Wavelength Newsletter

A look at the week ahead:

It is Spirit Week in High School only,if scholars are participating in the themed days, the must follow the non-uniform dress code policy. If you are NOT participating in the themed days, you must be in uniform.

Remember this Friday, October 10, 2025 is a Half Day with dismissal at 11am. 

Monday is the final day to pre-order for the Hispanic Heritage Celebration Food Truck coming on Thursday.  Scholars should use this form, if interested. Free Lunch is available in the cafeteria, this is not required.

Monday, October 6, 2025 

• Scholars should arrive in  dress code and middle school and those not participating in High School Spirit week should be in proper uniform.
• High School Spirit Week Today:  Sandler Swag - Rock Adam Sandler’s iconic laid-back look with oversized tees, baggy shorts, and sneakers
• Scholars should have a clear backpack and a tightly sealed water bottle with them each day. 
• All phones and personal electronic devices are to be stored in their Yondr pouches.
• Afternoon Academy will be in the Auditorium Lobby for those registered.   
• Athletics:
  • See athletics calendar for details.
  • Spring Sports Open season is the full month of October. If you are interested in playing Soccer, Baseball or Softball, please make sure you have a physical uploaded in PlanetHS. Schedules will be posted on our athletic website. 
• Monday, October 6th F3-PTO and Booster Club Planning Meeting from 6pm to 7pm in the Principal's Conference Room. RSVP here

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

• Scholars should arrive in  dress code and middle school and those not participating in High School Spirit week should be in proper uniform.
• High School Spirit Week Today: ABC's & 123's - Turn back the clock! Dress like your younger self — from toddler to tween — or recreate an old photo
• Scholars should have a clear backpack and a tightly sealed water bottle with them each day. 
• All phones and personal electronic devices are to be stored in their Yondr pouches.
• Afternoon Academy will be in the Auditorium Lobby for those registered.   
• After School Activities:
  • Parents, please complete this form each week if your child is staying for after school activities.
  • After School Activity Bus Schedules are here. 
  • Tuesday's activities include: 
    • National Art Honor Society - please complete this form each week
    • SeaPerch - MS and HS team members in Herron’s Room please complete this form each week
    • Middle School Robotics Team  in room 139 please complete this form each week
    • High School Cheer please complete this form each week
• Athletics:
  • See athletics calendar for details.
  • Varsity and JV Volleyball will travel to Lowcountry Leadership for a region game. JV starts at 5pm, followed by Varsity. Come out and support our teams.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

• Scholars should arrive in  dress code and middle school and those not participating in High School Spirit week should be in proper uniform.
• High School Spirit Week Today: Wild Expedition - Dress in your best safari or explorer fit, or go wild as your favorite animal (ex. animal print, cheetah, or camo)
• Scholars should have a clear backpack and a tightly sealed water bottle with them each day. 
• All phones and personal electronic devices are to be stored in their Yondr pouches.
• Afternoon Academy will be in the Auditorium Lobby for those registered.   
• Athletics:
  • See athletics calendar for details.
  • MS Volleyball will play Zucker tonight at 6:30pm. The game will take place at The North Charleston Athletic Center. Good luck ladies!
  • Cross Country will travel to Philip Simmons to participate in the Iron Horse Derby today at 5:30pm.
  • JV volleyball will travel to Military Magnet for a 5:30 start.

Thursday, October 9, 2025

• Scholars should arrive  in dress code and middle school and those not participating in High School Spirit week should be in proper uniform.
• High School Spirit Week Today: Character Craze - TV takeover! Rock your best fictional character look and turn the halls into your story world
• Scholars should have a clear backpack and a tightly sealed water bottle with them each day. 
• All phones and personal electronic devices are to be stored in their Yondr pouches.
• HOSA Meeting During Riptime. Are you Interested in the Health Care Field of Study?  HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) is for you.  Join the CCSMS HOSA Chapter.  Thursday, October 2, 2025 is the last club meeting day to become a member.   HOSA meets every Thursday 11:30 in room 224A
• Afternoon Academy will be in the Auditorium Lobby for those registered.   
• After School Activities:
  • Parents, please complete this form each week if your child is staying for after school activities.
  • After School Activity Bus Schedules are here. 
  • Thursday's activities include:
    • Band in Auditorium, please complete this form each week
    • SeaPerch,  please complete this form each week
    • Middle School Robotics Team, please complete this form each week
    • Junior Art Honor Society, please complete this form each week
    • High School Cheer, please complete this form each week
• Athletics:
  • See athletics calendar for details.

   Friday, October 10, 2025

• Friday, October 10, 2025 - Half Day with dismissal at 11am. 
• Scholars should arrive in  dress code and middle school and those not participating in High School Spirit week should be in proper uniform.
• High School Spirit Week Today: "Boots on the Ground" (Pep Rally on Friday) Throw on your best trail ride fit—boots, hats, and denim—for a western spirit day look
• Scholars should have a clear backpack and a tightly sealed water bottle with them each day. 
• All phones and personal electronic devices are to be stored in their Yondr pouches.
• Athletics:
  • See athletics calendar for details.
  • Boys State Swim Meet will be held at the USC Natatorium tonight at 6pm

Saturday, October 11, 2025

• Athletics: See athletics calendar for details.
  • Girls State swim meet will be held at the USC Natatorium Tonight at 6pm.

Looking ahead:

• Thursday, October 23, 2025 - Fall Fest - A CCSMS Family Event 5:30 to 7pm
• Tuesday, October 28th from 5:30pm to 7pm CCSMS College Financial Aid Information Session about applying for  financial aid, completing the FAFSA form, and scholarships. Parents and guardians from all grade levels are welcome. 
• Friday, October 31, 2025 - Early Release Day with dismissal at 12pm.

• CCSMS Calendar for 2025-2026 School Year (Early release dates retained that CCSD may have removed from their calendar) 

• Uniform and Dress Code

• Back to School Info

• Bus Schedules

• School Meals and Lunch Info

• Afternoon Academy

• School Supply Lists

• CCSMS Riptide Athletic Website

High School Spirit Week is Oct 6 to Oct 10

•  High School Scholars- our first Spirit Week is quickly approaching, and the Scholar Council wants everyone to have time to prepare. Spirit Week will take place from October 6th to 10th.
• Here are the themes: 
  • Monday – Sandler Swag - Rock Adam Sandler’s iconic laid-back look with oversized tees, baggy shorts, and sneakers
  • Tuesday – ABC's & 123's - Turn back the clock! Dress like your younger self — from toddler to tween — or recreate an old photo
  • Wednesday – Wild Expedition - Dress in your best safari or explorer fit, or go wild as your favorite animal (ex. animal print, cheetah, or camo)
  • Thursday – Character Craze - TV takeover! Rock your best fictional character look and turn the halls into your story world
  • Friday – "Boots on the Ground" (Pep Rally on Friday) Throw on your best trail ride fit—boots, hats, and denim—for a western spirit day look
• If you ARE participating in the themed days, you MUST follow the non-uniform dress code policy. If you are NOT participating in the themed days, you MUST BE IN UNIFORM!
•  We can't wait to see everyone dressed up on October 6th!

Dear CCSMS Families and Scholars,

It is starting to feel like Fall even in Charleston, but by the end of the day it can be warmer.  Please label layers and water bottles so we can help them find their way back to their owner easily. We will have a lost and found table at Fall Fest on October 23rd as well, but the piles are growing!

If you are interested in helping with the CCSMS Family, Faculty, and Friends (F3) activities this year which includes our PTO and Booster Club, please join us on Monday, October 6th for the F3-PTO and Booster Club Planning Meeting from 6pm to 7pm in the Principal's Conference Room. RSVP here

Please continue to monitor grades as we rapidly wrap up the first quarter and reach out to your scholar's teachers with any questions you may have. 

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. 

Thank you, 

The CCSMS Admin Team

Here are some tips for who it reach out to with questions, ideas, or concerns:

• If you have questions about PowerSchool, bus transportation, or other front office related matters, please email the front office and someone will respond to you.
• If you have general questions about middle school, Mrs. Carter is the Assistant Principal for middle school at CCSMS, and is always happy to help guide you and answer questions.
• If you have general questions about high school, Mr. Thompson is our Assistant Principal for high school and is ready to help support your scholar's success at CCSMS.
  
• If you have questions about your scholar's IEP or 504 plan, Mrs. Cannon can assist you.
• For attendance, records, address/email/phone number updates, admissions, and enrollment, please reach out to Mrs. Woolum. 
• Mrs. Frasier, our lead principal, can assist you if an issue is not resolved at the teacher or administrative team level. She handles all of our day to day operations.
• Mrs. Carmichael, our Executive Principal and CEO, can assist  you if you have an issue you need to discuss that impacts the overall functioning of the school.
• If you have an appeal of an administrator decision, there is a formal process to bring that issue to the board. You can reach the board members to start that process.

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.