CTMS Family Newsletter
Wonderful Wolf Families,
Happy Spring Break!
What a great four day week we had leading up to spring break and the end of the fourth nine weeks! See some of the highlights in this week's newsletter.
During spring break, take the opportunity to work on the CTMS Color Run and Battle. See the PTA section for more details.
Looking forward to seeing our wolves back on campus on Monday, March 24!
Howl,
Jamie Halliburton
CTMS Principal
The Character Trait for March is Honesty
Family Dare Fail Forward Share this acronym for F.A.I.L. with your wolf: First Attempt In Learning. Ask the question, “What did you fail at this week?” Then, engage in a conversation about how we learn and grow from failure. In order to get the best answers and role model well, share with them a time this week you felt you have failed forward.
Shout Out the PACK!
Your kind words of encouragement truly uplift our teachers and staff! If you have a positive experience to share, we’d love to hear about it! Use this form to leave a shout out for our amazing wolf staff!
March 14-23 ~ Spring Break
March 24 ~ Welcome back pack!
March 28 ~ Fun Run and Color Battle (see above)
Walk a Mile T-Shirt Store is Open through March 26
Order your t-shirts today for Walk a Mile with GCISD! The online store, with adult and youth sizes available, is open now-Wednesday, March 26. T-shirts may be picked up at the administration building on Monday, April 14, or at the event, 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, at Mustang Panther Stadium. Walk a Mile is a free, come-and-go event that is a chance to engage with fellow families, friends, GCISD staff and community leaders, while walking the track. We hope to see you there!
La tienda de camisetas Walk a Mile está abierta hasta el 26 de marzo
¡Ordene sus camisetas hoy para Camine una Milla con GCISD! La tienda en línea, con tallas disponibles para adultos y jóvenes, estará abierta hasta el miércoles, 26 de marzo. Las camisetas podrán recogerse en el edificio de administración el lunes, 14 de abril, o en el evento el martes, 15 de abril, de 6-7:30 p.m. en Mustang Panther Stadium. Camine una Milla es un evento gratuito y de entrada libre, donde los padres pueden ir y venir a su conveniencia, y es una oportunidad para participar con otras familias, amigos, personal de GCISD y líderes de la comunidad mientras caminan por la pista. ¡Esperamos verle allí!
Get Ready to Make Summer Plans: GCISD Summer Programs Registration Opens March 24
Get ready for an unforgettable summer! Registration for GCISD summer programs opens March 24 on our Summer Programs page. Whether your child loves sports, adventure, hands-on learning, or making new friends, we have something for everyone!
Extended Day Program
This summer will be unforgettable and action packed at EDP with:
Amazing Race Challenges – Compete in exciting adventures!
Special Interest Clubs – Explore new hobbies and skills!
Splash Days – Cool off with water-filled fun!
Time Travel Adventures – Journey through time in engaging, learning activities!
New! EDP Mini Camps
Think of these as the ice-cream sprinkles on top of an already amazing summer! Mini camps add MORE fun, MORE excitement, and MORE unforgettable memories. Choose mini camps only or add them to your EDP experience for the ultimate summer adventure.
Calling All Future MVPs and Sports Superstars
Want to train with the best? GCISD’s top-notch coaches are running sports camps all summer long! No matter your age or skill level, we’ve got a camp for you. Get ready to run, jump, and score your way to an amazing summer. New athletic camps will be added throughout spring and summer—so keep checking back!
Academic Summer Program Opportunities
Need a summer academic boost? We’ve got you covered:
Courses for middle School students
Secondary summer school (high school)
Summer Bridge courses
Summer is calling. Will you answer? Get ready to say "Hello, Summer!"
Prepárese para hacer planes de verano: La inscripción para los Programas de Verano de GCISD se abre el 24 de marzo
¡Prepárese para un verano inolvidable! La inscripción para los programas de verano de GCISD abre 24 de marzo en nuestra página de Programas de Verano. Ya sea que a su hijo le gusten los deportes, la aventura, el aprendizaje práctico, o hacer nuevos amigos, ¡tenemos algo para todos!
Programa de Día Extendido (EDP)
Este verano será inolvidable y lleno de acción en EDP con:
Desafíos de Amazing Race- ¡Compite en emocionantes aventuras!
Clubes de interés especial - ¡Explora nuevos pasatiempos y habilidades!
Días de chorros de agua (Splash Days)- ¡Refrescate con diversión llena de agua!
Aventuras a través del tiempo – ¡Viaja en el tiempo con actividades de aprendizaje fascinantes!
¡Nuevo! Programa Mini Campamentos de EDP
¡Piensa en estos como las chispas de helado que le dan el toque final a un verano ya increíble! Los minicampamentos añaden MÁS diversión, MÁS emoción y MÁS recuerdos inolvidables. Puedes elegir solo los mini campamentos o agregarlos a tu experiencia de EDP para vivir la máxima aventura de verano.
Llamando a todos los futuros MVP y superestrellas del deporte
¿Quieres entrenar con los mejores? Los mejores entrenadores de GCISD están organizando campamentos deportivos durante todo el verano. No importa tu edad o nivel de habilidad, tenemos un campamento para ti. Prepárate para correr, saltar y destacar en un verano increíble. Se agregarán nuevos campamentos atléticos durante la primavera y el verano - ¡así que manténgase al tanto!
Oportunidades de programas académicos de verano
¿Necesitas un impulso académico en verano? Tenemos lo que necesitas:
Cursos para estudiantes de secundaria
Cursos de verano para estudiantes de preparatoraia (high school)
Cursos Summer Bridge
El verano te está esperando. ¿Responderás a su llamada? Prepárate para decir “¡Hola, verano!”
- Click here for the calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.
- School Hours: 8:10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Doors Open: 7:45 a.m.
- Wolves enter the building through the C hall doors or the SAC doors. 6th & 8th grade wolves wait in the SAC and 7th grade wolves wait in the lecture hall for the bell to walk to first period.
- Bell Schedule
- Campus Map (click present for easier viewing)
- Front Office: 817-251-5320
- Mascot: Wolf
- School Colors: Silver & Black
- Planners: All wolves use a planner at CTMS. This is to assist with organizing, prioritizing, and planning. You can purchase a CTMS planner for $5 on the first day of school or use one of your choosing. Wolves use their planners daily.
- Student IDs: All wolves who did not attend Wolf Camp or Registration will be issued a temporary CTMS ID on the first day of school. The first IDs are free and replacement IDs are $5 and $1 for replacement lanyard. Per the student code of conduct, IDs are to be worn daily by all CTMS students and staff.
- Lost & Found: The Front Office currently has several pieces of jewelry, keys, glasses and phones that are lost and have found their way to the office! Come by to check to see if your item was found!
Who to Contact
Attendance
Lache Nealy
817-251-5326
Counselors
Molly Brown (last names A-K)
817-251-5315
Rachel Smith (last names L-Z)
817-251-5312
Student Advocate
Allyiah Daniels
817-251-5323
Registrar
Ilia Kaku
817-251-5314
Nurse
Riley Heimuli
817-251-5337
Assistant Principals
Alishia Ilic (last names A-K)
817-251-5313
Cinthia Morales (last names L-Z)
817-251-5317
Principal
Jamie Halliburton
817-251-5320
Need a Charger
In need of a new charger for a school issued Chromebook, click here for information on how to order a new one.
Thank you for helping our wolves be prepared for school each day by ensuring their Chromebooks are charged nightly!
Secondary Grading Policy
Click here to see the updated secondary grading policy from GCISD. All wolf pack teachers will be following this policy this school year to communicate the progress of each wolf.
Grades are a method of communicating the progress each wolf is making at CTMS. If you ever have questions or concerns over a grade, please reach out directly to the teacher.
Cell Phone Policy
Middle school students may use telecommunications devices before and after school, and during
lunch. They may not use telecommunications devices during passing periods or classes.
What does this mean for the wolves?
- Devices can be used before 8:00 a.m., during lunch, and after 3:30 p.m.
- Smartwatches can be worn as long as they are used for telling time.
- Earbud, airpods, and the like will not be used in the hallway or during class time.
Updated ID Practice
Starting Wednesday, November 6th, we will implement a new CTMS practice for forgotten wolf IDs. As a reminder, the wearing of student IDs is part of the GCISD dress codes and outlined in the student code of conduct. We want to ensure consistency and encourage responsibility among our wolves, so each wolf will begin with a fresh start on this date.
The updated practice is as follows:
- First forgotten ID: Verbal warning.
- Second forgotten ID: Lunch detention.
- Third forgotten ID: Two lunch detentions.
- Fourth forgotten ID: Parent phone call, and a replacement ID will be automatically charged to the wolf's Skyward account.
- Fifth forgotten ID: In-school suspension (ISS) for repeated dress code offenses.
Additionally, please note that failure to return temporary IDs will result in lunch detention.
All wolves receive IDs, free of charge, on picture day. For those wolves who join the pack after picture day, they receive IDs when registering. Replacement IDs can be purchased from Ms. Richards in the front office before school or during lunch daily.
Thank you for your support in helping our wolves build good habits and follow GCISD expectations!
Buy Your Student I.D. Online ANYTIME!
Exciting News! CTMS Now Offers a New Online Purchase Option for Student ID's and Wolf Lanyards!
We are excited to announce that CTMS has added a new, convenient way for students and parents to complete your ID purchase needs online! This new payment option makes it easier and faster than ever before. You will find this payment option on the CTMS web page under the Quick Links heading where you can create your personal Web Store account. Once your account is created, click on the Middle Schools square and choose Cross Timbers Middle School. Complete your purchase through the Security/Dress Code option. Students will be able to finalize their order in Mrs. Richards office the following day once ID is personalized with the students' photo download. We hope this will be a helpful addition to preparing you student for a successful day at school everyday!
Student-Parent Handbook: Food Deliveries
Student-Parent Handbook page 55: Except in emergencies, delivery of messages or packages to students will not be allowed during instructional time. A parent may leave a message or a package such as a forgotten lunch, for the student to pick up from the front office during a passing period or lunch. Students are not permitted to order food using delivery services such as UberEats, DoorDash, etc.
What this means for the pack: Wolf pack family members may drop items off items to the vestibule for wolves. Delivery services are not permitted. Wolves will visit the vestibule during passing periods to pick up items dropped off by parents.
As we continue to work together to create an environment where students can thrive academically and socially, we recognize the challenges of balancing modern-day fashion trends with our district dress code standards.
In response to your feedback and after carefully reviewing dress code policies across neighboring districts, we are making an update to our guidelines to better align with current practices while ensuring that they are still appropriate for a school setting.
We have revised the item regarding the length of shorts to the following guideline: Shorts, including athletic shorts, must extend past the student's knuckles naturally and must remain visible when standing.
This has been updated in our online dress code document and in the Student Handbook (English) | (Spanish).
Our goal is that this adjustment is both clear and practical, and our administrators are committed to upholding these expectations. Thank you for your partnership and support as we continue to work together in the best interest of our students.
Volunteer Background Check
For the protection of students and staff, all volunteer applicants must read the Volunteer Handbook (in Español) and are asked to apply online authorizing the district to obtain a criminal history background check.
Note: All volunteers are required to reapply each year.
GCISD utilizes Volunteer Tracker for volunteer applications and signing up for volunteer opportunities. Please follow the steps provided to sign up. If you have any questions about registration, please contact App-Garden at support@app-garden.com or submit a help ticket.
Cross Timbers Middle School
Email: ctms.info@gcisd.net
Website: https://ctms.gcisd.net/
Location: 2301 Pool Rd, Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone: 817-251-5320
Twitter: @CTMSWolfWay