MAY 15, 2026
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CAMELS HUMP MIDDLE SCHOOL MOUNTAINEERS
NEWSLETTER
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Message From the PrincipalGretchen Muller | Principal
Trimester Homestretch (!)
Trimester Homestretch (!)
We had a calm week at Camels Hump Middle School. Students continue to show high engagement, kind behavior and inclusive practices. They are working hard and we are very proud of all our Mountaineers. It’s hard to believe we are in the homestretch of the third trimester and the 2025-2026 school year. We are looking forward to a variety of upcoming spring events including:
spring chorus/band concerts,
team field trips,
move-up day,
our annual student field day,
and of course, 8th grade recognition night.
There will be a lot to celebrate as we wrap up the year.
We appreciate the continued support from our families and community and look forward to finishing the year strong together!
Gretchen Muller
Important Dates
Important Dates
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Field Trip - Mosaic
(Fary/Keblin)
Field Trip - Mosaic
(Fary/Keblin)
Tue., MAY 19
11:30 am - 2:30 pm
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Field Trip - Mosaic
(Fary/Keblin)
Field Trip - Mosaic
(Fary/Keblin)
Thu., MAY 21
9:16 am - 1:15 pm
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No School
No School
Mon., MAY 25
Memorial Day
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Move-Up Day
Move-Up Day
Fri., MAY 29
No School for 6th Graders
Be Part of P.I.E.
Be Part of P.I.E.
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.
Meeting Time
Meeting Time
(Second Tuesday of each month)
7:00–8:00 pm
Join us virtually
Join us virtually
Here is the link to join our virtual meeting!
Sports NewsJoe O'Brien | Vice Principal and Athletic Director
Misc. School News
Nutrition NewsKaryl Kent | MMUUSD Nutrition DirectorEli Fortney | CHMS Nutrition Chef/Manager
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
Summer Safety Tips
Summer Safety Tips
Now that warm weather has arrived in Vermont, outdoor activities are increasing. Visit the Vermont Department of Health's webpage to learn more about outdoor injury and illness prevention by following and reviewing these tips for Summer Safety on sun, heat, ticks, wildfire smoke, and swimming.
To make sun safety easier, you'll find free sunscreen dispensers in many Vermont parks and recreation sites. Check out the interactive map on the Summer Safety Tips website, with FREE sunscreen dispenser location around the state.
Please also take a few minutes to review these guidelines for
The Management and Treatment of Head Lice.
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