Weekly Hoot News

Please be on the lookout for emails from Mrs. Hinger regarding overdue media center materials for your student.

Please search your home and see if you can help your student locate any missing CMS Media Center books.

All CMS students should return the books they have checked out from the media center by May 8th.

Students who do not return the books will be assessed a fine and parents will be expected to pay the fine before the student leaves CMS. Students receive weekly overdue emails from Mrs. Hinger. Please help CMS Owls to support our community and return these books so others may read them next year.

Very important!

If your student is a current 6th grader, please take time over the next few months to contact their medical provider or the health department to make sure they are up to date for all required 7th grade vaccinations.

If you have questions or concerns, please contact Kristin Barnard, school nurse, at barnardk@clarke.k12.ga.us

Located between the campuses of Clarke Middle and Bettye Henderson Holston Elementary schools, the Clarke Middle Health Center (CMHC) is a free clinic that serves students and staff from all Clarke County schools.

CCSD offers bus transportation to students from their home school to attend an appointment at a CCSD school-based health center on a needs assessment basis. Contact your school's social worker, counselor, or school nurse if interested.

July Hours:

Friday 07/31: 8-4

Monday 08/03: 8-12

Tuesday 8/04: 8-4

Late Arrivals

All students who arrive to school after 8:30am MUST check in at the front desk in the front office. Outside food and drinks are strictly prohibited from entering into the main building past the main office. Students will be asked to either finish their meals in the main office, or have a water bottle with a twisted lid for outside drinks.

Early Dismissals

The cut-off time for early check-outs for students by parents/guardians is 3:00pm.

Parents/Guardians, please be sure to bring your ID with you when you check your student out. If you request an individual who is NOT on your student's list as "Household or Non-Household Resident), please enter their information into the Parent Portal within Infinite Campus, then call the front desk at (706)543-6547 for further instructions.

Transportation Change

All transportation changes must be submitted BEFORE 3:00pm within the Parent Portal.

We are excited to offer our 21st Century Summer Camp at CMS from June 1–17 for rising 6th,7th, and 8th graders.

Our camp provides students an opportunity to stay engaged over the summer while participating in hands-on enrichment activities, team-building experiences, and fun field trips. Our goal is to create a balance of learning and fun in a safe, supportive environment.

Spots are limited (45 students), so be sure to sign up soon to secure your child’s spot! Please use the link to register. This program is free for all students.

If you have any questions, please contact: Ricky Allen, Site Coordinator, allenr2@clarke.k12.ga.us

We'd love to have your student join us this summer!

The link to register is: https://www.athensacademy.org/community/summer-athens-academy

Camps - Canopy Studio

Here's scholarship info: https://canopystudio.org/outreach/scholarships/

PRICING

$190/week Morning Camp (9 am-noon)

$95/week After Camp (noon-3 pm)

Early Drop Off starts at 8 am and is an additional $5/day. This is tallied up and charged at the end of the week. To register for that, email teacher@canopystudio.org with the weeks/dates you need.

Summer Camp: Morning and After Camp available, as is Early Drop off, see pricing above

Week 1 June 1-5

Week 2 June 8-12

Week 3 June 15-19

Week 4 June 22-26 (4th-8th grade only)

Week 5 June 29-July 3 (4th-8th grade only)

Week 6 July 6-10

Week 7 July 13-17

Week 8 July 20-24

Week 9 July 27-31

Weeks 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, and 9: Kindergarten-8th grade. Campers must have completed kindergarten.

Week 4 (June 22-26) and Week 5 (June 29-July 3) are "Big Kid Weeks," 4th-8th grade only

We also have scholarships available. We technically are past the window, but if anyone is interested they can email me - outreach@canopystudio.org

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Athens offers after-school and summer programming for students that focuses on academic enrichment, recreation, leadership development, workforce readiness, STEM activities, arts programs, field trips, mentoring, and more. We also offer teen-focused opportunities such as financial literacy, entrepreneurship, college tours, and career exploration activities.

We are currently enrolling for Summer Camp 2026 for rising Kindergarten–12th-grade students.

Clarke Middle students would fall within our teen program offerings for rising 7th–12th graders.

Families can register using the QR code on the attached flyer, but we strongly encourage applying on-site at our Fourth Street or H.T. Edwards locations if they need assistance with registration. https://bgcathens.my.site.com/V3/s/login-home

We are also hosting a Summer Camp Sign-Up Social this Friday, May 22nd at 4:30 PM at our H.T. Edwards location. Families can enjoy hot dogs, ice cream, and activities while staff members assist with camp registration and answer questions.

As a parent, you can monitor your student’s performance by using Campus Parent Portal. Parent Portal provides current information on course and assignment grades as well as attendance. It can be accessed through a computer or your phone. For instructions on how to create an account, click here. Questions? Email campus@clarke.k12.ga.us.

Website: https://www.clarke.k12.ga.us/o/cmes

Address: 1235 Baxter St. Athens, GA 30606

Phone: (706) 543-6547