CMIT South MS/HS Newsletter

Thank you to all the school and organizations who participated in our College Expo

🎉 Spread the Word! 🎉

The Charter Application for the 2026–2027 school year lottery opens November 1, 2025, and closes February 6, 2026.

📅 Mark Your Calendar!
Join us at one of our Open House events to learn more about our programs and explore what makes our school special.

👉 Open House Dates:
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9 am-10 am
Saturday, January 10, 2025, 9 am-10 am

Don’t miss your chance to be part of our vibrant school community!

For more information, visit our website.

Dear Families,

The Sibling Preference Form is now available. When completing the form, please be sure to include your ScribSoft Lottery Application Order Number.

Please note that forms submitted without the order number will be returned to the parent or guardian for completion.

All forms should be emailed or submitted in person to Mrs. LaPorte at Claporte@cmitsouth.org.

Thank you for your cooperation and attention to this requirement.

We’re excited to offer home visits to strengthen our partnership with families! During a home visit, our team can:

1. Discuss your child’s academic progress and social-emotional growth

2. Share helpful resources and supports

3. Answer any questions about school programs and activities

Families may be invited by a student advocate or can request a visit directly. By submitting a request, you are not agreeing to a home visit—you are simply expressing interest and asking for more information.

Request your home visit today and receive VIP resources tailored for your family!

Community Food Assistance Resources

Capital Area Food Bank

Join us in a relaxed and enjoyable environment where we will watch episodes of sitcoms (short for "situation comedy") and follow it up with a group discussion. It's a fun and insightful way to explore real life situations through humor and to hear diverse opinions and perspectives from peers.

This club will be held on Tuesdays from 3-4pm. It will be located in Mrs. Gadsden's classroom (room 306). Middle School and High School students are welcome to join.

QUESTIONS: KGadsden@CMITSouth.org

Sign Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdq2JwiObLlBOyqAANdzcQ166Qj-1PFdZulEOHOmEAc98w3Sw/viewform?usp=header

🎈 Join the Dream Builders Club! 🎈

Want to lift your creativity to new heights? 🚀

Come be part of the Dream Builders Club, where imagination takes flight!

✨ Build. Create. Explore.

✨ Work together on fun balloon projects.

✨ Bring color, joy, and BIG ideas to our school!

✨ Learn team skills

✨ Earn Student Service hours on event days


Don’t just dream it—build it with balloons!

Sign up today and let’s rise together! 🎈💭

The club will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays for Middle school and High school. We can wait to meet everyone!! See you soon

Please click this link to report your scholar's absence https://forms.gle/DL8yB58TFzkTzQFi9. An email is not needed if the absence is 3 day or less. Please allow 48 hours for your submission to be updated in the system.

CMIT South Athletics Weekly Update

Week Recap

It was a lighter week for CMIT Athletics as several of our Fall sports wrapped up their seasons. While our boys’ soccer team saw their playoff run come to an end, we also celebrated one of the biggest wins in CMIT South history — our first-ever County Championship title! Volleyball also enjoyed a well-earned break as the top seed, earning byes heading into the postseason. Let’s take a look at how things went:

Boys Soccer
Our Varsity Boys Soccer season came to an end after a tough road playoff game against the #1 seed, Langley Park International. Despite the loss, our team played hard, showed tremendous growth, and represented CMIT with pride all season long. Congratulations to our players and coaches on a great year!

Girls Flag Football
History was made this week! Our Girls Flag Football team continued their undefeated season, defeating 4A Wise High School 18–12 to capture the PGCPS County Championship — the first county title in CMIT South history! Both teams entered the game unbeaten, but our Tigers fought with heart and determination to secure the win.

The team will now look to extend their perfect season as they begin the State Playoff Tournament tomorrow. Let’s keep the momentum going — Go Tigers!

Week Ahead

Volleyball
Our Varsity Volleyball team begins their playoff tournament today as they take on International Langley Park at 5:00 p.m. The Tigers are looking to make history by capturing their third consecutive Regional Championship. Let’s pack the gym and show our support!

Girls Flag Football
The Girls Flag Football team kicks off their State Tournament run tomorrow, November 1st, at 6:30 p.m. at Wise High School. They’ll face the winner of College Park Academy vs. Friendly High School. Let’s keep the energy high as our undefeated Tigers chase another title!

Other News

• High School Boys Basketball Interest Meeting: Monday, November 3rd at 6:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Parents and players will have the opportunity to meet our new coaching staff and learn more about the upcoming season.

• Boys Basketball Open Gym/Workouts: Tuesday, November 4th and Thursday, November 6th from 5:30–7:30 p.m.

• Flag Football Senior Night: Postponed to Thursday, November 13th due to the playoffs. Our girls are still actively competing, so we’ll celebrate our seniors once their postseason run concludes!

• Volleyball Ticket Link - https://gofan.co/event/5230985?schoolId=MD99735

• Flag Football Ticket Link - https://gofan.co/event/5216173?schoolId=MD99735

Get ready for an unforgettable night of school spirit, basketball, music, and fun! Join us for CMIT South Middle School’s first-ever Middle School Madness a high-energy event kicking off our winter sports season in style!

Come cheer on our student-athletes, enjoy games, contests, team introductions, and prizes all under the gym lights!

Date: Friday, November 7th
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tickets are limited!

CMIT South has a new club! The WAAE is a career mentorship club that specializes in career exploration. We provide workshops in a variety of fields, connect students to professionals in their desired careers and help with a variety of professional skills (networking, interview skills, resume building, financial literacy, etc.). We also provide college tours and community service opportunities. Feel free to check out our website to learn more.

Visit : https://wearealleducators.org/

Join us for our High School STEM Fair

🎉 Get ready for a wild ride through the world of science! 🎉

Join us for a hands-on, mad-scientist themed program where you’ll rotate through exciting experiment stations. Mix potions, make things fizz, and explore the wonders of chemistry, physics, and more!

Bonus: Everyone who attends will get engagement assignment credit in both your science and technology classes. Just complete the worksheet at the event and give it to your science or technology teacher to earn your credit!

⚠️ You must register to attend by clicking the link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mad-scientist-mayhem-tickets-1925399885889?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday, November 21, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

For more information please email:
✉️ sewyatt@cmitsouth.org

Upper Marlboro Community Center
📍 5400 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD

Calling all creative Middle Schoolers! The Yearbook Club is looking for students who love photography, design, writing, and capturing memories. Help create this year’s CMIT South Middle School Yearbook and make your mark in school history!

Spots are limited, so don’t wait — sign up today and be part of the team that tells our school’s story!

See Mr. Curtis for more information or to secure your spot.

The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) will hold its first meeting on Thursday, October 23, 2025, and its second meeting on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, from 3:00–4:30 PM in Room 159.

All members are expected to attend as we will discuss plans for the upcoming school year, including service projects, fundraisers, and officer elections. Please arrive on time and come prepared to share your ideas for how we can make a positive impact in our school and community!

💡Snap, Scan, Support! Every receipt = $$$ for our PTO!

Did you know you can help raise money for our school with just your phone? The Box Tops for Education program makes it simple!
1. Download the free Box Tops app.
2. Shop as you normally would.
3. Scan your receipt within 14 days.

Scan the QR Code for more information about the program! Thank you for your support.

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at CMIT Academy South Middle & High School brings together parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and administrators to enrich our students’ educational experience.

✅ Support school events
✅ Connect with families & staff
✅ Make a difference in our school community

💡 You are the power behind our PTO! Show your support and help make amazing things happen for our students and teachers.

Together, we POWER THE PTO! Click the link below to join and pay your dues today. You must be a paid member to vote!.

Join the GroupMe Chat for your student’s grade level!

Stay connected with other families, share updates, and get important reminders all in one place.

📱 Simply scan the QR code to join the group for your scholar’s grade level.

Let’s build community, stay informed, and support our students together! 💙

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a school-based organization made up of parents, guardians, teachers, staff and administrators who work together to supplement and enrich the educational experience at CMIT Academy South Middle and High schools. Please consider joining our PTO and getting involved with school activities.

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