Musketeer Memo
November 2, 2025
Parent Teacher Conferences
Parent/Teacher Conferences are Monday, November 3rd
Time: 9am-4pm
Schedules are made for 15 minute meetings.
Use the front entrance of the building.
Canned Food Drive
Cheatham Middle School Honors Our Veterans
Cheatham Middle School would like to recognize and celebrate our local veterans!
We are asking our community to help us honor these heroes by sharing their name, rank, and branch of service. Each veteran will be recognized with a dedicated card on our cafeteria wall as a tribute to their service and sacrifice.
On November 10th we will have a ceremony honoring Veterans. If you're a veteran and have a student attending this school you are invited to attend. Report to the front office for check-in at 7:30. We will start at 7:45.
If you would like to include a veteran, please email the information to Jason.Pierschbacher@ccstn.org
Thanksgiving Lunch
Our annual Thanksgiving lunch will be held Wednesday, November 12th. The menu will include turkey, mashed potatoes, green beans, cornbread dressing and a roll. Family members are invited to eat lunch at our school. The cost for an adult holiday meal is $5.
Cafeteria times:
5th grade 11:30-12:00
6th grade 10:30-11:00
7th grade 11:00-11:30
8th grade 12:00-12:30
- You must have permission from the parent or guardian or be on the students information card to eat with the student.
- Bring your ID card
- No bags allowed
- Enter the building in the back activities entrance.
- Pay $5 cash in the cafeteria. Students may use their school account only for themselves.
*May have trouble on Safari opening form.
Chili Cook Off at the November 10th
The CMS Bands will be holding Chili Cook Off at the November 10th Basketball game vs. Sycamore. Please come out and try some chili while supporting the band! Samples will be $1 and a prize will be given out for the most best pot of chili.
Thank you Johnny Gentry
A huge thank you to @jdrumzz for donating professional mallets and concert sticks to Mr. Hudson's percussion students today! Johnny Gentry, a former student of Cheatham Middle School, generously gave back to his community today where he first cultivated his love for the drums. Now he is a professional drummer in Nashville! He is truly an example of what it means to follow your dreams.
Thank you again, Johnny! Check out our story to see more. So cool!
The Quintenn Clark Foundation
We were so thankful to have The Quintenn Clark Foundation with us today to share Quintenn’s story and message.
Thank you, Anthony, for taking the time to visit Cheatham Middle and speak with our students. Your words truly make an impact, and we’re grateful you continue to include our school in spreading awareness and hope.
Support the 8th grade Formal
This year, our 8th grade class is working hard to raise money for our end-of-year formal—a special night to celebrate all of our accomplishments together before we move on to high school. To help raise funds, we are pre-selling custom-designed shirts that proudly say “8th Grade” and include the signatures of every student (signatures will be placed within the white 30 on the back) in the class!
👕 Why You’ll Love It:
A one-of-a-kind keepsake to remember your classmates and this milestone year.
A fun way to show your school spirit and 8th grade pride.
Every purchase directly supports the 8th Grade Formal, helping to make it an unforgettable event.
📅 How to Order:
Orders will be taken from: November 1st-December 19th
Cost: $20 per shirt (S-XL) $23 per shirt (XXL or larger)
Payment: Cash or Check made out to Cheatham Middle School
Return your order form to: Ms. Anderson
Thank you for helping us create memories that will last a lifetime! Together, we can make our 8th Grade Formal a night to remember.
https://forms.office.com/r/rtg6sXDLg4
Band Dough-Notes
Band is really working at hard to get more instruments for students to use. Help out by purchasing doughnuts.
📸✨ Yearbooks Are On Sale! ✨📸
Don’t miss your chance to lock in the memories of the 2025–2026 school year!
Pre-Order Pricing:
Nov. 1–Dec. 31st: $35
Jan. 1–Mar. 31st: $40
Order early and save!
PBIS rewards
Help us stock our Rewards Store! Your donations keep our students motivated and excited to earn positive rewards.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/43Y5AF8EOFUU?ref_=wl_share
Congratulations to our Students of the Week!
Congratulations to our CMS Students of the Week
These students were nominated by their teachers for displaying amazing character in school. We are thankful for our students who make positive choices each day!
5th Grade - Shelbe Dahn
6th Grade - Levi Pottebaum
7th Grade - Brooklee Plotz
8th Grade - Mary Short
Way to go, Musketeers!
Top ‘Teer Teacher!
Top ‘Teer Teacher Spotlight!
This week we’re celebrating our amazing art teacher, Ms. Sutor! She pours her heart into every lesson and inspires students to see the beauty in creativity and self-expression. Her passion for art shows in everything she does, and it’s clear she loves what she does and does it well!
Thank you, Ms. Sutor, for making Cheatham Middle School a more colorful and creative place to learn!
Teacher of the Year
Congratulations
Teacher of the Year - Miraya McLaughlin
Novice Teacher of the Year - Carsen Moseley
We’re proud to announce our Teacher of the Year and Novice Teacher of the Year! These educators go above and beyond every day to support our students and represent what it means to be a true Musketeer.
Musketeer Spirit Wear
Get your school approved GAME DAY BAG
Use the code to pick up at CMS!
Athletics
ATHLETIC UPDATES
We will continue to take cash, credit cards and GoFan at our middle and high school athletic events this year. The GoFan links can be found here. Also, we are offering discounted student tickets at our athletic events this year:
• All children in K-4th grade: Free entrance in all CCSD sports
• CCSD students 5th-12th grade with school ID: $3
• CCSD students 5th-12th grade without school ID: Full price (no badge, no discount)
• Visiting students 5th-12th grade: Full price
Softball
Softball conditioning will start November 5th and will be every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Conditioning will be held at CMS 3-4pm.
***Players MUST have an up-to-date physical in order to participate.
Tryouts for any 6th, 7th, or 8th grade girl who missed the dates over the summer will be held on January 8th @ CMS 3-5pm.
Tryout forms are located on the website or students can visit Ms. Anderson in the morning at room 103.
Important Dates
November
2 National School Psychology Day
3 Parent Teacher Conference (NO Students, NO Assistants)
10 Veterans Program
11 Veteran’s Day (No School)
13 Thanksgiving Lunch District
17 PTO/family advisory night at 5pm
21 Progress Reports
26-28 Thanksgiving Break (no school)
December
3 Early Dismissal (11:45 dismissal)
8 Winter Dress rehearsal from 3-5 pm in the gym
10 Winter Concert at 6:30 pm in the gym
12 Academic Field Trip (City Forum)
18 Super fun day
19 Half Day Dismissal/ Pep rally (10:45 dismissal)
22 December – 5 January Winter Break
January
6 Students report
9 Report Cards
19 MLK Day (No School)
22 8th grade High School Trip/Parent Night
February
2-6 National School Counselors week
6 Progress Report
11 Early Dismissal (11:45 Dismissal)
13 SRO Appreciation Day
13th-23rd Spring Book Fair
16 Presidents Day(No School)
26 Multicultural night
March
2-6 National School Breakfast Week
3-7 Book Fair
6 Maintenance Day
13 Report Cards
18 Early Dismissal (11:45 dismissal)
24 PTO/family advisory night at 5pm
26 Super fun day
April
1 Paraprofessional Day
3 Librarian Day
5 Asst principal week
13-24 TCAP Testing
17 Progress reports
22 Administrative Asst day
23 BLU Group Family Night 5:30
28 School Bus Appreciation day
28 5th grade Field day
27 6th grade Field day
29 8th grade Field day
30 7th grade Field day
30 4th grade tours/night 5:30-7
May
1 Special Olympics
1 Lunch Hero Day
4 Super fun day
8 Academic Field Trip (City Forum)
11 Day of Awesome
4-8 Teacher appreciation week
5 no school
13 senior walk
15 8th grade Formal
18 8th grade grad
19 5-7 awards
Substitutes
ESS is currently taking substitute applications for the 2024-2025 school year in the Cheatham County School District. This year, the company is excited to announce that it has increased daily rates for both non-certified and certified substitutes so start your application today. For questions, contact Carly Moore at cmoore@ess.com.
Principal
Jason Pierschbacher
Assistant Principal
Kristina Pardue
Dean of Students
Jodi Miller
Guidance
For more information regarding counseling services, please reach out to our counselors.
5th/6th Grade Erica Delavergne at erica.delavergne@ccstn.org
7th/8th Grade Ashley Lockert at ashley.lockert@ccstn.org
Mission
At CMS, our mission is to teach the literacy and numeracy skills necessary to enable our students to become critical thinkers and problem solvers for the 21st Century.
Vision
To be recognized as an exemplary middle school known for delivering students that are academically, socially, and emotionally prepared for high school.
700 Scoutview Dr
Ashland City, TN 37015
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