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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: 

• • Scholars may opt to wear Halloween costumes to school on October 31st only.  This is not a dress-down day, if you are not in costume, you should be in school uniform.
  • School expectations regarding non-uniform dress code must be followed. Please see the school website for details, including:
    • Clothing shall not reveal bare skin between the upper chest and mid-thigh.
    • Shorts, skorts, dresses, and skirts shall be fingertip length or longer.
    • Appropriate footwear shall be worn at all times.
  • Costumes may not promote illegal substances or activities, and may not be derogatory, disrespectful, or depict violence.
  • Hats & hoods may be worn as part of the costume, this day only  
  • ALL costume preparations are to be completed at home. (No dressing or applying of make-up or colored hairspray once students arrive at school)
  • Faces (identity) should not be concealed by any mask or full make-up
  • Costumes should NOT include items such as toy weapons or anything that resembles a weapon (swords, knives, guns, lightsabers, canes, etc)
  • Fake blood or other items that can spill are not allowed. 
  • Costumes should not include items with sound effects, lights, or other components that would disrupt the classroom learning environment
  • Some costumes that may not be clearly addressed by these guidelines may be deemed inappropriate by administrators at their discretion.

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:

• As a reminder, water bottles should be able to seal securely and only contain plain water. We ask that flavor packets not be sent with scholars or used.  These create a sticky mess and disrupt the learning environment when spilled or when trying to put into water bottles.  If you have extra water bottles at home you would like to donate, please drop them off in the front office.  
• Donations needed of cases of small water bottles and uniform clothing in all sizes, but especially size 14/16 in girls. Items may be dropped off in the front office. 

Monday, October 27, 2025 

• Red Ribbon Day in Middle School: 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)
• Scholars should arrive in proper uniform and dress code. 
• Scholars should have a backpack and a tightly sealed water bottle with them each day. 
• High school scholars should arrive at their first block with their Chromebooks fully charged. 
• 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:
  • Middle School Basketball Tryouts - for boys and girls in middle school at CCSMS, 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.
  • See athletics calendar for details.
  • Spring Sports Open Season is underway. Please see your email for schedules and coach contact information.

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

• Red Ribbon Day in Middle School: 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.
• Scholars should arrive in proper uniform and dress code. 
• Scholars should have a backpack and a tightly sealed water bottle with them each day. 
• High school scholars should arrive at their first block with their Chromebooks fully charged. 
• 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
    • No High School Cheer this Tuesday. 
• Athletics:
  • See athletics calendar for details.
  • Spring Sports Open Season is underway. Please see your email for schedules and coach contact information.
• CCSMS College Financial Aid Information Session 5:30pm to 7pm about applying for  financial aid, completing the FAFSA form, and scholarships. Parents and guardians from all grade levels are welcome. RSVP Here

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

• Red Ribbon Day in Middle School: 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.
• Scholars should have a backpack and a tightly sealed water bottle with them each day. 
• High school scholars should arrive at the first block with their Chromebooks fully charged. 
• 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 underway. Please see your email for schedules and coach contact information.
  • Cross Country will travel to Palmetto State Park in Mt. Pleasant for the Region Meet. Good luck runners!
  • Volleyball will host the first round of playoffs against Lake View High School. Game time is set for 5:30pm. All tickets are $8 and the clear bag policy will be in effect.

Thursday, October 30, 2025

• Red Ribbon Day in Middle School: Twin Day - Dress alike with a friend to celebrate teamwork in solving life’s puzzles and choosing to live drug-free.
• Scholars should arrive in proper uniform and dress code. 
• Scholars should have a backpack and a tightly sealed water bottle with them each day. 
• High school scholars should arrive at the first block with their Chromebooks fully charged. 
• 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.
  • There are no after school activity buses on Thursday this week due to Fall Fest. 
  • 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.
  • Spring Sports Open Season is underway. Please see your email for schedules and coach contact information. Some sessions may be different due to Fall Fest, please make plans accordingly. 

   Friday, October 31, 2025

• EARLY RELEASE DAY at 12 pm. 
• Red Ribbon Day in Middle School: Costume Day - Wear your favorite Halloween costume to show your creativity and celebrate solving life’s puzzles by making positive, drug-free choices. See the information above for Halloween guidelines.
• High School Scholars may also wear Halloween Costumes.  See the information above.
• All scholars should arrive in proper dress code. 
• Scholars should have a backpack and a tightly sealed water bottle with them each day. 
• High school scholars should arrive at the first block with their Chromebooks fully charged. 
• 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 underway. Please see your email for schedules and coach contact information.

Monday, November 3, 2025

• No School For Scholars, Teacher Work Day
• See Athletics Website for information about Varsity and JV Basketball Tryouts this week and conditioning for other sports. 

Tuesday, November 

• No School, school closed for Election Day. 

Looking ahead:

• November 24 to 28, Thanksgiving Break (Weather Days currently do not need to be used.)
• Dec 19, 11 am Dismissal on Half Day. Final Day of Semester 1. 
• Dec  22 to Jan 5, 2026, No school for scholars. Teacher workday on January 5. 
• First Day of Semester 2, January 6, 2026. Return from Holiday Break. 

• 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,

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. 

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.