Picture Day is Tuesday, October 1. Forms have gone home. Please use the information below to sign up or request a new form from our offices, tstrout@rsu18.org.

📘 We are now taking orders for yearbooks. It can be done with cash or a check payable to China Middle School in the amount of 13 dollars. See Ms. Armour for order forms. Or if you prefer, yearbooks can be purchased online until April 18, 2025 Go to https:jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A07634466

Attention 8th grade parents/guardians:

📕 If you are interested in placing an ad in the yearbook for your child please go to https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=2736385 This link will be available until 2/13/25 or until space sells out. Also I am starting to collect baby/toddler photos of your students. These photos will be used for the yearbook as well as the end of the year slideshow. Please either have your student bring in a photo that will be returned or email to darmour@rsu18.org or tstrout@rsu18.org

Fall is a beautiful time to explore the five communities of RSU 18! This template provides ideas of both easy and moderate hikes/walks in each of our school district's towns, plus some other wonderful outdoor adventure spots in our great state of Maine. Staff and students who complete 5 hikes will receive a sticker with the "Take a hike" logo.

Forms must be turned into the CMS Office by November 15.

Feel free to share any photos of your hikes with Tori Imes (communications@rsu18.org) to go on our RSU 18 Facebook and Instagram pages.

We are aware that the blinking school zone lights are not working properly. We are currently working to get them fixed. Remember to maintain 15mph during morning arrival and dismissal times. Officer Lefferts and our local officers are assisting with monitoring motorist speeds to the best of their ability.

Just a reminder, the CMS will be holding a flu clinic on September 24th at 8:00 am. If you need the permission paperwork, please reach out to our office at 445-1500 or email tstrout@rsu18.org as soon as possible.

Monday, 9/23

China @ Whitefield BV 4pm

China @ Windsor GV 4pm

Tuesday, 9/24

Boys Practice 2:45 to 4:15pm

Girls Practice 2:45 to 4:15pm

Wednesday, 9/25

St. Mikes @ China GV 4pm

Thursday, 9/26

China @ Vassalboro GV 4pm

Boys Practice 2:45 to 4:15pm

Friday, 9/27

China @ Palermo BV 4pm

Girls Practice 2:45 to 4:15pm

The game schedule is below. Facilities and Directions to game locations.

Josh Brooks

B.S. Sport Management
Athletic Director

(jbrooks@rsu18.org)

Welcome back from the China Schools PTO! The 2024-25 school year is sure to be fun with events like the Glow Dance and a Read-a-thon, and other cool fundraisers and activities, too. Make sure to keep checking in for opportunities to join in! All of our events are made possible by awesome volunteers! Thank you!! And all the fundraising supports our students and staff to ensure we have field trips, classroom tools and supplies, and enrichment opportunities for PreK-8th grade!

Next meeting:

Next meeting: Thursday October 3rd at 6pm on Google Meet. Check our Facebook group for the meeting link. Everyone is welcome!

Mark your calendar for our Craft Show at CMS on November 2nd and follow the Facebook event for updates!

https://facebook.com/events/s/45th-annual-china-maine-craft-/407340992164432/

If you haven’t already, join our Facebook group to stay in the know: https://facebook.com/groups/chinaschoolspto/

And we are always here at chinaschoolspto@gmail.com!

9/16 to 10/25 - Fall ME Through the Year Assessment (NWEA )Testing Window

9/24 - Flu Clinic at CMS gym (8am-10am)

9/30 - 10/4 Scholastic Book Fair

10/1 - Picture Day

10/2 - Eligibility Check

10/3 - Conferences 3:00-6:30 pm

10/3 - PTO Mtg.

10/10 - Conferences 3:00-6:30 pm

10/11 - Comp Day for Conferences- No School

10/14 - Indigenous People’s Day / Columbus Day

11/1 - Quarter 1 Ends

11/6 - Eligibility Check

11/7 - Quarter 1 Student Recognition Assembly P. 1

11/7 - PTO Mtg.

11/8 - Teacher Workshop Day

11/11 - Veterans Day -No School

11/12 - Picture Retake Day

11/27 - 11/29 Thanksgiving Break - No School

Serving students grades 5 – 8 in the town of China, Maine.

China Middle School is located near scenic China Lake in Central Maine. The school serves the children, families, and residents in the town of China. Our middle school has students in grades 5 – 8. We are part of RSU 18, which encompasses the towns of Oakland, Belgrade, Sidney, China and Rome.

Website: https://cms.rsu18.org/
Location: 773 Lakeview Drive, China, ME 04358
Phone: (207) 445-1500