Hello, Perry Meridian Middle Families!

My name is Dustin Criswell, and I am the lucky individual who gets to serve as the principal at Perry Meridian Middle School. We are excited for the 2024-25 school year and are looking forward to supporting your child during his/her middle school journey. Moving forward, if you have any questions or concerns, starting Monday, July 15th, our main office will be open from 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM.  Please feel free to call 317-789-4100 or come in person and visit with us. We can’t wait to see the many great things we will accomplish this school year together.   

For planning purposes, below are a few dates that are quickly approaching:

Orientation: Tuesday, July 23rd:

Please join us at one of our two orientation sessions on Tuesday, July 23rd from either 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM or 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM. Please enter through door # 2.  This will be an opportunity to pick up your child’s schedule, find lockers, and walk the building. One important aspect that I want to make you aware of pertains to student safety.  Parents, as we work to ensure your child’s safety, we must have up-to-date emergency contact information; therefore, If you haven’t yet verified your information in Skyward, please do so. If you need assistance with this please call our Main Office at 317-789-4100.

Sports Physical Night: Wednesday, July 24th:

Any student wishing to participate in athletics this school year must have a physical on file with the athletic department.  On Wednesday, July 24th, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, students may receive a physical at Perry Meridian High School for the cost of $20.00. This will be done on a first-come, first-served basis.

All students participating in athletics during the upcoming school year must be registered online utilizing Final Forms. Student-athletes not registered through Final Forms will not be allowed to compete until this takes place. This also must be done before turning in the athletic physical that is completed by the doctor.  Please access the following link to register your student: http://www.perryschools.org/pm/athletics/finalforms/. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our athletic director, Mr. Schornick, at 317-789-4191.

Student First Day, Wednesday, July 31st:

Our first student day will be Wednesday, July 31st, and this will be an early release day. As a reminder, our school day begins promptly at 8:10 a.m. each day and ends at 2:55 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays and at 2:30 on early release Wednesdays.

Back-To-School Night, Monday, August 12th:

For your future planning, our Back-to-School night will be held on Monday, August 12th beginning at 6:30 p.m. This will be a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers and learn more about the many opportunities your child will have here at Perry Meridian Middle School. We hope you can attend.

Future Communication:

Starting July 21st, I will begin communicating each Sunday evening concerning valuable information and the many wonderful things that are happening at PMMS.  We are eager to welcome our students back and can’t wait to see the many great things they will do throughout the 2024-2025 school year.

Supply List:

• 6 pocket folders with metal claps (preferably a different color for each class)
• 2 composition notebooks
• earbuds
• pens
• pencils
• Kleenex (2 boxes) (Give to advisory teacher)
• Post-It/sticky notes

When considering the purchase of supplies, typically students will have seven classes each day.  Please be aware that other supply items may be required based on specific elective courses.

 

Thank you, have a great day, and Go Falcons!

— Mr. Criswell
PMMS Principal