Clipper Currents

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!

⛹🏻 Girls & Boys Basketball Games This Week⛹🏻

Monday, 1/12

🏀Vassalboro @ China BJV 4pm

Tuesday, 1/13

🏀China @ Windsor BJV/BV 4pm

Thursday, 1/14

🏀Vassalboro @ China GJV 4pm

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

🌟 Cheer 🌟

Monday, 1/12

⭐Vassalboro @ China BJV 4pm

Thursday, 1/14

⭐Vassalboro @ China GJV 4pm

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)

• Jan. 12th 2:45 - 4:00 pm
• Jan. 14th 2:45 - 4:00 pm

~ Mrs. Babson

• Thursday, Jan. 15 - 2:45 to 4:45

~Mr. Watson

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