CMS News

We continue to work hard here at CMS! We finally had a full 5 day week and continue to make progress in our learning and activities. Thank you to the families who came to see us last night for Family-Teacher Conferences - we appreciate your teamwork!! Keep watching for information for Spring activities, field trips, and transitions to next school year.

See you Monday Broncos!

~ Mrs. Kosten

CMS Family Dashboard (Click here to access the site and important documents)

**Please choose the "Teacher Calendar" tab to see the daily assignments for many of our classes.

In recent weeks, we have seen an increase in behaviors that are not representative of our expectations by CMS students at our CHS Athletic events at the HS gym . There has been horseplay, creation of messes in the hallway near the stairwell and upstairs bathrooms, sliding down the handrails, etc. Most concerning has been the level of disrespect by our students when an adult event supervisor asks them to return to their seats or stop their behavior.

Please help CAPS create a positive environment for all spectators by:

- Remaining at the event and not dropping off your child unsupervised

- Always knowing the location of your child and asking them to stay within the gymnasium

- Revisiting expectations for respecting adults

Thank you for your support in this!

Positive Staff Referral Link HERE

February 24: Choir Concert - 6:00 PM Centerstage

April 3 - 12: Spring Break

April 15: PSAT for 8th Graders

May 25: Memorial Day

June 2: 6th Grade Trip to Craig's Cruisers

June 4: 7th Grade Trip to Michigan's Adventure, 8th Grade Trip to Cedar Point

June 5: Last day of school, dismissal at 10:50 am

In the coming weeks, our current 8th graders and families will be receiving significant communication regarding the transition to Coopersville High School. Please watch for new information each week!

Scheduling for 9th Grade Classes

Our 8th graders will be scheduling for High School on March 3rd or 4th in the History class. Students and parents can email our school counselor Mrs. DeRidder at hderidder@capsk12.org or stop by the office with questions. To get you started, here are a few resources:

• Scheduling Sheet with 4-year plan view
• The 26-27 Course Catalog for CHS can be found here.

We are in the beginning stages planning our end of the year class trips. Please mark your calendars with the details below. More information will be coming in the next few weeks!

6th Grade: Craig's Cruisers on Tuesday, June 2, 2026

(Cost: $25)

7th Grade: Michigan's Adventure on Thursday, June 4, 2026

(Cost: $45)

8th Grade: Cedar Point on Thursday, June 5, 2026

(Cost: $110)

* Parents are welcome to attend - more details to follow

* Grants are available from the CAPS PTO to cover the cost of the trip. Please contact our office for details. Grant requests are due on Friday, February 27.

* Permission slips will be sent home in late February

* Participation on these trips is based on showing positive behavior here at school. Behavior agreements will be sent home in March.

The safety of our Bronco community is something we take seriously — and preparation is an important part of that commitment.

We invite parents and students ages 16 and older to join Supervisor of Campus Safety Chris Koster for CRASE (Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events) training on Wednesday, March 4 at 7:00 PM in the CHS Centerstage Theatre.

This nationally recognized program focuses specifically on response strategies for active shooter situations. Participants learn clear, practical steps designed to help them think through options and respond effectively if ever faced with an emergency.

Students ages 16–17 may attend with a parent or guardian. Students 18 and older may attend independently.The more of us who are prepared, the stronger we all become. We hope you’ll join us.

Register here: https://forms.gle/mgBxavKK1CkpvoeYA

• Coopersville Bronco Clothing Store - Store will remain open all year and offers options for general merchandise and multiple sports

Coopersville Choir Swag Store

Coopersville Bands Swag Store

CAPS is excited to announce the opportunity for Middle and High school students to access a dentist on campus in March or April at no cost! This is being offered to any student who has had a barrier to accessing dental care in the past six months. Any questions about whether you qualify, please contact ncatron@capsk12.org.

CAPS would like to invite all families to information nights on some VERY important topics for parents of Middle Schoolers. All are welcome to attend!

Creativity Club: March 12

Lego Club: March 11

Science Club: March 5

Tabletop Gaming Club: March 2

Ukulele Club: February 25

• The Coopersville Athletic Boosters invite you to the Bronco Beach Bash on Friday, March 13th, from 6:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. at the Pigeon Creek Event Center.
• Enjoy dinner, live entertainment by Twilight Tunes Dueling Pianos, raffles, a silent auction, and tropical vibes all evening.
• Tickets are $45 per person and include admission, dinner, one drink ticket, and dessert.
• For more information on sponsor requests click here.
• To donate to the Bronco Bash click here.
• Register by March 1st: no tickets will be sold at the door. Dress to impress in your best tropical attire and join us for a great cause!

If you are interested in playing softball this season, make sure your parent/guardian registers you on FinalForms. Registration is required to receive team communications and information about upcoming off-season workouts and tryouts.
Don’t miss out—get registered today!

3-6th Grade Boys interested in Lacrosse this spring please sign up with the link below. More specific information will be sent to your email after registering below:

https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/512903

Our CAPS Athletic Boosters are a vital part of the success of our K-12 athletic programs! They make many opportunities possible for students of all ages and in all athletics. Please consider helping out at Concession Stands through out the year! Sign-Up HERE

Nurses Letter

Medical Documentation Form

Asthma Bundle

CAPS District Health Webpage HERE

Good news Coopersville Families! Pack-It-Up, our opportunity for daily food distribution to students, is beginning again in the New Year. Here is the link to the website for families and volunteers to sign up online.

https://coopersvillecares.org/pack-it-up-coopersville-1

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Email: lkosten@capsk12.org
Website: https://coopersvillebroncos.org/middle-school/
Location: 198 East Street, Coopersville, MI, USA
Phone: 616-997-3400