Cuthbertson MS
Hi, CMS families!
The final week of school is here, and excitement is definitely in the air! Our students will enjoy end-of-year activities & special moments with friends and teachers as we wrap up another great school year.
While we are counting down to summer, we encourage students to continue making good choices, staying engaged, and finishing the year strong. Thank you for your support all year long—we hope your family has a fun, safe, and relaxing summer!💙💛
State Testing continues this week--
On Monday, our 7th grade Math I CAVS will take their EOC exam. Additionally, state testing make-ups and re-testing will continue this week.
**Please note that all students must complete their required state testing in order to participate in End-of-Year activities. Thank you for your support in ensuring students are present and prepared for testing.
Chromebook Collection
All student Chromebooks & chargers will be collected this week.
Here are the upcoming dates for Chromebook Collection--
- Wednesday, June 3rd - 6th Grade
- Thursday, June 4th - 7th & 8th Grade
Regarding EOG/EOC Test Scores—
Test scores will be uploaded into your student’s Infinite Campus account the day after testing.
Schools will not be printing test scores at the end of the year.
You access your student’s testing score reports by signing into your Infinite Campus Parent App or via the website link - https://900.ncsis.gov/campus/portal/parents/psu900unionco.jsp.
Once logged in to your account, follow these instructions to access score reports.
- Click the 3 lines in the top left corner.
- Scroll down and click “More” and then “Assessments.”
- Then, click “Information about North Carolina Individual Score Reports.”
- Now, you will see a list of your student’s Individual Student Score Reports for your review.
Please note: If your student scores “Not Proficient” on an EOG/EOC assessment, your student will have an opportunity to participate in a re-test of the assessment. This retest opportunity is optional. Parents will receive an email notifying you of the re-test opportunity, and parents can provide their permission for the student to re-test, if desired.
End of Year Report Cards
End-of-Year report cards will not be printed or distributed as hard copies.
End of Year Report Cards will be available electronically through your Infinite Campus account under the “Documents” section. You will be able to download and print it directly from Infinite Campus.
PTSO invites our 8th Grade CAVS to their end of middle school DANCE -
Wednesday, June 3rd (6:00-8:30 PM)
*See graphic and link below to order an 8th Grade Dance Ticket.
8th Grade Dance Ticket includes lots of fun, food, refreshments and sweet treats. DJ, candy bar, prizes. photo booth and more.
PTSO 8th Grade Dance Preparation -
The 8th grade dance is almost here, and we need your help to make it amazing! 🎉
Whether you're a crafting pro or just handy with scissors and a glue gun, we’ve got a spot for you. Sign up for one (or more!) time slots and join the fun!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090B48A9AE1-63685004-8thgrade#/
- June 2 - Our crafting day — we'll be making centerpieces and more (don't worry, instructions are included!).
- June 3 - We'll transform the cafeteria and hallway with decorations, set up tables, prep food, and bring the party to life!
Let's make this a night our 8th graders will never forget! 💃🕺
Not returning to CMS next school year?
If your student is a current 6th or 7th grader & will not be returning to Cuthbertson Middle School for the 2026-27 school year, please contact our Data Manager, Diane Scaduto, @ diane.scaduto@ucps.k12.nc.us. This information aids in our planning for the next year and helps to ensure your child's school records are readily available to be sent to their next school promptly.
Order a School Yearbook -
Our CMS Yearbook staff has been working hard all year to create a unique and memorable 2025-26 yearbook for our school. Order your yearbook at http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A01107337.
Have you joined the CMS PTSO?
👉 LINK TO JOIN THE PTSO - https://cuthbertson-middle-school-ptso.square.site/
Thank you for being a part of our school community and for helping us make a difference!
👉 CMS PTSO Website - https://cuthbertsonmsptso.membershiptoolkit.com/
Monday, June 1--
- 7th: Math I EOC Exam
- EOG/EOC Testing - Make-Ups
- 8th: Science Re-testing
Tuesday, June 2--
- EOG/EOC Testing - Make-Ups
- 6th-8th: Reading Re-testing
- 6th-8th: End of Year Academic Growth Field Trip (Invitation Only)
Wednesday, June 3--
- EOG/EOC Testing - Make-Ups
- 6th-8th: Math Re-testing
- Chromebook Collection - 6th Grade
- 6th-8th: End of Year Academic Growth "Hang Time"
- 8th: DANCE (6:00-8:30 PM)
Thursday, June 4--
- EOG/EOC Testing - Make-Ups
- 8th: Field Trip (End-of-Year Picnic)
- Chromebook Collection - 7th & 8th Grades
- Yearbook Distribution
- Dance Team Interest Meeting @ 5:30 PM (rising 6th-8th grades)
Friday, June 5--
- EOG/EOC Testing - Make-Ups
- Last Day of School
- 8th: Promotion @ 9AM (Cuthbertson Stadium)
Morning Arrival
- School doors open for students at 8:20 AM. (Please do NOT arrive at CMS before this time.)
- Students arriving between 8:20 AM-8:35 AM will report to the PIT.
- Arriving at 8:35 or after, students report to 3 areas by grade-level. (6th- Cafeteria, 7th- PIT, 8th-Gym).
- At 8:50 AM, students will move to their homeroom classrooms.
- Breakfast is served from 8:35 AM through 9:00 AM.
- Students are LATE if not in the school building at 9:05 AM. Plan accordingly. (Students who are late will need to report to the school office to receive a tardy pass.)
Afternoon Dismissal--
At about 4:00 PM, dismissal procedures will begin. CMS is a LARGE school; an efficient dismissal
process takes some time.
- Car-riders will ONLY be picked up via the front car-rider line at the front of the school.
- Parents, please do not arrive at CMS until 3:30 or later for afternoon pick-up as the high school is dismissing beforehand, and too many cars will cause gridlock on our school campuses.
- Parents should NOT park in the staff parking lot, visitor parking spaces, the high school, or in the library parking lot to pick up children at dismissal time.
- When picking up students, please pull ALL the way up to the front of the car rider line so we can load students quickly and safely. Students are to step into a car on the right side to avoid other cars.
Change in Student Afternoon Transportation
In the event of an emergency, transportation changes will be taken over the phone and included
with afternoon announcements. (We don't call the student out of class to communicate this
information.)
**Reminder... Students may not ride any bus to which they are not assigned.**
Early Dismissal From School
Students who must leave before the end of the school day should bring a note from home
requesting early dismissal. The note should be taken to the office upon arrival and exchanged for a
'dismissal slip.' At the appointed time, the student should report to the office and be signed out by
an authorized adult with a picture ID.
- Parents should sign students out before 3:20 PM for early dismissal, in order to not interfere with the school’s dismissal procedures.
NC State Law and UCPS Board of Education Policy
Students are not permitted to use, display, or have visible any wireless communication devices during the instructional day.
- Cell phones must be put away from the time he/she walks into school until he/she walks out of the school doors at dismissal.
- Students should store their cell phones in their lockers during the school day.
- Disciplinary consequences for unauthorized use of wireless communication devices shall be governed by and consistent with Policy 4-03 AG Code of Student Conduct - Administrative Guidelines under the rule for Electronic Devices.
Please review the CMS Attendance Policy & Information document.
- If your student is absent from school, parents should fill out the CMS Student Absence Reporting form to submit a doctor or parent note within 3 days from the absence. All absences are recorded as ‘unexcused’ until a note is submitted through the Student Absence form.
- Parent 'sick' notes will only be accepted documentation during the grading period in which the absence occurred; notes from a medical provider will be accepted at any time.
- Excessive unexcused absences/ unexcused tardies / unexcused early dismissals may require students to recover school time before or after school, Saturday school, etc. at a time designated by CMS.
Attendance & Extracurricular Participation Policy
Students must be present at school in order to participate in any extracurricular activities (including sports, clubs, and events) on that day. If a student is absent for the school day, they are not eligible to attend or take part in after-school activities, unless prior approval has been given by administration.
CMS School Policy
All student water bottles must be spill-proof, with a secure, closed top (that does not leak, even if knocked over). Please ensure your child’s water bottle meets this requirement to help prevent messes and disruptions throughout the school day.
Additionally, please remind your students that only water is permitted in student water bottles during school hours. This policy helps promote healthy hydration and prevent spills or damage caused by sugary or flavored drinks.
Fast food, soft drinks, and food for birthday celebrations cannot be brought to the school for student lunches.
Student Drinks-- Please note that WATER is the only drink that should be filled inside the water bottles that come to school with students each day.
- Student consumption of Energy Drinks are prohibited at school. These beverages contain high levels of caffeine and sugar, which can negatively impact students' health, focus, and behavior in class.
- Students should refrain from coming to school with drinks from local stores (ex. Starbucks), etc., as students will be asked to discard before coming into the school building.
CMS School Policy
Instructional time will not be disturbed for students to obtain forgotten items. When a student leaves an item at home, we ask that they bring the item to school the next day, unless it is an item that is required for their health and safety (ex. eye glasses, medicine, lunch, water bottles, etc.).
Additionally, student Chromebooks will be permitted to be dropped off, if forgotten at home, as these are important instructional tools for active student participation within classroom activities & assignments.
*Homework/projects, cell phones, instruments, PE uniform, etc., should not be brought to school for students.
**Students may not receive gift items or fast food while at school.
The State Board of Education has moved to a new Student Information System. Beginning this school year, UCPS will no longer use PowerSchool. Infinite Campus will be used to access grades, schedules, attendance, assignments, pay fees, and other important school information.
Parents can now claim their account in Infinite Campus.
- To get started, visit https://portalaccess.ncsis.gov/ to claim your account.
- Once an account is created, parents will be prompted to complete an Annual Update when accessing the parent portal for the first time.
To get started, please review the support materials. UCPS has provided a Step-by-step guide, Step-by-step video for the annual update, and a Frequently Asked Questions document. All of these resources are also located on our Infinite Campus webpage, which can be accessed from the Students and Families section at ucps.k12.nc.us or your school's homepage.
If you have questions about how to access Infinite Campus or your account, please contact the school.
The main use of the Canvas Parent Observer role is to link a parent to a student. Observers cannot submit work on behalf of the students they observe, but they can see student grades, assignments, and calendar events.
Click HERE to learn how to set-up a Canvas Parent Observer account.
Download the Bus App to view your student’s bus stop time and location, locate the school bus, receive alerts, be informed of delays, etc.
For more information-- https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/Page/10414
Please note... It may take 3-5 business days for a bus to be assigned by UCPS Transportation. Please continue to check the Bus App. Once the information appears in the Bus App, your child(ren) can begin riding the bus.
UCPS will be using a new program this school year-- PaySchools Central-- where parents can pay cafeteria fees, manage student meal accounts, apply for free and reduced meal applications, etc.
**PaySchools Central replaces K-12 Payment Center**
https://www.payschoolscentral.com/
- New accounts must be created. (You will need your student's ID number.)
- Previous balances will be transferred into the new system.
UPDATE: In August, the UCPS Board of Education voted to update its Operations of School Nutrition Services Policy, which included changes to meal charges. With the new policy, changes have been made to address negative balances and alternate meals. Review the School Nutrition Services Policy https://bit.ly/41KGn4G
- Each Friday, Union County Public Schools will send a notification to parents if their child has a negative balance for meal charges. Once a student carries a negative balance of $20 or more, they will not be able to charge any additional food to their account until the negative balance is paid off. An alternate meal will be served to students when they reach a negative balance of $20 and do not have money in hand to pay for their food.
- To check your balance or set balance reminder, log on to the PaySchools Central website or app. This will help you to add money to your child's account or pay off your debt in a timely manner.
- Parents can also send cash or a check to the cafeteria. Please make checks out to Union County Public Schools.
Here are the meal prices for the 2025-26 school year:
Paid Breakfast-- $1.75
Paid Lunch-- $3.75
School Nutrition Services is currently accepting Free and Reduced Meal applications.
To complete an application, visit the PaySchools Central link above. Parents will need their child/children’s name, school name(s), student ID numbers, and information about your total household income.
For additional information about UCPS School Nutrition Services, visit https://www.ucps.k12.nc.us/nutrition.
At CMS, students will have Physical Education class (either the 1st or 2nd semester) and will be required to change into a PE uniform.
To order a PE uniform set, please order via Infinite Campus.
- Via the Infinite Campus App, click on the "3 lines" icon in the top left corner.
- Then click "School Store."
- Next click on "Shop" under Cuthbertson Middle School.
- Then click on "Products" under School Uniforms.
*Questions can be directed to: jennifer.carriero@ucps.k12.nc.us
School Nurse, School Counselors, & Other Support Personnel
Our school employs 3 full-time school counselors & a full-time school nurse to assist students & families.
School Nurse: Kelly Wrenn (kelly.wrenn@ucps.k12.nc.us)
School Counselors:- Rachel Robinson, 6th Grade (Rachel.Robinson3@ucps.k12.nc.us)
- Kurt Miller, 7th Grade (Kurt.Miller@ucps.k12.nc.us)
- Hillary Vaughn, 8th Grade (Hillary.Vaughn@ucps.k12.nc.us)
*The Cuthbertson Cluster has two additional part-time support staff to assist our CAVS.
- Social Worker: Caridad Blanco (Caridad.Blanco2@ucps.k12.nc.us)
- Behavioral Health Therapist: Jamie Bland (Jamie.Bland@ucps.k12.nc.us)
If you would like to become a volunteer for CMS, complete a volunteer application. https://www.ucpsvolunteers.com/
Once your application is submitted, you will receive an automated email correspondence instructing you to confirm your email address. Additionally, you will receive an automated email when your application is approved or denied.
If you are already an approved volunteer, please visit the above link to renew your registration. You must renew your registration each year.
If your child is interested in playing middle school sports, here's the link to register.
https://students.arbitersports.com/organizations/cuthbertson-middle-school
School-sponsored sports include:
Fall: Cross Country (6th-8th), Volleyball (7th-8th), Football (7th-8th), & Cheerleading (7th-8th)
Winter: Basketball (7th-8th), Wrestling (6th-8th), & Cheerleading (7th-8th)
Spring: Soccer (7th-8th), Baseball (7th-8th), Softball (7th-8th), Track (6th-8th)
**CMS is fortunate to partner with the Cuthbertson Athletic Booster Club (CABC) which organizes even more opportunities for our students to engage in sports.
Learn more via the CABC website- www.gocavs.org
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School Athletic Directors
Brittany Lasher-- brittany.lasher@ucps.k12.nc.us
Kurt Miller-- kurt.miller@ucps.k12.nc.us
Cuthbertson Middle School
1520 Cuthbertson Road / Waxhaw, NC 28173
P 704-296-0107 / F 704-243-1673
School Office Hours: 8:20 AM - 4:45 PM
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