CTMS Family Newsletter
Wonderful Wolf Families,
We are getting closer to welcoming the Wolves back to CTMS for the 2025-2026 school year! In one week, the pack staff returns, followed a week and a half later by the wolves!
As we prepare for the first day of school on Wednesday, August 13, take a few minutes to read the Wolf Weekly, complete the technology check (see below for specifics), find a lanyard to wear daily for student ID (each wolf will receive ID on the second day of school), and plan to purchase a planner at registration or find one your wolf likes.
Click here for GCISD Back to School Resources.
Howl,
Jamie Halliburton
CTMS Principal
Personal Technology at School
House Bill 1481 prohibits the use of personal communication devices during the school day. Middle school students may use telecommunications devices before and after school. They may not use telecommunications devices during school hours except for their school issued devices.
What does this mean for the wolves?
- Personal devices will be in bags, not on wolves, throughout the entire school day.
- Families needing to relay messages can leave messages with the front office staff and office aides will deliver messages to classrooms.
- Wolves needing to contact families can use the phone in the front office during passing periods and lunch or, when appropriate, in their classrooms.
Registration & Wolf Camp FAQs
- What to bring? Cash or check for lanyard, planner, and some of the sway. Cell phone for QR readers.
- How long will it take? The parent portion takes anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes (give or take depending on lines)if you are all registered in Skyward.
- How much do things cost? (remember cash or check)
- Lanyards = $5 (optional)
- Planner = $5 (optional)
- CTMS Swag anywhere from $10 to $35 (optional)
- PTA Memberships = $12 each (optional)
- Yearbook = $50 (optional)
- Where do we park? Park by the gyms towards the back of the school.
- Where do we enter? 6th graders and families will enter through the Black Gym doors, facing the softball and football fields. 7th and 8th grade families will enter through the Silver Gym doors, down from the SAC doors.
- What if we can't make it on Friday? No worries! Your wolf will get caught up on all the things the first couple days of school. Finalized schedules will be viewable on Skyward by the first day of school.
Each year, GCISD technology staff see an influx of devices that need repair during the first several weeks of school. This can lead to students missing valuable time in class in which their device is needed. To ensure students start off next year in the best possible way, please complete the following simple steps.
Who: All wolves
When: Before the beginning of the school year
What: Complete the following steps to ensure your device is working properly
Locate your device charger and ensure it is working properly
Power on your device
Ensure your screen and keyboard are working properly (Make sure all the keys are working properly)
If anything is not working:
- Submit a HelpDesk Ticket for the most efficient service we will be using the locker system outside of the administration building. More directions will be available in the helpdesk ticket
- Email technology@gcisd.net for assistance
Charger: In need of a new charger for a school issued Chromebook, click here for information on how to order a new one.
Apply Now for Free/Reduced-Price Meals
Families can now apply at www.schoollunchapp.com to receive free or reduced-priced meals during the 2025-2026 school year. Only one application needs to be completed per household. To view school menus or to learn more about free and reduced-price meals, visit GCISD’s Nutrition Services web page. If you have any questions, please call 817-251-5617 or email child.nutrition@gcisd.net. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
August 1st: Join CTMS PTA - On August 1st, you can support the CTMS wolf pack by joining CTMS PTA. Stay tuned for more information soon!
August 8th: Wolf Camp - We are excited for you to join PTA, check out our digital Spirit Shop, and pick up supplies at Wolf Camp!
August 19th: Mini School Night & First PTA General Meeting - Mark your calendar for CTMS Mini School Night and the first PTA meeting of the 2025-2026 school year. See you at 5:30 p.m.
Follow us on Facebook at "Cross Timbers Middle School PTA" to see updates and important information!
August 1 ~ PTA membership opens for the 2025-2026 school year!
August 8 ~ Wolf Camp for New Wolves & Registration for Returning Wolves (see above)
August 13 ~ 1st Day of School
August 14 ~ Picture Day
August 19 ~ PTA General Meeting 5:30 p.m. & Mini-School Night 6:00 p.m .
September 1 ~ Pack Holiday No School
Families Can Access Test Scores on Scheduled Dates
Families can access their children’s results through Skyward Family Portal on the release dates. Instructions on how to access scores in Skyward are here. If for any reason, your child’s results are not in Skyward, they can be accessed through the Texas Education Agency’s Family Portal, which will require an access code. Instructions on how to obtain the access code for your child can be found here. To learn more about the exams and what grade levels or students take the respective tests, visit TEA’s website.
INCOMING 7TH GRADE VACCINE REQUIREMENTS - SCHOOL NURSE
Good day Wolfpack parents and guardians!
The school nurse will need an updated shot record or waiver for all incoming 7th grade students prior to the first day of school in August. The state of Texas requires documentation for Tdap and Meningococcal vaccinations for 7th grade. These two vaccines are often given at the 11th year check up by your primary care doctor. You may email me a copy of the updated vaccination record as soon as it is available to adriana.maxwell@gcisd.net or fax to (817)305-4958. Please send this record as soon as possible to allow for a timely review.
If you are underinsured or do NOT have health insurance, the Tarrant County Health Department is available to provide students vaccines for a fee at the Bagsby-Williams location at 3212 Miller Ave. Fort Worth, Tx 76119 or the Watauga location at 6601 Watauga Road Suite 122 Watauga, Tx. Please call for an appointment as they will not take walk-ins. For the Bagsby-Williams location call 817-531-6738 or for the Watauga location, call 817-248-6066
If you DO have health insurance, please contact your primary care physician as your child may already have received these vaccines at an earlier appointment, and the school needs the updated record or contact CareNow, Walmart pharmacies, Walgreens or CVS as they are offering vaccinations as well. Call ahead to verify and/or to make an appointment. Remember to take a copy of your current vaccination record. You may obtain your child's record by logging into Skyward with family access and selecting “Health” on the bottom left column and “display options” then “immunizations”. You can also take a picture of this printed record and store it in your phone for easy access in the future. For more information on the vaccine/immunization requirements for school, see the link below to the Texa Department of Health and Human Services. https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school
Please see the link below regarding information on conscientious waivers. The conscientious waiver forms may take up to 2 weeks to arrive to you and they require a notary signature so plan ahead. The waivers expire 2 years from the date of signature. The COVID-19 vaccine is not required by the State of Texas to attend school.
https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunize/school/Exemption-Information---School-Immunizations/
To find out information on events that are not directly associated with Cross Timbers, click below to see the Peachjar flyers.
Morning Drop-Off & Afternoon Pick-Up
Drop-off and pick-up occur in TWO locations: In the parking lot outside the academic halls at the B-hall door and outside the SAC.
For the safety of all wolves, thank you in advance for driving slowly, keeping cell phones away, and staying alert and aware of others.
B-Hall Door
For drop-off and pick-up, the parking lot across from the football field is two lanes. Pull into the lane you will be exiting from, if you are turning right out of the parking lot, drop off and/or pick up your wolf in the inside lane (closest to the building) and if you are turning left out of the parking lot, drop off and/or pick up your wolf on the outside lane (closest to the football field). Also, please pull all the way up to let your wolf out of the vehicle. The doors to the school open at 7:45 a.m. and school dismisses at 3:35 p.m.
SAC Doors
This is a single lane drop-off and pick-up. The driveway is not for parking. If you need to assist your wolf, please park in a non-reserved space.
- School Hours: 8:05 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.
- Doors Open: 7:45 a.m.
- Wolves enter the building through the B hall doors or the SAC doors. 6th & 8th grade wolves wait in the SAC and 7th grade wolves wait in the lecture hall for the bell to walk to first period.
- Bell Schedule
- Campus Map (click present for easier viewing)
- Front Office: 817-251-5320
- Mascot: Wolf
- School Colors: Silver & Black
- Planners: All wolves use a planner at CTMS. This is to assist with organizing, prioritizing, and planning. You can purchase a CTMS planner for $5 on the first day of school or use one of your choosing. Wolves use their planners daily.
- Student IDs: All wolves who did not attend Wolf Camp or Registration will be issued a temporary CTMS ID on the first day of school. The first IDs are free and replacement IDs are $5. Per the student code of conduct, IDs are to be worn daily by all CTMS students and staff.
Who to Contact
Attendance
Lache Nealy
817-251-5320
Registrar
Jacqueline Knappenberger
817-251-5314
jacqueline.knappenberger@gcisd.net
Counselors
Patricia Salazar (last names A-K)
817-251-5315
Rachel Smith (last names L-Z)
817-251-5312
Student Advocate
Allyiah Daniels
817-251-5323
Nurse
Adriana Maxwell
817-251-5337
Assistant Principals
Holly Ybarrola (last names A-K)
817-251-5313
Cinthia Morales (last names L-Z)
817-251-5317
Principal
Jamie Halliburton
817-251-5320
Cross Timbers Middle School
Email: ctms.info@gcisd.net
Website: https://ctms.gcisd.net/
Location: 2301 Pool Rd, Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone: 817-251-5320
Twitter: @CTMSWolfWay