Monthly Archives: May 2026

Dear Pirate Family, 

Greetings! As we approach the last few days of the school year, we would like to thank you all for sharing your children with us this year! We are fortunate to work with such wonderful families at CMS. Our last day of school is Wednesday, May 20th. See important reminders below:

Monday May 18th – Sack Lunches will be available for lunch on Field Day. This will be our only lunch choice. Students may also bring a lunch if preferred. 

• Field Day – Wear old clothes and shoes-BRING WATER BOTTLE
  • Students who plan to swim should bring swimwear, towels, and dry clothes. If they do not have these items, they will not be allowed in the pool. 
  • Field Day Swim dress code:    
    • Only one piece swimsuits.  If they don’t have a one piece, then they must wear a T-shirt.  
    • Students must have a towel. If they don’t have a towel, then they won’t be allowed to swim.  
    • Students must have a change of clothes. They cannot swim in their shorts/T-shirts unless they have a dry set of clothes. 

Tuesday May 19th 

• Baseball @ Madison 6 PM

Wednesday May 20th 

• Last day of school for the 2025-26 school year! 
• 10:30 8th Grade Celebration in the gym – Must be signed up in advance to attend  8th Grade Awards Ceremony  

For any 8th graders interested in running cross country next year, summer conditioning will start in mid June. Please follow our Instagram (charlestown_hs_xc_tf) or Facebook (Charlestown High School – XC and Track & Field) pages for specifics announcements. You can also join our GroupMe for info.  https://groupme.com/join_group/114561255/GBBVBheb

For any questions, please reach out to Coach Jerry Doyle. 

For any 6th or 7th grader interested in running cross country next fall, this summer we will have some voluntary practices. Information about the practices and a QR code for the team´s Group Me will be available at lunch.

Questions can be directed to Coach Traub.

CHARGERS NEED TO BE RETURNED ON MONDAY! Many students turned in chromebooks this week but not a charger. Students will be charged if he/she does not turn the charger in on Monday. 

Attention Athletes: Physical Night will be May 15 from 5-7 PM at Charlestown High School. Doors will close at 6 PM, so make sure to get there early. The cost is $30 ($5 goes towards Final Forms).

Charlestown Football would like to annouce it’s 2026 Youth Football Camps.

All camps will be held at the Charlestown High School Football Field. T-Shirt and prizes will be provided for campers. Payment will be done the first day of camp. Cash or Check made out to Pirate Pride. Please arrive early the first day to help with this process. If any questions, contact Head Coach Aaron Daniel at adaniel@gccschools.com. 

Middle School Camp (TO BE 7th and 8th Graders) – June 8-11th

Youth Football Camp (TO BE Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Graders) – June 15th – 18th

Cost $30 

@ Charlestown High School Football Field

6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday evening. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RcO1I-t68AK-C4PphEY-PKwcvErHlO6Y7QMTpNqt-wA/viewform?edit_requested=true

Dear Pirate Family, 

Greetings! We wanted to thank our PTO ladies for their appreciation gifts and lunch this week. We appreciate you! 

Monday May 11th 

• Baseball vs New Albany at Jeffersonville (Clark/Floyd tournament) 7:30 PM
• Softball vs Silver Creek at Silver Creek (Clark/Floyd Tournament) 7:30 PM
• Track @ Brownstown (MSC championship) 5 PM

Tuesday May 12th 

• Baseball @ Corydon 6 PM

Wednesday May 13th 

• Bats field trip – This is our curriculum for the day…students not attending trip should not report to school- See Clear Bag Policy:
• NEW CLEAR BAG POLICY
  To enhance fan safety and expedite entry into the ballpark, the Louisville Bats are implementing a new clear bag policy at Louisville Slugger Field for the 2026 season and beyond. This policy aligns our venue with professional standards nationwide by limiting the size and types of bags allowed inside the Ballpark.
  The Louisville Bats strongly encourage fans to not bring any type of bags, but fans will be able to carry the following style and size bag inside the stadium:
  • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12″ in width by 12″ in height by 6″ deep.
  • One-gallon clear, plastic re-sealable bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
  • Small clutch bags, which cannot exceed 7″ inches in height by 9″ inches in width, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the stadium in addition to one of the clear plastic bags.
  • Exceptions to this policy will be made for diaper bags and all medically necessary items after proper inspection.
  Please note that prohibited items include large purses, backpacks, briefcases, and non-clear fanny packs. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us provide a safe and efficient environment for everyone at the ballpark.
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• Baseball vs TBD (Clark/Floyd Tournament)
• Softball vs TBD (Clark/Floyd Tournament)
• Tennis vs Highland Hills at CHS (8th grade night) 5 PM

Thursday May 14th 

• Chromebook Collection- Bring chromebooks and chargers
• Baseball vs East Washington at CHS (8th grade night) 6 PM
• Softball vs East Washington at CHS (8th grade night) 6 PM

Friday May 15th 

• 7:40 FCA in the library
• NJHS field trip to Kentucky Kingdom
• Chromebook Collection – Bring chromebooks and chargers
• Athletic Physicals at CHS 5 – 7 PM ($30 cost & doors close at 6 PM)

Saturday May 16th

• Tennis @ Jeffersonville (Clark/Floyd Tournament) 9 AM 

May 18th – 20th  

Monday May 18th 

• Field Day
  • Students that plan to swim should bring swimwear, towels, and dry clothes 

Tuesday May 19th 

• Team Celebrations

Wednesday May 20th 

• Last day of school for the 2025-26 school year! 
• 10:30 8th Grade Celebration in the gym
  Our 8th Grade Celebration will be on Wednesday May 20th at 10:30 in the CMS Gymnasium. Doors will open at 10:00. Guests are limited to four per student. Please use the form below to register your child’s guest.
  8th Grade Celebration
   

For any 8th graders interested in running cross country next year, summer conditioning will start in mid June. Please follow our Instagram (charlestown_hs_xc_tf) or Facebook (Charlestown High School – XC and Track & Field) pages for specifics announcements. You can also join our GroupMe for info.  https://groupme.com/join_group/114561255/GBBVBheb

For any questions, please reach out to Coach Jerry Doyle. 

For any 6th or 7th grader interested in running cross country next fall, this summer we will have some voluntary practices. Information about the practices and a QR code for the team´s Group Me will be available at lunch.

Questions can be directed to Coach Traub.

The Charlestown Marching Band and Color Guard Mini Camp will be on Tuesday, May 12th at 4pm in the CHS Band Room. A Parent meeting will be after at 6pm. 

Open for 7th grade and up! Students do not have to be in band class to do Color Guard. Students already participating should plan to attend. 

YEARBOOKS!

Yearbooks have arrived and will be distributed beginning on Tuesday 5/12. Any extra yearbooks will be available to purchase beginning on Thursday May 14th. Purchases can be made in the gym before school. Because of the limited number, books will be sold on a first come, first served basis. The cost is $35.

Attention Athletes: Physical Night will be May 15 from 5-7 PM at Charlestown High School. Doors will close at 6 PM, so make sure to get there early. The cost is $30 ($5 goes towards Final Forms).

Dear Pirate Family, 

Happy Derby Weekend! Just a reminder we will not have school on Friday, May 1st. 

Next week is National Teacher Appreciation Week. Please take a minute to send a note or email to any staff member at CMS who has made a difference for your child.

See below for events next week:

Monday May 4th  

• Tennis vs Jeffersonville at CHS 5 PM

Tuesday May 5th 

• No School – Election Day 
• Softball @ Madison 6 PM
• Tennis vs Hazelwood at CHS 5 PM

Wednesday May 6th 

• 6:00 PTO Meeting
• Football coaches meet with 6th & 7th graders interested in playing next year during lunch
• Baseball vs Corydon at CHS 6 PM
• Track @ New Albany (Clark/Floyd Championship) 5 PM
• Tennis @ Borden 5 PM

Thursday May 7th 

• 6:00 Spring Choir Concert 
• Baseball @ Henryville 6 PM
• Softball @ Corydon 6 PM

Friday May 8th 

• 7:40 FCA in the library 

It’s that time of year again.  Time to find those overdue library books.  Check your lockers, under your bed & in that room that you haven’t cleaned in months!  Lost/late/over due notices are going out today.  All books need to be returned by May 6th.

All 7th grade student ambassador applications are due to the counseling office by Thursday. No late applications will be accepted. 

The Indiana Troopers Youth Services is offering a program for middle school students to explore careers in law enforcement. They are offering a camp specifically designed for students going into 6th or 7th grade. It is called Law Camp. Participants will become familiar with police equipment, conduct their own crime scene investigations, participate in physical training, hear from defense attorneys, judges, and other experts in the criminal justice field, and watch exciting police demonstrations.

Dates: June 28 – Jul 1, 2026 at Anderson University in Anderson Indiana

            July 7 – 11, 2026 at the Columbus Youth Camp near Columbus, Indiana

Please stop by the counseling office to pick up your application if you are interested. Registration must be completed by , as spaces fill up quickly.

The Charlestown Marching Band and Color Guard Mini Camp will be on Tuesday, May 12th at 4pm in the CHS Band Room. A Parent meeting will be after at 6pm. 

Open for 7th grade and up! Students do not have to be in band class to do Color Guard. Students already participating should plan to attend. 

Attention Athletes: Physical Night will be May 15 from 5-7 PM at Charlestown High School. Doors will close at 6 PM, so make sure to get there early. The cost is $30 ($5 goes towards Final Forms).

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Looking Ahead:               

Wednesday, May 13th Bats Field Trip

Friday, May 15th, NJHS students travel to Kentucky Kingdom

Monday, May 18th, Field Day

Wednesday May 20th     10:30 8th Grade Celebration 

Our 8th Grade Celebration will be on Wednesday May 20th at 10:30 in the CMS Gymnasium. Doors will open at 10:00. Guests are limited to four per student. Please use the form below to register your child’s guest by May 15th.

8th Grade Celebration