Clipper Currents

This week, our school community is shining brightly thanks to the initiative of two compassionate students. Finn Henderson and Spencer Stephenson have organized a heartfelt weekly fundraiser to support students in need.

Starting this Friday, and continuing every Friday until their goal is met, these two students will be selling delicious homemade baked goods, popcorn, cocoa and other things during second period.

• What: Baked Goods Sale (popcorn, baked goods, and more!)

• When: Every Friday

• Goal: $500 to help students in need.

Monetary donations are welcome to support this wonderful effort! Every treat purchased brings us closer to helping a member of our school family.

For Quarter 2, we have a small group of 5th and 6th grade students starting up a school newspaper during Elective time at the end of the week. Next week's addition is attached below. Check out their great work!

We are now taking orders for yearbooks. It can be paid with cash or a check payable to China Middle School in the amount of $13. See Ms. Armour for order forms. Alternatively, yearbooks can be purchased online until April 17, 2026. Go to https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A07634466

Attention 8th-grade parents/guardians: If you are interested in placing an ad in the yearbook for your child, please go to https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=2736385. This link will be available until February 12, 2026.

If winter weather requires us to shift to remote learning, we will announce the Remote Learning Snow Day in advance. This allows everyone to prepare.

What Are the Expectations?

• Grades 6-12 (Middle School):

  • Students must check Google Classroom for assignments posted by each of their teachers.

• Grade 5 (Choice Board):

  • Grade 5 students will be provided with a choice board containing various learning activities for the day.

• Assignment Completion & Attendance:

  • All assignments must be completed within 5 school days of the remote learning day.

Lunch/Meal Option

• We will offer a bagged meal option to all students in the event of a Remote Learning Snow Day.

• Action Required: To ensure your child can receive a meal, please SIGN UP HERE. This must be completed in advance, so please don't wait until the first Remote Snow Day!

Don't forget! Tuesday, December 9th is an Early Release Day. Students will be released at noon.

• December 17th, Drama Production - 6 pm @ CMS gym
• December 18th, Eligibility Check for Extracurricular Activities
• December 23rd, Early Release Day @ 11:30

⛹🏻 Girls & Boys Basketball Games This Week⛹🏻

Monday, 12/15

🏀 China @ Vassalboro 4pm GV/GJV

🏀 Vassalboro @ China 4pm BV/BJV

Tuesday, 12/16

🏀 Chelsea @ China 4pm GV

🏀 China @ Chelsea 4pm BV/BJV

Thursday, 12/18

🏀 Whitefield @ China 4pm BV/GV

NEW!! Please refer to individual coaches Remind app updates for dates, times, and locations for your teams practices.

🌟 Cheer 🌟

Monday, 12/15

⭐Vassalboro @ China 4pm BV

Tuesday, 12/16

⭐ Chelsea @ China 4pm GV

Thursday, 12/18

⭐Whitefield @ China 4pm BV

Please refer to Coach Chellis' Remind app updates for dates, times, and locations practice times.

Josh Brooks

B.S. Sport Management
Athletic Director

(jbrooks@rsu18.org)

• Dec. 15 and 16 2:45 to 4:30
• Performance for families Dec. 17 @ 6pm

~ Mrs. Babson

• Thursday, Dec. 18 - 2:45 to 4:30

~Mr. Watson

News from the China Schools PTO!

Hockey tickets: Maine Mariners - January 3rd @ 6pm

https://www.gofevo.com/event/ChinaSchoolsPTOJan3rd

China Schools PTO at Maine Mariners’ Under the Sea Night!

Join China Schools PTO at Maine Mariners during the winter break for Under the Sea Night! $5 from every ticket sold goes back to PTO to raise funds for school projects!

Event Highlights:

Foam Trident Giveaway – The first 500 fans through the doors will receive a Foam Trident Giveaway!

Group Shoutout – Your school will get a special shoutout during the game, so bring your energy and pride!

Discounted Tickets – Take advantage of exclusive group pricing for China Schools Students. (Same seat is roughly $40 on Ticketmaster)

TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

1.) Click GET TICKETS

2.) Choose your section, row, and seat locations

3.) Hit REVIEW ORDER & CONTINUE TO PAYMENT

4.) Enter information and check out

If you haven’t already, join our Facebook group to stay in the know: https://facebook.com/groups/chinaschoolspto/ And we are always here at chinaschoolspto@gmail.com!

We believe in creating a safe and engaging learning environment where we nurture student well-being and empower every student to achieve their fullest potential.

CMS is a place where every student feels they belong, students are challenged to meet rigorous academic goals, and they contribute positively to our community.

Serving students grades 5 – 8 in the town of China, Maine.

China Middle School is located near scenic China Lake in Central Maine. The school serves the children, families, and residents in the town of China. Our middle school has students in grades 5 – 8. We are part of RSU 18, which encompasses the towns of Oakland, Belgrade, Sidney, China and Rome.

Website: https://cms.rsu18.org/
Location: 773 Lakeview Drive, China, ME 04358
Phone: (207) 445-1500