Weekly Update for September 29th - October 5th As you are aware each of our students were issued a Chromebook. These are temporary devices as the new Chromebook have not arrived. This message was sent to each students today from our tech department: "We want to encourage you to take extra care with your Chromebook. As you know the district is in short supply of... READ MORE >
Homecoming for CHS is the week of October 5th-9th. Here is the link to order shirts and the daily dress up themes for CHS. The order and payment need to be in by September 30th at 12:00pm.The order form does include a link for digital payment or you can print off and bring the order and payment to CMS or CHS.... READ MORE >
Update for week of Sept. 21st - 28th. Have you heard??? At this time all students have the ability to eat a school lunch and breakfast for free. The federal government extended their support to all schools to have a period of time covered for lunches and breakfasts. We are not able to share an end date as this exception is good until the allotment of fund runs... READ MORE >
Today starts weekly updates and information for 2020-2021 school year. This information will be posted on this page, the continuous learning page, news on the CMS website and a notification sent on Live Feed & Twitter. Updates will be posted on Monday with information and events happening on Tuesday's through the next Monday. Here we go.. As the past few days have... READ MORE >
This weeks parent communication: GOOD NEWS!!!! Here is the link you need for Circle Middle School and its LIVE!https://sites.google.com/usd375.org/cmsclp/home (BOOKMARK PLEASE!!)On this website you will find ALL KINDS of information regarding students first day of school, who the teachers are, information for what is taking place in the classroom, when tests will... READ MORE >
CMS Art Students: Mrs. Harris would like all art students to bring a sketchbook to your art class. The size needs to be at least 8 1/2 x 11 inches, it needs to have over 50 pages, and a hard cover is preferred (students will transport the sketchbook in their backpack everyday). This will be their whole curriculum due to COVID-19 restrictions on storage in the... READ MORE >
Parent Communication August 26th, 2020 Good day to our CMS families. This edition of our parent communication will share information about PE, vocal and instrumental music. If you have questions please contact cmsfrontdesk@usd375 or call 316-778-1470. Time is drawing near for the students to return and we are looking forward to seeing them in person or... READ MORE >
CMS Volleyball shirts can be purchased through Thursday, Aug 27th. Contact your coach with questions. Link: https://stores.inksoft.com/cir... READ MORE >
CMS- This was a question posed in today's parent forum: What are the shuttle times from the elementary schools to CMS in the morning? This information is posted on our webpage under Menu- Parent Information - Transportation. Please note these are subject to change in order to accommodate other transportation needs. 7:40 A.M. 2 buses leave Oil Hill Elementary to... READ MORE >
Parent Communication August 19th, 2020 Hello again! We are thankful for the continued support from our parents & community along with the positive messages we have received regarding the re-opening of school. Please know that we are keeping the safety and support of our students in mind with all of our plans and to include as much “Normal” as possible. If you... READ MORE >
If you missed the fall sports parent meeting here is a link to view all the information. Thank youhttps://drive.google.com/file/... READ MORE >
GOOD DAY to ALL of our fantastic CMS Families. This communication is filled with items that will guide us into setting your student up for success. Please take time to read through all of the information. Should you have questions please send an e-mail or call the office. cmsfrontoffice@usd375.org or 316-778-1470. Modes of Learning: A survey was sent out... READ MORE >
Please view the letter below for information on fall sports. Fal Sports Information READ MORE >
Circle Middle School Calendar Update: "Stuff Your Locker" night originally scheduled for tomorrow night, Wednesday August 12th has been cancelled. As we navigate towards the beginning of school we will be releasing more information regarding this activity. We appreciate your understanding. #thrivein375 READ MORE >
It is that time to re-enroll your child/children into school. If things have changed and you are not returning, please give me a call at 316-778-1470. No Matter what mode of learning you decide, the enrollment process is the same as always. Many situations have changed over the last 5 months and the district has an application with free/reduced breakfasts and... READ MORE >
CMS Parents If you have questions regarding picking a "MODE OF INSTRUCTION" PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE email me!! If talking in person is better for you- include your number in the email and I will call. breyoung@usd375.org Here is the message from the district and the link for you to complete: The health and safety of our students, staff, and families is our most... READ MORE >
Online enrollment is open now.Enrollment letters for new and existing students went out today via email. Existing Students: Log in to your PowerSchool parent portal account and complete the online enrollment option in the left column for each student.https://circle375.powerschool.com/public/home.htmlNew Students: Please see your enrollment letter for... READ MORE >
Students and Parents, I want to thank you for your patience, your feedback, and your support of our school district as we navigate this process. I know there are many questions that everyone has about enrollment, school start date, and many other aspects of our returning back to school. We will do our very best to communicate with you as soon as answers become... READ MORE >
Dear CMS Thunderbird Parents and Students, As I am typing this information for you to read I want each of you to know that every decision and every discussion held in terms of school is taken very seriously with everyone in mind. In 30 years of being in education, what we are heading into is the MOST IMPORTANT issue I have ever faced as an educator. So here is... READ MORE >
As promised here is the video for CMS 8th grade virtual promotion. A HUGE Thank you to the 8th grade team for putting this together. You guys Rock! Now Enjoy your summer and Best Wishes to all of our "former" 8th grade students. You are now promoted to CHS. 💙💛💙💛☺️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4FJSwQD9_o or https://www.youtube.com/channe... #thrivein375 READ MORE >
Reminder: Please come by CMS to drop off Chromebooks, chargers, library books, and uniforms today and tomorrow, May 27th and 28th from 9 am to 6 pm. Just pull up and we will take your returns and bring your student's packet of awards, pictures, 8th-grade t-shirts, and artwork. READ MORE >
As we end this year we could't help but share our traditional "Waving Goodbye" virtually. We wish all of our CMS T-Birds a healthy, happy, safe summer! This is goodbye for now. We will see you soonScroll down to CMS. https://www.youtube.com/channe... READ MORE >
Quick reminders for our families: 8th grade pick up / drop off : May 21st, 12: 00 - 6:00 and May 26th, 9:00 - 6:00. 7th grade pick up / drop off: May 27th and 28th : 9:00 - 6:00. If you have a student in both grade levels, we will accommodate you coming one time. Should these days not work for you- June 1st - 4th we will be open, 9:00 - 1:00. Please ring the... READ MORE >
For all of our incoming 7th grade students and parents. We are excited to welcome you to CMS! Due to not being able to have our traditional spring orientation meeting, we have assembled this information for you. Please click through the slides. In planning for coming back to school mark your calendars for August 12th at 5:30 to come to CMS for more... READ MORE >
Final update for 2019-2020 school year. Before I dive into specifics for closing out the year I just want to share how much we appreciate the efforts you have made during the final quarter of school. We asked you to help keep your students focused and you did. We asked you to reach out to us as needed, and you did. We realize that all of us were asked to step... READ MORE >
Join us on Wednesday, 7:00 PM. Here is the link to register for a Parent Roundable available to all Circle parents. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. See the attached flyer for more details. To register in advance for this meeting:... READ MORE >
Great things are happening and here is what you need to know for this week ☺️ It's TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!!! Check out the flyer posted on face book and on CMS CLP site for what your student can participate with. Encourage them to send as many notes, shout outs and funny dress up pictures for the throwback day as possible. AND- for the first time EVER, we want... READ MORE >
An email from cms-enroll@usd375.org was sent to 8th grade parent/guardians on selecting elective classes for the 2020-21 school year. Please respond to the email if you have any changes or questions. READ MORE >
CMS update with Continuous Learning. I am no longer referring to it as a weekly update because I don't know what week it is… 😀 Wanted to start out with a HUGE thank you for completing the survey from the district. We gleaned very valuable information from your input. The majority of this update is going to focus on what we learned. Let's talk about... READ MORE >
Updated information. I did not update on Monday of this week as I know lots of information is coming at you from all sides. I wanted this week to take place with your students working and asking any questions as needed.. With this in mind- a survey has been sent out that will help us know what is taking shape in your world with school and with supporting your... READ MORE >
Dear Parents and Caregivers, We’ve made it through the first week of our continuous learning. Thank you for riding this rocky road with us. Our hope, as we move on, is the road becomes less rocky. The 7th and 8th Grade Teams would like to share some information with you in order to clarify things going forward. The first three days students were given a task to... READ MORE >
Weekly Update for March 30th - April 3rd. Welcome to a NEW school term of 33 days!!! Perspective at this point is so extremely important. We can do this and we are. 8th grade- you have 30 days. Glass is Half FULL!!! IF you as parents would like to do something fun- take a picture of your students "first day" and send it in to cmsspirit@usd375.org. Their first day... READ MORE >
Circle Middle School Continuous Learning Plan website is live! Go check it out. This is your one stop shop for all things lessons. WE do ask for patience as teachers will be loading items this week. Subject matter learning starts on Thursday. Monday through Wednesday is setting the path for learning the NEW. Please BOOKMARK this site for easy... READ MORE >
Update for all of our NEW… March 26th - 27th Hello Parents!!! I wanted to take this time to touch base with some information. At this time teachers will be reaching out or have reached out to their advisement classes. Asking questions, getting feedback and giving out some general information. We are not going to rush into this new modality of learning-... READ MORE >
Please remember to bring any library books or Track Uniforms with you when you come to pick up items. Thank You! READ MORE >
Here is CMS information for picking up your items: PLEASE adhere to these expectations as traffic could turn into a mess. We want this process to go as smoothly as possible for you and us. We ask ahead for patience and grace. Pull up to the front of the school. Follow directions for two lines as needed. A school employee will meet you at your car and ask... READ MORE >
What is a Continuous Learning Plan (CLP)? The CLP is something new to everybody. The Circle School District will be working on a plan during the week of March 23rd to provide students “continuous learning” regardless of the current situation. This is not strictly an online learning program. It can be packets of work, computer work, videos, projects, etc. We will... READ MORE >
Below is a link to a survey that will provide us with needed information for our continued planning. Please complete the survey ASAP. https://forms.gle/J7ZF6EPaKNhsU9bt7 Thank you. READ MORE >
MESSAGE TO FAMILIES Today, March 17, 2020 Governor Laura Kelly announced all school facilities will be closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This will place tremendous hardship on our families and staff, and impact the social and emotional well-being of our students. We have been working on several plans which include how we can meet the... READ MORE >
Just a few updates since last weeks post: BOOK FAIR all WEEK!!! When you come to conferences- check out the latest reading materials! Each purchase helps our library purchase new and exciting books. March 10th: 1) Track Parent Meeting- 5:00pm (Location TBD) 2) Band Instrument Display- 6:00 - 8:00 (In the band room) This is for the students that are serious in... READ MORE >
Circle Middle School Newsletter: https://www.smore.com/r6t8s-cms-t-birds-newsletter READ MORE >
Student Led Conferences will be held March 11th - 12th with assigned times. This post will share the information from Prodigy on the "4 Ways Student-Led Conferences Can Impact Your School". This is good information to have and explains why we have moved to a Student-Led format. 1. Increased parent involvement : Our spring conference attendance was minimal to say... READ MORE >
Weekly update for March 4th - 12th. This update will cover now until spring break. BUSY BUSY BUSY is the theme for the next few weeks!!! Lets get to it. TOMORROW AM- 8th grade Business Expo in the Blue (aka Black) gym. Parents- you are welcome to come and see the work your students have put into this event. 8:15 - 9:15. This is our Late Start activity for this... READ MORE >
Here it the 8th grade bracket for the League Semi/Quarter Finals. Circle will play around noon. Time will be determined by when the previous games end. READ MORE >
Here it the 7th grade bracket for the League Semi/Quarter Finals. Circle will play around noon. Time will be determined by when the previous games end. READ MORE >
Weekly Update for February 26th - March 3rd. Have you noticed that the sun is out longer? It is no longer dark at 5:00 ☺️😎. Spring is coming! Calling Volunteers!!! On March 6th we are having our second CMS Social. Beginning at 3:30 - 5:30. Last fall we had about 200 students stay and enjoy a variety of activities. If you can come and volunteer your time we would... READ MORE >
Boys basketball games against Winfield have been officially rescheduled to Tuesday, February 25 starting at 5:00. We will also have the Soups On dinner as scheduled. Please bring your items to the office. READ MORE >
Circle Middle School: Soups On! will be rescheduled to the same evening as the Winfield basketball rescheduled game. At this time we do not know the specific date. A post will be created when rescheduled for both the game and Soups On. In the meantime- if you were providing a soup for tonight and it was already assembled- you now have a tasty treat for a cold day.... READ MORE >
Weekly Update for February 18th - 24th. I (Mrs.Young) apologize for not having an update for last week. I was in Grand Forks, North Dakota on a team for accreditation of the Grand Forks Public Schools. It was a wonderful experience and I sent as much cold weather your way as possible as they have plenty to share! I guess it worked as there was a snow day on... READ MORE >
Soups On! February 20th during the basketball game. 4:30 - 6:30 pm. Proceeds benefit the outdoor learning area fund. Come and bring your appetite. Watch for a signup genius to help. READ MORE >
Weekly update for February 3rd - 10th. WOW how long was the month of January? 100 days? Welcome to February! Mark your calendars for February 20th during our home basketball game we will host a CMS dinner to benefit our outdoor learning project. On the menu will be a variety of soups to choose from along with crackers, cheese topping and deserts. Cost will be... READ MORE >
Circle Middle School- Scholars Bowl has been cancelled for today, Tuesday January 28th and has been moved to Thursday, January 30th at the same time. All other practices will occur as normally scheduled. READ MORE >
A simple reminder for this time of year. READ MORE >
Its time for the weekly update: January 28th-February 3rd February 5th is designated as a conference night. The purpose for this conference is to catch the students that need a little extra input regarding their academic performance at this time due signs of concerns. Teachers will be making contact to schedule a time with parents. If you as a parent also have... READ MORE >
Weekly update for January 14th - 20th. Thank you to Officer Chris Williams for coming to our late start and sharing the importance of looking at each other through the lens of diversity- meaning we see the differences and acknowledge that instead of making these a negative, we embrace them and use the differences to make us richer. This week during late start we... READ MORE >
With cold and flu season currently upon us here is a quick link to the district health policies. If you have any questions feel free to call the office and we can help you determine when to send a child to school or keep them home. USD 375 District Health Policy READ MORE >
Weekly Update for January 6th - 13th. I KNOW you have missed these.. Right??? Welcome back after a much needed break. We are ready for 2nd semester to get going with classes, advisement and a number of other items planned. Ask your student how they are doing on writing their Middle School Story- we reminded them today that 8th grade has one semester left to put... READ MORE >
GOLD CARD SALES are coming to an end. If you have not picked yours up yet or sent $20.00 with your student TIME IS RuNnInG OUT!!! We will stop selling them this Friday, December 13th. They make great stocking stuffers and in one use, your investment can be seen. CMS gets to keep 15.00 of each gold card sold!!! Don't Wait- get yours this week. READ MORE >
Weekly Update for December 9th - 13th. They did it!!! YESSS the students reached their goal of helping our community with our food drive!!! To overall goal was 1200 items. The students alone brought in 1,700 items (or money towards items) and when coupled with the staff donations we more than doubled that amount. The students earned a movie afternoon this... READ MORE >
Circle Middle School is offering Real Life Learning sessions: On December 9th and 10th, students will have the opportunity to gain life skills through a series of "real life" lessons customized to their preferences. We would appreciate any help you are able to provide, whether through time or materials. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D45AAAA2AABFA7-real READ MORE >
Weekly update for December 3rd through 9th. WHAT??? December? All the Elf's on the Shelf need to make their appearances.... 😉 (If you are like me... the elf forgot to move) We are back and ready for the next couple weeks. As the semester comes to an end it is a great time to ask about school supplies- Pencils, pens, paper, folders, and all of these items tend to... READ MORE >
FOOD DRIVE WEEK!!! December 2nd - 6th. All students are encouraged to participate as they can. All donations stay in our Circle Community and help our families. To participate donate 2 boxed/canned food items or $1. Each item counts as .50 cents. Bring your items or money donations to the commons each morning. Student Council will accept the donations and stamp... READ MORE >
As Circle Middle School begins making plans to once again feed those in our community who might otherwise go hungry during the holidays, we are reaching out to ask for your assistance to make this possible. The first week in December marks the beginning of the CMS annual food drive. This event will run from December 2nd - December 6th for students and staff to... READ MORE >
Box tops are switching from being clipped to being scanned on your receipt. There is a box top app that you now need in order to get credit for box tops. It is very simple....just a change. Box Tops money really does help CMS purchase more books for the students. There are still some actual box tops on some products.........so keep clipping those until they... READ MORE >
CMS is selling GOLD CARDS!!! Each card is $20 with $15 staying at CMS for our outdoor learning facility. $5 will go toward Circle Booster Club which in turn gives CMS mini grants throughout the year. Students are pre-selling. As they bring in the money we will issue the cards to them to hand out. You can also come to the office and purchase directly. One use at... READ MORE >
The weather is perfect for our chili dinner on Monday, November 25th. Come have a warm bowl of chili and enjoy a game of basketball. READ MORE >
Weekly Update! November 19th - December 2nd. This is going to be for two weeks as we have Thanksgiving Break coming up. Thank you for all the Dads, Grandparents, Uncles, Brothers, Neighbors and Sponsors that attended our Donuts with Dad. We had a full house plus some. We appreciate everyone that came and spent time with the students. Always a great way to start... READ MORE >
Circle High School and the American Heart Association are proud to present an evening of education about the dangers of Vaping. Please attend this educational opportunity at Circle High School on November 14, 2019 from 6-7 pm in the Auditorium. Parents and community members will have an opportunity to ask questions of the presenter about the consequences of vaping... READ MORE >
Parents, Guardians, and Community Members: This year, CMS students are focusing on ways they can give to and serve others. One way we're doing that is to undertake 18 different service projects on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 26th. In order to make the day as successful as possible, we are looking for the items listed in the attachment below. If you are... READ MORE >
Weekly (late ☹️) Update for November 5th - 11th. Sometimes life just happens!!! So here we go for this week. All of the students received a quick reminder from Mrs. Young of the importance of Rachel's Challenges and the "Power of SEE". We tend to take for granted that word- but when we break it down it is a very powerful action. We need to take time to truly SEE... READ MORE >
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Weekly Update for October 29th through November 4th. Welll.... If you weren't ready for fall... I mean Winter.... IT"S HERE!!! Remind your students that shorts may not be the best clothing choice... (I'm preaching to the choir here... UMMMM my own child... ) OK- LOTS of information here so grab a cup of hot chocolate and enjoy!!! Thursday is Halloween and we do... READ MORE >
Weekly Update for October 22nd through 29th. HUGE CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS to our following teams for grabbing the Patriot League Championship- 7th grade Football and 8th grade Volleyball! 7th grade picture was posted and we will be posting one of 8th grade volleyball soon. Sports awards for our fall season are as scheduled: 7-8 Football Oct. 28 2:40-3:10 Auditorium 8th... READ MORE >
Cold and Flu season is here! As a general reminder: Students and staff confirmed to have influenza (flu) are required to stay home for seven days following the first onset of symptoms per Kansas regulation. According to the CDC, persons with influenza are considered infectious for 5-7 days after becoming sick. Please notify the office if your child has tested... READ MORE >
The League Cross Country Championship will be held Tuesday, October 15th at South Lakes Softball Complex, Map of Course. West Division (Clearwater, Haysville West, Mulvane, Prairie Hills, Rose Hill, Wellington) will start 3:00 PM. The East Division (Ark City, Augusta, Circle, El Dorado, Haysville, Winfield) will be at 4:45 PM. READ MORE >
A few more additions to activities this week and next. Wyldlife will be hosting a movie night out- October 19th, 6:30 - 9:00. Kids will need to bring blankets or lawn chairs for sitting. Come join us for a movie and games under the stars. Food and drinks will be provided. 765 Cottonwood Circle, Benton. Circle Booster Club is hosting the annual steak feed prior to... READ MORE >
Weekly Update for October 15th through 21st. Look for our newsletter. It was sent out today and is full of information. LOTS and LOTS of information!!! Here is the link in case you did not receive it through email: https://www.smore.com/kwd4n-cm... As we adventure into Rachel's Challenges with our late start lessons on self care and mindfulness with kindness, we... READ MORE >
https://www.today.com/video/students-are-hiding-vaping-devices-in-plain-sight-70976581947 READ MORE >
CMS Update for October 8th through 14th. Wellllll, I guess the complaint regarding cooler weather was heard loud and clear. Fall has arrived and with that comes the personal development part of middle school students to pay attention to the weather. We do not have a no shorts policy, but..... we do encourage students to be weather aware and dress accordingly. HINT... READ MORE >
The Bureau of Oral Health has implemented a statewide oral screening program to satisfy The Kansas State Statute of Dental Inspection, K.S.A. 72-5201. Dental screening services within Circle USD 375 schools are provided annually by The GraceMed Dental Outreach Team. Dental screenings consist of a very brief visual inspection of your child’s oral cavity with a... READ MORE >
T-shirts orders may be placed using the following link: Patriot League Cross Country T-ShirtsOrders are due by end of day on Wednesday, October 9th. T-Shirts orders will be available for pick up at the coaches meeting. READ MORE >
The El Dorado Cross Country Invitational will be held at El Dorado State Park at Bluesteam Point. Here is a map of the course. READ MORE >
These posts can also be found on our Circle Middle School Facebook page. @CMStbirds Update for October 1st - 7th. SURRRRRRRIIIOUSLY- It's OCTOBER??? But... why is it still 90 degrees? Mother Nature- come on. Ready for cool fall days. 😁👍🤪 Last week we hosted our first Friends Of Rachel meeting. This group of students has been given the challenge of keeping... READ MORE >
Map of the Cross Country Course at 13th Street Park, 1008 E 13th St. Andover KS READ MORE >
Haysville West Cross Country is Sept. 26th. Here is a map of the courses. READ MORE >
Have a question about finding Hargis Creek Watershed for the Cross Country Meet Saturday? Map of Wellington showing Hargis Creek READ MORE >
Check out the August Newsletter READ MORE >
Join us on August 15th Parents Meeting 5:30-6:00 Stuff Your Locker 5:00-7:30 PM Food Trucks 4:00-8:00 - Funky Monkey Munchies (Korean street tacos, quesadilla tacos, crab Rangoon tacos, Vietnamese egg rolls, pork belly tacos, and Chicano tots) and The Brown Box Bakery with filled cupcakes. READ MORE >
Go to https://circle375.powerschool to register! READ MORE >
The new football uniforms are in. They Look Great! READ MORE >
The Circle USD375 App is now available. Download it in the App Store or Google Play today. READ MORE >
Fall Individual Pictures will be taken on August 21st READ MORE >
Fall Sports Practices Begin on August 19th. All participants must have a 2019-20 Physical and Concussion Forms on file with the Middle School office before they can participate in practices. If you have any questions please contact the office at 778-1470. READ MORE >