CHMS Weekly Update

We have wrapped up most of our Winter Testing! We will do some makeups on Monday this week for students who were absent or did not finish the NWEA tests, then we will calculate whether or not students earned the Holiday Movie Afternoon! Stay tuned!

Our annual Hoops for Hunger field trip to a CMU women's basketball game is coming up on January 7th, 2026. Permission slips will be sent home next week.

Every Wednesday in December will be Hats for Hoops day! Students can bring a dollar and wear a hat each Wednesday. All money raised will go toward the Soup Kitchen to feed local families. Let's go, Warriors!

It is very important that students demonstrate their ability to follow expectations while at school so that we can trust that they will follow the expectations at events outside of school. With that being said, students will not be premitted to attend this event if they have three or more behavior referrals from December 1st, 2025, through January 6th, 2026. It is up to our students to make sure they are following all school expectations from now until the event on January 7th. I believe that all of our students have the ability to do this!

Check out some info from our CHMS Parent Club!

Have any formal wear that you don't need anymore? We are starting a Formal Dress Closet for our middle school students!

Check out the latest edition of the Warrior Watch!

Warrior Nation, We Need Your Help!

We have home athletic events 6 of the next 7 days, and the Boosters are in urgent need of volunteers to help work concessions.

Just a few hours of your time helps to create a fun, welcoming game-day experience for our students, athletes, families, and fans. If you can lend a hand for even one game, it makes a big difference.

We are looking for volunteers on the following days:

• Tuesday, December 16 for the F/JV/V Boys Basketball games

• Wednesday, December 17 for the 7/8 Boys Basketball B-games

• Friday, December 19 for the V Girls and V Boys Basketball games

• Saturday, December 20 for the Joe Loren Wrestling Tournament

• Sunday, December 21 for the Lady Warrior Wrestling Tournament

Please consider signing up for a shift or two this week. All times and details are available at the link below.

Thank you for supporting our Warriors and helping make our home events memorable!

The holiday season brings with it a special kind of magic, and our Band and Orchestra programs capture it beautifully. We invite you to join us and celebrate the sounds of the season at our upcoming Holiday Concert series.

Middle School Band Concert

Thursday, December 11| 7 PM

Middle School Gym

High School Band Concert

Sunday, December 14 | 2 PM

Middle School Gym

Orchestra Concert

Tuesday, December 16 | 7 PM

High School Auditorium

We hope you’ll join us for these special holiday performances from our student musicians!

We are excited to welcome you to our first-ever Warrior Wonderland Lighted Tree Walk—a new community tradition we hope will bring warmth and joy to your holiday season.

Stroll the illuminated trails of Warrior Woods and enjoy sparkling trees decorated by our students and school groups. Bring the family, bundle up, and soak in the holiday glow. We’ll also have a warm community bonfire and plenty of holiday cheer!

Event Dates:

Saturday, December 13

Sunday, December 14

Saturday, December 20

Sunday, December 21

Time: 6-8 PM | Free for all ages.

Located at Warrior Woods, the home of the Chippewa Hills Cross Country Course, located at the corner of M-66 and Arthur Road.

Please note: The Lighted Tree Walk is a walking trail event only. If you or a family member need accommodations to access the trail, please reach out—we’re happy to help ensure everyone can enjoy the experience.

We look forward to celebrating the magic of the season with you!

5th Grade - Unit 1: Empathy & Skills for Learning

Lesson 2 - Listening with Attention

Why This Lesson Matters: Empathy and communication skills have been shown to increase school success and decrease youth involvement in problem behaviors, such as substance abuse and aggression. This lesson focuses specifically on listening with attention, a skill necessary for effective communication with others and for academic success.

6th Grade - Unit 2: Developing a Positive Sense of Self

Lesson 9 - Your Guiding Principles

In this week’s lesson, your child will identify some of their own guiding principles.

Try this at home: Ask your child to share some of their guiding principles. Ask what guiding principles they think are common in your household or extended family.

7th Grade - Unit 2: Developing a Positive Sense of Self

Lesson 9 - Your Self-Concept

In this week’s lesson, your child will describe multiple parts or pieces of their self-concept.

Try this at home: Tell your child about the way you see yourself. Describe different aspects of your self-concept, such as the way you see yourself at work vs. at home. Ask your child to describe their self-concept, including how they see themselves emotionally, physically, socially, or at school.

8th Grade - Unit 2: Developing a Positive Sense of Self

Lesson 9 - Sources of Confidence

In this week’s lesson, your child will learn about confidence—their belief in their ability to do something—and that there are four sources of confidence.

Try this at home: Tell your child about a time when you felt confident and then describe a time when you didn’t feel confident or when you increased your confidence. Ask your child what the four sources of confidence are.

7th/8th Grade Boys Basketball - Home games will be in the High School Gym!

Monday, December 15th - Away at Lakeview - 4:00 PM Start Time - Bus Departs at 3:00 PM

Wednesday, December 17th - Away at Newaygo - 4:00 PM Start Time - Bus Departs at 2:20 PM

*B Teams - Wednesday, December 17th - Home vs Big Rapids - 4:00 PM Start Time

MS Cheer

Monday, December 15th - Home Competition - 6:00 PM Start Time

Mr. Shephard - Band Director

"Mr. Shepard helps out middle and and high school bands so much. He always makes sure that our students understand what they are doing. He also makes sure their band class is enjoyable along with being informational."'

Mrs. Jackson - 7th Grade Math Teacher

"We think you are a great teacher, and we appreciate all that you do."

Note: Milk without a meal, a la carte items, and second meals will still need to be purchased.

The December breakfast and lunch calendars are attached below.

December is a beautiful time of year, but it can also bring extra stress. If you or someone you know could use a little support, our district keeps a list of local resources for food, clothing, housing, and mental health.

These organizations serve families year-round and their support can make an even bigger difference during the holidays.

Visit our Community Resources page here.

December 22nd - January 2nd - Winter Break!

Wednesday, January 7th - Hoops for Hunger event at CMU

Monday, January 19th - Early Release Day for Students, Afternoon PD for Staff