Dear CRMS Families,

Spring is an exciting time at CRMS! As the weather warms up, we see our students involved in more after-school activities, sports, and community events. These experiences are so valuable for growth, but they also come with the challenge of keeping up with school responsibilities.

We encourage families to help students find a healthy balance between their extracurricular activities and academic expectations. Setting up routines for homework, checking Schoology regularly, and planning ahead for big projects or tests can go a long way in helping students stay on track.

This season is also a great time to check in with your child about their social connections. Peer relationships can be a major source of joy—or stress—for middle schoolers. Please consider talking with your child about what it means to be a good friend, how to handle conflicts in a healthy way, and how to show kindness and empathy, even in tough moments.

By keeping communication open and encouraging positive habits at home and at school, we can help our students academically, socially, and emotionally.

Take Care. Be Well.

Dr. Yolanda Holloway

#BeAPowerPlayer

March 28th--Celebrate "Music in our Schools" Month by wearing a t-shirt of your favorite music artist

April 1st--CRMS Fall Soccer Team Interest Meeting @6pm

April 2nd--1/2 Day, End of the 3rd Quarter

April 4th--Spring Dance 6th grade 5:30pm-7pm; 7th & 8th grade 7:30pm-9pm

April 16th--NJHS Induction @6pm

April 17th--1/2 Day (Change in CCPS Calendar) Begin Spring Break

April 17th-April 21st--Spring Break 😃

2024-2025 Calendar - The current calendar has been amended to reflect 180 student days and 190 teacher work days, which makes June 17, 2025 (half-day) the last day of school for students. (News Post with details)

2025-2026 Calendar – The Board adopted a calendar for the 2025-2026 school year. The calendar may be found on the website in English, Spanish and Haitian Creole.

The 2025-2026 Application for a Change of Student School Assignment is available online from March 1 through June 1. Please visit the Caroline County Public Schools webpage for requirements and application.

The 2025-2026 Application for a Change of Student School Assignment is available online from March 1 through June 1. Please visit the Caroline County Public Schools webpage for requirements and application.

Our School-Based Health Centers provide medical, dental, nutrition, and behavioral services.

Services are coordinated with your primary care providers and come with the convenience of Choptank Health’s medical professionals accessing and treating enrolled students with sick and wellness care right at your child’s school.

For registration forms and more information, please contact your student’s health center or go to www.choptankhealth.org/schoolbased.

In Maryland, student attendance is calculated based on the number of days a student is present in school. While we do differentiate between lawful (excused) absences and unlawful (unexcused) absences, all absences—regardless of the reason—impact a student’s overall attendance record. Lawful absences include reasons such as illness, medical appointments, family emergencies, religious observances when properly documented or other absences with principal's approval (ex: family vacation that is communicated ahead of time). Unlawful absences occur when a student misses school without an approved reason.

Regular attendance is essential for student success, and we appreciate your partnership in ensuring your child is at school as much as possible. If you have any questions about attendance policies or need to submit documentation for an absence, please reach out to the school office.

Starting November 1, 2024, CCPS will begin to obligate students for damaged and missing technology equipment. The CCPS Student Technology Obligation Program is designed to promote students' responsible use of technology and reduce damage costs through a tier-based pricing system. This program aligns with the Technology Obligation Regulation (Reference: III.31.71R) and the CCPS Terms of Use Agreement governing the use of technology by students.https://www.carolineschools.org/page/technology-student-obligation-program

Need to provide or update your student's information? Parent/Guardians should use the Year Round Form, also in the parent portal in PowerSchool.

Visit carolinecps.powerschool.com and log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal. (You must log in via a browser, not the app.)

From the Parent Portal:

1. Select the student you wish to update along the top.

2. Select the Student Information Update form icon on the left side for the applicable school year.

3. Verify the student's date of birth.

4. Select ‘Begin Form’.

If you are unable to access either form, please contact the school to update your child's information. This information is also available on the district website.

CCPS is committed to providing a safe, respectful, nurturing educational environment where the worth and dignity of individuals are valued and their safety and rights are protected. Behaviors that compromise this environment, interfere with school operations or are otherwise contrary to the basic mission of our public schools will not be tolerated. Bullying, hazing, harassment or other discrimination affecting a student or a staff member should be reported by a victim, parent/guardian, witness, staff member or other person having knowledge.

Staff members with knowledge of such conduct are required to promptly report it to the building principal.

Mr. Eric (Neil) Lambert, Assistant Principal

Mrs. Tricia Bolduc, School Counselor 8th grade and 7th grade Last Names A-L

Mr. Michael Tyndall, School Counselor 6th grade and 7th grade Last Names M-Z

Mrs. Jane Towers, Enrollment & Attendance Secretary

Ms. Kiesha Hynson, Administrative Secretary

Email: holloway.yolanda@ccpsstaff.org
Website: https://www.colonelrichardsonms.org/
Phone: 410-479-1462
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Colonel-Richardson-Middle-School-329879580517088