(SPARK the Difference Initiative)

MMS is a certified Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) school. PBIS is an evidence based, tiered framework supporting students behavioral, academic, social and emotional well being.

MMS has implemented the program using "Spark the Difference" Expectations for all grade levels. Students are encouraged to make a difference by being Safe, Positive, an Achiever, Responsible, and Kind.

Students receive SPARK tickets to incentivize positive behavior which they, in turn, may enter into a SPARK the Difference Raffle. Winners are pulled at lunch each week and prizes given out. MMS is always in need of new ideas of what prizes students like - both monetary ($5 gift cards to Starbucks, Chick-Fil-A, etc) and non-monetary (1st in line in cafeteria, etc). 

MMS has a PBIS committee made up of 12 teachers who meet monthly from 7:30-8:00am before school. The PTSO has formed a committee of volunteers to assist Dr. Fraser and the staff committee with ideas and gathering prizes. Those volunteers are encouraged to attend the monthly meetings with Dr. Fraser and the committee of teachers. 

Please reach out if interested in volunteering for the PBIS Committee or if you have any questions. marshallmiddle.ptso@gmail.com