗓️ February 26th
⏰ 5pm to 7pm
📍 RSVP Here - https://bit.ly/MLMSFamilyPaintNight-2526
We can’t wait to see your family masterpieces! Don’t forget to take pics and share the fun! 📸✨
#FamilyPaintNight #FamilyFun #CreateTogether #MLMSFamilyEvents #MLMSScholars

Bring the whole family for a fun night of painting, creativity and fellowshipping! No experience needed—just come ready to have a wonderful time together. 🖌️😊
🗓️ February 26th
⏰ 5pm to 7pm
📍 RSVP Here - https://bit.ly/MLMSFamilyPaintNight-2526
We can’t wait to see your family masterpieces! Don’t forget to take pics and share the fun! 📸✨
#FamilyPaintNight #FamilyFun #CreateTogether #MLMSFamilyEvents #MLMSScholars

🏀📣 DOUBLE HEADER VICTORY AT MLMS! 📣🏀 What an incredible night to be a Tiger! Both our MLMS Boys and Girls Basketball teams brought the intensity, teamwork, and determination to secure a double header victory! Their hard work, discipline, and commitment to each other were on full display from start to finish. Our Cheer and Dance teams were equally outstanding, bringing unmatched energy, spirit, and pride to the court. Their enthusiasm lifted the crowd and fueled our athletes every step of the way. This is what Tiger Pride looks like—students supporting students, teams pushing each other to be their best, and a community united. We are proud of every athlete, cheerleader, and dancer who represented MLMS with excellence! 🐯 #TigerPride 🐯 #MLMSTigers 🐯 #EveryStrideCounts 🐯 #WithJoy

🎶 Making Music and Making Connections at MLMS! 🎶 in General Music, our students put their knowledge to the test as they competed to identify instruments as part of their instrument classification unit! From strings to brass, woodwinds to percussion, students worked hard to recognize the unique sounds and characteristics of each instrument. This hands-on, interactive competition was a fun way to celebrate all they’ve learned while building listening skills, teamwork, and confidence. It was exciting to see their enthusiasm and hear their pride when they correctly identified each instrument! 📸 the focus and excitement says it all! We are proud of our Tigers for their dedication and love of learning through music. 🎼 #MLMS #TigerPride #EveryStrideCounts #MLMSArts #WithJoy

🖤💛 2026 Black History Month at Mace’s Lane Middle School 💙🧡

Mace’s Lane Middle School is proud to celebrate Black History Month with meaningful learning experiences, performances, school spirit, and community engagement throughout February!

📅 Featured Events:

🧡 February 20 – Home Game vs. Dover MS featuring a rendition of Lift Every Voice and Sing

🧡 February 21 – Black History Month Luncheon at Chesapeake College

🧡 February 23–27 – Maryland HBCU Spirit Week

🧡 February 24 – Uncle Nace: The Day Freedom Came performed at MLMS

🧡 February 26 – MLMS Student Talent Show

🧡 February 26 – Black History Month Paint & Chew (Hosted by Prince Charles)

👉 Must RSVP: https://bit.ly/MLMSFamilyPaintNight-2526

🧡 February 27 – HBCU Door Decorating Contest


🎓 Maryland HBCU Spirit Week (Feb. 23–27):

🔹 Monday (2/23): Door Decorating Contest Begins

🔹 Tuesday (2/24): Black & Gold Day – Rep Bowie State University

🔹 Wednesday (2/25): Blue & Gold Day – Rep Coppin State University

🔹 Thursday (2/26): Maroon & Gray Day – Rep UMES

🔹 Friday (2/27): Blue & Orange Day – Rep Morgan State University

This month is about honoring legacy, celebrating excellence, and inspiring our students to see themselves in history, past, present, and future. We look forward to seeing our Tigers participate, represent, and celebrate with pride!

#MLMS #TigerPride #BlackHistoryMonth #EveryStrideCounts #MarylandHBCUs #WithJoy

Good afternoon! This is just a friendly reminder that on Tuesday, February 24th, students will report to school on a 2-hour delay. Thank you!

🏀📣 Let’s Hear It for Our MLMS Basketball & Cheer Teams! 📣🏀 We are so proud of our Mace’s Lane Middle School basketball players and cheerleaders for an incredible season! 💙🧡 From the determination and teamwork on the court to the energy, spirit, and encouragement from the sidelines, our students represented MLMS with class, pride, and heart. Their commitment, sportsmanship, and school spirit truly shined at every game. A huge thank-you to our student-athletes, cheerleaders, coaches, and families for the time, dedication, and support you poured into this season. You make our Tiger community stronger! 🐯 Once a Tiger, always a Tiger! #MLMSTigers #TigerPride #StudentAthletes #MLMSCheer #MLMSBasketball #ProudToBeMLMS

🧪 Science in action! Students in Mr. Miller’s 8th grade class explored chemical reactions and exothermic reactions through a hands-on lab experience! Engaging lessons like this help bring science concepts to life and deepen student understanding through real-world application. Great work to our students and Mr. Miller for sparking curiosity and critical thinking in the classroom! 👏🔥 #MLMSTigers #HandsOnLearning #MiddleSchoolScience #STEMinAction #TigerPride #withJoy

🐯💙 School Counselor Appreciation Week at MLMS 💙🐯
This week, we proudly celebrate our amazing school counselors who make a difference in the lives of our Tigers every single day!

👏 Ms. Dutton
👏 Mr. Thomas
👏 Mr. Perry

Thank you for being trusted listeners, strong advocates, problem-solvers, and champions for our students’ academic success, social-emotional growth, and future goals. Your compassion, dedication, and unwavering support truly help our students thrive.

We are so grateful for all you do for MLMS! 💙🧡

#SchoolCounselorAppreciationWeek #MLMSProud #TigerPride #ThankYouCounselors #WithJoy

🐯 MLMS Student Spotlight – i-Ready Math Growth! 📊

We are so proud of our students for the growth they’ve shown on the i-Ready Math Diagnostic! Their hard work, perseverance, and commitment to learning are paying off in BIG ways:

✅ Sixth Grade – 72 students demonstrated growth

✅ Seventh Grade – 76 students demonstrated growth

✅ Eighth Grade – 68 students demonstrated growth

Way to go, Tigers! Keep practicing, keep pushing, and keep believing in yourselves. Thank you to our teachers and families for supporting our students every step of the way. 💙🧡

#MLMSProud #TigerPride #StudentSpotlight #iReadyGrowth #EveryStrideCounts #WithJoy

⛄❄️ Chillin’ with Self-Care! ❄️⛄

Our 6th and 7th graders had a cool time learning about self-care during classroom lessons with Ms. Skinner, one of our school social workers 💙🧡

Students talked about ways to take care of their minds and bodies, then brought their ideas to life by creating self-care snowmen—each one showing a self-care strategy they plan to try! 🧠✨

We love seeing our students reflect, create, and take steps to care for themselves ☃️💫👏