Monthly Archives: September 2025

Dear Pirate Family, 

Greetings! We would like to thank our PTO for providing wonderful treats to our staff today! They stocked a treat cart with snacks and drinks, then delivered to each classroom. It was fantastic! 

Homecoming is next Friday night in Charlestown. We are joining in the celebration with theme days each day next week. See details below:

Monday September 22nd – College Gear – Wear you favorite college clothes

• Tennis at Silver Creek 5 PM
• 6 Volleyball at Highland Hills 5 PM (Clark/Floyd Tournament)
• Soccer at Jeffersonville 6 PM (Clark/Floyd Tournament)

Tuesday September 23rd – Dress as your future self

• 7 & 8 Volleyball at Parkview 5:30 PM (Clark/Floyd Tournament)

Wednesday September 24th – Military Appreciation -Wear USA Red White and Blue! 

• 8:35 – 10:00 ILEARN Checkpoint #1 ELA
• 6 Volleyball at Highland Hills 5 PM (C/F Tournament – if we win on 9/22)
• 7 & 8 Football vs Scottsburg at CHS Stadium (8th grade night)

Thursday September 25th – Pajama Day

• 8:35 – 10:00 ILEARN Checkpoint #2 Math
  • 5pm Homecoming Parade (will start at CHS and end on the square)
• Cross Country at Salem 5:30 PM (MSC Championship)
• 7 Volleyball at Highland Hills TBD (C/F Tournament – if we win on 9/23)
• 8 Volleyball at Silver Creek TBD (C/F Tournament – if we win on 9/23)

Friday September 26th – Pirate Pride/Neon! 

• 7pm Homecoming at CHS
• Archery Practice begins

Saturday September 27th

• Cross Country at Hanover College 11 AM

Only two weeks left for our Pride Fundraiser..don’t miss out!

PRIZES:

TOP TEAM PERCENTAGE: Afternoon outside party and snack (date to be determined)

Raise $30.00

Pirate PRIDE T Shirt 

Free Sporting Ticket and hot dog and drink from concession stand

Raise $50.00

Pirate PRIDE T Shirt

Free Sporting Ticket and hotdog and drink from concession stand

$10 Gift Card

Raise $100.00 (and each $100 raised)

Receive a ticket when we raffle off a gaming system of your choice (Switch, PS5, Xbox)

Dear Charlestown Middle School 8th Grade Parents,

We are beginning to plan the annual 2026 Washington DC trip. All 8th Grade Students received an informational packet at lunch today for the Washington DC trip. The packets include pricing, dates and links to register for the trip.   

We will be using a student travel company that has been working with school groups for over 32 years, Martin School Travel. They are committed to providing an affordable, fun, safe and educational trip for your students. You can register and pay your required deposit online at https://tri.ps/AXSyo

*Link contains a lowercase letter “o” not number zero* 

Please read the entire page and review the deposit information. We recommend you add the Trip Protection to your package. This will guarantee you can receive a full refund up until the morning of departure should anything change that requires you to remove your child from the trip.

Choose a Package: You will select the student package. You can pay the first nonrefundable deposit or pay the entire trip amount during the initial payment. If you would like to add the Trip Protection, then just select the box to add it to Your Booking.

Add Participant Info: Fill out all of the fields requesting passenger information. Check the box to make an account to easily make future payments. Provide an email that you have access to and save your password!

Complete Payment: There are two payment options, US Checking Account “E-Check” and Credit/Debit Card. The “E-Check “option is the most cost efficient and there are fewer processing fees to credit card companies. If you chose the “E Check” you will save 1.9% at checkout. All payments that are collected are secure payments.

Once you make your initial payment then you will receive an email receipt confirming your payment. You will receive a reminder email before your next payments 7 days prior, 3 days prior and the day the payment is due. If you would like to check the amount you owe or pay the balance before the next payment is due then visit this link to manage your account https://www.wetravel.com/user/my_trips

If you have any questions about payment you can contact info@martinschooltravel.com

Trip Cost: $880 per student           Trip Dates: March 10-13, 2026

Adult Dbl Pkg: $1,095

Adult Sgl Pkg: $1,305

Payment 1 Deposit Date: $200.00 Due at Booking

Payment 2 Deadline Date: $225.00 November 01, 2025

Payment 3 Deadline Date: $225.00 December 01, 2025

Payment 3 Deadline Date: $230.00 January 15, 2026

The slideshow provides additional information and fundraising options for the trip:

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Students are required to sign a behavior contract included in their packet and return it to the office. The contract highlights the importance of appropriate behavior by the student for trip eligibility. Parents will sign the consent form stating 

 that you understand your child must adhere to all rules set forth by school staff and chaperones for safety and order.  

Any illegal activity – in or out of school – could get a student removed from the trip without a refund. This includes, but is not limited to:

1. Fighting/Battery
2. Weapons
3. Vaping/Tobacco/Drugs/Alcohol
4. Threats to students/school
5. Defiance

If a student is removed from the trip, any money raised during fundraising is non-refundable because it is paid to a contracted tour company. If a student becomes ineligible for the trip or cannot attend, families will need to contact the tour company directly about possible refunds.

A parent meeting will be held prior to the trip for more information.  

• Cross Country at New Washington 5:30 PM
• 7 & 8 Volleyball at East Washington 6 PM
• Tennis vs. Corydon at Charlestown High School 5:30 PM
• Soccer vs Scottsburg at Charlestown High School 6 PM (8th grade night)
  
  

• Soccer at Jeffersonville HS 6 PM
• 6, 7, & 8 Volleyball vs Hazelwood at CMS 5 PM
  
  

• 8:30 – 2:00 Student Ambassador Field Trip to IUS 
• 6:00 PTO Meeting
• 6, 7, & 8 Volleyball at Highland Hills 6 PM
• Soccer vs Madison at CMS 6 PM

• Alternative Testing Schedule
• Fall Athletic Pictures (after school)
• Football vs Madison at CMS 6 PM

• Cross Country at Silver Creek 9 AM
• Tennis at Silver Creek (MSC tournament) 9 AM

• No School – Labor Day

• No School for students
• Football vs River Valley at Jeffersonville HS 5:30 PM
• Tennis at Scribner 6 PM
• 6, 7, 8 Volleyball vs Southwestern at CMS 5:30 PM

• Cross Country at Highland Hills 6 PM
• 7, 8 Volleyball at Clarksville 6 PM
• Tennis vs River Valley at CHS 5 PM 

• Soccer vs Salem at CMS 6:30 PM
• 6, 7, 8 Volleyball vs River Valley at CMS 5 PM