IMPORTANT DATES:
October 12 - October 16: Fall Break
October 19: Science Bowl Team Practice
October 20: S.I.S.T.E.R. Meeting
October 20: MS/HS Collaborative Concert @ MAC
October 21: Yearbook Club Meeting
October 21: Beta Club Meeting
October 21: Academic Bowl Practice
October 23: FCA Meeting (8th Grade)
October 26 - October 30: Homecoming Week
October 26: Art Club Meeting
October 26: Science Bowl Team Practice
October 27: Expressive Art Club Meeting
October 27: NJAHS Meeting
October 28: B.R.O.T.H.E.R. Meeting
October 28: Alliance Club Meeting
October 28: Academic Bowl Practice
October 30: FCA Meeting (7th Grade)
October 30: PBIS Celebration / Homecoming Parade
October 30: Art Club Meeting
SPORTS:
October 17: CMS Cheer Comp vs. TBA @ TBD, Time: TBA
October 18: Golf vs. Invite Only @ HOME - (Sunset Hills), Time: TBA
October 19: Boy’s Wrestling - First Practice @ CUES Gym: 3:45 - 5:45 pm
October 20: Gymnastics Interest Meeting
October 24: CMS Football vs. Marietta @ AWAY - Marietta, 6th: 10 am, 7th: 12 pm, and 8th: 2 pm
INFO/NEWS:
Homecoming: Homecoming will be Friday, October 30th. The Homecoming page linked HERE has all up-to-date information as it is announced.
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! The earlier you order the cheaper the price as they increase the longer you wait. Prices went up September 19th and are currently $55 so don't wait, secure yours now! Quantities are limited.
8th Grade Chattanooga Trip: The 8th Grade Trip (May 10th - 13th) payment deposits can be paid via Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Students will receive a trip info/contract packet once the first deposit is made (it was due Sept. 25th). 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 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:
Boys Wrestling Practice: Attention, CMS Wrestlers! The wait is OVER! CMS Wrestling officially starts Monday, October 19th! Location: CUES Practice: 3:45–5:45 PM First Practice: Monday, October 19th. Must be picked up at the CUES after practice. This is your chance to step on the mat, push yourself, compete with your teammates, and find out what you're capable of! COME PREPARED! Bring: Running shoes, Workout clothes, your own Water IMPORTANT: PHYSICAL REQUIRED You MUST have an updated physical on file before you can participate in wrestling practice. No physical = No practice. CURRENTLY PLAYING FOOTBALL? If you are currently playing football, you must attend football practice. Football players cannot attend wrestling practice at this time. Once you are finished with football, we will get you on the mat and ready to wrestle! Wrestling isn't easy—and that's exactly what makes it worth doing. Be ready to WORK. SWEAT. LEARN. COMPETE. If you're ready to challenge yourself, become a better athlete, and be part of something bigger than yourself... WE'LL SEE YOU ON THE MAT! CMS WRESTLING Monday, October 19th @ CUES from 3:45–5:45 PM COME READY TO WORK!
CMS Gymnastics Interest Meeting: If you are interested in trying out for the CMS Gymnastics team for this school year, we will have an student interest meeting in the CMS Gym on Tues. Oct. 20th at 8 am. Through this meeting you will receive information about tryouts, what is required for tryouts, and the skill requirements to make the team. If you are interested in trying out for the team this year, please scan the QR Code on this flyer and fill out the Google Form before Thanksgiving Break. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Gray at morgan.gray@carrolltoncityschools.net.
Yearbook Meeting: Yearbook Club will be having their October meeting on Wednesday, October 21st in Mrs. Bivins' classroom from 7:45 AM until 8:15 AM. Make sure you fill out the form for our October meeting before arriving.
FCA Meeting: FCA for 8th grade will be Friday, October 23rd 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.
Art Club: Calling all artists! CMS Art Club will meet the LAST Monday and Friday of each month, in the Art Room and go from dismissal until 4:45 pm. It is a student-led club where you can create, collaborate, and show off your artistic talents through different projects, exhibits, competitions, and more. The club fee is $40 per semester, visit Mrs. Sales room for an application and if you love creating art, come check out CMS Art Club!
Academic Bowl Practices and Meets: Academic Bowl Practice in Room #823 will be very Wednesday after school from 3:45PM - 5 PM. Pick up promptly in front of CMS at 5 PM. Meets: Tues. 11/3 at Central Middle - Tues. 12/8 at Carrollton Middle School - Tues. 1/26 at Rome Middle School - Tues. 2/23 at Haralson Middle School.
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