Clipper Currents

Conferences are right around the corner! Use THIS link to sign up for conferences with your child's teachers on Thursday, March 19 from 3 to 6:30.

The March Madness continues! Congratulations to our winners so far. It's not too late to grab tickets! Each day in March, we will have a drawing for the prize shown on the calendar below. Bonus: your tickets are re-entered even if you win! Follow our Facebook page as we announce the winners daily!

Applications for Honors Biology course at Erskine must be completed and received by Erskine offices by March 20, 2026 for eligibility. If you would like us to deliver them for you, please have your student bring their completed application to the CMS office no later than March 19th for a timely delivery.

We continue to take 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

Check out the latest edition of the Clipper Newspaper created by Miss Pelletier's 5th and 6th Grade Elective!

Students in RSU 18 are encouraged to take part in a "20 for 20" personal wellness initiative! Students are encouraged to log their 20 minutes of self-care for 20 days in the month of March. Examples of wellness are provided; however, you are not limited to these ideas. We understand that personal wellness looks different for every individual! Completed/eligible forms must be turned into CMS front office by April 3 to be entered into the grand prize drawing. 10 grand prize winners will be drawn for a wellness gift of their choice (valued up to $50) from Amazon!

The Lifestyles team hopes you are able to make your personal wellness a priority during the long month of March! We look forward to seeing how our RSU 18 community takes care of itself!

Thank you for a great winter sports season! Athletes, please return all uniforms to Mr. Brooks as soon as possible.

Josh Brooks

B.S. Sport Management
Athletic Director

(jbrooks@rsu18.org)

• Tuesday, March 10 2:45 to 5 pm Mandatory
• Wednesday, March 11 2:45 to 5 pm Mandatory

• Thursday, March 12 - 2:45 to 4:45

~Mr. Watson

Updates From the China Schools PTO

Join our Facebook group and stay in the loop! https://facebook.com/groups/chinaschoolspto/

Next meeting: April 2nd 6-7pm https://meet.google.com/tks-adrj-vkn

• Facebook Event: https://facebook.com/events/s/paint-party/1204030858382939/
• Registration form: https://forms.gle/SXtpUBuYb6sxuh9NA ONLY 5 spots left!

Read-A-Thon: March 23-April 3 - Register and start sharing your link today!

https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/JTfSak/1?utm=email

Glow Dance Spring May 8th

Visit chinarecsports.com to register your player for:

• tball (6u) co-ed - China residents
  
• coach pitch (8u) baseball - China residents
  
• coach pitch (8u) softball - China, Vassalboro, Whitefield, Windsor, Palermo
  
• kid pitch (10u and 12u) baseball -
  
• China, Whitefield, Windsor, Palermo
  
• kid pitch (10u and 12u) softball -
  
• China, Vassalboro, Whitefield, Windsor, Palermo
  

Registration closes April 5th!

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