Wavelength Newsletter

Dear CCSMS Families and Scholars,

King Street is still closed in front of the school due to the old Masons building being demolished. The posting currently says closed until December 5.

PLEASE do not drop off in the Food Lion Parking Lot, on the side of Grove, or other locations. Please follow all normal procedures for am car loop drop off  and pm pick up. This includes driving down Grove Street, entering at the back gate and driving up to the back of the middle school entrance to drop off and pick up. 

We have three weeks of school left in Quarter 2 and Semester 1 and we will focus on learning and academic growth during this time. There is MAP testing in middle school starting next week and End of Course exams for high school this month.  The Assessment Dates and information can be reviewed here. 

Thank you, 

The CCSMS Admin Team

We have three new scholar clubs/team starting up in the coming weeks. Please use these forms to let staff know your scholar is interested. 

• Middle School Archery - Meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays afterschool. Please complete Interest Form
• Bridge Building Team, open to Middle School and High School  - Meeting on Thursdays, including Dec 4 and 11 this month. Please complete Interest Form
• Dance Team, open to Middle School and High School - Workshop on Tuesday, Dec 2, Tryouts on Dec 9, and meeting on Tuesdays after that. Complete this form and submit a physical if interested in trying out. We must have a recent physical form on record clearing them for participation in the physical activity. It can be brought into the front office or uploaded to Planet HS. 

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 them 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 are needed of cases of small water bottles, uniform clothing in all sizes, navy outer layers such as sweatshirts and sweaters, healthy snacks for the nurse clinic, and feminine hygiene products.  Items may be dropped off in the front office.  

Monday, Dec 1, 2025 

• 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 and 8th graders 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. 

Tuesday, Dec 2, 2025

• 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 and 8th graders 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.
• 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 please complete this form each week  
    • High School Cheer please complete this form each week 
    • Dance Team Workshop please complete this form so we know how scholar is getting home
    • Middle School Junior Beta Please complete this form each week 
    • Archery Team - Middle School Please complete this form each week 
• Afternoon Academy will be in the Auditorium Lobby for those registered.   
• Athletics: 
  • Basketball Games at Home vs. Charleston Collegiate. See athletics calendar for details. 

Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025

• 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 and 8th graders 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. 

Thursday, Dec 4, 2025

• In House Band Clinic during school day, all scholars are responsible for completing class work from scheduled classes. 
• Market Day for the Entrepreneur classes. Takes place during HS Riptime.
• 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 and 8th graders 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.
  •   Thursday's activities include:
    • Bridge Building Competition Team - Planning meeting  please complete this form each week 
    • 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 wee   
    • High School Cheer, please complete this form each week 
    • Archery Team - Middle School please complete this form each week 
• Athletics:
  • Basketball Games at Home vs. First Baptist. See athletics calendar for details. 

   Friday, Dec 5, 2025

• 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 and 8th graders 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.   

Looking ahead:

• 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

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. 

Current situation with King Closed - you must drop off in the back for the safety of all. 

Normally, yes still you should be dropping off and picking up in the back of the school in the car loop.  Thanks.