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Welcome to the 2024/2025 school year, my name is Troy Gassaway and I am the principal at Markham Middle School. I have worked in education for over twenty five years. For the last thirteen years, I have served as a secondary school administrator. As an El Dorado County resident, I am extremely excited to be a member of the Panther Family and I'm committed to continuing the great culture that exists on our campus. Our goal is to continue our tradition of being one of the best middle schools in El Dorado County.
If you are new to Markham, welcome to the Panther Family. If you are returning, welcome back and thank you for laying a great foundation for student achievement. This year, we are looking forward to building on our strong academic, athletic, activities and club success. Additionally, we plan to support our students in all areas of growth while we navigate modem challenges that face our kids today. With your support, we are looking forward to a great 2024/2025 school year beginning with our first day of school, August 15th at 8:00 am. Our bell schedule has not changed since last year. We will start each day at 8:00 am and release students at 2:29 pm. Every Monday is an early release day for teacher collaboration and students will start at 8:00 am and be dismissed at 1:15 pm.
After August 1st, all parents, guardians, and caregivers, need to log in, review, and update information on the "Parent Portal Account" in Aeries that may be inaccurate or has changed since last year. Previous Schnell and Sierra students are already registered at Markham, so you don't need to register, but please log in and review all of your information for accuracy. We need this information updated before we can release student schedules or textbooks for the 2024/2025 school year.
Important Dates to Remember:
Tuesday, August 13 - Panther Day & Schedule Pickup
New students and 6th graders, check-in process by last name (See below)
Wednesday, August 14 - Panther Day & Schedule Pickup
7th and 8th graders, check-in process by last name (See below)
Thursday, August 15 - 1st Day of School
All students
Wednesday, August 28 - Back to School Night
All Parents, Guardians and Caregivers - Volunteer Fingerprinting will be available on-site
Panther Day and Schedule Distribution:
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 6th Grade and New Students
8:00 am - 10:00 am: Last Name A-H
10:30 am - 12:30 pm: Last Name I-Q
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Last Name R-Z
Wednesday, August 14, 2024 - 7th and 8th Grade Students
8:00 am - 10:00 am: Last Name A-H
10:30 am - 12:30 pm: Last Name I-Q
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm: Last Name R-Z
Please follow these instructions before Panther Days. It will guide you through the process of receiving your schedule and textbooks.
Before you arrive, access the Aeries Online Parent Portal
If you don't have an account, please click here for easy to follow instructions to create one.Once you have access to your Aeries Account, complete the Data Confirmation process for each student within the Parent Portal. Review your child's information and update as needed. Print out the "Required Documents Packet" to bring with you to Panther Day.
Report to the Gym - Turn in your completed and signed "Required Documents Packet" in the Gym to receive your class schedule. Printers will be available for parent use.
Report to the Library - Show your class schedule in the Library to receive your textbooks, which are to be kept at home. Students must have their previous year's library books and textbooks returned or paid for before textbooks will be issued.
Other Information:
7th graders must have the State-required Tdap and Varicella vaccination on file and up-to-date immunizations for when we return to campus for school! You can email a copy to chenderson@pusdk8.us.
Students that need necessary schedule changes can do so in the first few days of school through the office.
Students interested in clubs and sports will have the opportunity to sign up for them once school starts.
You will receive more information from Markham as school approaches. Should you have additional questions, comments, concerns, or helpful information, please do not hesitate to contact our front office in an email or phone call. We're looking forward to a great year,
Go Panthers,
Troy Gassaway - Principal, Markham Middle School