The Skippers' Log
9.11.2026
- Monday, September 14: Bus evacuation drill at 9:30am (This is the required, simple one: students simply practice how to get out the emergency exit at the rear of the bus.)
- Wednesday, September 16: Club Fair during lunch/Utility
- Friday, September 18: Safety procedures review during Utility (Teachers will review the terminology we would use in the event of a school emergency.)
Week 2: Back to the Routine
The CMS Musical!
Please see below for information from the advisors for our musical:
We are thrilled to announce that this year’s musical will be Legally Blonde Jr.—a high-energy, hilarious, and heartwarming show filled with memorable characters, catchy music, big dance numbers, and plenty of laughs.
Whether you love singing, acting, dancing, comedy, or simply being part of a team, there’s a place for you in this production. With a fantastic ensemble and a wide variety of roles, we’re looking forward to seeing students of all kinds bring their creativity, confidence, and personality to the stage!
Auditions & Callbacks
Auditions will be held on Tuesday, September 15th from 3:00-4:30 after school in the auditorium. Students must be present at auditions in order to be considered for a role.
Callbacks will be held on Thursday, September 17th from 3:00-4:00.
*All students who audition will be cast in the show.*
Please have your student fill out this audition form prior to Tuesday if they plan on being in the show and auditioning.
Please take a look at the Legally Blonde Rehearsal Calendar if your student is interested in being a part of the show! It is so important that students are able to be present at rehearsals in order to participate. We know the fall is a busy time of year but we are looking for students who are able to commit!
Come ready to have fun, try something new, and show us what you can do! No previous theater experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to participate!
Show Dates!
Friday, November 20th at 7:00pm
Saturday, November 21st at 2:00pm
Saturday, November 21st at 7:00pm
*Students must be able to attend ALL tech week rehearsals and ALL performances in order to participate*
We can’t wait to build an incredible cast and bring Legally Blonde Jr. to life. Come join the fun, find your role, and help us make this production one to remember!
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Ms. McCormick! kmccormick@cohassetk12.org
See you at auditions!
CMS Robotics Open House and Opening Goals
See below for information from Mr. Erlandsen and Ms. Lantier, our Robotics Club advisors:
We will be hosting an open house for any CMS students interested in Robotics from 4:00pm - 4:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday (9/15 - 9/17). Students can attend anyr or all dates and can be picked up earlier, if needed.
Our goals over the next few weeks are as follows:
1) We need students to help continue to build our challenge boards. We have 1 already completed and will be getting two more next week. We are moving upstairs to the old language lab and need some organizational assistance setting things up.
2) We are going to try having students set up their own teams this year. 3-5 students would be best and most importantly, they should be able to meet together at least once per week but more if possible. We usually like to be available to hold sessions Tues, Wed, and/or Thurs. If students want to participate in a team and are having any challenges finding partners, let us know and we can help coordinate those students. We'd like to have teams identified before the end of the month so they can get started on their team tasks.
Please feel free to reach out to coaches Mr. E (rerlandsen@cohassetk12.org) or Ms. Lantier (klantier@cohassetk12.org) if you have any questions. We hope to see your students next week!
Parenting, Anxiety, and Us: A Community Conversation
CMS School Council
Interested in getting more directly involved with CMS? Want a more concrete voice in what our school tackles? Looking to collaborate with teachers and other parents/caregivers? Then please consider joining the CMS School Council! This fabulous group of teachers and parents/caregivers meets monthly after school to develop, track, and discuss our School Improvement Plan (SIP). If you are interested in serving, please email a brief bio and photograph to middleschool@cohassetpso.org by 3:00pm on Friday, 9/18. Elections will be held at our Open House on Tuesday, 9/22. Thank you!
Support Our CEF!
Please come out on Saturday, October 3, from 7pm - 10pm to support the CEF. This event will feature live music, heavy passed apps, and a silent auction. It's at The Parrot in Hull. Please see this flyer for more!
CPS Community Website
CMS Health Form
Please complete this form to ensure that Erin Kalberer, our school nurse, has up-to-the-date records on your child (or children). If you run into any technical problems or would simply prefer to complete a hard copy, please complete this version and either email it to Nurse Kalberer at ekalberer@cohassetk12.org or ask your child to drop it off with Ms. Simmons in the office. Thank you!
Drop-off & Pick-up
To drop a student off before 8:15am, you must use the loop in the back of the middle-high school building. (This is the one closest to the athletic field and administrative offices.) The front loop is for buses only until 8:15am.
Please keep this in mind to help ensure the safety of our students and staff, and don't hesitate to call if you have any questions. Thank you!
Nutrition and Financial Assistance
I can't sum this up any better than Dr. Shannon, so I share her letter verbatim here:
Dear Cohasset Families,
Although school meals are free for all in Massachusetts, it remains extremely important for all families to complete the household Application for Free and Reduced Price Meals for the 2026-27 school year so that our district can continue to establish eligibility for P-EBT benefits, waive local fees (ie. athletics, field trips, etc), and serve families most effectively.
When returning the Application, we also ask that you complete and return the Sharing Information with Other Programs form as well. If your student(s) qualify for free or reduced price meals, this allows us to share your information with other programs in the school so that your student can receive additional benefits.
Please return your completed Free & Reduced Meal Application to your student's school office. There is one application per household, please. For more information follow these links: Free and Reduced Price Meals and CPS Nutrition and CPS Food Services. If you have any questions please contact our Director of Food Services, Vinicio Cordon at vcordon@cohassetk12.org.
Additionally, this year, Cohasset Public Schools is excited to partner with South Shore Backpackers to pilot a new food-access program for Cohasset families beginning in Fall 2026. South Shore Backpackers is a partnership between Wellspring and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church designed to provide nutritious, kid-friendly food for students and their families during weekends and school breaks—times when school meals are not available. The program is built around a simple idea: when families have access to good food, students are better supported to learn, grow, and thrive.
Families who feel they could benefit from additional food support are invited to complete a confidential Family Interest Indicator Form. Completing the form simply lets the program team know that your family may be interested; it is not a commitment to participate.
Confidentiality is a central part of the program. We understand that asking for food assistance can feel personal, and we want families to feel comfortable exploring this resource without stigma or concern about their privacy. Information submitted through the interest form will be handled confidentially and discreetly and used to help CPS and South Shore Backpackers plan the program and connect interested families with available support.
If your family could use additional food support on weekends or during school breaks, we encourage you to learn more and complete the confidential interest form. You can access the form through the CLICK HERE button or QR code on the program flyer. Questions about the program can be directed to John Scopelleti at JScopelleti@cohassetk12.org.
Ever Onward,
Sarah Shannon
Here's your data point for this week:
51% of CMS students are female. As a point of reference, last year, 49% of students statewide were female.
Please send any questions or comments to jscopelleti@cohassetk12.org!