CMIT South MS/HS Newsletter

On October 24, 2025, CMIT South High School proudly hosted its 4th Collegiate Expo, bringing together over 22 representatives from colleges, military branches, mental health organizations, paid internship programs, and mentorship opportunities.

This year’s Expo was a tremendous success, featuring on-site admissions, major senior giveaways, and for the first time parent participation alongside our 415 high school scholars. The event provided valuable connections and insights to help our students explore postsecondary pathways and future career opportunities.

Amidst our School Counseling department, CMIT South High School continues to prepare our scholars for success beyond graduation through meaningful engagement and community partnerships.

🎉 Spread the Word! 🎉

The Charter Application for the 2026–2027 school year lottery opens November 1, 2025, and closes February 6, 2026.

📅 Mark Your Calendar!
Join us at one of our Open House events to learn more about our programs and explore what makes our school special.

👉 Open House Dates:
Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9 am-10 am
Saturday, January 10, 2025, 9 am-10 am

Don’t miss your chance to be part of our vibrant school community!

For more information, visit our website.

Dear Families,

The Sibling Preference Form is now available. When completing the form, please be sure to include your ScribSoft Lottery Application Order Number.

Please note that forms submitted without the order number will be returned to the parent or guardian for completion.

All forms should be emailed or submitted in person to Mrs. LaPorte at Claporte@cmitsouth.org.

Thank you for your cooperation and attention to this requirement.

We’re excited to offer home visits to strengthen our partnership with families! During a home visit, our team can:

1. Discuss your child’s academic progress and social-emotional growth

2. Share helpful resources and supports

3. Answer any questions about school programs and activities

Families may be invited by a student advocate or can request a visit directly. By submitting a request, you are not agreeing to a home visit—you are simply expressing interest and asking for more information.

Request your home visit today and receive VIP resources tailored for your family!

Community Food Assistance Resources

Capital Area Food Bank

Join us in a relaxed and enjoyable environment where we will watch episodes of sitcoms (short for "situation comedy") and follow it up with a group discussion. It's a fun and insightful way to explore real life situations through humor and to hear diverse opinions and perspectives from peers.

This club will be held on Tuesdays from 3-4pm. It will be located in Mrs. Gadsden's classroom (room 306). Middle School and High School students are welcome to join.

QUESTIONS: KGadsden@CMITSouth.org

Sign Up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdq2JwiObLlBOyqAANdzcQ166Qj-1PFdZulEOHOmEAc98w3Sw/viewform?usp=header

🎈 Join the Dream Builders Club! 🎈

Want to lift your creativity to new heights? 🚀

Come be part of the Dream Builders Club, where imagination takes flight!

✨ Build. Create. Explore.

✨ Work together on fun balloon projects.

✨ Bring color, joy, and BIG ideas to our school!

✨ Learn team skills

✨ Earn Student Service hours on event days


Don’t just dream it—build it with balloons!

Sign up today and let’s rise together! 🎈💭

The club will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays for Middle school and High school. We can wait to meet everyone!! See you soon

Please click this link to report your scholar's absence https://forms.gle/DL8yB58TFzkTzQFi9. An email is not needed if the absence is 3 day or less. Please allow 48 hours for your submission to be updated in the system.

Week Recap
Fall sports have officially come to a close as our Flag Football and Volleyball teams wrapped up their seasons. We’re proud of their hard work and accomplishments throughout the fall!

Week Ahead

Flag Football Senior Night
Thursday, November 20th
Postponed due to the playoff schedule being extended.

Winter Sports Tryouts

High School Boys Basketball Tryouts

• Saturday, November 15th | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (cuts will be made after this session)

• Monday, November 17th | 5:00–7:30 p.m.

High School Girls Basketball Tryouts

• Monday, November 17th | 3:00–5:00 p.m.

Track & Field Tryouts

• Monday, November 17th & Wednesday, November 19th | 3:00–5:00 p.m.
  CMIT South Indoor Soccer Field

Middle School Winter Sports Tip Off!

Get ready!!! Middle School Winter Sports officially begin this Wednesday, November 12th with our season opener and first home game against Maya Angelou French Immersion.

🏀 Game Time: 6:00 PM ( Boys) 7:00 PM ( Girls)

📍 Location: CMIT South Gymnasium

Please note that separate tickets are required for both the Girls’ and Boys’ basketball games. The gym will be cleared after the first game before spectators for the next game are allowed to enter.

Come out and show your Tiger Pride as we kick off the winter season! Let’s pack the stands and cheer on our student-athletes!

Week Ahead:

November 19th - vs Colin Powell Academy - Home 6:00 PM

Let’s give a huge congratulations to our Varsity Soccer Team for an incredible season! The team finished with a record of 5 wins, 5 losses, and 1 tie—a strong performance that shows all the hard work, dedication, and teamwork they put in this year.

This season was filled with growth, determination, and exciting moments on the field. The foundation has been set, and this is just the beginning of many great seasons to come for our program!

Congratulations to all the players and coaches on a successful year—we’re proud of you!

Let’s give a huge shoutout to our Varsity Soccer Captain, Xavier Miller, who has been selected to play in the Prince George’s County All-Star Soccer Game!

Xavier’s leadership, dedication, and outstanding performance on the field have truly set him apart this season. His hard work and commitment represent the pride and spirit of CMIT-South Soccer Program.

We’re so proud of you, Xavier—go show the county what CMIT-South Soccer Program is all about!

Congratulations, Captain Miller!

Are you ready to level up your game and represent CMIT South with pride? The CMIT South Soccer Club is back and ready to kick off an amazing season!

When: Thursdays & Fridays

Time: 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Meet in Room 326 with Coach Arroyo before heading to the field

Whether you’re in Middle School or High School, this is your chance to:

Improve your soccer skills, tactics, and techniques

Learn the strategies and rules of the world’s greatest sport

Prepare for competitive play in middle/high school and beyond

Build teamwork, discipline, and confidence on and off the field

What to Bring:

Please come dressed in soccer or sport attire and bring the following:

• Cleats

• Shin guards

• Soccer socks

• Plenty of water

• A positive, hard-working attitude

The CMIT South Soccer Club is more than just a team — it’s a community. Our goal is to help every player reach their full potential while having fun and playing the game we love!

Don’t miss out — spots fill fast!

https://forms.gle/h5LnnVPUECU9RVdJ9

For more information, contact Coach Arroyo at farroyo@cmitsouth.org

Let’s make this season one to remember — Go Tigers!

Do you have what it takes to win? Join us on Mondays 3-4 in room 304 to play classic board games and/or compete in rounds of Trivia.

CMIT South has a new club! The WAAE is a career mentorship club that specializes in career exploration. We provide workshops in a variety of fields, connect students to professionals in their desired careers and help with a variety of professional skills (networking, interview skills, resume building, financial literacy, etc.). We also provide college tours and community service opportunities. Feel free to check out our website to learn more.

Visit : https://wearealleducators.org/

Join us for our High School STEM Fair

We are excited to announce that our **STEM Clubs are officially running** for the school year! Students may join at any time. Simply visit the club during its meeting time and complete registration with the sponsor.

🧠 Why Join a STEM Club?

* Participate in hands-on STEM activities
* Build teamwork, creativity, and leadership skills
* Prepare for upcoming competitions
* Earn recognition, gain experience, and compete for **awards and prizes**

**👥 Teams are now forming!**
Be part of something exciting — learn, create, compete, and achieve!


STEM CLUB SCHEDULE

| **Club Name** | **Sponsor(s)** | **Day(s)** | **Location** | **Time** |
| ----------------- | ---------------- | ------------------ | -------------------------------- | ------------ |
| Science Club | Brooks | Monday | Room 142 (Science Lab) | 3:00–5:00 PM |
| Bridge Club | Jessika | Monday & Wednesday | Room 139 (STEM Lab) | 3:00–4:00 PM |
| Write Right | Higgs | Monday | Room 126 (Higgs’s Classroom) | 3:00–5:00 PM |
| Science Bowl | Wyatt | Monday | Room 151 (Wyatt’s Classroom) | 3:00–5:00 PM |
| LEGO Club | Brooks & Mancini | Tuesday | Room 139 (STEM Lab) | 3:00–5:00 PM |
| Spelling Bee | Wyatt | Tuesday | Room 151 (Wyatt’s Classroom) | 3:00–5:00 PM |
| Movie Making Club | Armstrong | Tuesday | Room 127 (Armstrong’s Classroom) | 3:00–5:00 PM |
| VEX Robotics | Oyelade | Thursday | Room 139 (STEM Lab) | 3:00–5:00 PM |
| 3D Design Club | Olubo | Thursday | Room 315 (Olubo’s Classroom) | 3:00–5:00 PM |
| Sea Perch | Jessika | Friday | Room 139 (STEM Lab) | 3:00–4:00 PM |


**🔗 How to Join**

1. Choose a club from the schedule.
2. Attend during meeting time.
3. Sign up with the sponsor.
4. Start participating!



**Let’s build, create, design, and explore together!**
We look forward to seeing you in STEM Clubs this year!

Please review the STEM/Maker's Faire timeline. Please reach out to your child's science teacher if you have any questions.

🎉 Get ready for a wild ride through the world of science! 🎉

Join us for a hands-on, mad-scientist themed program where you’ll rotate through exciting experiment stations. Mix potions, make things fizz, and explore the wonders of chemistry, physics, and more!

Bonus: Everyone who attends will get engagement assignment credit in both your science and technology classes. Just complete the worksheet at the event and give it to your science or technology teacher to earn your credit!

⚠️ You must register to attend by clicking the link here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mad-scientist-mayhem-tickets-1925399885889?aff=oddtdtcreator

Friday, November 21, 2025
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm

For more information please email:
✉️ sewyatt@cmitsouth.org

Upper Marlboro Community Center
📍 5400 Marlboro Race Track Road, Upper Marlboro, MD

🍫🔥 Join Us for the November PTO Meeting! 🔥🍫

We’re mixing business with fun this month — come enjoy a S’mores & Bingo Night with your school community!

📅 Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025

🕒 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

📍 Location: School Cafeteria

📢 Special Guest: Stephany Martinez, Healthlincs

Healthlincs offers compassionate mental health support for both children and adults—because every member of our community deserves to be heard, understood, and cared for.

Share ideas, play a few rounds of bingo, and treat yourself to some gooey s’mores. It’s a great way to connect and make a difference!

🏀 Attention Students! SSL Opportunities Available! 🏀
Earn your Student Service Learning (SSL) hours by helping out at Middle School Basketball Game Concessions!

📅 Multiple dates available — sign up for one or more shifts!
💻 Click here to register

Don’t miss this chance to support your school community and earn SSL hours!

💡Snap, Scan, Support! Every receipt = $$$ for our PTO!

Did you know you can help raise money for our school with just your phone? The Box Tops for Education program makes it simple!
1. Download the free Box Tops app.
2. Shop as you normally would.
3. Scan your receipt within 14 days.

Scan the QR Code for more information about the program! Thank you for your support.

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) at CMIT Academy South Middle & High School brings together parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and administrators to enrich our students’ educational experience.

✅ Support school events
✅ Connect with families & staff
✅ Make a difference in our school community

💡 You are the power behind our PTO! Show your support and help make amazing things happen for our students and teachers.

Together, we POWER THE PTO! Click the link below to join and pay your dues today. You must be a paid member to vote!.

Join the GroupMe Chat for your student’s grade level!

Stay connected with other families, share updates, and get important reminders all in one place.

📱 Simply scan the QR code to join the group for your scholar’s grade level.

Let’s build community, stay informed, and support our students together! 💙

The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a school-based organization made up of parents, guardians, teachers, staff and administrators who work together to supplement and enrich the educational experience at CMIT Academy South Middle and High schools. Please consider joining our PTO and getting involved with school activities.

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