Back-to-School Toolkit
Welcome back, Rockets!
School Hours: 9:15 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sneak-a-Peek: Monday, August 3, 2026
- 9:00–10:00 a.m. (Last names A–L)
- 10:00–11:00 a.m. (Last names M–Z)
Meet your teachers, visit your classrooms, and get excited about the first day of school!
Who to Contact
- Heather Woods, Principal
- Dr. Ayan Oden, Assistant Principal
- Transportation Change
- Attendance
- Clinic/Nurse: Kirby Ashman
- General Questions/Attendance Clerk: Kellye Cunningham
Important Links
Uniforms
All students are expected to be in uniform Monday through Friday, unless the school has a designated dress-down day (dress-down tags are sold through PTSA as a fundraiser). The following describes our MCAA uniform policy:
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MCAA logoed polo-style shirt, any MCAA spirit wear shirt (sold through the school or PTSA), any Marietta spirit wear, or any solid color shirt in burgundy, navy, or light blue
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Solid khaki pants, skirts, jumpers, or shorts, jeans, or MCAA logo athletic shorts or skirts (sold through our PTSA)
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Tights/leggings worn under the uniform skirt or jumpers
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Tennis shoes on PE days
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Hats are allowed on dress-down days
Winter / Outerwear options:
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MCAA logoed polo-style shirt, any MCAA spirit wear shirt (sold through the school or PTSA), any Marietta spirit wear, or any solid color shirt in burgundy, navy, or light blue
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Solid khaki pants, skirts, jumpers, or shorts, jeans, or MCAA logo athletic shorts or skirts (sold through our PTSA)
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Tights/leggings worn under the uniform skirt or jumpers
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Tennis shoes on PE days
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Hats are allowed on dress-down days
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MCAA logoed long-sleeved athletic shirts, sweaters, or sweatshirts
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Solid color sweatshirts and sweaters (maroon, light blue, navy)
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Non-logoed winter jackets can be worn outside only
Carpool & Transportation
Morning Carpool begins at 8:45 a.m.
Afternoon Carpool begins at 3:50 p.m.
All drivers must present the MCAA Car Rider tag for the students they will pick up.
Download the My Ride K–12 app for real-time tracking of your student's bus ride.
Before and After School Programming
Eating Lunch with Your Student
If you would like to eat lunch with your student, please email your student's teacher 48 hours prior to your lunch visit, and an administrator will respond to the request.
Student Meal Prices:
- Breakfast – $2.50
- Lunch – $3.50
See menus and student meal account information on LINQ Connect or at MCS Nutrition.
Join the MCAA PTSA
We encourage you to join our PTSA. Membership is just $10, and in past years, we've achieved 100% parent and teacher participation. Visit our PTSA website to become a member today.
2026–2027 MCAA Calendar
| August 4, 2026 | First Day of School |
| September 7, 2026 | Labor Day (Student Holiday) |
| September 21–25, 2026 | Fall Break (Student Holiday) |
| October 19–23, 2026 | Conference Week (Dismiss at 1:15 p.m.) |
| November 23–27, 2026 | Thanksgiving Break (Student Holiday) |
| Dec. 18, 2026 | End of First Semester |
| Dec. 21, 2026 – January 1, 2027 | Holiday Break (Student Holiday) |
| January 4, 2027 | Professional Learning Day (Student Holiday) |
| January 5, 2027 | First Day of Second Semester |
| January 18, 2027 | MLK Jr. Day |
| February 15–19, 2027 | Winter Break (Student Holiday) |
| April 5–9, 2027 | Spring Break (Student Holiday) |
| May 26, 2027 | Last Day of School |
Find more district back-to-school resources here.