CSMS

Dear Coral Springs Middle School Families,

I hope you have enjoyed a relaxing and fun filled summer break! On behalf of our teachers, staff, and administrative team, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2026-2027 school year at Coral Springs Middle School. We are excited to welcome back our returning Stallions and extend a warm greeting to our new students and families joining our school community.

As we begin another year of learning and growth, we have so much to celebrate. Coral Springs Middle School has earned an "A" school grade for three consecutive years, a reflection of the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our students, staff, and families. We are equally proud that our school has experienced nearly 15% enrollment growth, demonstrating the confidence our community continues to place in the outstanding educational experiences we provide.

This year, our theme is "To Infinity and Beyond!" Inspired by the limitless potential of our students, this theme reflects our commitment to helping every child reach new heights academically, socially, and emotionally. We believe there are no limits to what our students can achieve when they are supported, challenged, and inspired. At Coral Springs Middle School, our vision is to provide a world-class educational experience that meets the diverse needs of our learners while fostering a culture of inclusion, innovation, and high expectations.

We invite families to become actively involved in our school community through our PTA. The PTA plays an important role in supporting students, recognizing staff, and enhancing the overall middle school experience. We encourage all families to join and partner with us throughout the year. You can become a PTA member by visiting Join Our PTA.

To stay informed about important announcements, events, and resources, please visit our school website regularly at Coral Springs Middle School Website. Strong communication and collaboration between home and school are essential to student success, and we look forward to partnering with you throughout the year.

Thank you for choosing Coral Springs Middle School and entrusting us with your child's education. Together, we will ensure that the learning experience for our scholars is "To infinity and Beyond"!

With Stallion Pride,

Jill P. Slesinski

• First Day of School 8/10
• Grade Level Positive Behavior and Safety Assemblies - 8/12 and 8/13
• Open House - 8/20 (See flyer attached)
• School Advisory Council and School Advisory Forum - 8/26 at 8:00am
• PTA Association Meeting 8/26 at 9:40am
• Scholastic Book Fair 8/24 -8/28
• Picture Days - 8/27 and 8/28
• No School - 9/7
• No School - 9/21

As we begin the school year, please understand that initial student schedules and class assignments are not final. During the first few weeks of school, enrollment may change as students enroll, withdraw or transfer and staffing is finalized. As a result, adjustments to some schedules or class assignments may be necessary. These decisions are made thoughtfully to balance classes, meet state class-size requirements and ensure students have access to the instruction and courses they need. We recognize that changes can be disappointing, particularly when a student is excited about a specific teacher or class. Our staff will work to make any necessary transitions as smooth as possible while ensuring every student is placed in an environment where they can be successful. Thank you for your patience, flexibility and understanding.

The Focus Parent Portal is your gateway to staying connected with your student's educational journey in Broward County Public Schools. Parents/guardians with multiple students will be able to access all their students in one place. The portal will allow you to monitor your student's academic progress, stay informed of upcoming school and district events, and allow you to communicate directly with your student's teachers.

To create a new Parent Portal account, you will need a valid email address. Connecting each of your enrolled students will require the following information:

• Student's full name
• Student's ID number (begins with ‘06')
• Student's date of birth

Visit https://www.browardschools.com/focus for details on how to access the Parent Portal.

Student schedules will be available in Focus on Wednesday, August 5, 2026.

Application for Meal Benefits: MySchoolApps - Getting Started.

Application for Meal Benefits: MySchoolApps - Getting Started. Beginning next school year, Students will no longer eat lunch at no cost. Broward County Public Schools (BCPS) families will need to apply to determine their eligibility for free and reduced-price lunches.

MySchoolApps - Select District

Select Your School District Please select the school district that your child or children are enrolled in. This must be the school district in which you will be applying for benefits for your children. Search

www.myschoolapps.com

Get Ready for the New School Year: As the new school year approaches, all eligible students must register for bus transportation. This ensures that each student is assigned to a route, allowing for efficient planning and safety.

• How to Register: To secure your spot, visit the Register 2 Ride webpage. The registration process is simple and essential for a smooth start to the 2026/27 school year.

• Important Deadline: Please note that registrations submitted after July 10, 2026, will be processed in the order received.

• Special Note for ESE Students: If your child is enrolled in an ESE program, they do not need to register through this platform. Instead, reach out directly to your ESE Specialist at the assigned school to arrange transportation services.

• View your Bus Assignment: Bus Assignments will be available the second week of August via the Focus Parent Portal

We want to help you become familiar with school traffic expectations, reduce congestion during the first weeks of school, and reinforce safe practices that protect our students, staff, crossing guards, neighbors, and motorists. Attached is a letter from Coral Springs Police Chief Brad Mock outlining important traffic safety expectations for parents, guardians, students, and our surrounding school communities.

As noted in the letter, the Coral Springs Police Department will conduct an educational traffic safety campaign during the first two weeks of school, issuing warnings for most violations while focusing on education and compliance.

This is your final reminder to complete the Device Issuance Opt-In Form through the Focus Parent Portal before August 10, 2026.

Students who do not complete the opt-in process will continue to use school-based devices while on campus.

Need help accessing Focus?

School staff will be available to assist families with:

• Creating or accessing Focus Parent Portal accounts
• Password resets
• Navigating the Focus platform
• Completing the Device Issuance Opt-In Form

We are committed to ensuring every family has the support needed to participate in the One-to-One Laptop Issuance Program.

www.browardschools.com/laptoprequest

Coral Springs Middle School follows the Student Dress Code policy as stated in the Student's Code of Conduct for Broward County Public Schools.

Here are a few specific reminders:

1. Footwear: For grades K-12, bedroom slippers are n ot allowed. Students in grades K-8 may not wear backless, slingbacks, or open-toed footwear. Therefore, slides are not permitted.

2. Revealing clothing or clothing that exposes the torso is not allowed.

3. Pajamas are not permitted. Other clothing not allowed are: leggings without overblouses (long shirts) that reach mid-though, tights, bodysuits, and bicycle racing attire unless they are worn underneath dresses, skirts, or shorts of appropriate length.

4. Clothing that exposes the upper thigh is not allowed. Shorts that are shorter than mid-thigh are not allowed.

5. Students shall wear their current, unaltered, and official school issued identification (ID) badge, clearly visible on the front of their person and not lower than elbow level.

To support a safe, focused, and distraction-free learning environment, students may not use wireless communication devices between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

This includes breakfast, morning supervision, hallway transitions, lunch, and all instructional time. All devices must be off and out of sight unless authorized by a school staff member for an educational purpose or emergency.

Wireless devices include cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds/AirPods, headphones, tablets, laptops, and any internet-accessible communication device.

The safety and security of our students and staff is always our top priority! Students will not be permitted on campus without their ID. Many students were already issued an ID either Stallion Stampede (6th graders) or Stallion Launch Day. However, we are aware that there are students that still need their ID. There will be ID stations in the front of the school Monday morning (6th grade and "new" students who need their pictures taken- in front of school, 7th grade outside the 7th grade gate on the westside, and 8th grade in front of the courtyard gate. We ask that all students obtain their ID before entering the school on Monday morning.

During the school year, if the student forgets their ID, they will need to go directly to the ID Station to obtainin their ID. Students who forgot their ID will be provided up to 3 temporary Ids for the quarter before being issued a disciplinary consequence. Students will be permitted up to 3 temporary IDs for the quarter before being issued a disciplinary consequence, per the dress code policy and in accordance with the Discipline Matrix. If the student loses their ID, they will be provided one upon request at the ID Station. Students will be issued a $5 obligation after the 4th printed ID.

• As a reminder, please be aware there is no supervision on our campus prior to 8:30a.m. and our gates open at 9:00a.m for breakfast. If you need supervision for your child, our amazing Stallion Scholars Academy begins at 7:00am! Get all the information and sign up here: Before Care (BASCC)

Additionally, dismissal occurs at 4:00PM and supervision ends at 4:30PM.

• Aftercare with the YMCA We have our YMCA after school program that runs until 6PM. Find out more information about our before or after care programs in attached flyer. Reach out to Mrs. Nicole Beaney at nicole.beaney@browardschools.com

As part of the Broward Schools BCPS Advantage social media campaign, be sure to follow us and stay connected to all the great things happening at CSMS! Follow @stallionnationcsms and @csms_pta for updates, celebrations, and opportunities to get involved.

Welcome to the 2026-2027 School year! This year we are off to a soaring start! 🚀 It was great to see so many new faces and familiar ones at the Stallion Launch Day!

This year, the PTA's focus is to enhance students' and families' experience while at the same time supporting the school's academic and campus needs. To do that, we need you! Please consider joining the PTA. The simple act of joining the PTA immediately supports the school and strengthens our community. You can join here: CSMS-PTA.ORG

This year we are stepping up our connection and communication with families. Please join our WhatsApp Community for announcements and the latest news. Please sign up here:

We have several exciting things coming up in the coming weeks. Please note: there was a change to the calendar on our flyers; the Open House has been moved up to August 20th.

We are looking forward to the Book Fair coming August 24th -28th.

We will also have our first PTA meeting that week, Wednesday, August 26th at 9:40

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

If you have any questions, ideas or comments, please email us at hi@csms-pta.org

Respectfully,

Jennifer Pappas

President

CSMS-PTA