Newsletter
Upcoming Events:
Fall Pictures will be Thursday, October 2
October 24th and March 27 are two of our designated parent-teacher conference days. If you are interested in a parent-teacher conference, please email your student's teacher to get it setup on that day. If at anytime you have questions about your student’s performance please email the teacher and they are happy to collaborate with you.
Kona Ice will be at the middle school during lunches on October 2, November 6, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 5, April 2, and May 7
China Spring ISD will host assemblies on Oct. 9 with Steered Straight, a nationally recognized organization that educates students on the dangers of vaping and drug use. Parents must submit the assembly consent form by Oct. 8 for their child to attend. A Parent Assembly will be held Oct. 9 from 6:00–7:00 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center, giving parents/guardians the opportunity to hear directly from Steered Straight and learn how to support students in making safe, healthy choices.
Consent Form: China Spring Middle School Consent Form
October 9th- Wear Orange to Take A Stand Against Bullying
CSMS Pep Rally Dates: 10/16, 10/30, and 11/6
CSMS Red Ribbon Week- October 27th-30th
VATRE Information Meetings
China Spring ISD is hosting a series of Information Meetings about the upcoming Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE). Superintendent Dr. Marc Faulkner will review how school funding works, the impact of the VATRE on the school tax rate, and the ballot language voters will see in November.
Meeting Dates:
Tuesday, September 30: 6:00-7:00 pm at the China Spring ISD Administration Building - Register for this event
Tuesday, October 14: 5:30-6:30 pm VIRTUAL - Register for this event
More information is available at www.chinaspringisd.net/page/vatre.
From Dr. Dominguez
Our campus has recently experienced several incidents of vandalism and misuse in the restrooms, including writing on walls, damaging fixtures, and creating unnecessary messes. These actions not only cause extra work for our custodial staff but also disrupt the safe and respectful environment we strive to maintain for all students. Restrooms are private spaces, and students must use them responsibly. Please talk with your child about respecting school property and the privacy of others.
Many students are arriving at school with iPads that are dead or low on battery, which makes it difficult for them to fully participate in class. Please encourage your student to charge their iPad each night so it’s ready for the school day. A charged iPad helps ensure your child can take full advantage of learning opportunities and stay engaged throughout the day.
On game days, if parents are bringing food for players, cheerleaders, or band members, please make sure students are aware before the school days begins. This helps minimize interruptions to instruction and helps the front office run smoothly.
To help ensure student safety and keep traffic flowing smoothly, all high school students need to be picked up at the high school campus during dismissal. Your cooperation helps us keep both campuses running safely and efficiently.
To reference the approved academic calendar, please CLICK HERE.
iPads need to be charged at night and chargers should remain at home.
Doors to the middle school open at 7:00 am.
NO THIRD PARTY DELIVERIES ACCEPTED ON CAMPUS, ie, DoorDash, Uber Eats.
From Dr. Davidson
Tardies can be viewed under the Attendance tab in Ascender
A student who is tardy to class by more than 3 times per grading period may be assigned to before school detention or given another appropriate consequence.
Students arriving late to class will be marked as tardy.
Tardies count for every class, every period.
After three tardies, students will begin receiving consequences, such as After School Detention.
After three tardies, consequences will be as follows:
4th tardy – 1 hour of after-school detention (ASD)
5th tardy – 2 hours of ASD
6th tardy -- 3 hours of ASD
7th tardy – 4 hours of ASD
8th tardy – 5 hours of ASD
9th tardy – 6 hours of ASD
10th tardy – In-School Suspension (ISS) placement
After School Detention
Detention will be held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of each week 4-5 pm, and parents are responsible for transportation.
From Mrs. McAdams
Schedule change requests have been concluded, and there will be NO second semester changes.
If your child has any counseling needs that need to be addressed, I am always available to help!
Middle School has a new Social Worker, Mrs. Patterson, on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you are interested in a lunch bunch group on those days for your child, please send requests to apatterson@chinaspringisd.net.
Counseling Theme for SEPTEMBER IS Suicide Prevention Awareness Month! We had many students fill out the Messages of Hope that will be displayed in the counseling area of the academic hallway.
October 9th- Steered Straight Assembly- we would love for all students and staff to wear orange to Take A Stand Against Bullying.
Next month, our counseling THEME will be National Bullying Prevention Month and Red Ribbon Week will be October 27th-30th! Dress-up Days will be announced soon.
From Nurse Nixon
Prescription medication requires a physician and parent signature. Over the counter medications given per the bottle directions need a parent signature otherwise they will need a physician and parent signature.
STOP THE BLEED class will be offered to students per Texas HB 496 on Friday October 10th at 8:15 am for a 30 minute video and instruction. If you would like your student to attend please notify Nurse Nixon at lnixon@chinaspringisd.net by 10-8-25.
From Mrs. Whitney
What do I need to do if my student needs to miss school?
STEP 1: Call the school @ 254-836-4611
STEP 2: Email Mrs.Whitney, the Attendance Clerk with a parent/doctor note.
YOU HAVE 3 DAYS TO TURN IN A NOTE FOR THE ABSENCE TO BE EXCUSED.
DUES: Class Dues are $20. We accept CASH, CHECK made out to CSMS or you may pay online through Myschoolbucks.com.
For questions regarding athletics, please contact Coach Jessica Elkins (jeelkins@chinaspringisd.net) with questions regarding girls athletics and Coach Ging (nging@chinaspringisd.net) with questions regarding boys athletics.