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Hours and Attendance

School Hours

Parent Drop-Off Time (Front Doors): 7:30-8:00 a.m.

Start Time: 8:09 a.m.

Dismissal: 2:45 p.m.

Parent Pick Up (Back Doors): 2:45-3:00 p.m.

How to Report Your Student's Attendance

NEW! Submit Absence Requests through Infinite Campus Parent Portal

NEW for the 2024-25 school year, parents/guardians can submit absence, late arrival and leave early requests directly through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. This can be done using your desktop computer or the Parent Portal app on your mobile device. This convenient new process is designed to streamline the attendance reporting process and minimize any attendance errors. 

Options for Reporting Your Student's Absence:

During the 2024-25 school year, parents/guardians will have two options for submitting absence, late arrival and early leave requests for their student(s)--directly through Infinite Campus Parent Portal OR by emailing the school's attendance email.

Please only report your student's absence, late arrival or early leave using ONE of the methods listed below.  

Attendance Line

Email (preferred): mmsattendance@isd194.org
Phone: 952-232-2218

When a student is absent for any reason, the parent is expected to notify the school via email (preferred) at mmsattendance@isd194.org or by phone at 952-232-2218. Please provide the following information:

  • Student’s name (with the spelling of the student’s last name if leaving voicemail)
  • Student’s grade
  • Reason for absence
  • Number you can be reached at if there are questions
  • Relationship to the student

For health questions, please call the health clerk at 952-232-2219.

For more information, please review:

Bus Information

Our bus service is provided by Schmitty & Sons, for more information on their services, or to contact the bus garage, please call 952-985-7513 or visit their Schmitty & Sons Website.

Visitor Information

When visiting McGuire Middle School, please use our Visitor Security System. This system allows students, families, staff, and community members to visit our schools and help ensure a safe and secure environment for all. If you plan to visit during the school day, please bring your state-issued ID, such as your driver’s license to swipe upon entrance.

There are four steps:

  1. Push the red button.
  2. Swipe your State-issued ID.
  3. Proceed to the School Office and pick-up your printed badge and display during your visit.
  4. Swipe your ID on your way out to check out of the building.

We truly value the parents, volunteers and community members who spend time in our buildings to help support our students.

For additional information, please visit the Visitor Information web page. If you are planning to have lunch with your child and would like to purchase lunch, please send a note with your child or call the kitchen at 952-232-2204 to order your lunch.