Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Juniors!  It’s time for the CMS After-School ACT Workshop!
 
Juniors are schedules to take the ACT on March 11, 2025.  In addition to the in-school bootcamp for all juniors CMS will host the after-school workshop again this year.  This year’s program is a modified version of the Jane Ross ACT Program offered the last two years.
 
The CMS After-School ACT Workshop will be held on the following dates:
•       Saturday, March 1 – 8:00 – 12:00
•       Tuesday, March 4 – 3:15 – 5:15
•       Thursday, March 6 – 3:15 – 5:15
 
With the modified format of the program, we will only have 75 spots available for our 11th grade students to participate in the after-school program.  An email with program information and a link for registration has been sent to all juniors and their parents.  Please check for the email and register for the after-school three-day workshop.  Please contact Ms. Taylor with questions.
 
Seniors- if you have not ordered your cap, gown and diploma cover for graduation you need to do this by February 10th.  Any student that has not ordered, may order online at www.jostens.com.  If you have any questions, please see Dr. Guthrie.
 
Applications are now open for the upcoming Yearbook class. This year, all students interested in joining the Yearbook team must submit a formal application, which includes an English teacher recommendation, to Ms. Quinn in room 227. Applications for yearbook can be obtained from the Guidance Office or from Ms. Quinn. The deadline for submitting an application is 3 P.M. on Tuesday, February 11th. If you have any questions about the application process or the Yearbook class, please see Ms. Quinn for more information.
 
Students interested in taking Positive Psychology next year should see their guidance counselor or Mr. Cowart for an application. Deadline is March 1st.
 
Attention middle school girls: First Priority leaders invite you to join us in room 218 (Ms Hale's room) this upcoming Thursday at 7:25 am as we start our morning small groups. We hope to see you there!
 
If you are interested in more information concerning Scouts, there will be a representative at CMS during club time in the auditorium today.  They will share more about hiking, camping, swimming and help connect you with a troop.
 
All students! National English Honor Society will be selling Soda Grams for Valentine's Day! Send them to your friends, secret crushes, and people you admire and appreciate! Soda Grams will be $1 and will be sold during all lunches the week of Valentine's Day! Your note and a soda will be delivered the morning of Valentine's Day in 1st Period!
 
The TableTop Board Game Club is accepting new members. They meet every Thursday after school in the upstairs faculty lounge and meetings go until 4:30pm. They play a variety of board games, trading card games, and would love to welcome you. The Club is open to Middle and High School so come join us and join the fun. Please email or see Mr. Rundberg in Room 126 with any questions.
 
New HS Beta Club Members, we will have Induction during B club rotation on February 10th. There will be cupcakes to celebrate! Let Mrs. SK know if you have any questions.
 
DECA is sponsoring a Middle School Valentines Dance on Friday, February 14, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Admission $10
Tickets will be sold at the door.
Theme: Red and White Night.
Concessions will be sold as well.
 
If you are a member of TSA and you have not talked to Mr. Guthrie about the upcoming TSA State Conference, please see him as soon as possible. The due date for signing up for the state conference is next Friday.
 
There will be no Smoothie Sales this Friday, Feb. 7th. They will be available next week.
 
The JV boys basketball team fell short last night to the visiting Wildcats from Tullahoma, 50-31. Nathan Deinard still shined by scoring 12 points for the Tigers and Jude Brock had 7. Chuk Obi had a strong defensive presence with 2 blocks, 1 charge taken, 1 steal, and 2 deflections. The team next hosts Marshall County this Friday.
 
The Lady Tigers lost a close one last night vs Tullahoma. Madisen Stanley led all scorers with 22pts, Lia Reyes added 7 pts and Bethany Jackson finished with 5 pts.The lady tigers will be back at home Friday for a huge game vs Marshall Co.
 
The Central Magnet Men's Basketball team hosted the #5 team AAA team in the state of Tennessee last night when they played the Tullahoma Wildcats. The Tigers were scrappy and resilient but eventually lost 50-75.
The Tigers were led by Hollis Jackson with 16 points, Nathan Deinard with 15 points and Carter Sage with 11 points. The Tigers will be back in action on Friday for their last regular season home game when they host Marshall County.