Every child at the Matthew J. Kuss Middle School is challenged to read at least twenty-five books over the course of the year. Those who did were given free tickets to participate in an hour of fun and games on Rock Street in front of the school on June 8, 2007. They also got extra chances to try their hand at putting school personnel in the dunk tank. The event was organized by English teacher Maria Pontes and carried out by the entire faculty. Prizes were provided through funds raised by Jim Moore of the Isaiah Avila Foundation and the Kuss Middle School Parent Teacher Organization. For further information about the event, contact Kuss Middle School principal Nancy Mullen at 508-675-8335.

(Top row) Truant Officer Sheila Freitas sits over the dunk tank while seventh-grader Sean Braz takes a successful shot under the guidance of Redesign Coach Tom Coogan. (Middle row, left) Jordyn Teixeira, Shantay Pereira and Jasmine Matos try out the hula hoops. (Middle row, center) Eighth-grader Jhenerson Araujo bursts out of the Kuss Middle School building into the beautiful spring weather. (Middle row, right) Jennifer Deleon pumps up a red balloon until it bursts as Bethany Franco cheers her on. (Bottom row, left) Math Coach Pam Hannigan encourages Kenny Trombley, Jennifer Deleon and Kevin Franca as they try to coordinate moving giant feet forward in a race with their teachers. (Bottom row, center) Literacy coach Linda Jones distributes books to Kuss students to read over the summer. (Bottom row, right) Special Needs Assistant Barbara St. Pierre paints a design on seventh grader Dante Monteiro's arm.