Welcome to Moss Haven Elementary!

We are thrilled you have chosen to join not only our school, but also our community. We have an amazing school built around our staff, neighborhood, businesses, and families. Our website is built to answer any questions you may have. 

As we begin a new school year, we encourage you to visit the MHE Store to get ready for school to begin. This is where you will join the PTA, order school supplies, order spirit wear, and make donations. Some items are only available during the summer so be sure to shop for everything you need as soon as possible. 

• Enter Family information & Directory preferences in the "Parent, Student & Faculty Information" for all students enrolled at MHE
• Enter your email address which automatically subscribes you to the Mustang Memo
• Join the PTA for every person in your family. Sign your students up too--every membership helps us reach our goals!
• Order School Supplies during the Summer. All supplies are pre-purchased by the school for every student so you can skip the stress as they will be delivered directly to your child's classroom!
• Order your Spirit Wear and remember it's only available during a small window during the summer!
• Set up a Student Paypams - account for students to purchase food in the cafeteria.

School Day:

• School starts at 7:50 a.m. 
  • Students arriving between 7:30 a.m. – 7:40: must be dropped off in the front or the back of the school and can eat breakfast or sit in the gym until the 7:40 bell rings.
  • Students arriving between 7:40 a.m. – 7:50: may be dropped off and enter the building through the front, back, main entrance or the two west facing exterior doors indicated on the map.
  • Students arriving after 7:50 a.m.: must enter through the front doors.
  • Students arriving for Xplore (doors open at 6:30 a.m.): must enter through the front
• School ends at 3:10 p.m.

More information on elementary school hours can be found on the Richardson ISD site.

Moss Haven Language Tips!

For those of you new to Moss Haven or the district, this may help you navigate our special language here at Moss Haven! 

• Round-Up – the school assemblies held twice a month on Friday mornings. All of the children come to the cafeteria by 8 am. Many parents attend (younger siblings welcome) and it is a great opportunity to hear about what is going on, recognize student accomplishments, and see a skit or cheer from one of the classes; all of the classes take turns doing the cheer throughout the year. 

• Raptor – The RISD system for screening all visitors to the schools. To enter into the school (to have lunch or volunteer), you must have your driver’s license scanned in and be checked in and out. This helps track visitors to keep our students protected. To volunteer in the school or on a field trip, you must have a background check through RISD’s website. 

• Specials– The extra classes of P.E., art, and music all students rotate through each week.

• Reach – the Richardson ISD gifted and talented program. 

• Reflections – the national PTA art program in which children submit art to be judged at the local, state and national levels. There are 3 workshops after school where your child can make the art or they can do it at home! We always have great response from Moss Haven! The theme this year is Let Your Imagination Fly.

• Auction is a big deal at Moss Haven. Many parents go to support the school financially and have a great time. There is a silent and live auction and dinner. Many parents dress up in costume for the theme.

• Sign and Go – These are get togethers that you can sign up for at the auction. They go fast so be at auction on time! The sign and go’s are a set-price. You sign up for them and then you go, thus their name – sign and go.

The Farm – the school garden located behind the school on the south side of campus. Each class has a raised garden bed that they plant, tend, and harvest throughout the year. It is a true “ole” or outdoor learning environment that is incorporated into all areas of the school’s curriculum.

Primary – 1st and 2nd grades

Intermediate – 3rd and 4th grades

Upper – 5th and 6th grades

2020-2021