Dear Cody Middle School Families,
I would like to formally welcome you to Cody Middle School for the 2026–2027 school year!
As principal of Cody Middle School, I recognize what a privilege it is to serve our community and lead our middle school. Whether your family is new to CMS or returning for another year, I am grateful that you are part of our school community.
Cody Middle School is a high-achieving school with high expectations for staff and students. Our administrators, teachers, counselors, paraprofessionals, custodians, maintenance staff, nutrition specialists, speech-language pathologists, school nurse, compliance facilitators, school psychologists, and support staff all work toward a common goal: providing every student with an outstanding education in a safe and welcoming environment. Just as importantly, we are committed to creating a school where students feel connected, cared for, supported, and confident that they belong.
Last year, Cody Middle School was recognized as one of a select group of schools statewide as a Tour of Excellence School. That recognition reflected the commitment of our staff, students, families, and community, and it is something in which we take great pride. At CMS, we believe in a growth mindset and in Riding for the Brand. These ideas reflect the values that define our school and community: hard work, perseverance, responsibility, integrity, and care for others. We want students to understand that mistakes are not failures. They are opportunities to learn, adjust, and improve.
Middle school can be one of the most formative times in a young person’s life. Our Broncs & Fillies will work hard, experience new challenges, and receive a great deal of support along the way. This year your student will navigate changing friendships, greater independence, new responsibilities, academic pressures, conflict, pride, disappointment, stress, excitement, and nearly every other emotion imaginable. As those of us who have experienced middle school, or helped a child navigate it, know, a student may experience all of these emotions in a single day! We ask families to continue leaning into their student and their experience throughout the year. Ask questions, listen carefully, and remain curious about what is going well and what may be difficult.
If your student experiences a challenge or setback this year, we want to know about it. Whether the concern involves academics, friendships, communication, behavior, attendance, belonging, or your student’s overall well-being, please reach out. We cannot address concerns that we do not know exist, and early communication often allows us to provide support before a small concern becomes a larger one. We deeply appreciate the trust you place in us. When families, students, and school staff work together, students are more likely to feel supported, overcome challenges, and experience success.
Once again, we are glad you are part of the Cody Middle School community, and we look forward to an exceptional year together.
Sincerely,
Jacob R. Gogan
Principal
Cody Middle School
