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Tuesday, October 28th, from 5:30 to 7pm
You are invited!
Link to Registration/RSVP Form
Please use this form to RSVP and register for the College Financial Aid and Information Night this Tuesday, October 28th, so we can plan for the number of attendees in the auditorium.
The event will start at 5:30 pm and end by 7 pm. The event will be in the auditorium. Parking is available in the back of the school, and the back entrance will be open.
This event is open to all grade levels, as it is never too early to start planning for how to pay or be awarded scholarships and aid for a college education.
We will have college admissions and financial aid experts with us to help your family plan for the future.
Please email Mrs. Manigault with any questions.
Halloween Costume Guidelines & Expectations at CCSMS
We love to dress up at CCSMS. We have a tradition of scholars and staff coming up with some great costumes at Halloween! We will have some prizes on Friday, but please follow the following guidelines:
If scholars or guardians/parents have questions about the acceptability of a costume, please check with their scholar’s Crew teacher before wearing it to school.
Scholars wearing inappropriate costumes will be required to change into a school uniform. This may require a call home to have a change of clothes brought up to them; the scholar will remain in the ISS room until that time.
Red Ribbon Week at CCSMS for Middle School Only.
Each day this week we will have a theme for our middle school scholars:
Monday : Puzzle Piece Colors Day - Each grade wears a different color—such as red, blue, green, or yellow—representing puzzle pieces to show how every grade fits together to live a drug-free life.
(6th Grade - Blue, 7th Grade - White, 8th Grade - Red)
Tuesday: Team Spirit Day - Wear your favorite sports team’s gear to celebrate how teamwork and dedication help us solve life’s puzzles and choose to live drug-free.
Wednesday: Mismatch Day - Wear mismatched clothes or crazy patterns—like puzzle pieces not fitting yet—reminding us that drugs don’t fit into a healthy life.
Thursday: Twin Day - Dress alike with a friend to celebrate teamwork in solving life’s puzzles and choosing to live drug-free.
Friday: Costume Day - Wear your favorite Halloween costume to show your creativity and celebrate solving life’s puzzles by making positive, drug-free choices.
Reminders:
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Friday, October 31, 2025
Monday, November 3, 2025
Tuesday, November
Looking ahead:
High School Spirit Week is Oct 6 to Oct 10
Dear CCSMS Families and Scholars,
Thank you to everyone one who donated, helped out, and attended Fall Fest! Our families helped make the event a success. We loved seeing so many of you and we especially loved seeing our scholars take the lead at our carnival tables!
Please note that you should have been able to log into PowerSchool to see first quarter report cards. Separate directions were sent to families.
Our College Financial Aid Night will be on Tuesday, October 28th from 5:30 to 7pm. We know paying for college can take years of planning, so all of our families are invited to attend. We will be sharing more information in the coming weeks with families.
The CCSMS Admin Team
Here are some tips for who it reach out to with questions, ideas, or concerns:
College Financial Aid Night at CCSMS
Join us on Tuesday, October 28 from 5:30pm to 7pm for an information session on financial aid, completing the FAFSA form, and scholarships. RSVP Here.
Community Partners Highlight - Kids On Point
Kids on Point currently has openings in their after school program. They provide transportation to the College of Charleston Campus Monday to Thursday with their program that runs until 6pm. More information can be found in these documents:
Please visit the CCSMS Riptide Athletics Website for updates and schedules.
Middle School Basketball Tryouts - 3:15pm to 4:30 on Monday, October 27th. Physicals must be in PlanetHS. See CCSMS Riptide Athletics Website for information. Email AD Traquair with questions.
Make up date for those scholars assigned.
All parents, guardians, and scholars welcome to find out more about college financial aid, scholarships, and completing the FAFSA form.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/jtpzqeTMCT59ygV3A
Please visit our Bus Transportation Page

Strawbridge Studios has a NEW Code Lookup Tool for 2025-2026 school pictures! Parents can simply scan the QR code in the link below and follow the directions to access their child's picture ordering gallery. No need to contact Customer Service for an access code! *Student last name and Student ID number will be required for data security.*
There are currently three seats open for election.
Please review the information here:
Please see the updated supply list here.
The CCSMS Family, Faculty, and Friends organization (F3) encompasses the PTO, Athletic Booster, Band Booster, and School Activities Supports.
Please let us know if you would be interested in serving in a leadership role and someone will follow up with you. Please complete this form, if interested.
F3/PTO needs volunteers for various projects throughout the year. . Please complete our volunteer form if you are interested in volunteering with us: Please complete this form, if interested.
Some simple ways to get involved:
Join us online on Facebook
Link those Harris Teeter cards to our school – our #7617 and add CCSMS to your to your Publix account.
Donate backpacks, uniform clothing, tissues, classroom supplies, and gift cards when you can. They can be dropped off in the front office and will be put to use based on the priorities of the day.
Please use the designated drop-off area at the back of the school in the car loop only.
This is a reminder to please use the designated drop-off area at the back of the school in the car loop only.
Go Riptide!
Thanks for reading the Wavelength. The Wavelength is our weekly email communication at CCSMS. Families will also receive a robocall once a week with a summary of any major events or info you need.
Wavelength: noun. : 1. The measurement of the distance between any two corresponding points on adjacent waves. 2. λ = velocity divided by frequency. 3. A weekly CCSMS communication to inform and unite.