Cougar Chronicle

The Last Nine Days!

It's hard to believe there are only nine days left in the 2025-2026 school year.

As we enter these final days, I've been thinking about something that happens every year. When August arrives, we spend a lot of time talking about firsts. First day of school. First locker. First middle school class. First game. First concert. First test.

But what makes this time of year special is that it is filled with lasts.

For our 8th graders, these are the last nine days of middle school. The last walk through the Carter hallways. The last time sitting with friends in the cafeteria. The last time hearing morning announcements as a Carter Cougar.

For our 7th graders, these are the last nine days before becoming the leaders of our building. For our 6th graders, these are the last nine days before moving up and becoming experienced middle school students.

The truth is that we often recognize the importance of firsts while overlooking the significance of lasts. Years from now, students probably won't remember every worksheet, assignment, or quiz. They will remember the people, friendships, experiences, field trips, celebrations, and moments that made them feel connected to Carter.

As a school, we are incredibly proud of what our students have accomplished this year. We challenged ourselves academically, grew as individuals, and continued building a culture centered around being Respectful, showing Individual Accountability, staying Safe, and remaining Engaged.

With nine days remaining, our challenge to students is simple: be present. Enjoy the moments. Thank a teacher. Encourage a friend. Participate in the activities. Take pride in being part of the Carter community.

There is still learning to do, memories to make, and victories to celebrate.

Let's make these last nine days count.

Mr. Lee

The last full week of school is upon us. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to each member of the Carter Middle School Community, especially our parents, who have done so much to help our students and our school this year. Whether you are a member of the Carter Booster Club, or helped chaperone a field trip or gave a friend a ride home after practice, we are deeply appreciative of the numerous ways you generously offer your time and love to our students. Thank you!!

We have many exciting events and celebrations planned as we close out another great school year together. Please see some of the important upcoming dates below:

• June 1 – 8th Grade Holocaust Field Trip
• June 2 & 3 – Allied Arts and Math Finals
• June 3 – Cousino Graduates Visit Carter (9:00 AM)
• June 4 – Social Studies and Science Finals
• June 4 – 8th Grade Informal/Formal Dance (5:00–8:00 PM)
• June 5 – 8th Grade Extended Lunch
• June 5 – 6th Grade Academic Awards Assembly (During School)
• June 8 – ELA Final
• June 9 – 8th Grade Breakfast
• June 9 – 7th Grade Academic Awards Assembly (During School)
• June 10 – 8th Grade Academic Awards Assembly (During School)
• June 10 – 8th Grade Italian Ice at Lunch
• June 11 – 8th Grade Clap Out (10:40 AM)
  8th grade parents are encouraged to line up outside and help us celebrate and “clap out” our 8th graders as they take their next step toward high school.

It has been shared with Carter as a resource through United Way that looks like a mix between summer camp and summer school, with a focus on learning opportunities for students. This is a FREE program, and there are several sites throughout Macomb County.

If you are interested in having your student participate, please visit the link for more information and registration details.

Please note: This program is not endorsed or sponsored by Carter or Warren Consolidated Schools.

Parents, our lost and found is overflowing with clothing, shoes, jackets and water bottles. Please encourage your student to stop by and pick up their missing items. Come June 11th all items left will be donated. We also have a few house keys, glasses and jewelry in the front office lost and found. Please see the photos and see if your student is missing anything.

All items left behind will be donated on June 11, 2026.

The Macomb County Health Department (MCHD) School Immunization Program has an important message for the parents of future kindergarteners and 7th graders to prepare them for the 2026-2027 academic school year.

Please review the following document and share with parents immediately to provide them with sufficient time to obtain the necessary vaccination requirements prior to the start of the new school year and avoid back-to-school rush.

• School Requirements and Resources for Parents

These documents and more information are available at the: macombgov.org/departments/health-department/disease-control/school-immunization-program.

We’re down to our last field trip of the year! The students have truly enjoyed their grade-level trips together!

8th Grade ~ Holocaust Museum on Monday, June 1st

• Permission slips due May 15, 2026

Respectful

Individual Accountability

Safe

Engaged

You can order your 2025-2026 yearbook online now, price of a yearbook is $40. To purchase, please visit our school website or use the link provided. Once yearbooks sell out, they are no longer available—so don’t delay, order today! Last year we did sellout of yearbooks!

A parent must accompany their student to all athletic events within WCS. This is a district rule and any student that is not accompanied by their parent/guardian will not be allowed into the game.

Students must have their Student ID's in order to enter any game with their parent/guardian.

The State of Michigan requires students to have a completed sports physical BEFORE tryouts begin for any sport team. Forms are available in the school office and on the MHSAA website:

English: https://www.mhsaa.com/portals/0/Documents/health%20safety/physical2page.pdf

Arabic: https://www.mhsaa.com/sites/default/files/Administrators/arabic2page.pdf

Spanish: https://www.mhsaa.com/sites/default/files/Administrators/spanish2page.pdf?time=1754321970200

All physicals must be dated after April 15 of the current year.

June 1 ~ 8th Grade Field Trip (Holocaust)

June 2 ~ 8th Grade tickets sold at lunch

June 3 ~ 8th Grade tickets sold at lunch

June 4 ~ 8th Grade Formal/Informal

June 5 ~ 8th Grade Field Day

June 9 ~ 8th Grade Pancake Breakfast

June 11 ~ 8th Grade Clap out

June 11 ~ Half Day & LAST DAY

June 11 ~ Summer Break begins at 10:59AM

June 25 ~ Carter office closes for summer

Thank you for supporting our students—we couldn’t do it without you! 💛

• Taki Tuesday is every week
• Volunteers are needed for Concessions, and Taki Tuesdays.

Any questions regarding Booster Club please contact via email. Thank you for your support!

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Facebook.com/

Email: carterboosterpresident@gmail.com

Ticket:

https://square.link/u/5bhi5859?src=sheet

Events Sign-Up:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A8AE2CA2F9C61-63820312-8thgrade#/

Goody Bag Donations (Items/Cash):

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849A8AE2CA2F9C61-63821591-goody#/

Have a Kroger rewards card? Select the organization that you wish to support is as simple as updated the Kroger Community Rewards Selection on your digital account. Your organization earns money at no added cost to you! Sign up today to support our Carter Booster Club.

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Kristin Forsyth - students with last name (A-L)

(586) 698- 4297

Lisa Stabile - student with last name (M-Z)

(586) 698- 4798

Under Federal law, you as parents may request the following specific information about the professional qualifications of your children's teachers:

1. Whether the teacher has met the state qualifications/licensing for their grade level/subjects.
2. Whether the teacher is on a temporary permit or waiver.
3. The teacher's majors, graduate certificates/degrees, and discipline fields.
4. Paraprofessional services and qualifications.

Carter Middle School has been identified as a school-wide Title I, Part A building. This is a federally supplemented program designed to help children reach high academic standards. In receiving funds from this program the district has a requirement to inform you, as a parent of a child attending a Title I school, of information regarding the professional qualifications of your child's class.

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, it is the policy of Warren Consolidated Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes") be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. Inquiries should be addressed to the Chief Human Resource Officer, 31300 Anita, Warren, Michigan 48093, (586) 825-2400, ext 63110.