November 21st

As we head into Thanksgiving break, we want to take a moment to celebrate all the hard work, growth, and dedication our students and staff have shown this semester. The past few months have been filled with accomplishments, both big and small, and we are grateful for the support of our families and our school community.

We hope this break gives everyone time to rest, recharge, and enjoy meaningful moments with loved ones. Thank you for your continued partnership, and we look forward to returning refreshed and ready to finish the semester strong. Wishing you all a safe, happy, and restful Thanksgiving!

Go Foxes!

Boe Parr, Cody Summers, Jennie Reynolds, Sydni Skinner

Payton Steiniger is an exceptional leader and a bright light on our campus. As a color guard captain and vice president of Thespian Troupe 11830, she plays a major role in strengthening our performing arts programs. Payton recently starred as the title character in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical and is active in NHS, multiple UIL teams, and the Texas Thespians Aspiring Educator Program. She also qualified for the International Thespian Festival and has been a key part of our UIL One Act Play company. Payton is always willing to help a friend, and her positivity makes CMHS better.

We are thrilled to recognize Megan Thomas as our Staff Member of the Month! Mrs. Thomas is one of our incredible counselors, known for her kind heart, sweet demeanor, and constant smile. She meets every student with patience, understanding, and genuine care, making a lasting impact on our campus. Mrs. Thomas goes above and beyond to support our students academically, emotionally, and socially, always ensuring they feel heard and valued. Her kindness and warmth make her a shining light in our school community. Thank you, Mrs. Thomas, for everything you do to serve our kiddos so wonderfully!

If Mrs. Thomas has made a difference for your student, send her an encouraging email! mthomas@caddomillsisd.org

As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!

• 50% off a purchase of $50+ with code 50THANKS
• 40% off a purchase of $40+ with code 40THANKS
• 30% off a purchase of $30+ with code 30THANKS

Valid through 12/01/25

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an account, find your student and order using your student's student ID number (if available at your school). Don’t forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Beta is selling candles and room sprays until 11/21/25!

Room sprays are $15

8 oz candles are $18

16 oz candles are $23

All items will be delivered to the high school by 12/12/25 in time to order for Christmas gifts! Find a Beta Club member to purchase yours!

We’re excited to announce that our FFA Pop-Tab Community Service Project is underway! We’re collecting aluminum pop tabs to support the Ronald McDonald House, and we’d love your help spreading the word and getting involved!

Here’s how you can participate:

1. Collect pop tabs from cans (soda, soup, etc.).

2. Encourage your 2nd period to bring in as many as they can!

3. Turn in your collection to Mrs. Watkins or the office by December 4th.

4. The winning 2nd period class gets a hot chocolate party.

This simple act makes a big difference — those tiny tabs add up fast and help fund important programs for families in need.

If you have any questions or need another classroom collection baggie, please reach out to Mrs. Watkins!

We want to remind families of the proper procedure when a student is not feeling well during the school day. If a student begins feeling sick at school, they must go through the nurse’s office before leaving campus. The nurse will assess the student and determine whether they need to go home.

Students who sign out for an “appointment” and later bring a note stating they were not feeling well will not be excused. For an illness-related absence to be excused, the student must be evaluated and sent home by the school nurse. If the student leaves for illness without being seen by the nurse, they must return with a doctor’s note for the absence to be excused.

Thank you for helping us ensure all attendance procedures are followed and that students are properly cared for while at school.

East Texas A&M University will be hosting several FAFSA/TASFA Nights between October 22 and December 9. The events will be held either in person or through Zoom. We would like to invite your senior students and families to attend.

12/1 – In person – ETAMU campus – Sowers Education South, 122

Registration: https://cglink.me/2rL/s623

12/9

Registration: https://tamuc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oJp3VRW1RJiSWwnyVPdTGQ

Please don’t hesitate to contact Mrs. Summers (rsummers@caddomillsisd.org) if you have questions and concerns regarding these events.

Just a reminder: dentist appointments will only be excused with a doctor's note for half a day.

If you will be getting your license later in the year, please make sure to purchase a parking pass when you begin driving to school. You can do that at any time during the year.