Friday, December 3, 2021
Winter Wonderland Social:
Who: 7th and 8th grade students
What: Winter Wonderland Dance
Where: K-8 Gym
When: Friday, December 10 from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
Tickets: On sale the week of the dance for $5. Tickets at the door $8.
Dress Code: Formal attire is welcome, but not necessary. You must follow the school dress code. Dresses must be fingertip length, no midriffs or undergarments may be exposed.
Refreshments: Pop, pizza and chips $1 each, candy $2.
Please see or email Mrs. Acker with any questions.
Student Council Pencil Fundraiser: CMS Student Council will sell scented and thermal pencils beginning Monday, December 6. Pencils will available to purchase during lunchtimes. Pencils .60 cents each or 2 for $1.
We are very proud to announce that the CMS Student Council and students raised $347 in one day for the Caps for Cancer Fundraiser! The money raised, along with money raised at Columbia High School and Copopa, will go to Cleveland's Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in honor of a Columbia Schools Alumni.
It's Time to Order your 2021-2022 Columbia Middle School Yearbook!! Order online at ybpay.com with the Yearbook ID Code: 11596122. You may also order with an order form, extra forms are available in the information rack across from the office. Yearbooks are $15 and may be ordered though March 9, 2022.
Any student in grade 6-12 interested in participating in Science Fair this year needs to have their project approved no later than November 23 by Mrs. Karl. Science fair judging will occur on Thursday, January 20 in the high school cafeteria. Please contact Mrs. Karl if you have any questions at [email protected]
Attention Parents: School fees for the 2021-2022 are now overdue. Check your child’s PayForIt account or PowerSchool account to see what your fees are associated with your child. Fees must be paid in full for your child to be able to use extracurricular transportation. Please pay with your PayForIt account online, you may also pay with a check or cash. Call the office with any questions at 236-5741.
2021-2022 School Year:
School Day: 7:35 am – 2:35 pm.
Buses arrive at the school by 7:20 am.
Car riders drop-off begins at 7:20 am.
Car riders dismissed at 2:30 pm.
Bus riders dismissed at 2:35 pm.
Face coverings are mandatory during school hours, but a parent may opt of this mandate for any reason. It is highly recommended to wear a face covering in school, regardless of your vaccination status. Please click HERE to opt-out of the face covering mandate. If you plan to wear a face covering, you do not need to fill out the opt-out form. If you choose to opt-out or wear a face covering, you can change your child’s status by contacting the building principal at the school your child attends. Reminder that face coverings are REQUIRED on all district transportation! If you are opting out we ask that you complete the form. Lorain Public Library Access Card Application: An Access Card does not need an ID, or a signature for registration – just date of birth and contact information. Turn your application in to the library. Print application HERE
Attendance Policy: View the updated HERE
Power School Information: Access PowerSchool from the MS website (toggle on left). The mobile app district code is ZZGS.
New students attending CMS for the 2021-2022 year: If your child will be a new student at Columbia Middle School this fall, online registration must be completed on our website; see directions under enrollment/registration. Complete the online forms before you come in for a registration appointment. To make an appointment, email our registrar at [email protected] Mrs. Wenzel's office is located in the Administration Building at 25796 Royalton Rd. Please do not arrive without an appointment.
Academic Fees: Students who participate in extracurricular activities that require bus transportation will be denied that privilege if school fees are not paid. Fees may be viewed on your child's PowerSchool account and paid on the PayForIt system by credit card. Payment is also accepted in the office with cash (exact amount), check or credit card or mail your payment to the middle school. If you require a payment plan, contact Mrs. Bowes in the main office. A signed payment plan contract will allow students with outstanding fees to continue to use school transportation.
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