Wavelength Newsletter

Announcements:

• Congrats to two of our Sea Perch Teams finishing 2nd overall in regions:
  • Team Scubas, Middle School, won 1st place for the mission course, 2nd place on the obstacle course, 2nd overall. 
  • Team Phobia, High School, 3rd place in the mission course, 1st place in the obstacle course, and 2nd place overall. 
• Middle School Scholars have spirit week this week for Read Across America.  Please see communication from Grade Level teachers for directions. Themes are included by day below.  Dress code still applies.

Everyday Reminders:

• When not participating in a school spirit day this week or if you have special STEMester or field trip directions, scholars should arrive in proper uniform and dress code.   
• Uniforms, navy sweatshirts, and navy sweaters are always welcome donations. 
• 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.

Monday, March 2, 2026 

• Middle School Spirit Week: Dress in as many colors as you possibly can. 
• Afternoon Academy will be in the Auditorium Lobby for those registered.   
• Athletics: 
  • See athletics calendar for details. 

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 

• Middle School Spirit Week: Wear your favorite hat.
• High School Dress Up Optional: Optional for Seniors to wear white with yellow, and 9th, 10th and 11th to wear black or grey. Scholars may choose to participate in a planned memorial, but not required.  See CREW teacher for details. 
• After School Activities: 
  • National Art Honor Society  Team 
  • 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  
  • BETA for Middle School please complete this form each week
  • Dance Team  Please complete this form so we know how scholar is getting home
• After school activity buses will be running.
• Afternoon Academy will be in the Auditorium Lobby for those registered.   
• Athletics: 
  • See athletics website for details.  

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 

• Middle School Spirit Week: Wear clothes mismatched or inside out.
• High School STEMester Day.
• Afternoon Academy will be in the Auditorium Lobby for those registered.   
• Athletics: 
  • See athletics calendar for details. 
  • Next round of Boys Basketball Playoffs!
  • Middle School Tennis practice will be held Monday and Wednesday from 3:30-5:00 at Charleston Tennis Center. The small white bus to transport the team will depart at precisely 3:15 each of those days.

Thursday, March 5, 2026 

• Middle School Spirit Week: Wear wild and crazy or mismatched socks. 
• High School STEMester Day.
• Afternoon Academy will be in the Auditorium Lobby for those registered.   
• After School Activities, include:  
  • Junior Art Honor Society
  • SeaPerch, please check with coaches on meetings this week
  • Middle School Robotics Team please complete this form each week  
  • Dance Team  Please complete this form  
  • Band  Please complete this form  
• After school activity buses will be running. 
• Athletics: 
  • See athletics calendar for details.  

Friday, March 6, 2026 

• Early Dismissal, Early Release at 12pm. 
• High School STEMester Day.
• Middle School Spirit Week: Wear your pajamas and be ready to snuggle up with a book. 
• Athletics: 
  • See athletics calendar for details. 

Looking ahead:

• Wednesday, March 11 High School Testing - ACT/PreACT/SAT
• Monday, March 16, No School, Teacher Workday
• Spring Break, April 6 to April 10, 2026
• STEM Night Expo, April 16, 2026 from 4pm to 6pm. 
• Friday, May 1, Early release day at 12pm. 
• Thursday, May 28, Half Day, dismissal at 11am. Last Day of School!
• Tuesday, August 11, FIrst Day of School of the 2026-2027 School Year! (CCSMS will follow the CCSD Calendar linked here.) 

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

• 2026-2027 School Year Calendar (CCSMS will follow the CCSD Calendar linked here.) 

• Uniform and Dress Code

• Back to School Info

• Bus Schedules

• School Meals and Lunch Info

• Afternoon Academy

• School Supply Lists

• CCSMS Riptide Athletic Website

Dear CCSMS Families and Scholars,

We have a lot going on this week at CCSMS. We appreciate our families so much on weeks like this to help support our scholars and make sure they have what they need to be successful! Thank you! 

Please make sure to check email and communication from teachers for specific directions, what to wear, what to bring for field trips, etc...

• Some high school scholars may have trips that depart or arrive back at times other than normal school hours and, and at locations other than CCSMS. Those teachers will be sending reminders this week.  

• Middle school has a spirit week this week to celebrate Read Across America and all of their hard work so far this year! 

• Early release day on Friday at 12pm. 

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.