Dear Mellon Middle School Families and Students,

As the Principal of Mellon Middle School, I am pleased to welcome you to the 2026-2027 school year! Whether you are a returning family or new to the Mt. Lebanon School District, we are thrilled to have you as part of the Mellon community.

Mellon is a place where we strive to foster both academic excellence and social-emotional growth. We are dedicated to providing a supportive, engaging, and challenging environment where every student can discover their potential, explore their interests, and develop the skills necessary to succeed in high school and beyond.

Our amazing faculty and staff are committed to:

• Creating a culture of respect, inclusion, and safety.
• Delivering a high-quality, comprehensive curriculum.
• Encouraging students to take ownership of their learning.
• Building strong home-school partnerships.

Communication is key to your student’s success. We encourage you to check Schoology daily for the daily announcements and read the Mellon Newsletter shared on Sundays by the District. 

I look forward to an exciting and productive year working alongside all of you. Together, we can make Mellon Middle School a truly exceptional place to learn and grow. And remember…it only takes a minute to show the Mellon Mindset!

Sincerely,

Dr. Gina Mahouski

Principal

Mellon Middle School 

Key Dates

• August 11 - 6th Grade/New Student PARENT Orientation
• 6:30-8:00 PM in the Auditorium
• August 13 - 6th Grade WEB Orientation
• 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
• August 17 - Walk-Your-Schedule Day for all students 
• 9:00-11:00 AM
• Bring your schedule with you and tour the building at your own pace
• August 18 - First Day of School (grades 1-12) 
• August 20 - First Day of School for Kindergarten 
• September 10 - Open House
• 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
• September 16 - Picture Day

A New Process To Access Your Student’s Schedule For the 2026-2027 School Year

• This year, student homeroom and schedules will not be emailed.
• Schedules will be available only through the PowerSchool Portal beginning Monday, July 27.
• You must complete the annual Handbook & Technology Signoff Form before your student's schedule can be viewed on July 27. Student schedules will not be released until sign-off is complete. 
• Students in Grades K-3: The parent/guardian must complete the Handbook & Technology Signoff Form in PowerSchool Portal.
• Students in Grades 4-12:
• First: Your student must complete the Handbook & Technology Signoff Form
• Next: The parent/guardian must also complete the Handbook & Technology Signoff Form.

Welcome New Staff at Mellon

• Ms. Katie Marangoni - 6th Grade Science (Locomotion Team)
• Mrs. Katharine Graziano - 6th Grade Social Studies (Racer Team)
• Mr. Timothy Davis - 7th Grade Social Studies (Rocket Team)
• Mrs. Hilary Hairston - French

The Mellon Middle School Day

As we get ready for a great year, we know families have plenty of questions about what the school day looks like, from arrival and dismissal times to lunch and everything in between. To help you and your child feel prepared, we've gathered it all in one place. 

Attendance: Starting this school year, the Mt. Lebanon School District will use a single attendance process for all students, kindergarten through grade 12. All attendance will be managed in the PowerSchool Portal accessed through LeboID. 

Visit our School Day page for start and end times, drop-off and pick-up details, and other helpful information for a smooth start to the year.

Getting Ready For The First Day 

There are a few key resources we'd love for every family to review before the first day. Please take a few minutes to look through the items below. 

• Supply List — What to pick up and pack for the first day.
• Mellon Middle School Student Handbook — Your go-to guide for daily routines, policies, and school procedures.
• Health Services — Important information on medications, forms, and how to reach your school nurse. If your child has any health needs or requires medication at school, please review this early so we can be ready to support them.
• Lunch Menu & Account Info — View menus and set up or add to your child's PaySchools Central account.
• Devices & Technology Policies — A reminder about your child's district-issued device and the acceptable use guidelines that go with it.

Stay Connected

Schoology & PowerSchool Portal (Dashboard)

• Schoology (our Learning Management System) and PowerSchool Portal (your parent/guardian portal to the PowerSchool Dashboard) are two of the main tools you'll use to stay connected to your child's learning throughout the year. 
• Please take a moment to confirm your contact information and your child(ren)'s medical information, and be sure to list yourself as the first Emergency Contact. If any of your information changes during the year, just let the office know so we can keep our records current.

You can find everything you need to get started with both tools, including how-to guides and Schoology support, on our Families page.

Weekly Newsletters

• During the school year, the District newsletter will arrive in your inbox every Sunday at 2:00 p.m., complete with links to each school's newsletter. The first edition will be delivered on Sunday, August 16.

Get Involved 

In Mt. Lebanon, the dedication of our PTA helps to create experiences that make our schools exceptional places to learn and grow. Our PTAs coordinate volunteers, support teacher appreciation efforts, and strengthen communication between home and school. Learn more about PTA events, programs, and ways to get involved. Visit the Mellon Middle PTA website to learn more.

Questions?

We can't wait to see our students and welcome you all to a wonderful new school year! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.