Healthy Points of Pride at CMS

Fall Field Trip

• 8th graders will walk to the local farmers market and learn about sustainability within our area, write poetry, paddle board over a sunken ship, learn about Elk Rapids history, and much more! 

Winter Leelanau Outdoor Center

• 8th graders students will spend the entire day engaging in winter activities and team building exercises

Spring Leelanau Outdoor Center

• 7th graders will spend 3 days and two nights out in Leelanau county in a camp setting

State of Michigan Special Olympics volunteer opportunities

• 7th graders cheer on athletes as they compete at the State winter games,  as well as directly interact with the athletes at during special games at the Grand Traverse Resort and Spa 

Maplehurst Fall Field Trip

• 6th graders will spend the day out at Maple Bay preserve participating in  hands on activities which include mapping, mountain biking with Norte, eco scavenger hunt and more! 

Swim Lessons at the Civic Center

• 6th graders will engage in swim lessons focusing on stroke development and water safety

Winter Olympics

• 6th graders will participate in the CMS Winter Olympics. This fun filled day will be spent outside around the school grounds competing in a variety of events representing different cultures.

CMS Cardio Room

• This room offers students the opportunity to focus their workouts on a more personal level. The cardio room has 3 treadmills, a rowing machine, recumbent bike, upright bike,  yoga mats, resistance bands and access to hundreds of workout programs on demand. 

Before School Weight Lifting

• Led by two staff members, students meet at the high school weight room and are taught how to properly lift.

Fitnessgram Testing

• All students will be tested twice a year in a health-related physical fitness assessment. Parents will receive students scores via email. Click here for more information. 

Archery

• Students learn how to shoot blunt tipped arrows with a compound bow during regular PE classes. The focus is on safety and reflection. 

Project Healthy Schools

• PHS is a school-based program that focuses on teaching students healthy eating habits, developing healthy school environments and much more. Click here for more information. 

CMS 5k Color Run

• This untimed fun run is hosted by SLAM (student leadership achieves more). Students, families and the community are invited to participate in this end of the year event. 

Snow Chasers

• After school ski and snowboard club that is held at Schuss Mountain. Lessons are available to all students. 

Gold recipient of the Michigan Healthy Schools Wellness Award

CMS also offers the following sports:

• football, cross country, cheerleading, equestrian team, volleyball, basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, track and field, tennis. Click here to be rerouted to the current sports schedule.