Cougar Chronicle

Today marks the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001. Like many of you, I can remember exactly where I was and what I was doing when I first heard that our country had been attacked. It is one of those moments in time that stays with you forever.

So much changed after that day. Some changes were significant, while others became part of our everyday lives. Think about something as simple as going to a sporting event, concert, or airport today and the security procedures we now expect.

Twenty-five years later, our students are growing up in a very different world. But one thing has not changed: students are most successful when families and schools work together.

That partnership is incredibly important to us at Carter, and next week we have a great opportunity to strengthen it.

Carter Open House

Tuesday, September 15, 6:00–8:00 PM

During the evening, you will hear briefly from Mr. Lee, Mr. Syswerda, and Dr. Bernia, our Superintendent. We will also have several stations available to help families navigate the school year and learn more about the resources available at Carter.

Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to walk your child's schedule, visit their classrooms, and meet the teachers who will be working with them every day.

We have had a great start to the school year, but we know that what happens next depends on all of us. Teachers, students, families, and staff working together.

We hope to see you on Tuesday night. Thank you for being part of the Carter community.

Every Day Counts. Carter Pride!

Mr. Lee

Our volleyball and football teams got off to a great start this week. We have one more full week of practice for both teams and our first games will occur the following week.

When the excitement of the beginning of school dies down, be sure to ask your child about their teachers' names. Even if you don't remember them all, asking will communicate to your child that their performance in school matters.

I look forward to meeting you all next week at our Carter Open House on Tuesday, September 15th.

There is no parking or dropping off of students in the AM or PM in the circle drive in front of Carter. This is for bussing only. Please see the attached video for information regarding parking lot rules and procedures. Thank you for taking a moment to review it.

If your student is interested in purchasing extra items at lunch, parents can put money into their account via Lunch Deposit. You will need to make a family portal account if you haven't done so already. Deposit here, create an account here.

The first Robotics Club meeting of the year is coming up soon! Students interested in robotics, building, technology, and engineering are invited to join us for our first meeting on Monday, September 14, at 3:00 PM.

The meeting will be held in Room 401. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Robotics Club, meet other students who share an interest in technology, and find out what we will be working on this year.

We hope to see everyone there and are excited to get the Robotics Club started! Any questions please contact Mr. Haezebrouck.

Please view the updated restrictions for E-Bike and E-Scooters for this school year. Any questions please contact our main office.

Welcome to our newest class of Carter Cougars! We started the year with a Carter 6th Grade Boot Camp assembly. We opened with games and activities focusing on our RISE expectations and finished with a 6th grade time capsule activity. The 6th grade students will continue to meet once a month with the Carter student leadership team and teachers to focus on different topics to help them be successful at Carter Middle School. These assemblies will include games and activities to help students learn about topics such as empathy, time management, and responsible decision making. We are looking forward to working with this amazing group of students throughout the year!

This year Carter is using FinalForms, an online forms and data management service. Instead of turning in your physical from your doctor, you will upload it to finalforms. You can register at: warrenconsolidated-mi.finalforms.com, you will follow the prompts to create you account, create your students and sign your forms.

Order your school photos today! If you didn't order your School Pictures during Carter Cougar Days there's still time. Any photos not taken during Carter Cougar Days will be on retake day on Monday, October 5, 2026.

8th Graders will additionally have a Panoramic photo of the 8th Grade Class on Thursday, September 3, 2026. Please see below for the QR code/order form to order online.

You can order your 2026-2027 yearbook online now, before the price goes up. To order your yearbook, visit our website or the following link. Don't miss out on this chance to get your yearbook at the lowest price! Remember to check the deadlines and price change dates to make sure you order in time. Last year we did sell out of yearbooks!

School lunches start on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. As of now school lunches are free for all students as long as the Education Benefit form is filled out, if you have not filled out the form please fill it out here. Students must wear their student ID's to go through the lunch line. If their ID is lost you can purchase a new one through counseling for $5. Lanyards are $2 if you loose yours.

There is no outside food allowed to be brought in for lunch (ex: McDonald's, Taco Bell, etc, or doordash) we can not accept Doordash orders for students. You may bring a brown bag lunch from home if your student(s) is not getting a hot lunch. Breakfast & Lunch menus are available by clicking here.

Interested in ordering apparel with the Carter logo?

Click the link below to place your order. All items will be shipped directly to your home.

If you are interested in volunteering at Carter Middle School a background form needs to be completed two weeks prior to volunteering. Please click the link below or stop by the main office to pick up a form and return to our office. We will need a copy of your driver's license before we are able to submit your form.

A parent must accompany their student to all athletic events within WCS. This is a district rule and any student that is not accompanied by their parent/guardian will not be allowed into the game.

Students must have their Student ID's in order to enter any game with their parent/guardian.

The State of Michigan requires students to have a completed sports physical BEFORE tryouts begin for any sport team. NEW THIS YEAR: ALL FORMS MUST BE COMPLETED ON FINAL FORMS. You can register at: warrenconsolidated-mi.finalforms.com, you will follow the prompts to create you account, create your students and sign your forms.

All physicals must be dated after April 15 of the current year.

Girls Volleyball Tryouts will begin on Wednesday, September 9 through Friday, September 11, from 3:00–4:30 p.m.

All students trying out must:

• Attend all three days of tryouts.
• Have a current physical on file before tryouts begin.
• Wear a T-shirt with their last name printed on the back.
• Remain in the gym for the entire tryout session.
• Wear tennis shoes only. Crocs are not permitted.

We look forward to seeing everyone at tryouts. Good luck to all participants!

September 14 ~ Booster Club Meeting

September 15 ~ Open House

September 15 ~ Little Caesars Kick Off

September 22 ~ Early Release

October 7 ~ Count Day

Our first monthly Booster Club meeting will be held on Monday, September 14th at 6PM in the Media Center. Please come join us and see what the Booster Club is all about!

Little Caesar Fundraiser will kick off on Tuesday, September 15th and run until Thursday, October 15th. Look for more information to come.

Parent volunteers are needed for our Taki Tuesday, if you have a completed background check on file, please sign up here.

Get involved. Stay connected. Make a difference!

The Carter Booster Club is made up of parents, families and community members who want to help make Carter Middle School an even better place for our students. Whether you can volunteer at an event, help with fundraising, donate your time or simply stay connected, we’d love to have you be part of the team!

Have a question, want to volunteer, or just want to learn more about what the Booster Club is up to? Reach out to the Booster Club Board anytime!

📧 Email: carterboosterboard@gmail.com

📞 Phone: 586-275-7241

📱 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/carterboosterclub (or search @carterboosterclub in the app)

Follow us on Facebook for upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers, announcements and ways to support our Carter Cougars!

🐾 THANK YOU, CARTER FAMILIES!

Your support helps us provide activities, events and opportunities that benefit our students and our school. We appreciate everything our Carter families do to help make our school community stronger!

Did you know you can support the Carter Booster Club just by shopping at Kroger?

If you have a Kroger Shopper’s Card, you can select Carter Booster Club as your Community Rewards organization. Once you're enrolled, a portion of your eligible purchases is donated to the Booster Club — at no extra cost to you!

Every little bit helps, so if you haven't already, sign up and support Carter while you shop!

Kroger Community Rewards

Under Federal law, you as parents may request the following specific information about the professional qualifications of your children's teachers:

1. Whether the teacher has met the state qualifications/licensing for their grade level/subjects.
2. Whether the teacher is on a temporary permit or waiver.
3. The teacher's majors, graduate certificates/degrees, and discipline fields.
4. Paraprofessional services and qualifications.

Carter Middle School has been identified as a school-wide Title I, Part A building. This is a federally supplemented program designed to help children reach high academic standards. In receiving funds from this program the district has a requirement to inform you, as a parent of a child attending a Title I school, of information regarding the professional qualifications of your child's class

https://cartermscounseling.weebly.com/

Kristin Forsyth - students with last name (A-L)

(586) 698- 4297

Lisa Stabile - students with last name (M-Z)

(586) 698- 4798

In compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, the Americans with Disability Act of 1990, the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act of 1977, and the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, it is the policy of Warren Consolidated Schools that no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or transgender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes") be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to, discrimination during any program, activity, service or in employment. Inquiries should be addressed to the Chief Human Resource Officer, 31300 Anita, Warren, Michigan 48093, (586) 825-2400, ext 63110.