Come join Mardela's National Honor Society and Junior Honor Society for our annual Harvest Festival on October 24th! Come in your Halloween costume and walk through the decorated halls of Mardela for a fun night of trick-or-treating. The admission fee is $5 (cash only) per child 12 and under with an accompanying adult. This event will run from 5-7 p.m. Please park in the front and enter through the front/lobby entrance. We hope to see you there!
about 8 hours ago, Amy Rhodes
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Seniors! If you need help with your college applications and have any questions about SchoolLinks, please stop by the Media Center during these dates for assistance. Bring your computer and Mrs. Driscoll will be there to help you with any questions you have and help you with your college applications, essays, and SchoolLinks.
about 9 hours ago, Amy Rhodes
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Attention students interested in attending Wor-Wic this fall.
Visit their OPEN HOUSE Oct 15 from 5-7pm
Register to ATTEND: https://tinyurl.com/wwopen25
1 day ago, Amy Rhodes
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Calendar Reminder: Schools are closed this Friday, Oct. 17 for the Maryland State Education Association Convention. The Central Office and school offices will be open.
1 day ago, Tracy Sahler
Information about October 17 schools and school system schedule

🔬✨ Our 8th Graders Are AMAZING Actors AND Scientists! ✨🔬
I am SO proud of my 8th grade scientists today! They performed a roleplay called "Physical vs Chemical Changes: A Science Lab Mystery" and absolutely NAILED IT! 🎭🧪
In this clip, you'll see them investigating the "shell-less egg mystery" - an egg that was submerged in vinegar and lost its shell! Was it a physical change or a chemical change? Watch as Detective Chen, Professor Molecule, and the rest of our cast work together to solve the case! 🥚🔍
Here's the learning magic: When students ACT OUT scientific concepts instead of just reading about them, the information sticks with them so much longer! By becoming the characters - asking questions, debating evidence, and explaining molecular changes - they're not just memorizing facts. They're LIVING the science! 🧠💡
Today they explored:
✅ Physical changes (melting, dissolving, diluting)
✅ Chemical changes (reactions that create new substances)
✅ How to tell the difference
✅ What happens at the molecular level
The energy in the classroom was incredible! Every student was engaged, whether they were performing or following along on their worksheets. I heard so many "Ohhh, I get it now!" moments! 🎉
The best part? They'll remember this lesson for years because they didn't just learn it - they PERFORMED it! That's the power of active learning! 🌟
#MiddleSchoolScience #8thGrade #ScienceEducation #HandsOnLearning #ChemicalChanges #PhysicalChanges #STEMEducation #ProudTeacher #ActiveLearning #ScienceIsFun #TeacherLife #EducationMatters

Special shoutout to all my student actors today - you brought science to life! 👏❤️

Check out the video https://youtu.be/EylfCIQeHHE

1 day ago, Amy Rhodes
On Wednesday, October 22nd, we will be administering the PSAT to all 10th graders and any 9th or 11th grade students who signed up and paid to take the PSAT. All other Mardela Middle & High School students remain home that day and will complete asynchronous work at home through their Google Classrooms. This asynchronous work will be utilized for attendance purposes for any student not taking the PSAT and needs to be completed by 9:00 pm on 10/22/25. Students taking the PSAT test that day will be exempt from asynchronous assignments. If your student has difficulty accessing the internet, please have them request a paper copy of the assignment from their teacher. The school day will begin at the regular time of 7:45 for test takers and bus transportation will run on its normal schedule in the morning for these students. Please make sure all testers bring your school issued laptop, fully charged, and charger. If you have a personal graphing calculator, bring that as well. Students may also bring a snack and drink to have during the break. All test takers will be able to get lunch once testing is completed. Car riders and walkers will be dismissed after selecting their lunch; bus riders will wait in the cafeteria until approximately 11:45 for bus dismissal with a second bus run at the end of the normal school day.

Results for the PSAT will be available in each student’s College Board account on November 6, 2025.
2 days ago, Amy Rhodes
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The 2026 edition of the yearbook is on sale for $53 through October 31st. You can purchase them online at balfour.com or from Mrs. Blumenthal in room C-146 at school.
Price goes up to $63.60 on November 1st!
2 days ago, Amy Rhodes
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The 2026 edition of the yearbook is on sale for $53 through October 31st. You can purchase them online at balfour.com or from Mrs. Blumenthal in room C-146 at school. Price goes up to $63.60 on November 1st!

2 days ago, Amy Rhodes
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🥗🍎 Happy National School Lunch Week! 🍕🥦

This week, we’re giving a HUGE shout-out to our incredible Mardela Food Services team! 💚 Your hard work, creativity, and care make sure our students are fueled up and ready to learn each and every day.

From warm breakfasts to nutritious lunches, you serve up more than meals — you serve smiles, comfort, and care to our entire school community. 🍽️✨

👉 Be sure to thank our amazing cafeteria staff this week — they truly make a difference behind the scenes and in the hearts (and stomachs!) of our students.

THANK YOU, Mardela Food Services! 💪💚

#NSLW #ThankYouCafeteriaHeroes #MardelaStrong #SchoolLunchWeek #FuelingSuccess
3 days ago, Amy Rhodes
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Senior parents: If you need help completing the FAFSA which opens 10/1, please stop by our workshop event to receive assistance in completing it. Bring your own computer or use one of ours. See you there!
4 days ago, Amy Rhodes
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***Guest Speaker ALERT***
Pohanka Automotive Technician Training Program Interest Meeting
When: Oct. 30
Time: 5th
Where: C146 Mrs. Blumenthal's Room
Sign up: https://forms.gle/iV9Ye3xLkDemqTGM9
Questions: See Ms. Rhodes room A146
5 days ago, Amy Rhodes
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Attention students interested in attending Wor-Wic this fall.
Visit their OPEN HOUSE Oct 15 from 5-7pm
Register to ATTEND: https://tinyurl.com/wwopen25
5 days ago, Amy Rhodes
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***Guest Speaker ALERT***
Piedmont Aircraft Maintenance Technician Interest Meeting
When: Oct. 29
Time: FLEX
Where: Cafeteria
Sign up: https://forms.gle/GKEbe1S3ZQB5yCKu8
Questions: See Ms. Rhodes room A146
Check it out at https://youtu.be/WJc3HSrGCHY?si=oDulaXdyN0u2XBVy
6 days ago, Amy Rhodes
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Come join Mardela's National Honor Society and Junior Honor Society for our annual Harvest Festival on October 24th! Come in your Halloween costume and walk through the decorated halls of Mardela for a fun night of trick-or-treating. The admission fee is $5 (cash only) per child 12 and under with an accompanying adult. This event will run from 5-7 p.m. Please park in the front and enter through the front/lobby entrance. We hope to see you there!
7 days ago, Amy Rhodes
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AP Exam
Sign Up Reminder
By September 19th: Enroll in AP classroom for all AP classes.
By October 30th: Change your status in AP Classroom from “Undecided” to “Yes” or “No” for all AP courses & turn in signed AP letter.

Questions? Talk to your AP teacher or the testing coordinator, Mrs. A. Shiles
7 days ago, Amy Rhodes
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Buy a Year Book
7 days ago, Amy Rhodes
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Learners Permit TEST
Nov. 5
2nd pd
Cafeteria
MUST BE 15 yrs. 9 months old by Nov 5 to take test
See Ms. Rhodes for a Permission Slip
Must Also Register Online - https://forms.gle/zUmhfMqEyXe9B3sq7
Test Prep - https://mva.maryland.gov/drivers/Pages/rookie-driver-tutorial-intro.aspx
8 days ago, Amy Rhodes
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Seniors! If you need help with your college applications and have any questions about SchoolLinks, please stop by the Media Center during these dates for assistance. Bring your computer and Mrs. Driscoll will be there to help you with any questions you have and help you with your college applications, essays, and SchoolLinks.
8 days ago, Amy Rhodes
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Seniors who are applying to SU for Fall 2026- sign up for our on-the spot admissions event and learn your admissions decision right then and there! Your application to SU must be in prior to the meeting, as your materials will be reviewed during your appointment. See Mrs. Driscoll with any questions.
9 days ago, Amy Rhodes
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DENTAL CAREERS🚨 High School Students 🚨 Field Trip Alert!

Join us for an exciting career exploration trip to the Area Health Education Center to explore careers in dentistry.

🗓 Date: November 3
🕡 Depart School: 8:00 AM
🕠 Return: 2:30 PM
🎯 Who: High School Students Only
Permission Slips Due: Oct 16
See Ms. Rhodes for Questions
What will we do?: Hands-On Activities, Oral Pathology, X-ray Sensor Placement, Dental Impressions, Sealants, Scaling, Polishing
REGISTER : https://forms.gle/EJBQJ3Qz1bE83AS59
9 days ago, Amy Rhodes
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