IMPORTANT DATES:
September 14: Academic Bowl Tryouts - Call Backs
September 14: Science Bowl Tryouts
September 15: Science Bowl Tryouts
September 16: eSports Meeting
September 16: Beta Club Meeting
September 18: FCA Meeting (6th Grade)
September 21: Picture Day
September 23: Yearbook Club Meeting
September 24: National Jr. Art Honor Society Meeting
September 25: Flu Clinic at CMS
September 25: Art Club Meeting
September 28: Read-A-Thon Fundraiser begins
September 28: NJAHS Induction Ceremony
September 28: Art Club Meeting
September 29: Expressive Art Club Meeting
September 30: Alliance Club Meeting
SPORTS:
September 14: Softball vs. Bay Springs @ AWAY, Time: 5:15 pm
September 14: Volleyball Black vs. South Paulding & Allatoona @ AWAY - South Paulding, Time: 6:30 pm
September 14: Volleyball Gold vs. East Paulding @ HOME, Time: 6:30 pm
September 15: Tennis vs. Fulton Science @ AWAY, Time: 4 pm
September 17: Golf vs. TBA @ HOME - (Sunset Hills), Time: 4 pm
September 17: Softball vs. Bremen @ AWAY, Time: 5 pm
September 17: Volleyball Black vs. Callaway @ HOME, Time: 5:30 pm
September 19: Volleyball vs. Middle School Tournament @ HOME, Time: All day
September 19: Cross Country vs. Haralson County Invitational @ AWAY - (HC), Time: 9 am
September 19: CMS Football vs. North Paulding @ HOME: 6th: 3 pm, 7th: 5 pm, and 8th Grade: 7 pm
INFO/NEWS:
Yearbooks: Order Your 2026–2027 Carrollton Middle School Yearbook at http://bit.ly/cmsyearbook2027!! Don’t miss your chance to capture the memories of the year! Order by this Friday, September 18th, to get the lowest prices of the year! Prices go up starting Saturday, September 19th so don't wait, secure yours now! Quantities are limited.
8th Grade Chattanooga Trip: The deposit due date for the 8th Grade Trip (May 10th - 13th) is quickly approaching! The 1st payment is due Sept. 25th (non-refundable). This should be paid via Infinite Campus Parent Portal for a student to be placed on the roster to go. Students will receive a trip info/contract packet once the deposit is made. Please email Mrs. Ussery with questions at kim.ussery@carrolltoncityschools.net.
7th Grade Jekyll Island Trip: The 7th grade trip to Jekyll Island (January 27th - 29th) is officially open! Payment secures your spot and can be made on the Infinite Campus Store. The trip is scheduled for January 27-29th and the total cost is $400. Spots are limited and already starting to fill up so grab a friend and get signed up today! Don't miss out on this fun trip at the beach with your friends!
Trojan Highlights Hub: If you catch a great moment at a game, concert, or school event, we’d love for you to send pictures and videos our way for Broadcast and Yearbook. Submit Media, Photos, & Highlights: http://trojan.gold/cmshighlightshub
CMS Read-a-thon: Something exciting is coming, our Read-A-Thon launches September 28th! 📚🎉 Here's how it works: Kids read. You support. We raise BIG! 💰 Watch for your child’s registration link coming soon. This contains instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress. We've chosen Read-A-Thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills. We hope EVERYONE participates.
CMS Morning Broadcast: can be viewed on YouTube each school day and features students and staff! Please subscribe to our channel @cmstrojans, to be notified when the daily announcements are available! Our broadcast is interactive and we have launched our Hub! Go to http://trojan.gold/broadcasthub - from there you can complete student shoutout requests, submit ideas or questions to us, let us know about your birthday, and submit videos and pictures for the Broadcast. The school announcements and At-a-Glance sites are also linked on the Hub. Please ask your teachers to add it to your Google Classroom if they have not done so already!
CLUBS / SPORTS RELATED:
eSports Meeting: This year's first eSports meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 16th after school in room 815 in the new building. We'll be trying out to see who makes each team, so bring your A game! There will also be a parent meeting immediately after practice at 6pm. Email graham.satterfield@carrolltoncityschools.net if you have questions.
Science Bowl: Tryouts are in Mrs. Rule’s classroom, Room 727 From 3:35 to 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 14th, and Tuesday, September 15th. You can learn more by checking out the Science Bowl flyers hanging in the halls or by talking to 6th grade science teacher, Mrs. Rule or 8th grade math teacher Ms. Jackson. If you love science, math, and a good challenge, Science Bowl could be the team for you! Come try out!
CMS Academic Bowl Tryouts: Callbacks will take place on Monday, September 14th from 3:45 PM to 4:30 PM. Students were notified regarding a callback last Friday. If you make the team, registration is just $30 (scholarships are available)! Regular practices will take place every Wednesday in Room #823 from 3:45 PM to 5:00 PM.
Yearbook Club: Invitations were sent out by email last Friday, so be sure to check your email to see if you got in! If you received an invitation, our first meeting will be on Sept. 23rd at 7:15 AM in Mrs. Bivins’ class, Room 810. Don’t forget to pay your club dues before the meeting and use the code in your email to join our Google Classroom. That’s where you’ll find important updates and messages throughout the year.
FCA Meeting: FCA for 6th grade will be this Friday, September 18th at 7:55 am in the Media Center. We will continue to meet based on grade level this year - so make sure you listen for your grade-levels day on the announcements or check for dates on our Google Classroom.
Need info about all of the clubs, activities, sports/schedules or field trips available at CMS? Visit our virtual family center for information or who to contact: http://bit.ly/cmsglance