Hello Cimarron Families
& Future Panthers with our Rising 6th Gr. Young Scholars!
Oklahoma School Testing Program (OSTP)
This week (April 29-May 2) at Cimarron, we tackle the OSTP! Bring your charged Chromebook, a pencil, and your A-game. Get enough sleep, fuel up with healthy meals, and remember – you've got this! Teachers are here to cheer you on. Let's conquer those tests!
EPS Annual Update
Remember! The annual update for the 2024-25 school year at Cimarron Middle School is now open. Completing this update now helps ensure your student's class schedule requests are considered. It's a two-step process: this update and then submitting your August or July (not June) utility bills to verify residency. Why Cimarron? We're a thriving school community, and your contribution to this annual process helps us keep it that way!
Wed., May 1st: EMHS Hosts Annual Physical Night for OSSAA Activities
Here's a message for current 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at Cimarron Middle School about the upcoming Pre-Participation Physicals:
Heads Up, Athletes! Pre-Participation Physicals This Year
Calling all current 6th, 7th, and 8th graders interested in playing sports this year!
Join us for the annual Pre-Participation Physicals:
- Date: Wednesday, May 1st
- Time: 6:00 PM
- Location: EMHS (Edmond Memorial High School)
Save Time by Prepping:
- Download and print the OSSAA Pre-Participation Physical Packet beforehand.
- Complete pages 1, 2, and 4 of the packet to expedite the process at the event.
Can't print? We'll have extra copies available that evening.
Why Participate?
- This physical is required to participate in athletics starting June 2024.
- The $20 fee supports our student-athletes and is often less expensive than a doctor's visit.
Get Ready for a Great Sports Season!
Thur., May 2nd: 5th Grade Family Orientation Night
Calling all future Cimarron Middle School families! Join us this Thursday in the Main Gym for a Welcome Night!
Here's the schedule:
- 5:45 PM: Meet community partners - (questions: Ms. Kathryn Lambert) and explore the gym, which will be getting a fresh coat of paint; please pardon our progress!
- 6:30 PM: Meet your child's future educators, learn about our Cimarron Parent Teacher Organization (CPTO).
- 6:30 PM onwards: Tour the school at your own pace, visit the orchestra to see instruments, and continue exploring community partner booths.
The event wraps up at 7:45 PM.
In Case You Missed It...
Get ready to hear some excited roars because I'm thrilled to introduce you to Mr. Kyle Harrison, our new Lead Panther! Why We're Roaring with Excitement: Mr. Harrison's bringing a wealth of experience and a purposeful passion for education that will truly energize our school. He's dedicated to creating a positive and nurturing environment where all our young scholars can thrive. I know he'll be a strong champion for your young scholars' success, and I can hardly wait to see them grow together!
Let's Welcome Mr. Harrison! Please join me in extending a warm welcome to Mr. Harrison as he joins the Cimarron community. With Mr. Harrison's leadership and your continued support, I'm excited to see and hear what amazing things you will achieve together.
Sincerely,
Gabe Schmidt
Positivity - Respect - Integrity - Diligence - Empathy
Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other’s eye for an instant? – Henry David Thoreau
Hello Panther Family!
I wanted to take a brief moment to introduce myself. My name is Kyle Harrison and I am ECSTATIC to be the incoming principal at Cimarron! Some of you I already know if your child attended Orvis Risner. I am coming to Cimarron having served as the principal at Orvis Risner over the last 3 years. Previous to that, I was the assistant principal at Northern Hills Elementary for 2 years, along with 6 years of administrative experience at a previous school district.
I view relationships and connections as a huge piece of the success of a school. As a new member of the Panther Family, I look forward to getting to know our students, staff, and their families, and renewing relationships with those I'm already familiar with.
I look forward to supporting our staff and students each day to help them all experience success at the highest levels. I hope you have a great end to the 23-24 school year. I will see you soon!
Mr. Kyle Harrison
April 26 - FUN FOOD FRIDAY!
April 29 - 6th Grade Orchestra Festival
April 30 - 6th Grade Band to EMHS - Honor Band at EMHS
May 1 - School Principals Day!
May 1 - Sports Physicals @ EMHS Gym @ 6p
May 1 - TOY, SPOY, RTOY Reception 2:30p
May 2 - 5th Grade Family Night 6:30p Main Gym
May 3 - 7th & 8th Orchestra Festival
May 6 - 10 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7 - CPTO Meeting @ 9a & Kona Ice Day
May 8 - School Nurses Day!
May 8 - CPTO Pizza Day!
May 9 - 8th Grade Career Day
May 9 - Lucas Ross WIN Performance
May 9 - Terri Acquaviva Retirement Celebration
May 9 - Fall Sports Parent Meeting @ 6p
May 10 - Fun Food Friday!
May 12 - Happy Mother's Day!
May 13 - 7th & 8th Vocal Concert Prep @ EMHS
May 13 - 7th & 8th Vocal Concert @ EMHS 7:30p
May 15 - Farewell Gathering for Mr. Schmidt 2:30p Panther Pit
May 16 - Band Concert 6:30p @ Cimarron Main Gym
May 20 - 23 Dippin' Dots!
May 20 - School Psychometrist Day
May 20 - Orchestra Concert @ EMHS 6:30p
May 22 - Peter Markes Entertainment
May 23 - Last Day of School 🌞
Navigating TikTok
This month’s Smart Social Tip of the Month is full of information on a social media app we hear a lot about in the news, TikTok. What is it exactly? Why do students want to spend time on the app? What should you know about it as parents or guardians? And what are some of the biggest concerns related to TikTok? That information is available by clicking this link: https://smartsocial.com/post/tiktok-app?org=edmond
Remember, this is a free resource EPS is providing our families for the remainder of this school year. If you haven’t signed up for your free account yet, when you click the link it will prompt you to sign up.
NO FOOD IN CLASS
No food delivery service.
Outside food and drink will need to be taken care of before attending class. Parents may bring lunch to school for their children only.
ONLY water in reusable bottles.
NO PHONES OR TEXTING
Cell phones must be turned off and stored in student's backpack from 7:10 am to 2:20 pm. Please do not text your student during the day. Call the school office to get a message to your student. 405-340-2935
ADMINISTRATORS & COUNSELORS
Gabe Schmidt - Lead Principal
Dr. Kacy Harsha - Principal, 8th Grade/701
Stacie Vincent - Principal, 6th Grade/702
Teresa Murray - 8th Grade Counselor
Kim Hoppers- 7th Grade Counselor
LaTasha Winther - 6th Grade Counselor
School Resource Officer (SRO): Sgt. Nick Tant
Email: cimarron.middleschool@edmondschools.net
Website: https://cimarron.edmondschools.net/
Location: 3701 South Bryant Avenue, Edmond, OK, USA
Phone: 405-340-2935
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cimarron.Panthers