Cougar Chronicle

We want to take a moment to recognize our 6th grade students for the incredible job they did on the M-Step. We are truly proud of the way they showed up, stayed focused, and took pride in their work. They embraced the challenge, supported one another, and represented Carter with class.

Next up, our 7th grade students will take part in their RISE Days with MSTEP testing on May 6th & 7th. This will be a normal school day for all other students, but we will be organizing our schedule a bit differently so that all 7th graders can test together in a focused environment.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our students be prepared, confident, and ready to show what they know. We can do hard things, and together, we will keep building on this momentum.

We have another track meet at Warren-Mott on Wednesday. All events begin at 4:00pm.

I would also like to extend my sincere appreciation to our school staff. May 4-8 is National Teacher Appreciation week. If you happen to talk with any of our teachers or support staff, please thank them for their dedicated service.

The 8th grade Spanish 1 and Fitness for Life students participated in the Carter World Cup on Thursday April 16th. Team Chile took 3rd place, Team Ecuador took 2nd place, and Team Panama took 1st place. Team Uruguay won best uniform, and Team Bolivia won the spirit award. Great job to all the students that participated.

The 2026 Carter Track team was off to a great start with our first Track Meet at Cousino High School on April 22. The girls and boys both swept Carleton Colts with a win. The 4 x 100 girls team broke a school record of 56.3. The relay team consisted of

Riyan Taylor

Gabrielle Hampton

Ma'Relyn Vaughn

Sasha Barrett

Our next meet is at Mott High school at 4pm on Wednesday, May 6.

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.

HUGE congratulations to 8th graders Dominic G. and Lexie P.!

Dominic is one of only nine students in the entire district to earn “Best in Show” for his artwork, and Lexie is one of just fifteen students districtwide to receive an Honorable Mention award — an incredible accomplishment for both students!

Dominic and Lexie, along with all participating students, will be recognized at the Board of Education meeting on May 20th. Their artwork will also be on display at the Warren Community Center through the end of May.

We are so proud of these talented students for representing our school with creativity and excellence! 🎨👏

We are gearing up for grade level field trips this spring. Please watch backpacks and deadlines to get those permission slips to their teachers.

6th Grade ~ Greenfield Village on Thursday, May 21st

• Permission slips are due May 1, 2026

7th Grade ~ Cranbrook on Monday, May 4th

• Permission slips were due March 23, 2026

8th Grade ~ Toledo Mudhens on Wednesday, May 27th

• Permission slips are due April 23, 2026

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

• Permission slips due May 15, 2026

If you have a current 5th grader or know a family please share the information with the families.

May 15 ~ 5th Grade students from Cromie, Wilde & Wilkerson will visit Carter for lunch

We can't wait to meet your student(s)! Look for more information on our website and future newsletters as the dates gets closer.

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You can order your 2025-2026 yearbook online now, price of a yearbook is $38. 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.

May 4 ~ 7th Grade Field Trip

May 5 ~ No School

May 6 ~ 7th Grade M-Step

May 7 ~ 7th Grade M-Step

May 7 ~ Booster Club Meeting

May 12 ~ Early Release

May 12 ~ Festival of Arts

May 21 ~ 6th Grade Field Trip

May 22 ~ Half Day

May 25 ~ No School

May 27 ~ 8th Grade Field Trip (Mudhens)

June 1 ~ 8th Grade Field Trip (Holocaust)

June 4 ~ 8th Grade Formal/Informal

June 11 ~ Half Day & LAST DAY

June 11 ~ Summer Break begins at 10:59AM

June 25 ~ Carter office closes for summer

Next Booster Club meeting is Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:00PM in the Media Center.

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:

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Email: carterboosterpresident@gmail.com

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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.