Greetings, Calhoun Families!

This week, we have so much to celebrate at Calhoun!

First, a huge congratulations to our boys' basketball teams for their impressive wins last night! Your teamwork, dedication, and resilience embody the values we strive to instill as an IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) school. We’re also proud to recognize the entire basketball program for the hard work and commitment you’ve shown throughout this season. 

Our CMS One Act Play cast and crew continue to shine as well! They have advanced to the district One Act Competition, which will take place this Saturday, February 1, at 4 PM at Denton High School. Let’s show our support by cheering them on this weekend!

Next week, we’ll be celebrating our IB community builders and Honor Roll students on Friday, February 7. This recognition, originally scheduled for this week, was moved to this later date, and we are so excited to honor these exceptional students for their hard work and contributions to our school community.

Finally, the Transfer Window is now open! If you or someone you know is interested in enrolling a middle schooler in Denton ISD’s IB MYP program, we encourage you to join us for Rising 6th Grader Transition Night on Monday, February 10. This event is an excellent opportunity for families to learn more about the IB MYP at Calhoun Middle School.

Thank you for your continued support of our Colts! 

Mrs. San Miguel
Calhoun Middle School Principal

Congrats to Mrs. Betty Burney, 6th Grade ELAR Teacher, for being voted Calhoun Teacher of the Year by her colleagues! 

Congrats to Mrs. Christine Borel, Deaf Ed Interpreter, for being voted Calhoun Paraprofessional of the Year by her colleagues! 

Mrs. Starnes and the Calhoun community are incredibly proud of the talented Cast and Crew of The Shape of the Grave! They’ve earned a spot in the District One Act competition this Saturday!

Special shoutouts to these outstanding company members who received awards:

Evan Brannon – Outstanding Technician Titus Ek & Nola Korom – Honorable Mention Acting Awards Rosie Mitchell & Bella Campuzano – All Star Acting Awards

Let’s all wish them "broken legs" as they head to the District competition this weekend!

We recently welcomed future Colts from Newton Rayzor, Evers, and Alexander Elementary for our Fine Arts Showcase, where rising 6th graders had the chance to explore the variety of Fine Arts courses available to them next year. Students learned about visual arts, orchestra, band, choir, and theater, giving them a firsthand look at the creative opportunities Calhoun offers.

This event is a key part of helping students make informed decisions about their middle school education, while sparking their creativity and interest in the arts. As we approach course selection time, we will send out additional resources to families to support their involvement in the process.

We’re excited to see so many future Colts discovering their artistic passions and can’t wait to welcome them to the Fine Arts programs at Calhoun next year!

Check Out the CMS PTA Newsletter

Librarian, Mrs. Hill, reading to AVLS students. 

Thank you to 6th grade Math teacher Andrew Lopez de Nava for creating an informative video that reviews key components of the Home Access Center (HAC). HAC is where parents and guardians can view grades and attendance records.

Please take a moment to watch this video, available in both English and Spanish, to learn how to navigate HAC and stay informed to support your learner.