Newsletter
Upcoming Events:
Highlights for the Week
Doors to the middle school open at 7:00 am. Buses begin arriving at 7:15, and the typical drop-off time is 7:30 for most MS students.
Morning Drop-Off and Afternoon Pick-up
Morning drop-off is outside the gym. See attached map. The circle drive in front of the school is reserved for bus drop-off only.
Afternoon pick-up happens in the back circle drive by the academic hallway entrance; parents may begin lining up at 3:30 pm. See attached map.
Student Device Chargers: Due to the large number of chargers that were not returned every school year, chargers will not be issued to students at the beginning of the school year. If a student needs a charger, a parent or guardian may request one from the school by emailing Mrs. Stephanie Dougherty at sdougherty@chinaspringisd.net. Chargers checked out to students must be returned at the end of the school year, or the parent/guardian will be responsible for the replacement cost.
Lost & Found Reminder 🧥
Our Lost and Found is already filling up! Please remind your student to check for any missing jackets, water bottles, lunch boxes, or other belongings. At the end of each month, unclaimed items will be donated. We encourage students to check regularly so they can reclaim their belongings before they are donated.
Important Dates
9/10 Spirit Dress Up Day: Gatesville Hornets Theme “Exterminate the hornets.” Wear all black.
9/24 Spirit Dress Up Day: Brownwood Lions Theme “Hunt Down the Lions.” Wear camo.
10/6 Spring Dress Up Day: Jarrell Ranch Cougars Theme “They Ain’t Like Us.” Wear cougar spirit gear.
10/20 Spirit Dress Up Day: Tennyson Texas Theme “Stomp the Texans.” Wear Western.
11/3 Spirit Dress Up Day: Carver Panthers Theme “Who Wears It Better.” Twin Day with a Twist.
Lost & Found Items: Please remind your students to check the Lost & Found for any missing items. All unclaimed items will be donated to charity on the last day of each month.
Lifetouch Picture Day Opt-Out: If you prefer to opt your student out of Picture Day, please submit the Lifetouch Opt-Out Form.
Arrival Map
Dismissal Map
From Dr. Dominguez
Students must charge iPads at home.
Please make sure students are aware if they are getting food delivered on game days. This helps minimize interruptions to instruction and helps the front office run smoothly.
To reference the approved academic calendar, please CLICK HERE.
Doors to the middle school open at 7:00 am.
NO THIRD PARTY DELIVERIES ACCEPTED ON CAMPUS, ie, DoorDash, Uber Eats.
From Dr. Davidson
Please help ensure that your students are following the dress code outlined in the CSMS handbook. Expectations were reviewed during last week’s assemblies, and dress code will be fully enforced starting this week. Students out of dress code will be given the opportunity to correct or change into appropriate clothing immediately if available; otherwise, parents will be contacted to bring clothes so the student can return to class promptly.
Attendance is taken every day during every class period.
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 School Detention will be held from 4:00-5:00 pm, and parents are responsible for transportation.
CELL PHONES, AIRPODS, & SMART WATCHES ARE NOT PROHIBITED at CSMS. Non-school-issued technology must be turned off and stored out of sight. Should a student need to communicate with a parent/guardian via their personal cell phone, he or she should ask for permission to go to the office to call or text his/her parent.
From Mrs. Bilz
If your child has any counseling needs that need to be addressed, I am always available to help!
No schedule change requests can be made after August 14 at 4:00 pm. CSMS will do its best to accommodate requested schedule changes as is feasible with master schedule, campus requirements, and teacher availability.
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.
Student immunization records MUST be current before students may start classes according to the Texas Department of Health Services. Please reach out to Lisa Nixon if you have any questions.
From Mrs. LupPlace
What do I need to do if my student needs to miss school?
STEP 1: Email Mrs. LupPlace, the Attendance Clerk with a parent/doctor note.
YOU HAVE 3 DAYS TO TURN IN A NOTE FOR THE ABSENCE TO BE EXCUSED. Please note: A PARENT NOTE will ONLY excuse ONE day with a MAXIMUM of FOUR PARENT NOTES (parent signed excuse) per semester will be accepted as 4 excused absences. For all absences exceeding the 4, students must turn in doctor’s notes or other formal documentation/proof. Otherwise, the absence will be unexcused. The doctor’s notes/documentation must be turned in within 3 days of the absence.
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 Harvey at charvey@chinaspringisd.net.