red and gold banner with the words "ACAP pep rally" across the middle

On Friday, March 21st, Morris Middle students got HYPED for upcoming testing. The theme was western wear and the slogan "4s on the floor" signifying that the goal is to get as many 4s on the ACAP as possible. Faculty members were decked out in jeans and flannel, boots and cowboy hats. Teachers and students participated in games such as tog-o-war. Students chanted encouraging slogans. And teachers performedthe "Boots on the Ground" line dance. MMS students are ready to show what they know!

Teachers pose in front of a doorway with a sign that says "MMS let's put 4s on the ground".

Back row: Coach Allen (7th Math), Ms. Parker (7th Science), Ms. Campbell (6th Science), Ms. Beard (8th Science), Mr. Davis (Band), Ms. Carlton (6th ELA and Math) and Mrs. Parrish (8th ELA)

Middle row: Ms. Finley (Instructional Assistant), Dr. Burruss (Principal)

Kneeling: Ms. McDaniel (Art)

Faculty and students face off for a game featuing green balloons and red pom poms

Students battle it out in a game of tug-o-war

A sign on the bleachers that says "8th Grade: this ain't our first rodeo". There are three stars at the top of the sign, a cactus at the bottom left corner and a cowboy boots and a cowboy hat in the lower right corner