Brian Kahn from the Holocaust Education Center of CUJF came to speak to the students of CMS about his family's story during the Holocaust.
Congratulations to Annora and Caleb for reading at least 10 books and completing their Frequent Flyer punch card for our monthly drawing. Enjoy your prizes and keep reading! #cmscusd1
Congratulations to our latest guessing contest winners in the CMS IMC! Dominic guessed 880 Skittles were in the jar and was closest to 1000. Kyler's estimate of 323 Rolos was the closest to 333. Enjoy your treats and keep reading! #cmscusd1
CMS Student Leadership Council is sponsoring Anything But a Backpack Day on Wed. April 1st. Whatever you use MUST fit in your locker!! Have fun with it!!
CMS SPRING SPIRIT WEEK
MARCH 2nd-6th
It's time to get ready for CMS Track & Field! Join us next week for open gyms. Tryouts will be MONDAY, March 23 with a parent meeting WEDNESDAY, March 25!
Book Bistro participants shared the books they are currently reading and recommendations while synergizing with jig saw puzzles today in the IMC. The highlight of the meeting was a surprise, 3D printed bookmarks with their favorite book characters! Thank you, Ed. Tech Department, for creating excitement for reading and supporting literacy at CMS! #cmscusd1
Puzzle Palooza Round 2 took place Friday in the CMS IMC. Five teams competed to complete the puzzle first and move on to the Tournament of Champions to be held later this year. Congratulations to the Main Attraction Marvins on your win and to all of the teams for participating and having fun while synergizing! #cmscusd1
Congratulations to the CMS 8Gold Smarty Pants for February! Keep up the great work Keeley and Fin! We are proud of you!!
Congratulation Annastyn for participating in the Rebecca Caudill Reading Program. Annastyn read 5 of the nominated books and voted for her favorite book while dining at the Caudill Cafe. Enjoy your prizes and keep reading! #cmscusd1
CMS held their Student lead breakfast to recognize 36 student leaders. Congratulations to all CMS leaders!
Congratulations to CMS 7th Grade Student, Gideon Etchison, for winning the Charleston Middle School Spelling Bee. This years' spelling bee had 18 participants. Gideon's winning work was "memoirs". Gideon has advanced to the Regional Qualifier. We wish Gideon the best of luck.
CMS students participated in a fun Friday activity in the IMC, Puzzle Palooza! Four teams competed to be the first to complete their puzzle and win fabulous prize packs. Congratulations to all of our participants. The next round will take place Feb. 20th. #cmscusd1
Ready to run, jump, and throw? 🏃♀️
CMS Track & Field tryouts are almost here!
Open to all current 6th–8th grade Charleston students.
Don’t forget—you’ll need a current sports physical on file to participate.
Wednesday, March 23rd!
Congratulations to 8 Gold students Jewlz and Bradley for being our January Smarty Pants! These CMS students go above and beyond in the classroom and out. We are proud of you!
Congratulations to Brooklyn and Levi, our January Frequent Flyer Winners in the CMS IMC. They filled a punch card for books read and were drawn from the fish bowl. Enjoy your prizes and keep reading! #cmscusd1
CMS IMC Book Bistro participants previewed new titles, created projects in the Makerspace, and left with snacks and prizes! Monthly Book Bistro events encourage literacy, STEAM activities and the 7 Habits. #cmscusd1
Allison was a December Frequent Flyer winner in the IMC! Congratulations, enjoy your prize pack and keep reading! #cmscusd1
The Charleston Middle School Service Group wrapped up another busy month. We played bingo and visted with residents every week at Charleston Rehabilitation Center and we read books with Mark Twain students! As always, these are student created service projects.
CMS Student Leadership Council donated $200, proceeds from their fall dance, to the Coles County Animal Shelter.
