September 3, 2026
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CAMELS HUMP MIDDLE SCHOOL MOUNTAINEERS
NEWSLETTER
NEWSLETTER
“I am somebody. I was somebody when I came. I’ll be a better somebody when I leave.” - Rita Pierson
Message From the PrincipalGretchen Muller | Principal
Building Community
Building Community
Welcome to New & Returning Students
Welcome to New & Returning Students
September has arrived and we’ve completed five full days of school! Students have done an amazing job settling back into the school schedule, reviewing all the expectations and reconnecting with peers and teachers. We always begin our school year by intentionally scheduling time specifically for creating the conditions for connection, belonging and joy. Before our teachers take a deep dive into new learning and content, we take time to build relationships, get to know each other on a deeper level, and focus on strengthening our sense of community at Camels Hump. Two of our collective commitments at CHMS are valuing and committing to inclusivity and working to create safe and brave spaces where all members of our school community are respected, heard and welcome. In addition, we value relationships and are intentional with making time to build and maintain them with all members of the school community. We know that when people feel connected and valued, they are ready to learn, take risks and grow.
One of the ways in which we are working together to create stronger bonds with each other is by adjusting our advisory program. In order to connect with each other and have an increased sense of belonging, we responded to student and staff feedback. Our advisory groups are now mixed grades. Each group will have students from 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade. Students will have opportunities to connect and interact with peers they may not otherwise have had the chance to engage with during the school day. Students will be mentors to each other as well as supporters.
We also are strengthening our sense of community and belonging by continuing our tradition of inviting students to design our school yearbook covers. This opportunity allows students to share their creativity, skills and ideas while taking ownership in how they represent our school community and celebrate all the great things that happen at CHMS.
Camels Hump takes pride in all that we do with our students. We are so excited for the 2026-2027 school year and we can’t wait to see what our Mountaineers accomplish!
Spirit NewsJoe O'Brien | Assistant Principal & Athletic Director
CHMS School Spirit Stores Now Open
CHMS School Spirit Stores Now Open
We now have two online school spirit stores available for anyone looking for CHMS gear!
We now have two online school spirit stores available for anyone looking for CHMS gear!
Go Mountaineers!
CHMS School Kickoff Store
CHMS School Kickoff Store
Traditional Store Link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/jWmPfknBMm
2 Week Ordering Window
No “sport specific” gear
All items decorated together at the END of the store duration.
Lower Prices – due to batching everything together and decorating it together (lower decoration costs)
Turnaround 3-4 weeks after end of store
Larger selection of items from across multiple vendors
Embroidery and Personalization (names on arms) available as well as embroidered HATS!
CHMS Apparel Store 2026
CHMS Apparel Store 2026
Quick Turn Store Link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/hVC18qaE68
Open for the Entire School Year
Includes general school spirit gear AND “sport specific” gear (Soccer, XC, Field Hockey, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball, Baseball, Track, Ultimate)
Items decorated and shipped within 48 hours of purchase
Higher prices – due to the “at once” decoration and delivery
Turnaround approx. 7 days from when order is placed
No Embroidery (hats, arm personalization, polos, etc) – everything is printed.
CHMS P.I.E. (Partners in Education) News
Be a Piece of the CHMS P.I.E.
Be a Piece of the CHMS P.I.E.
CHMS Partners in Education (P.I.E.) is excited for another great school year. We are partnering with CHMS for their annual Open House on Wednesday, September 16th.
P.I.E. will be providing drinks to go along with a food tasting hosted by the school’s food/nutrition team. We are looking for donations of cups, cider and seltzer.
We are also kicking off our first fundraiser of the year: Pies for P.I.E.! We’re looking for families to donate pies that we can sell during Open House. It’s a fun and easy way for families to pick up dessert while supporting P.I.E. and all the great things we help make possible for our students, teachers, and the school community!
Open House will have two waves:
5th and 6th grade Families: 5:30-6:30pm
7th and 8th grade Families: 7:00-8:00pm
Please use this signup genius link for both time slots. Donations can be dropped off at school that morning or brought with you at the start of Open House.
Thank you for helping us kick off the school year. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Join CHMS P.I.E.
Join CHMS P.I.E.
Camels Hump Middle School’s parent group welcomes you to get involved and stay connected. Watch the CHMS Mountaineer Newsletter for upcoming events and announcements.
Afterschool Club News
Registration for the Fall session of afterschool clubs is now open for students in grades 5-8. The Fall session of clubs will begin the week of 9/22/26 (no school on Monday 9/21) and run through the week of 11/9/26. Two of our intramural clubs (Field Hockey Club and Running Club) will begin one week earlier. The registration deadline for the Fall session of clubs is 3:00 on Tue., September 8.
For more detailed information, and to register your student up for afterschool clubs, please see our registration platform HERE.
New to Arbiter? See how to create an account HERE.
Club offerings include the following:
Club offerings include the following:
Mondays: Drama Club, Artistic Inc. Club, Crochet Creations Club, News Club, and Running Club
Tuesdays: GLOW Club, Cardboard Creations Club, Lego Club, Young Birders Club, and Field Hockey Club
Wednesdays: Drama Club, Reading Club, Lego Club, Crochet Away Club, and Games Unplugged Club
Thursdays: Games Unplugged Club, News Club, Running Club, and Field Hockey Club
Guidence News
Nutrition NewsKaryl Kent | MMUUSD Nutrition Director
Local Food & VT Milk Highlight Lunch Program
Local Food & VT Milk Highlight Lunch Program
Bringing More VT-Grown Foods to Student Lunches
Bringing More VT-Grown Foods to Student Lunches
We are now partnering with many local producers to bring fresh Vermont food to our lunch trays including: Maple Meadow Eggs, VT Beef from Ferrisburgh, Misty Knoll Farms Chicken, Cabot Creamery Cheese and Yogurt, produce from Burnt Rock Farm, The Farm Upstream and Jericho Settlers Farm, Cold Hollow Cider, Chapin Orchard apples, and more...
Grant-Funded Upgrade to School Milk
Grant-Funded Upgrade to School Milk
CHMS recently received a generous grant from Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Evan Deckers, who has ties to Huntington, Vermont, through the NFL’s My Cause, My Cleats program. Thanks to this grant, we added a bulk milk dispenser at the start of the school year.
We’re excited to now partner with Monument Farms Dairy in Weybridge, VT, to offer 100% Vermont milk to our students. With schools now allowed to serve whole milk at lunch, we will begin a pilot of Monument Farms whole milk in our dispenser starting February 10. Hood 1% and skim milk will continue to be available in cartons at both lunch and breakfast.
We continue to respond to the feedback from our students and families and are grateful for the support of our community.
Health News from Nurse's Office
When to Keep Your Child Home Sick
When to Keep Your Child Home Sick
District guidelines remain in place. If you are sick, please stay home. If your child requires cold medicine, ibuprofen, or acetaminophen for an illness, they are not well enough to attend school. Please keep them at home and then call the attendance line (802-434-2188) to update the school. Please read this link District Illness Guidelines
Please also take a few minutes to review these guidelines for
The Management and Treatment of Head Lice.
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