STALLION SENTINEL
2025-2026
Principal Slesinki's Snapshot
A School for ALL
Welcome back, CSMS! Wishing all of our families a joyful, healthy, and successful 2026. As we kick off the second semester, we remain focused on challenging, supporting, and inspiring every student—because at Coral Springs Middle, every Stallion counts and every success matters.
🎶 Band & Chorus Brilliance
What a 2025 season for the Coral Springs Middle School Band @csmsbands!
Huge congratulations to our incredible band program, led by the talented Ms. Granada, on earning 13 All-County winners—the most in Broward for the second year in a row among all middle schools!
Our Winter Concert was spectacular, showcasing Chorus, Jazz Band (with some Blues tunes!), Beginning Band, Wind Ensemble, and Symphonic Band. Every performance reflected our students’ hard work and the outstanding leadership of our Band staff.
Special thanks to our Band Booster team for clinicians, top-notch instruments, and tireless support. We are incredibly proud of our world-class Band!
📈 Academic Growth: PM2 Shoutouts
Congratulations to our amazing Coral Springs Middle School scholars on their mid-year academic achievement! We ended our week with an epic Level UP party for our students!
We continue to celebrate those who reached a new mastery level on PM2, surpassed last year’s scores, or moved up two full levels. Your effort and growth make us proud. A huge thank you to our PTA for partnering with Raising Canes to provide gift certificates! We look forward to rewarding more students on their mid-year Civics, Science, Biology, Algebra, and Geometry growth!
🏟 BCPS Showcase Representation
Big thanks to our teacher leader team, Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Opthof, Mrs. Rose, Mr. Reynolds and PTA President Jen Pappas & Gia Pappas, for representing CSMS at the Amarant Bank Arena for the BCPS showcase. We just can’t hide our Stallion Pride!
🌎 Dual Language Parent Night — A Hispanic Extravaganza!
Our Second Annual Dual Language Parent Night was bigger and better than ever! We highlighted the incredible opportunities in our CSMS Dual Language Program and the pathway from Eagle Ridge Elementary Dual Language Program, where students learn core subjects in English and Spanish, building communication skills, cultural awareness, and a pathway to the Florida Seal or Gold Seal of Biliteracy—opening doors to college, careers, and global success.
Huge thank you to Mr. Gonzalez, Ms. Gutierrez, Ms. Arango, our students, teachers, and staff for an unforgettable night.
🎄 Holiday Spirit & Community Pride
Our phenomenal Coral Springs Middle School PTA hosted a festive Holiday Pop-Up Shop—thank you President Jen Pappas, the PTA Board, and volunteers for doing it big for CSMS!
Shoutout to the CSMS Band Step Team for rocking the City of Coral Springs Holiday Parade!
Holiday cheer spread across campus thanks to PTA, Student Government, National Junior Honor Society, and Community Partners
🤝 Stallion Round-Up Success
Our Incoming 6th Grade Stallion Round-Up welcomed families to learn why CSMS provides opportunities for ALL students.
Huge thanks to our 6th grade counselor Lisa Humphries O’Brien and the team—counselors, admin, teachers, staff, clubs, activities—and of course our amazing PTA. #StallionPride
- Front Gate Opening Time Supervision on campus begins at 9:00 AM. If your child needs to arrive earlier, please register for our Stallion Scholars Academy Before-Care Program. To learn more or register, visit Before Care (BASCC) or contact our coordinator, Mrs. Betty Opthof, at bettania.opthof@browardschools.com.
- Aftercare with the YMCA Aftercare runs Monday–Thursday from 4:00–5:45 PM, is FREE, and includes supper for all students. To register, click Registration or reach out to Mrs. Nicole Beaney at nicole.beaney@browardschools.com
- It's not too late to complete your BACK TO SCHOOL FORMS! Click here -----> Back to School Online Forms
FortifyFL
FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows you to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials.https://getfortifyfl.com/
See Something, Say Something
Be a Broward Buddy, Report a Tip! BrowardSchools.com/SecurityTips
Focus- Student Information System (SIS) and Student Schedules
Visit https://www.browardschools.com/focus for details on how to access the Parent Portal.
Disconnect to Reconnect
Wireless Devices are no longer allowed during school day. For more information and FAQs, visit
b r o w a r d s c h o o l s . c o m / w i r e l e s s d e v i c e s
Application for Meal Benefits
Application for Meal Benefits: MySchoolApps - Getting Started. Students 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.
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. If the student forgets their ID, they will need to go directly to the ID Station to obtain their temporary sticker or new ID.
