CHMS Weekly Update

We are 64% of the way to our goal! Our fundraiser runs through November 24th, and all orders will be delivered before Christmas—perfect timing for holiday gifts!

The money we raise helps fund field trips, student prizes, and other fun incentives throughout the year. Even if you don’t have a middle school student, you can still support our fundraiser by ordering through the link below.

Thank you so much for your support!

Chippewa Hills is a PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports) district. The Middle School uses a proactive approach to behavior by explicitly teaching the behavior expectations, and every teacher has a WARRIOR matrix posted in the classroom to remind students of these expectations. The focus of our PBIS system is prevention, not punishment.

When a student is following the WARRIOR expectations, staff members can acknowledge the student verbally or by giving stamps on his/her WARRIOR Card located in the front of each student agenda. Stamps can be given for any positive behavior. Students can also receive stamps in exchange for a special Hallway Warrior or Warrior Pride ticket. When a student fills an entire page of stamps, they take their agenda to our Student Support Center for a reward.

As trimester 1 came to a close, over 200 students turned in one or more completed stamp pages. In a random drawing, three students were awarded a special treat from Corner Cup. Many students have been turning in 5 completed stamp pages to the office for special prizes like gift cards or a free activity afternoon as well! We are proud to see our Warriors meeting the expectations of responsibility, organization, interdependence, and respect each and every day!

Check out the latest edition of the Warrior Watch!

Our next Activity Afternoon is this Friday for 7th and 8th graders!

Remember, an Activity Afternoon is an after-school event, from 3:15 - 5:00, where students will be able to dance in the cafeteria, play in the gym, buy concessions, and more! We split these events into 5th/6th graders together and 7th/8th graders together, and the cost is $5 to get in the door. Money raised at these events goes back to the students to pay for things like field trips, concession items, behavior rewards, etc. If your child stays for an Activity Afternoon, please make sure they have transportation planned to pick them up at 5:00 PM.

**Special note! Pizza will be available for $2 per slice. Everything else (pop, candy, gaterade, chips) will be $1.

Schedule for the remainder of the year:

11/21/25 - 7th & 8th Graders

12/12/25 - 5th & 6th Graders

1/30/26 - 7th & 8th Graders

3/20/26 - 5th & 6th Graders

Parent Volunteers

If you would like to volunteer to help supervise an Activity Afternoon, please send an email to Principal Muscott at smuscott@chsd.us and fill out the attached volunteer form and turn it back into the office. Forms can also be picked up from the Middle School office.

5th Grade - Unit 3: Empathy & Kindness

Lesson 13 - A Different Point of View

In this lesson, your child will practice building empathy for different groups affected by a community problem. Learning more about each group’s point of view will help them find solutions that can work better for everyone.

Try this at home: With your child, think about a problem in your community and make a list together of what you could do to learn more about someone else’s point of view. If possible, try out one of your strategies.

6th Grade - Recognizing Bullying and Harassment Unit

Lesson 6 - Raising Awareness About Bullying

In this week’s lesson, your child and their peers will create bullying awareness posters. The posters will be displayed around the school to educate others about bullying and how they can help stop it.

Try this at home: Ask to see your child’s poster. If they don’t have a picture, have them describe it. Ask your child to tell you about how their attitude toward bullying has changed as a result of what they've learned in the unit.

7th Grade - Recognizing Bullying and Harassment Unit

Lesson 6 - Preventing Harassment

In this week’s lesson, your child will create a public service announcement to inform their peers about their rights and responsibilities regarding harassment.

Try this at home: Ask your child to tell you three important things everyone should know about harassment. Brainstorm a list of things everyone can do to help create a harassment-free community.

8th Grade - Recognizing Bullying and Harassment Unit

Lesson 6 - Stand Up for Change!

In this week’s lesson, your child will develop a plan for challenging the factors they see around them that can enable bullying and harassment.

Try this at home: Ask your child to tell you their plan and discuss how you can support them in enacting it.

Cheer tryouts for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are coming up! See the details below!

Check out the details for a great opportunity for our 5th graders who are interested in Cheer!

Here is the Registration Form.

7th/8th Grade Boys Basketball - Home games will be in the High School Gym!

Monday, November 17th - Home vs Reed City - 4:00 PM Start Time

Wednesday, November 19th - Away at Big Rapids - 4:00 PM Start Time - Bus Departs at 3:10 PM

Mrs. Simon - 6th Grade Reading Teacher

"Mrs. Simon is so thoughtful and cares about her students. My son is always saying great things about her and how she makes him feel important and heard in her class. Thanks for all you do Mrs. Simon!"

Mr. McArthur - 6th Grade Math Teacher

"He is really really nice."

The Middle School has a Parent Club! Please go to their Facebook Page (linked below) and click "follow" to stay up-to-date on what they have going on and ways to volunteer!

Note: Milk without a meal, a la carte items, and second meals will still need to be purchased.

The November breakfast and lunch calendars are attached below.

Wednesday, November 26th - Early Release Day

Thursday and Friday, November 27th and 28th - No School!