Torrington Middle School

09/05/2026

Dear TMS Families,

We are excited to welcome you and your family back to Torrington Middle School for our Welcome Back Night on Thursday, September 10th!

This evening is a great opportunity for parents and guardians to meet your child’s teachers, learn more about their classes, and experience a little bit of what a typical school day looks like for our students.

Welcome Back Night Schedule

5:30 p.m. – Optional 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip Informational Meeting- In the Auditorium (this is for families that did not attend the meeting in the Spring)

If you are the parent/guardian of an 8th grade student, you are invited to attend this optional informational meeting about the upcoming Outsiders and Washington, D.C. trip.

5:50 p.m. – Welcome Back Night Begins- You may enter through the Gym doors or the Main Entrance

Parents and guardians will follow their child’s Periods 1–8 schedule throughout the evening.

Each class will be 11 minutes.

There will be 5 minutes between classes to allow time to transition to the next classroom.
Families will follow the same schedule as their student throughout the evening.

Please complete the attached schedule chart with your student prior to Welcome Back Night. This will help you know which classroom to go to for each period and make it easier to follow your child’s schedule throughout the evening.

We look forward to seeing you on September 10th and welcoming you back to TMS!

Warmly,
Torrington Middle School


Time
Class
Room #
Per 1 - 5:50-6:01pm

Per 2 - 6:06-6:17pm

Per 3 - 6:22-6:33pm

Per 4 - 6:38-6:49pm

Per 5 - 6:54-7:05pm

Per 6 - 7:10-7:21pm

Per 7 - 7:26-7:37pm

Per 8 - 7:42-7:53pm

09/03/2026

We are excited to announce our first TMS fundraiser of the school year! Friday October 23rd

The money raised will be placed directly into your child’s fundraising account and will also help support TMS school events. Funds in your child’s account can be used toward field trips during their 7th and 8th grade years, including the 8th Grade Washington, D.C. Trip!

💰 There are TWO ways to earn money directly into your child’s fundraising account:
1. Donate a Raffle Basket

Donate a raffle basket valued between $25–$50.

2. Sell Tickets to the Event

Invite your friends and family to attend!

When they complete the registration form, they must enter your child’s first and last name so that a portion of the ticket profit is credited directly to your child’s fundraising account.

🎟️ Register for the Event
Space is limited! Pre-Sale Only!!
HOW TO ORDER
*On-Line: https://forms.gle/dvKtYg38SXCv9vhU8

Bingo starts at 7pm
Doors open at 6pm
6 Games of Bingo/12 Prizes
Each game has two prizes – a Designer Bag* and a $100 Gift Card**
The Bingo Winner selects their prize … Designer Bag or $100 Gift Card.
The prize not chosen is awarded via the Second Chance Drawing.
*MICHAEL KORS™, COACH™, KATE SPADE™ or DOONEY & BOURKE™
**NATIONAL CHAINS (i.e. AMAZON)

TICKET PRICE = $35 per person
Ticket includes:
1 Bingo Card for each of the 6 Games
1 Second Change Drawing Ticket
Additional Information:
~Extra Bingo cards for purchase the day of the party
~Raffles
~Daubers available for use – or you can bring your own
~Bring your own snacks & beverages (non-alcoholic only)
WANT TO RESERVE A TABLE? Order 6+ tickets to get a reserved table and receive 1
BONUS Bingo Card for each of the 6 games.

🎁 Want to Donate a Raffle Prize?
Please email [email protected] to arrange your donation.

We hope to see you, your family, and your friends at this fun event!

Thank you for supporting TMS and helping our students earn money toward their upcoming school experiences! 💙

08/31/2026

08/26/2026

Dear TMS Families and Students,

We hope you have all had an amazing summer and we are looking forward to seeing you back at TMS. We are looking forward to an exciting year here at Torrington Middle School. We wanted to take this time to share with you some reminders and changes for the 2026 - 27 school year.

Parent Pick Ups:

If you need to pick up your child from school for an appointment, please pick up in the main office by 2:00 p.m. If after 2:00 p.m., please join the parent pick up line and they will be released at 2:20 p.m. with the rest of the student body.

08/26/2026

Back to School Reminders

Dear TMS Families and Students,

We hope you have all had an amazing summer and we are looking forward to seeing you back at TMS. We are looking forward to an exciting year here at Torrington Middle School. We wanted to take this time to share with you some reminders and changes for the 2026 - 27 school year.

No Food Deliveries:

To minimize disruptions during school hours, no food deliveries (DoorDash, Uber Eats, etc.) and/or foods that need to be microwaved/heated will be accepted at the school. We encourage students to plan and bring lunches or use the school's cafeteria services.

08/26/2026

Back to School Reminders

Dear TMS Families and Students,

We hope you have all had an amazing summer and we are looking forward to seeing you back at TMS. We are looking forward to an exciting year here at Torrington Middle School. We wanted to take this time to share with you some reminders and changes for the 2026 - 27 school year.

Dress Code Policy:

A reminder that the Torrington Public Schools Board of Education Policy 5040 details a specific Dress Code for students as well as disciplinary consequences for students who violate the student dress code. The TMS dress code is published in the student handbook and key elements are included below. Please take a moment to review the dress code with your students. Students in violation of the school dress code may receive disciplinary referrals and consequences for failure to abide by the dress code.

Notable changes to the TMS Dress Code include that students may not wear:

Pajamas or sleepwear

Clothing that is transparent, mesh, or excessively torn

Clothing that reveals undergarments or the upper thigh

Accessories that pose a safety risk to students or staff

Footwear that marks the floors or poses a safety hazard, including flip-flops, sports

sandals, and slippers.

Crop tops, tank tops, and shirts that reveal the chest, stomach, back, or shoulders

Additionally, starting in the 2025 school year, the following disciplinary consequences will be issued for Dress Code violations.

First Offense: The administrator or designee issues a warning and provides the student the opportunity to change attire. If unable to change, the student will be provided with a district-issued garment.

Second Offense: The administrator or designee contacts the parent or guardian to discuss the incident. The student is given the opportunity to change attire. If unable to change, the student will be provided with a district-issued garment.

Third Offense: The administrator or designee contacts the parent or guardian to bring the student a change of clothing. The student will receive one day of in-school suspension.

08/26/2026

Back to School Reminders

Dear TMS Families and Students,

We hope you have all had an amazing summer and we are looking forward to seeing you back at TMS. We are looking forward to an exciting year here at Torrington Middle School. We wanted to take this time to share with you some reminders and changes for the 2026 - 27 school year.

Yondr Pouches:

TMS staff will check for Yondr pouches on the first day of school. If you do not have a Yondr pouch, one will be distributed during advisory. Please use a permanent marker to write your name on the pouch.

If your pouch is lost or misplaced, you will need to purchase a replacement for $5.00 from the guidance secretary in Room 212.

To enter the school, students must show a staff member at the door that their phone is secured inside their Yondr pouch. Once your pouch has been checked, you may proceed directly to the TMS gymnasium.

Students who do not have a Yondr pouch will have their names recorded for disciplinary purposes.

08/26/2026

Dear TMS Families and Students,

We hope you have all had an amazing summer and we are looking forward to seeing you back at TMS. We are looking forward to an exciting year here at Torrington Middle School. We wanted to take this time to share with you some reminders and changes for the 2026 - 27 school year.

Cell Phone Policy:

As per Board of Education policy 5041, all cell phones must be in Yondr Pouches provided by the school. Privately owned technological devices, including smartwatches, smartglasses, and wireless headphones, are strictly prohibited.

A violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Board's policies related to student discipline.

First Offense: The administrator or designee takes the cell phone and/or wearable technology and holds it until the end of the school day.

Second Offense: The administrator or designee takes the cell phone and/or wearable technology and contacts the parent/guardian to discuss the incident and to schedule the retrieval of the phone.

Third Offense: The student will receive a 1 day In-School Suspension (ISS) and the phone and/or wearable technology will be retrieved by the parent/guardian.

An accumulation of disciplinary infractions, including those related to cell phone misuse and defiance, may lead to suspension or possible expulsion if chronic non-compliance is evident.

08/25/2026

School year 2026-2027 started today with Staff Convocation.

Among the many celebrations we honored the Torrington Middle School Para Educator of the year, Mr. Delvin Alvarez and the Torrington Middle School and Torrington Public school Teacher of the Year Mrs. Alana Crosby.

Congratulations to them both and we as staff can’t wait to welcome students this coming Thursday for the first day of school.