Posts in category: 2025-2026

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

Dear Pirate Family, 

Greetings! We finished ILearn testing this week! We were so proud of student attendance on testing days. Thank you for all of your support!

Events this week:

Monday April 27th

• Baseball @ Madison 6 PM

Tuesday April 28th

• Tennis vs. New Washington at CHS 5 PM
• Softball vs New Washington at CHS 6 PM
• Baseball vs Lanesville at CHS 6 PM

Wednesday April 29th

• Baseball @ Jeffersonville HS 6 PM
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Thursday April 30th

• Track & Field @ Silver Creek 5 PM
• Tennis vs Henryville at CHS 5 PM
• Softball vs Jeffersonville at CHS 5:30 PM (8th grade night)

Friday May 1st 

• No School – Oaks Day

Any 7th grade student interested in becoming a student ambassador for the 2026-2027 school year please stop by the counseling office and pick up an application. All applications are due to Mrs. Haire by Apr 30, 2026. No late applications will be accepted.

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).

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

Thursday, May 7th Spring Choir Concert

• Doors Open: 6pm
• Concert starts: 6:30pm
• Location: CMS Cafeteria
• Tickets: $3.00

Wednesday, May 13th Bats Field Trip 

Dear Pirate Family, 

Greetings! Attendance was excellent this week for our ILEARN testing. Thank you! We will be testing again this week. See schedule below:

Monday April 20th 

Tuesday April 21st 

• ILearn – Math 
• Baseball @ Austin HS 6 PM
• Softball @ Austin HS 6 PM
• Track @ Jeffersonville HS 5 PM
• Tennis @ Jeffersonville HS 5 PM
• Golf vs Silver Creek @ Elk Run 4:30 PM

Wednesday April 22nd 

• 6th Grade Science CA
• 5th and 6th period = 7th Grade ILEARN Makeup Testing 
• Baseball vs New Washington at CHS 6 PM
• Track @ New Albany HS 5 PM
• Tennis @ Silver Creek 5 PM
• Happy Birthday Ms. Harris

Thursday April 23rd

• 6th Grade Computer Science CA
• Baseball @ Henryville 6 PM
• Softball @ New Albany 6 PM
• 7:00 Band Concert
• Happy Birthday Ms. Barnes

Friday April 24th

• 7:40 FCA

Saturday April 25th

• Tennis @ Silver Creek (MSC tournament) 9 AM

If you are interested in becoming a student ambassador for the 2026-2027 school year please stop by the counseling office and pick up an application.

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. 

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. 

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).

 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

Dear Pirate Family, 

Greetings! Don’t forget that Monday, April 13th is a teacher only day. Students return to school on Tuesday. Enjoy your three day weekend! 

Monday April 13th – No students

Tuesday April 14th –

• Softball @ Jeffersonville HS 6 PM

Wednesday April 15th – 

• ILEARN Testing Begins – ELA   Every student who is in attendance on testing days and has a charged chromebook will get a golden ticket. Tickets will be used for a drawing to win Gift Cards from our Pride Display Case. 
• Baseball vs New Albany at CHS 6 PM
• Softball vs Lanesville at CHS 6 PM

Thursday April 16th – 

• ILEARN Testing – ELA Performance Task
• Baseball @ Scottsburg 6 PM
• Softball @ Scottsburg 6 PM
• Track @ Scribner 5 PM

Friday April 17th –

• 7:40 FCA

If you are interested in becoming a student ambassador for the 2026-2027 school year please stop by the counseling office and pick up an application.

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).

Student Council would like to give a big THANK YOU to everyone who donated to Ronald McDonald House Charities. Because of your generosity, our school collected nearly 400 items! These donations will make a meaningful difference for families during times when they need support the most.

We’d also like to congratulate our winning class—Mrs. Bower’s first period—for bringing in the most donations! They’ve earned a doughnut party, sponsored by Student Council.

Great job, everyone, and thank you for showing such kindness and school spirit!

Looking Ahead:               

Thursday April 23 7pm Spring Band Concert 

Friday April 24 8th Grade Perryville Field Trip

Wednesday, May 13th Bats Field Trip

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

Monday, May 18th, Field Day 

Tuesday, May 19th, Team Celebration Day

Wednesday May 20th     10:30 8th Grade Celebration  –  See sign up link below

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

As of March 1st, 78 of our Charlestown Middle School families have linked their cards for CMS. You can help CMS by linking your card to our school to receive Community Rewards! 

To Use the Kroger Community Rewards Program:

Simply visit http://www.kroger.com

Once logged in to your Kroger account, you can search for Charlestown Middle School either by name or JC992 and then click Enroll.

New users will need to create an account which requires some basic information, a valid email address and a rewards card.

*Customers must have a registered Kroger rewards card account to link to our school

*If a member does not yet have a Kroger rewards card, please let them know they are available at the customer service desk at any Kroger

Participants must swipe their registered Kroger rewards card or use the phone number that is related to their registered Kroger rewards card when shopping for each purchase to count.

Dear Pirate Family, 

Hello!  

Starting Monday, April 6th, the Student Council will be collecting donations for Ronald McDonald House Charities. This organization helps families stay close to their children while they are in the hospital by providing food, comfort, and a place to stay.

We are collecting items like pasta sauce, cereal, canned vegetables, individually packaged snacks, toilet paper, Clorox wipes, and paper towels. Teachers, a full list of items that can be turned in has been placed in your mailbox.

Students can bring donations to their first-period class all week. The first period class that collects the most items will win a donut party!

If you have any questions, please see Ms. Brafford.

Student Council will also be doing a Spirit Week in honor of Ronald McDonald House Charities. Even if you can’t donate items, please join in by participating in the Spirit Days!

Monday, April 6th – Pajama Day 😴 “Stay Cozy for a Cause!” Students wear their PJs to represent the comfort families feel staying at RMHC.

Tuesday, April 7th- Favorite Sports Team Day 🏀🏈⚾ “Team Up for Families in Need!” Students can wear jerseys, hats, or team colors to show how working together as a team can support families staying at Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Wednesday, April 8th- Wear Red Day ❤️ “Paint the School Red with Kindness!” Red represents RMHC—fill the halls with support and awareness.

Thursday, April 9th- Sweatpants Day- “Get Comfy, Give Back!” Keep it comfy while showing support for families who need a place to relax during tough times.

Friday, April 10th- School Spirit Day 🎉 “Show Your School Spirit, Share Your Heart!” Wear school colors to show unity and pride while giving back.

Other events next week:

Monday, April 6 – Pajama Day

Track vs Corydon & E. Washington at Charlestown HIGH School 5 PM

Baseball @ Highland Hills 6 PM

Softball @ North Harrison 6 PM

Tuesday, April 7 – Favorite Sports Team Day

Spring Sport Pictures after school (Track, Tennis, Softball, Baseball)

5:00 – 8:00 PTO Little Caesar’s Fundraising Night 

Wednesday, April 8 – Wear Red Day

9:15 – 10:45 CES 5th grade visits CMS

Baseball vs Silver Creek at Charlestown High School 6 PM

Softball vs Silver Creek at Charlestown High School 6 PM

Thursday, April 9 – Sweatpants Day

9:15 – 10:45 CES 5th grade visits CMS

Shipwrecked field trip to CES

Friday, April 10 – School Spirit Day 

Attention 6th and 7th grade students: Interested in trying out for CMS Cheer? Open gyms begin April 21st with tryouts May 14th. Cheer tryout forms will be available at lunch on Monday. 

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

Dear Pirate Family, 

Have a great weekend! See below for events next week:

Monday, March 30

Tuesday, March 31

Wednesday, April 1st

• 6:00 PTO Meeting

Thursday, April 2nd

• 6:30 Talent Show 

Friday, April 3 

• 7:40 FCA in the library

Attention 8th Graders: Interested in performing for the High School 

A Cappella group? The SCALiWAGS auditions will take place on Tuesday, April 7th at 5:30pm in the CHS Choir room. If you plan on auditioning, see Mrs. Gnadinger, the Choir teacher, for more information.

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 complete the form below to register your child’s guests by Friday, May 15th. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezYniUlDWyDolVWhdsaE_CpKPRusV39m3sSdLkOuXIfQHWgA/viewform?usp=dialog

Dear Pirate Family, 

Greetings! See below for our weekly events:

Saturday, March 7th 

• Wrestling at Charlestown High School (SIWC) 10 AM

Monday, March 9

• 9:15 Student Ambassador Yearbook Photo
• 4:00-6:00 8th Grade DC trip luggage drop off in the media center
• Swim at Highland Hills (Clark/Floyd Championship) 6 PM

Tuesday, March 10

• 5:30am 8th Grade DC trip departs from CMS 

Wednesday, March 11   PTO Panda Express Night 

Thursday, March 12

• 6th Grade Field Trip – movies 
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Friday, March 13 – End of Quarter 3

Spring Break Begins

Students return to school Monday, March 23rd 

Both Mrs. Gnadingers would like to thank everyone who auditioned for the CMS Talent Show.  It takes a tremendous amount of courage to audition.

We would like to congratulate the following performers, and invite everyone at CMS to come to the show on Thursday, April 2nd.

6th Grade:

Charlotte Temple

Aubri Jones

Karsen Stuart

Natalie Colvin

Harlynn Masters

Patience LaManna

7th Grade:

Jaxx Gold

Emma Brown

Rosie Moses

Iris Stewart

8th Grade:

Gio Perez

Luke Blevins

Pierce Eve

Jules White

Eva Thompson

Elaina Bryant

Nova DeMatos

Where are you going to keep all your middle school memories? In a cloud folder you’ll forget the password to? No way. You need the 2026 yearbook! From the pep rallies to the cafeteria laughs, it’s all in there. Books are just $35, but you have to move fast—the final deadline to order is April 17th. Don’t be the one person standing around without a book on signing day! Head to ybpay.lifetouch.com and get yours today.”

Dear Pirate Family, 

Welcome to March! Our PTO is hosting Qdoba night this Thursday, March 5th from 4:00-8:00. Qdoba will donate 25% of sales that evening to CMS PTO. The QR code is listed below. 

Events this week:

Monday, March 2nd

Swimming vs Madison, N. Wash. and Scottsburg at CMS 6 PM (8th grade night) 

Tuesday, March 3rd 

• 9:20 Choir Yearbook Photos 
• Wrestling vs Corydon & E. Washington at CMS 6 PM (8th grade night)

Wednesday, March 4th 

• 8:35 ELA Checkpoint #3 – Be sure to have Chromebooks charged and ready! 
• 6:00 PTO Meeting
• Talent Show Auditions 3:20-4:30pm.

Thursday, March 5th 

• 8:35 Math Checkpoint #3 – Be sure to have Chromebooks charged and ready! 
• 4:00-8:00 PTO Fundraiser – Qdoba Night Talent Show Auditions 3:20-4:30pm.

Friday, March 6th 

• 7:40 FCA in the library 
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Saturday, March 7th 

• Wrestling at Charlestown High School (SIWC) 10 AM

This Saturday from 8-10am at the 4H fairgrounds we will be hosting an event called Water for Waffles. Come out and eat waffles for the whole family for a case of water or a monetary donation. All water will be donated to a local food pantry.