CMS Parent Weekly Update
Week of 8/24/26
Activities and Events happening this week
Monday 8/24
Volleyball vs DMS
8th grade away @ DMS: 4:30 pm
7th grade home vs DMS: 4:30 pm
Cross Country Practice: 3:45 - 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8/25
iReady Math Test: 8:55 am - 10:55 am
Volleyball Practice: 3:45 - 5:00 pm
Cross Country match @ HMS: 4:30 pm
Fall Play Rehearsals: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8/26
Mobile Health Clinic @ CMS by appt only: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Volleyball Practice: 3:45 - 5:00 pm
Cross Country Practice: 3:45 - 5:00 pm
CMS OPEN HOUSE: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday 8/27
iReady Reading Test: 8:55 am - 10:55 am
Volleyball Match vs Prairie Grove
8th grade away @ Prairie Grove: 4:30 pm
7th grade home vs Prairie Grove: 4:30 pm
Cross Country @ AMS: 4:30 pm
Fall Play Rehearsals: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Friday 8/28
Nothing
iReady:
Students will be taking their Fall iReady testing for both reading and math on Tuesday 8/25 and Thursday 8/27. We will be following our Testing Schedule, and all students will be assigned to a specific testing room. They will have from 8:55 am until 10: 55 am to complete the testing for that day. Students who are in the Dual Language program will be taking the new iReady Spanish test in their Spanish Lit classes on Wednesday 8/26 and Friday 8/28. It is essential that students are on time and have their Chromebooks charged and functioning in order to complete these tests.
Thank you for your support.
Important 6th-Grade Health Reminder:
If your student has an upcoming physical or immunization appointment, please submit completed paperwork to the school the day immediately following their visit to maintain registration compliance.
Forms can be emailed to Nurse Amanda (amanda.behe@d300.org), faxed from the clinic, dropped off at the main office, or sent with your student. Questions? Call us at 224-484-2100. Thank you!
Football Game Rules:
CMS students who want to attend the upcoming football games at DCHS or at any of the D300 high schools must follow the rules below. It is important to remember that they must all be accompanied by an adult, have their student ID, and follow all expectations otherwise they can face discipline as it is a school based event.
For the full D300 Football Game Guide click HERE
Open House
Event Information
Schedule: 6-7 PM 6-6:30 - team presentation 6:30-7 - follow students' schedule August 26, 2026 7th/8th Grade students: 7-8 PM 7-7:30 - team presentation 7:30-8 - follow students' schedule
Electronic Device Policy:
Please remember that under the new Electronic Device Policy for all D300 schools, including CMS, every student's cell phone must be locked in a Yondr Pouch from the first bell of the day until the last bell of the day. This also includes headphones, smartwatches, and anything else that could be used for communication. If students have any of these things, especially cell phones, at all during the day, not locked up, they will be confiscated by the administration, and families will have to come pick them up.
Thank you for helping us get off to a great start! We are already seeing incredible enthusiasm from our students and staff, and our new classroom policies, including the D300 cell phone policy, are already helping create a focused, safe, and supportive learning environment.
To help keep your children safe and ensure you stay informed, we have updated our automated attendance alerts this year. Parents now receive real-time notifications at the end of any class period if a student is marked absent.
What You Need to Know About Attendance Alerts:
Real-Time Updates: These instant alerts help us partner with you to confirm your student's whereabouts as quickly as possible.
Late Arrivals & System Timing: If your student arrives late to class, you might still receive an automated message before the teacher has a chance to update the system.
How to Confirm: If you receive a notification for just one period but no further alerts the rest of the day, it usually means the attendance was updated and your child is safely in class.
Check PowerSchool Anytime: You can always view live attendance records by logging into your PowerSchool account. If you ever have concerns, feel free to call our main office.
Thank you for your partnership in encouraging regular attendance and supporting your student's success!
Student Council
There will be an information meeting for Student Council on Monday 8/31 from 3:45-5:00 in room 204. Sign up for the informational meeting. Student Council is open to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Reach out to Ms. Wilson at meghan.wilson@d300.org with any questions.
Please let us know if you have any questions. You can reach Mr. Herrera at 224-484-2101 or by email at Nicholas.Herrera@d300.org. Have a nice evening.
Sincerely,
Mr. Herrera