CMIT South MS/HS Newsletter

Zeta Tau Sigma Alumnae Chapter will be hosting a Youth Symposium on 7 March 2026. We encouraging all students to join us in receiving information on Nutrition, Health, Financial Literacy, Mental Health and Fun Activities (Zumba, Smoothie Station and Stem Activity). Students will receive service learning hours and a chance to receive a $50 gift certificate.

Dear Parents of 8th Graders there will be a mandatory Hearing and Vision Screening for your scholar on March 12-13,2026. If you have any questions please read below the State Mandate. Thanks

This will be beneficial especially to student who are in 6th grade going to 7th grade.

Good afternoon CMIT Family,

As 2025 comes to an end, we would like to clarify several attendance and absence procedures that have come to our attention.

CMIT is a technology-focused school. Please note that the Attendance Manager, Mrs. LaPorte, will no longer accept paper doctor’s notes or emails to report a scholar’s absence unless the absence exceeds five (5) consecutive days.

All absences, late arrivals, and early dismissals must be reported within three (3) days of the scholar’s return to school by completing the PGCPS Absence Reason Notification Form:
https://forms.gle/DL8yB58TFzkTzQFi9

If you are submitting an excused late arrival or early dismissal, please select the “Other” option on the form and specify late arrival or early dismissal in the description field. Attendance records will be updated within 48 hours of form submission.

Please ensure that arrangements are made—by parents/guardians or scholars—to obtain any missed assignments upon the scholar’s return to school.

Have a wonderful Holiday and Winter Break!!!!

Bible Study Club meets every Thursday at 3:00 PM 📖✨
This is a time for students to come together to grow deeper in the Word of God and strengthen their faith together 🙏🏽💛 It is also a great opportunity for fellowship, connection, and community. Snacks will be provided 🍪😊

We can’t wait to see you there!

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.

Week Recap

Winter sports are wrapping up regular season play, and playoff energy is officially here! Our Tigers are gearing up for regional competition, and we couldn’t be more proud of the hard work they’ve put in all season.

Basketball

🏀JV Boys Basketball

The JV Boys closed out their season the right way with a big victory over CMIT North High School! What a way to finish! Congratulations to our JV squad on a fantastic winning season. Your growth, teamwork, and dedication truly stood out this year. The future is bright!

🏀Varsity Boys Basketball

The regular season is complete, and the Varsity Boys are headed into playoffs with momentum! The Tigers earned a first-round bye and will compete in the Regional Semi-Final Game:

Monday, March 2nd

6:00 p.m.

They’re locked in and ready to make a postseason push. Let’s pack the stands and support our Tigers!

🏀Varsity Girls Basketball

Our Lady Tigers wrapped up their regular season this past Tuesday against Fairmont Heights High School. They now shift their focus to playoff basketball!

They will compete in the Regional Semi-Final Game:

Tuesday, March 3rd

6:00 p.m.

It’s win-or-go-home time, and our girls are ready for the challenge! Let’s show up and show out!

Spring Sports Are Here!

Winter is closing, and spring is officially in the air at CMIT South! Tryouts begin soon, and we are excited to kick off a brand-new season of Tiger Athletics.

⚾Baseball & Softball🥎

Tryouts begin next week!

March 4th & March 5th

• Softball: 4:30–5:30 PM

• Baseball: 3:00–5:00 PM

Outdoor Track & Field

March 10th & March 11th
Outdoor Track tryouts will take place on these dates.

Important Registration Reminder

Mr. Smith will be reviewing all Aktivate registrations this weekend.
Students must be fully registered and approved in Aktivate to be eligible to participate in tryouts and practices.

If you have not registered yet, please do so as soon as possible to ensure eligibility.

Other News

Volleyball Open Gym & Conditioning

Volleyball open gym and conditioning sessions will be starting soon! More details regarding dates and times will be shared shortly. Athletes interested in playing volleyball next season should begin preparing now. Stay tuned!

Show Your Tiger Pride!

Don’t forget to gear up and represent CMIT South at games and events! Our official school spirit store through BSN Sports is open, and you can purchase hoodies and other gear to show your support for Tiger Athletics all season long.

Shop here: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/maryland/uppermarlboro/chesapeake-math-and-it-academy-south/shop/mens/hoodies-sweatshirts/hoodies

Let’s support our playoff teams, welcome in our spring athletes, and continue building Tiger excellence!

#TigerPride #CMITSouthAthletics

HIGH SCHOOL Volleyball Open Gyms will be starting in March. Any girls who will be in HIGH SCHOOL next year and are interested in trying out for volleyball are welcome to attend. You must have a permission slip completed and turned in if you'd like to participate.

Permission slips can be found in the black bin on the wall right by the PE teachers' office door or you can see Coach Kay. There is also a form attached below that you can print out. Get the forms signed by a parent/guardian and return them to Coach Kay, Mr. Smith, or Ms. Middleton. Coach Sears will collect all forms from them on days when she is in the building.

Exact times and dates for open gyms will be shared once the schedule is finalized. If you have any questions, you can talk with Coach Kay or Mr. Smith at school or email Coach Sears.

Bring a smile to someone’s day on St. Patrick’s Day! From Feb 23–Mar 13, the Class of 2026 and Class of 2027 are selling Lucky Grams — a tasty treat plus a friendly, personalized note. Like Valentine’s candy grams but for St. Patrick’s Day, each Lucky Gram will be hand-delivered to the person of your choice on March 17.

Grab one (or a few) to share some luck and support senior activities like prom and class events. Order your Lucky Grams today! 🎉

The National Technical Honor Society is planning a food drive to help the struggling communities in need of food. Bring in canned foods or hygiene items for collecting in the Cafeteria to assist us. Collecting ends on March 2nd. Anything can and will help!

The PGCPS Reading/English Language Arts High School Office offers a variety of exciting contests for students to show off their creativity, voice, and writing skills! Get recognized, win prizes, and challenge yourself beyond the classroom. Check out all the available contests and get involved!

READING/ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

HS English

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.

Greetings CMIT South MS Families,

We're excited to celebrate our students' achievements and share wonderful things happening in our school community.

To help us do that, please take a moment to complete the Student Publicity Form linked below.

Your response will let us know whether you grant permission for your student's photo, work, etc be shared in newsletters, social media, or other school communications.

💡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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