Mrs. San Miguel - Principal
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Principal's Message
Principal's Message
Hello, Calhoun!
I hope this message finds you well and enjoying the start of spring. As we wrap up the second week of STAAR testing, I want to thank our students, staff, and families for your continued support and encouragement during this important time. Your partnership makes all the difference!
Next week, we continue with the 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR test on Tuesday, April 22nd. Also, a friendly reminder that Monday, April 21st is a Bad Weather Makeup Day, which means school will be in session.
This month, we’re highlighting the IB Learner Profile: Knowledgeable—a perfect fit for testing season! Our students are demonstrating their ability to explore concepts, ideas, and issues deeply and thoughtfully. Whether they’re analyzing historical events or interpreting texts, we are so proud of the knowledge they’re bringing to each test.
As we move through the final weeks of the school year, I do want to ask for your support in helping us maintain a safe and focused learning environment. We’ve noticed an increase in horseplay and students not consistently following the Calhoun 4 Ps: Prompt, Prepared, Professional, and Polite. Please take a moment to talk with your student about what it means to uphold these expectations, both in and out of the classroom.
Thank you for being an essential part of the Calhoun family.
Together, we’ll finish strong!
Mrs. San Miguel
Principal, Calhoun Middle School
Calhoun MS Mission
Calhoun MS Mission
At Calhoun Middle School, our mission is to cultivate a healthy school culture where we continuously collaborate and embrace necessary change to ensure student learning in an ever-evolving global community.
Denton ISD Celebrates Teacher and Professional
Denton ISD Celebrates Teacher and Professional
of the Year
of the Year
We are thrilled to share that Calhoun Middle School was proudly represented at the Denton ISD Teacher and Paraprofessional of the Year celebration this week!
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Betty Burney, our Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Burney is a 6th-grade ELAR teacher who brings passion, creativity, and care to her classroom every day. Her dedication to student growth and love for literature inspire both her students and colleagues.
We also celebrate Christine Borel, our Paraprofessional of the Year. As a Deaf Education interpreter, Mrs. Borel plays a vital role in supporting our students and ensuring inclusive, accessible learning. Her patience, professionalism, and heart make a tremendous difference on our campus.
We are so grateful for these two outstanding educators and the positive impact they have on our Calhoun community. Congratulations, Mrs. Burney and Mrs. Borel—you make us proud!
Calhoun MS Spring
Calhoun MS Spring
Art Show
Art Show
We’re thrilled to share that the Calhoun Middle School Spring Art Show Opening Reception was a beautiful success! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at Embassy Suites Denton to celebrate the creativity and talent of our incredible student artists.
Congratulations to the Calhoun MS art students whose artwork was selected for this special show—you’ve made us so proud!
8th grade
Daynah Codina Van Zandt
Dylan Niblo
Jazmin Martinez
Lela Gordon
Willow Webb
Amiyah Bennett
7th grade
Sabrina Buckley
Cristal Malagon
Kei’Mani Fay
Miles Scott
Kyler Johnson
Julianna Phillips
Justin Velasquez Martinez
6th Grade
Paula Rincon
Derec Linares-Sorto
We also want to extend our sincere appreciation to Mrs. Kernan and Mrs. Romero for their dedication and guidance. Your passion for nurturing our budding artists shines through every piece displayed.
This inspiring evening was made possible thanks to the generous support of Embassy Suites Denton and The Greater Denton Arts Council. We’re so grateful for their ongoing commitment to the arts and to our students.
Join us Tuesday, 4/22, from 3-10 PM at Texas Roadhouse for our Dine to Donate event! A portion of your meal’s proceeds will go directly to support Calhoun's 8th Grade Dance, so bring your family, your friends, and your appetite!
Denton ISD schools will have normal schedules on both weather makeup days.
IB Monthly Learner Profile
IB Monthly Learner Profile
April
Every month this school year, CMS will focus on one learner profile as a campus. This month’s Learner Profile is Knowledgeable!
Each of the attributes in the IB Learner Profile includes a "We" statement that describes how to embody the learner profile and highlights its importance. Discuss the "We" statement for this month with your student, and encourage them to embrace being knowledgeable.
At Calhoun MS, we develop and use our understanding across a wide range of subjects, exploring ideas that are meaningful and important. We seek to learn about the world around us, making connections between what we study and real-life situations.
Being knowledgeable means asking questions, thinking critically, and sharing what we learn with others. Let’s strive to be knowledgeable by staying curious, open-minded, and eager to grow every day!
See the full Learner Profile calendar here: LEARNER PROFILE CALENDAR
Colts on Campus
Colts on Campus
Our 6th grade IB Design students put their problem-solving and collaboration skills to the test during the Toxic Popcorn Design Challenge! Tasked with safely transferring "toxic" popcorn (pennies) from one container to another without entering the contamination zone, students applied the engineering design process to brainstorm, build, and refine their solutions. It was a fun, hands-on way to explore teamwork, creativity, and real-world thinking—all core elements of the IB Design cycle!
Home Access Center Video Guide
Home Access Center Video Guide
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.
CALHOUN CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
CALHOUN CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
Denton ISD Paid Lunches
Denton ISD Paid Lunches
Reminder! Denton ISD has transitioned back to charging for meals and offering free or reduced-price meals based on student eligibility for the 2024-2025 school year. If you feel your family may qualify for free or reduced-price meals, an application can be completed at https://www.schoolcafe.com/dentonisd Paper applications can be completed in person at the Denton Child Nutrition Office located at the Giese Building, 1007 Fulton St. Denton TX 76201.
For questions, please contact the Child Nutrition office, 940-369-0270.
Current meal prices are as follows:
Calhoun Middle School
Learning for Living in a Global World
Learning for Living in a Global World
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