Due to an accident and damage to a light pole, a portion of Banner Elk highway has been closed between Heaton and Banner Elk. This will prevent us from running bus 154 through that area this morning. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Reminder that Monday Sept 9 is School Picture Day here at CMS. All students will be photographed for a yearbook photo so students should come prepared for that. Please feel free to call the school if you have any questions. Thank you!
Here's the text from the phone call home Thursday evening:
Good evening this is Dr J from Cranberry Middle with a few announcements for our CMS family.
First, tomorrow, Friday, Aug 29 will be a hat day at CMS. We will having hat days each Friday going forward. Students just need to bring a dollar to wear a hat for the day. The funds we raise will go right back to our students through our clubs program that students are signing up for on Friday.
Second, parents, please ask your students to show you their planners the school has provided. This is a great way for us to maintain a steady flow of communication between home and school. Let us know if you have any questions about our planners.
Third, we need donations of tear-free baby shampoo for our Wildcat Celebration next Friday, Sep 6. We'll have a Wildcat Waterslide, weather permitting, and we need lots of that shampoo to help with the slide.
Finally, a reminder that Monday, Sep 2, Avery County Schools will be closed in observance of Labor Day.
Thank you for your support of Cranberry Middle and I hope you have a great evening!
Registration is open for all YMCA fall youth recreation programs for students in grades pre-K – 5th grade. Fall Recreation programs include rec soccer, swim team, SPIRIT dance program and club basketball. Monday, August 26th is the last day to sign up for some of these programs. For more information and to get registered, please visit www.ymcaavery.org.
Cross Country begins tomorrow (Wednesday Aug 21) at Avery HS Track from 3-4pm. Students can ride the Athletic Transfer Bus up to practice and have a parent pick you up promptly at 4pm, again at the Avery High track.
***You must have a current physical on file and be registered on Final Forms. If you have questions see Coach Hayes in the gym***
Attention 8th grade families!! DC fundraising meeting Thursday (08/22) at 5:30pm in the CMS cafeteria. We have two fundraisers pending. Both will be discussed so please attend! Thank you!
Welcome back CMS! Looking forward to seeing you all Wednesday!
Good evening, as a rising 6th grader, your child will be issued a take home iPad to complete their school work. Before the device can be taken home, there are required orientation activities that must be completed.
Please visit this URL: https://www.averyschools.net/page/device-orientation to watch the video and fill out the Required Use Agreement form.
We're looking forward to seeing our CMS families at Open House on Monday, Aug 12! Parent meeting in the gym at 5pm followed by time to visit with teachers and staff. Hot dogs, chips and drinks provided! First day for students is Wednesday Aug 14. See you soon!
Interested in percussion?
Attention Rising 7th grade families! As we are approaching August and the return to school, please take note of this reminder. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Students entering 7th grade in August are required to have one dose each of the Tdap vaccine and the meningococcal vaccine. Please contact your child's health care provider or the Avery County Health Department to update vaccines. We do need proof of immunization upon return to school. By law, schools are required to prohibit any student from attending school until proof of immunization is provided to the school.
Thank you very much for your help. Please contact the school at 828.733.2932 with any questions."
CMS Supply Lists 2024-25! Our district will be providing a portion of our school supplies this
school year. We have updated our grade-level supply lists to reflect what has not already been purchased for your child to use in class. Also, please note that additional school supplies
will be handed out from 4:00 - 5:30pm on Thursday, July 25th at Camp Linn Haven
in Linville, NC. All ACS students will be able to pick up supplies on this day/time if you would
like. Thank you!
Please contact the school at 828.733.2932 if you have any questions.
One month from today!! Look forward to seeing our students and families on August 12 for our 2024-25 Open House!
Use the QR code to sign up or here's a link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4D5sDXEppSDMFhUN6iToowuCo4XEpEeAcpl8Lo5twYHZ_dQ/viewform
Avery County High Lady Vikings will be conducting a Fastpitch Youth Day Camp for grades 3-5 & 6-8. This will take place at the Vikings High school Home Field. This camp will be facilitated by the coaching staff but coached by the Lady Vikings Players. We will work on Pitching and Hitting as well as Drills & Skills to improve overall development. You can register your future Fastpitch All-Star with Avery Parks and Recreation.
Volleyball skill development at CMS! Note you have to have a current physical to participate.
June 6 - Volleyball open gym this week!
Sports Physicals Offered at ACHS - $20
Here's the content of the phone message sent out this evening:
Good evening this is Dr. J from Cranberry Middle. I hope you are enjoying your extended weekend. I have a few reminders for you that I need to share. I'll be brief so I don't take any more of your weekend than necessary. First, remember no school Monday as we observe the Memorial Day Holiday. Second, on Tuesday, we will have our Field Day and Water Slide. Students need to bring a towel and a change of clothes they don't mind getting dirty. We also need tear-free baby shampoo for the water slide. Finally, we need all students to return their iPads, cords and chargers on Tuesday as well as any library books they may have checked out.
If you have any questions, please call the school on Tuesday and we'll be glad to help. I hope you enjoy the rest of this long weekend. See you Tuesday.
Cranberry Middle and all Avery County schools will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observation of Memorial Day. We remember and honor those who sacrificed their lives in military service to our country.
