CSMS

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER
Dear Stallion Families,
As we enter the month of gratitude, I am incredibly proud of all that our students, staff, and families have accomplished together. Coral Springs Middle School continues to prove why we are "A School for ALL" as we focus on leadership, achievement, innovation, and positive school culture. Here are some exciting highlights from October and important information for November!
Principal's Highlights: November 2026
CONGRATULATIONS, STALLION NATION!
We are proud to share that Coral Springs Middle School has been recognized with a 2027 U.S. News Best Middle Schools Award, placing us among the top 40% of middle schools in Florida!
This prestigious recognition reflects the collective efforts of our entire school community. From our hardworking students and dedicated teachers to our supportive families and staff, every member of Stallion Nation has played a role in this achievement.
View our recognition here:
2027 U.S. News Best Middle Schools Rankings
π Building Leaders at CSMS
Our Leader in Me program is off to a fantastic start! Through social studies, weekly lessons are delivered to 6th grade students on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and our stallion scholars are developing leadership skills that will help them succeed in school and beyond. A special thank you to Make Our Schools Safe for their generous donation and partnership in supporting this initiative.
π Positive Behavior Success
π Taking Learning to New Heights
π‘οΈ Honoring Our Security Team
During Security Guard Appreciation Week and Americaβs Safe Schools Week, we celebrated the outstanding individuals who help keep our campus safe each day. Security Specialist Darby, Campus Monitors King, Steward, and Anne, along with School Resource Officer Crawford, are trusted mentors and role models who contribute greatly to our positive school culture. We are grateful for their dedication to our students and families.
β¨ Celebrating Our Facilities Team
Our Facilities Team works tirelessly behind the scenes to make Coral Springs Middle School a clean, safe, and welcoming environment. Thank you to Head of Facilities Ms. May, Assistant Head Mr. Frank, Groundsman Mr. Mark and facilities servicepersons Ana, Myra, Margarita, Elizabeth, and Mondi for the pride they take in maintaining our school. Their hard work truly helps make CSMS feel like home for every student and staff member
π Debate Team Achievement
Congratulations to our CSMS Debate Team and Coach Mrs. Geraci for an outstanding showing at the October tournament. More than 40 students competed, with 13 Stallions earning medals for their exceptional communication and critical thinking skills. We are incredibly proud of how they represented Stallion Nation.
π Color Run Success
π Developing Tomorrow's Leaders
Students participating in Mentoring Tomorrowβs Leaders and 5000 Role Models recently visited Broward College. Experiences like these help students explore future educational opportunities while building leadership skills and confidence. We thank Mr. Reynolds, Mrs. Richardson, and Mrs. Bradshaw for supporting this meaningful experience.
π October Wall of Fame
Congratulations to our October Wall of Fame honorees:
- Employees of the Month: Mr. Reynolds & Ms. Davis
- Partner of the Month: Make Our Schools Safe
Student of the Month: Madison Cohen
Athletes of the Month: Michael Carbanara & Cara Smith
We are grateful for the positive impact each of these individuals and organizations has on our school community.
π₯« Harvest Drive Makes a Difference
Thank you to our families, students, and staff members who supported this year's Harvest Drive. Through your generosity, we were able to help families in need and support efforts to reduce food insecurity throughout our community. A special thank you to Mrs. Adler, Mrs. Hilmers, our School Counselors, Kindness Crew, and Human Relations Council for organizing this important initiative.
π’ Important Information: Linewize Parent
π Upcoming Events β NOVEMBER 2026
November 4 β 6th Grade Honor Roll Celebration
November 5 β 7th Grade Honor Roll Celebration
November 6 β 8th Grade Honor Roll Celebration
November 10 β Interim Reports Issued
November 11 β Veterans Day (No School)
November 18 β 8am School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting/
November 18 β 9:40am PTA General Meeting
November 18 β 5-9pm Wings Plus PTA Giveback Night
November 23β27 β Thanksgiving Break (No School)
Thank you for your continued partnership and support.
With Stallion Pride,
Jill P. Slesinski
Principal, Coral Springs Middle School
To Infinity and Beyond!
PTA NEWSLETTER - NOVEMBER
Hi Stallion Families!
OCTOBER WAS SPOOKTACULAR π» & COLORIFIC β€οΈππ©·π!
Thank you to all who attended and supported our first annual Fall Family Event, Night of Fright! We hope you had a spooky, fun-filled time! We are so grateful for our partnership with the theater department, administration, teachers, staff, and community partners who supported the event! We could not have done it without you! Please visit our social media channels for more pictures and to stay up to date on all things CSMS!
πββοΈππ»ββοΈColor Run Success! ππ»ββ‘οΈππΌββοΈββ‘οΈ
Wings Plus Giveback Night - Wed. 11/18
Take a night off from cooking and join us for CSMS Giveback Night at Wings Plus!
Wednesday, November 18
5β9 PM
Wings Plus β 9880 W. Sample Road, Coral Springs
Simply mention CSMS when you order, and a portion of your purchase will be donated to support Coral Springs Middle School.
Invite your friends and familyβthe more people who join us, the more we can give back to our school!
PTA Meeting on Wednesday 11/18
π£ CSMS PTA GENERAL MEETING
Join us for our upcoming General PTA Meeting!
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Wednesday, November 18th
π 9:40 AM
π CSMS Media Center
Come hear about what the PTA has been working on, upcoming events, and how your support is making a difference at Coral Springs Middle School!
All parents, guardians, and staff are welcome. You do not need to be a PTA member to attend!
π We hope to see you there!
ππ Stay Connected with CSMS PTA!
Want to stay in the loop on what's happening at Coral Springs Middle School?
Join our CSMS PTA WhatsApp Community for updates on school events, PTA activities, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers, and important reminders!
π² Stay informed. Get involved. Stay connected!
Whether you're an active volunteer or just want to know what's happening, we'd love to have you in our community!
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Important Announcements & Reminders
Register to Ride: Register 2 Ride
All eligible students must register for bus transportation. This ensures that each student is assigned to a route, allowing for efficient planning and safety.
How to Register: To secure your spot, visit the Register 2 Ride webpage. The registration process is simple and essential for a smooth start to the 2026/27 school year.
Important Deadline: Please note that registrations submitted after July 10, 2026, will be processed in the order received.
Special Note for ESE Students: If your child is enrolled in an ESE program, they do not need to register through this platform. Instead, reach out directly to your ESE Specialist at the assigned school to arrange transportation services.
View your Bus Assignment: Bus Assignments will be available the second week of August via the Focus Parent Portal
Focus- Student Information System (SIS) and Student Schedules
The Focus Parent Portal is your gateway to staying connected with your student's educational journey in Broward County Public Schools. Parents/guardians with multiple students will be able to access all their students in one place. The portal will allow you to monitor your student's academic progress, stay informed of upcoming school and district events, and allow you to communicate directly with your student's teachers.
Visit https://www.browardschools.com/focus for details on how to access the Parent Portal.
Application for Meal Benefits: MySchoolApps - Getting Started.
Application for Meal Benefits: MySchoolApps - Getting Started. Beginning next school year, Students will no longer eat lunch at no cost. Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) families will need to apply to determine their eligibility for free and reduced-price lunches.
MySchoolApps - Select District
Select Your School District Please select the school district that your child or children are enrolled in. This must be the school district in which you will be applying for benefits for your children. Search
Unified Dress Code
Coral Springs Middle School follows the Student Dress Code policy as stated in the Student's Code of Conduct for Broward County Public Schools.
Here are a few specific reminders:
Footwear: For grades K-12, bedroom slippers are n ot allowed. Students in grades K-8 may not wear backless, slingbacks, or open-toed footwear. Therefore, slides are not permitted.
Revealing clothing or clothing that exposes the torso is not allowed.
Pajamas are not permitted. Other clothing not allowed are: leggings without overblouses (long shirts) that reach mid-though, tights, bodysuits, and bicycle racing attire unless they are worn underneath dresses, skirts, or shorts of appropriate length.
Clothing that exposes the upper thigh is not allowed. Shorts that are shorter than mid-thigh are not allowed.
Students shall wear their current, unaltered, and official school issued identification (ID) badge, clearly visible on the front of their person and not lower than elbow level.
To support a safe, focused, and distraction-free learning environment, students may not use wireless communication devices between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
This includes breakfast, morning supervision, hallway transitions, lunch, and all instructional time. All devices must be off and out of sight unless authorized by a school staff member for an educational purpose or emergency.
Wireless devices include cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds/AirPods, headphones, tablets, laptops, and any internet-accessible communication device.
To support a safe, focused, and distraction-free learning environment, students may not use wireless communication devices between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
This includes breakfast, morning supervision, hallway transitions, lunch, and all instructional time. All devices must be off and out of sight unless authorized by a school staff member for an educational purpose or emergency.
Wireless devices include cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds/AirPods, headphones, tablets, laptops, and any internet-accessible communication device.
ID badge policy: Wear your ID everyday!
The safety and security of our students and staff is always our top priority! Students will not be permitted on campus without their ID. Many students were already issued an ID either.
During the school year, if the student forgets their ID, they will need to go directly to the ID Station to obtain their ID. Students who forgot their ID will be permitted up to 3 temporary IDs for the quarter before being issued a disciplinary consequence, per the dress code policy and in accordance with the Discipline Matrix. If the student loses their ID, they will be provided one upon request at the ID Station. Students will be issued a $5 obligation after the 4th printed ID.
BEFORE SCHOOL CARE
AFTER SCHOOL CARE
Additionally, dismissal occurs at 4:00PM and supervision ends at 4:30PM.
π² Stay Connected β BCPS Advantage
As part of the Broward Schools BCPS Advantage social media campaign, be sure to follow us and stay connected to all the great things happening at CSMS! Follow @stallionnationcsms and @csms_pta for updates, celebrations, and opportunities to get involved.
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Jill.Slesinski@browardschools.com
https://coralspringsmid.browardschools.com/
10300 Wiles Road, Coral Springs, FL, USA
(754) 322-3000