Wavelength Newsletter

A look at the week ahead:

• Make Plans to join us for Fall Fest on Thursday from 5:30pm to 7pm. 
  • This is a family friendly event with carnival games, face painting, pizza and snacks for sale, and hands-on activities. 
  • Scholars in attendance must be with an adult family member to attend or be assisting with their club's advisor at their table.
  • Donation requests for items and opportunities to volunteer can be found here in the Sign Up. 
  • Make sure to check out the Lost and Found table at Fall Fest for items your scholars may have misplaced.  Please help us by putting there names on items. 
  • There are no after school activity buses on Thursday this week. 
• As a reminder, water bottles should be able to seal securely and only contain plain water. We ask that flavor packets not be sent with scholars or used.  These create a sticky mess and disrupt the learning environment when spilled or when trying to put into water bottles.  If you have extra water bottles at home you would like to donate, please drop them off in the front office.  
• Donations needed of cases of small water bottles and uniform clothing in all sizes, but especially size 14/16 in girls. Items may be dropped off in the front office. 

Monday, October 20, 2025 

• Scholars should arrive in proper uniform and dress code. 
• Scholars should have a backpack and a tightly sealed water bottle with them each day. 
• High school scholars should arrive at their first block with their Chromebooks fully charged. 
• All phones and personal electronic devices are to be stored in their Yondr pouches.
• Afternoon Academy will be in the Auditorium Lobby for those registered.   
• Athletics:
  • See athletics calendar for details.
  • Spring Sports Open Season is underway. Please see your email for schedules and coach contact information.

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

• Scholars should arrive in proper uniform and dress code. 
• Scholars should have a backpack and a tightly sealed water bottle with them each day. 
• High school scholars should arrive at their first block with their Chromebooks fully charged. 
• All phones and personal electronic devices are to be stored in their Yondr pouches.
• Afternoon Academy will be in the Auditorium Lobby for those registered.   
• After School Activities:
  • Parents, please complete this form each week if your child is staying for after school activities.
  • After School Activity Bus Schedules are here. 
  • Tuesday's activities include: 
    • National Art Honor Society - please complete this form each week
    • SeaPerch - MS and HS team members in Herron’s Room please complete this form each week
    • Middle School Robotics Team  in room 139 please complete this form each week
    • No High School Cheer this Tuesday. 
• Athletics:
  • See athletics calendar for details.
  • Spring Sports Open Season is underway. Please see your email for schedules and coach contact information.

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

• Unity Day to prevent bullying. Send a visible message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent bullying. Scholars may wear orange shirts and jeans and be in dress code for Unity Day or they should should wear proper uniform and dress code. 
• Scholars should have a backpack and a tightly sealed water bottle with them each day. 
• High school scholars should arrive at the first block with their Chromebooks fully charged. 
• All phones and personal electronic devices are to be stored in their Yondr pouches.
• Afternoon Academy will be in the Auditorium Lobby for those registered.   
• Athletics:
  • See athletics calendar for details.
  • Spring Sports Open Season is underway. Please see your email for schedules and coach contact information.
  • Cross Country will travel to Palmetto State Park in Mt. Pleasant for the Region Meet. Good luck runners!
  • Volleyball will host the first round of playoffs against Lake View High School. Game time is set for 5:30pm. All tickets are $8 and the clear bag policy will be in effect.

Thursday, October 23, 2025

• Fall Fest is Tonight from 5:30 to 7pm. 
• Scholars should arrive in proper uniform and dress code. 
• Scholars should have a backpack and a tightly sealed water bottle with them each day. 
• High school scholars should arrive at the first block with their Chromebooks fully charged. 
• All phones and personal electronic devices are to be stored in their Yondr pouches.
• Afternoon Academy will be in the Auditorium Lobby for those registered.   
• After School Activities:
  • Parents, please complete this form each week if your child is staying for after school activities.
  • There are no after school activity buses on Thursday this week due to Fall Fest. 
  • Thursday's activities include:
    • Band in Auditorium, please complete this form each week
    • SeaPerch,  please complete this form each week
    • Middle School Robotics Team, please complete this form each week
    • Junior Art Honor Society, please complete this form each week
    • High School Cheer, please complete this form each week
• Athletics:
  • See athletics calendar for details.
  • Spring Sports Open Season is underway. Please see your email for schedules and coach contact information. Some sessions may be different due to Fall Fest, please make plans accordingly. 

   Friday, October 24, 2025

• Scholars should arrive in proper uniform and dress code. 
• Scholars should have a backpack and a tightly sealed water bottle with them each day. 
• High school scholars should arrive at the first block with their Chromebooks fully charged. 
• All phones and personal electronic devices are to be stored in their Yondr pouches.
• Afternoon Academy will be in the Auditorium Lobby for those registered.   
• Athletics:
  • See athletics calendar for details.
  • Spring Sports Open Season is underway. Please see your email for schedules and coach contact information.

Looking ahead:

• Tuesday, October 28th from 5:30pm to 7pm CCSMS College Financial Aid Information Session about applying for  financial aid, completing the FAFSA form, and scholarships. Parents and guardians from all grade levels are welcome. 
• Friday, October 31, 2025 - Early Release Day with dismissal at 12pm.

• CCSMS Calendar for 2025-2026 School Year (Early release dates retained that CCSD may have removed from their calendar) 

• Uniform and Dress Code

• Back to School Info

• Bus Schedules

• School Meals and Lunch Info

• Afternoon Academy

• School Supply Lists

• CCSMS Riptide Athletic Website

High School Spirit Week is Oct 6 to Oct 10

•  High School Scholars- our first Spirit Week is quickly approaching, and the Scholar Council wants everyone to have time to prepare. Spirit Week will take place from October 6th to 10th.
• Here are the themes: 
  • Monday – Sandler Swag - Rock Adam Sandler’s iconic laid-back look with oversized tees, baggy shorts, and sneakers
  • Tuesday – ABC's & 123's - Turn back the clock! Dress like your younger self — from toddler to tween — or recreate an old photo
  • Wednesday – Wild Expedition - Dress in your best safari or explorer fit, or go wild as your favorite animal (ex. animal print, cheetah, or camo)
  • Thursday – Character Craze - TV takeover! Rock your best fictional character look and turn the halls into your story world
  • Friday – "Boots on the Ground" (Pep Rally on Friday) Throw on your best trail ride fit—boots, hats, and denim—for a western spirit day look
• If you ARE participating in the themed days, you MUST follow the non-uniform dress code policy. If you are NOT participating in the themed days, you MUST BE IN UNIFORM!
•  We can't wait to see everyone dressed up on October 6th!

Dear CCSMS Families and Scholars,

On Wednesday, we will participate in Unity Day to prevent bullying. Scholars may wear Orange shirts and jeans.  They may also wear their uniform. All scholars should be in dress code. 

Make plans to join us this Thursday, October 23rd for Fall Fest at CCSMS! This is a family friendly event with carnival games, face painting, pizza and snacks for sale, and hands-on activities.  Scholars in attendance must be with an adult family member to attend or be assisting with their club's advisor at their table. It is from 5:30pm to 7pm. Donations for items and opportunities to volunteer can be found here in the Sign Up. 

Our College Financial Aid Night will be on Tuesday, October 28th from 5:30 to 7pm.  We know paying for college can take years of planning, so all of our families are invited to attend. We will be sharing more information in the coming weeks with families. 

Thank you, 

The CCSMS Admin Team

Here are some tips for who it reach out to with questions, ideas, or concerns:

• If you have questions about PowerSchool, bus transportation, or other front office related matters, please email the front office and someone will respond to you.
• If you have general questions about middle school, Mrs. Carter is the Assistant Principal for middle school at CCSMS, and is always happy to help guide you and answer questions.
• If you have general questions about high school, Mr. Thompson is our Assistant Principal for high school and is ready to help support your scholar's success at CCSMS.
  
• If you have questions about your scholar's IEP or 504 plan, Mrs. Cannon can assist you.
• For attendance, records, address/email/phone number updates, admissions, and enrollment, please reach out to Mrs. Woolum. 
• Mrs. Frasier, our lead principal, can assist you if an issue is not resolved at the teacher or administrative team level. She handles all of our day to day operations.
• Mrs. Carmichael, our Executive Principal and CEO, can assist  you if you have an issue you need to discuss that impacts the overall functioning of the school.
• If you have an appeal of an administrator decision, there is a formal process to bring that issue to the board. You can reach the board members to start that process.

Some simple ways to get involved:

• •  Join us online on Facebook

  • Link those Harris Teeter cards to our school – our #7617 and add CCSMS to your to your Publix account.

  • Donate backpacks, uniform clothing, tissues, classroom supplies, and gift cards when you can. They can be dropped off in the front office and will be put to use based on the priorities of the day.

Please use the designated drop-off area at the back of the school in the car loop only.

This is a reminder to please use the designated drop-off area at the back of the school in the car loop only.