News and events

September 11, 2026

CRMS After-School Opportunity: Essential Learning Program

Help your student build academic confidence and strong social connections! Coon Rapids Middle School is offering Essential Learning, an after-school program designed for all grade levels. Guided by licensed teaching staff, students will receive targeted academic support to master core standards, paired with a social-emotional segment where they discuss topics like friendship, community, and school success.

When: Mondays & Tuesdays, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Starts Oct. 19, 2026 – May 25, 2027)

Where: Room 197

Commitment: Regular attendance is required (no more than 3 absences per trimester).

If you are interested or have questions about enrolling your child, please contact Travis VanOverbeke at (763) 506-4822 or travis.vanoverbeke@ahschools.us. or Collette.Tyson@ahschools.us

Battle of the Books!

Attention all readers! This year’s Battle of the Books is ready to launch! This is a fun competition where teams of students read 25 books and compete against other teams in a test of their book knowledge. There will be a school-wide competition in February, and the top three teams will advance to the District Battle.

The kick-off meeting is Friday, September 25, during CORE in the library. Sign up anytime before that by filling out a sheet in the IMC or across from room 196, or online in your ELA Google Classroom or Destiny. If you already have a team of three, great! If not, no worries...sign up anyway, and teams can be formed throughout the year. (There will be an individual sign-up sheet outside room 196.) There is no cost to join, and all books will be checked out through the school library. Monthly meetings take place during CORE. See Mrs. Simon in room 196 or Ms. D’Angelo in the library with any questions.

Want more info? Click here to visit the Battle of the Books, where you can find the book list, meeting dates, and a link to sign up your team electronically.

Snack Donations for CRMS Teacher Conference Night! 🍏

Our staff are gearing up for upcoming parent-teacher conference nights! On these days, our teachers put in very long hours, and having a quick grab-and-go snack can make all the difference in keeping their energy up.

If you are able to help support our team, we would greatly appreciate snack donations

**Sign-Up Link: Please use our Sign Up Genius to sign up for specific items.

**Drop-off Details: Please drop off all donations at the main office during regular school hours by Monday, October 12.

Thank you so much for your generosity and continuous support of our Coon Rapids Middle School staff!

Volunteers Needed

There will no longer be a dedicated Volunteer Services Coordinator at each secondary school. These positions were moved to a centralized model to manage all volunteer needs.

Volunteers are still a very important part of our school community and we will continue to work to support volunteer needs in our buildings and process volunteer applications in accordance with district risk management procedures.

Take a minute and complete Coon Rapids MS Volunteer Application for this school year. Send a message to MSVolunteerServices@ahschools.us if you have general questions about volunteering or need assistance with the volunteer paperwork.

Student Immunizations

Minnesota state law requires all students attending a Minnesota school to be immunized against certain diseases or meet one of the legal alternatives. Your student could need one or more vaccinations or a legal exemption to meet these requirements for continued school attendance. Be aware that all seventh grade students are required to have received a Tdap and the Meningococcal vaccine to enter 7th grade in addition to all other required vaccines for school. You may check your student’s immunization records in AH Connect. Please check with the CRMS health office at (763)506-4804 if you are unsure which immunizations your child may be lacking. Your student may be excluded from school if these requirements are not met.

CRMS APPAREL ON SALE NOW!

Show your school pride with official CRMS apparel! Our online store is open year-round, offering a great selection of hoodies, t-shirts, hats, and more.

• Convenient Ordering: Shop anytime throughout the school year.
• Free School Shipping: Every order ships directly to CRMS at no charge.
• Direct Student Delivery: Items will be handed directly to your child at school to bring home.

Visit our online store today to grab your CRMS gear!

🎉 6th Grade Activity Night! 🎉

We are excited to invite all 6th grade students to our 6th Grade Activity Night on Thursday, October 1, from 3:00–5:00 PM!

Students will enjoy:
🎧 A DJ and dancing
🎮 Games and activities
🍿 Snacks and treats
🎉 Time to hang out, meet new people, and have fun with friends!
🎟️ Tickets are $5 and will be available for purchase before school from September 24 to October 1st.

We hope your 6th grader can join us for an afternoon of fun and celebration! We can’t wait to see everyone there!

Students will either need a ride home or can take the activity bus.

Upcoming Testing Dates and Info

Parents/Guardians; CRMS will administer the FAST Test, and Capti Test in the Fall, Winter, and Spring. The FAST Test has two focus areas; reading and math (aReading & aMath). The Capti test is a reading assessment test. Your student will undergo FAST testing during the month of September in their respective classes (Math and ELA). The exact dates will be decided upon by the classroom teacher. You’ll likely receive correspondence from the classroom teacher via our messaging system. The Capti Test will take place in ELA classes and will be after MEA within the last two weeks of October (these exact dates are also decided by the classroom teacher). The FAST and Capti Tests will take 1-2 class periods, is electronic (chromebook/computer), and requires headphones that wire into the device (bluetooth/wireless headphones are not permitted). Please ensure your student brings a pair of wired headphones for the FAST Test and Capti Test this year. Additional messaging will be sent when we enter the Winter Testing Sessions.

Help Stock Our School Store! 🛒

Our school store is a favorite spot for students, but our shelves are getting a little low! We have created an Amazon Wishlist with the most requested items to make restocking easy.

If you’d like to contribute, simply click the link below. Items will be shipped directly to Mrs. Mazurek, saving you the hassle of drop-off and concerns of weekend deliveries. Every donation, big or small, helps put a smile on our students' faces!

Amazon Wishlist

Thank you for your support!

CRMS After-School Opportunity: Essential Learning Program CRMS After-School Opportunity: Essential Learning Program

Battle of the Books! Battle of the Books!

Snack Donations for CRMS Teacher Conference Night! 🍏 Snack Donations for CRMS Teacher Conference Night! 🍏

Volunteers Needed Volunteers Needed

Student Immunizations Student Immunizations

CRMS APPAREL ON SALE NOW! CRMS APPAREL ON SALE NOW!

🎉 6th Grade Activity Night! 🎉 🎉 6th Grade Activity Night! 🎉

Upcoming Testing Dates and Info Upcoming Testing Dates and Info

Help Stock Our School Store! 🛒 Help Stock Our School Store! 🛒