May the 4th be with you

Posted Date: 5/04/25 (8:34 PM)

E.A. Cox Middle School

May 2025

Hello Cougar Families

We've finally made it to May! Just 2.5 more weeks and this school year is over! While we have lots going on - our school year is NOT OVER. We are still teaching, students are still learning, attendance still counts, and behavior is still important. We will continue to address every situation as it occurs, as we have all year. We may be counting down but we are not done yet!

With that said, please read on - there are lots of events going on and we don't want you to miss out!

Choir & Drama clubs are showing off their hard work with a Broadway Revue - May 8th & 9th at 6:30pm
Band will perform their final concert of the year in the gym, May 15 at 6:30pm
Cougar Carnival is Back for our students! May 16. Students must keep their end of year behavior in check, no suspensions and only 1 ISS between May 5 & May 16. Students who do not meet expectations, will not be able to attend and refunds will not be given.
W. 7th Church of Christ invites all CMS athletes and their families to join us at the athletic banquet on May 19 at 6pm
Award presentations for 5th, 6th & 7th grade on May 21st at 1pm. Invitations were sent home with students on Friday. This is invitation only event for the families of those receiving an award. Early sign is available with the permission slip that was also sent home.
8th grade awards are May 22 at 9:30am. Invitations and permission slips were also sent home with students on Friday.
Immediately following 8th grade awards, we will celebrate our 8th graders with a clap out. Families are encouraged to line the sidewalks at the back of school at 10:30am to clap & cheer for their last day at CMS. Students may be released early with returned permission slips - we will send those home with all 8th graders sometime this coming week.
Lost & Found: We show daily pictures of our lost & found items on the TVs within the building. If your student has lost something, please have them check with Ms. NeeCee in the couselors office ASAP. All items will be donated at the end of the year.

Athletic Banquet

All CMS athletes and their guardians are invited to our Athletic Banquet on May 19th. Our community partner & gracious supporter, West 7th Church of Christ is sponsoring dinner at 405 W. 7th St.

We look forward to recognizing all our athletes and coaches that have given their time and energies to make this a great sports year!

A flyer announcing a drive-thru TDAP vaccine clinic in Maury County, TN, with dates, times, and location information.

7th grade Immunizations REQUIRED

A reminder to our current 6th grade guardians...by state law, all incoming 7th graders are required to have updated immunizations prior to starting 7th grade. Please take advantage of this clinic or schedule an appointment with your health care provider. Please do not wait until the week before school starts to complete this task. Inevitably, people wait until the last minute and providers are generally already booked.

Ham Radio Club

Students who are interested in joining our Ham Radio Club after school next year - please see SRO Frazier.

Ham radios are an exciting way to connect with people across the country and even the other side of the world.

Mark Your Calendars

A graphic promoting free sports physicals for boys and girls, featuring sports equipment like a baseball bat, basketball, football, and tennis racket.

A poster announcing a Spring Concert on May 15th at 6:30 PM, featuring a field of colorful tulips under a blue sky with white butterflies.

A red and gold poster announcing 5th, 6th, and 7th grade awards on May 21st at 1pm.

A red and gold poster announces an 8th grade awards ceremony and clap out, scheduled for May 21, 2025 at 9:30 am in the gym.

A poster advertising a production of "mti's Broadway Junior revue" at E.A. Cox Middle School, featuring songs from popular musicals.

A graphic announcing softball tryouts for Lady Cougars, with a softball breaking through a cracked wall.

A poster for the Cougar Carnival, featuring a cougar sitting on a wheel, with the date May 16 and a rain date of May 19.

Cougar Carnival Is Coming

We're excited to bring back the Cougar Carnival to EA Cox!

We have lots games, inflatables, activities, events, food trucks and concessions planned for this fun filled day to celebrate a great year with our students.

Tickets go on sale May 12th. Tickets for booths/games. Cash for food trucks/concessions.

Students can only attend if end of year behavior is appropriate. No suspension and only 1 ISS between May 5th & the Carnival.

A blue megaphone with yellow lightning bolts, announcing important messages from Dr. Potts.

Daily Reminders

Hoodies & blankets cannot be worn in the building
Students must keep their hands to themselves
No running in the halls
Gum is not allowed
Dress code shirts must be worn under all jackets & hoodies
Yoga pants are not dress code appropriate
Midriffs cannot be exposed
Cell phones must be stored in lockers
No perfumes, body spray, aerosolized bottles at school
Students cannot be dropped off before 7AM
No early sign outs after 2:15pm
Government issued ID required to enter the building

School Website

A yellow sign with black stripes reads 'CELL PHONES & HOODIES GO IN THE LOCKER' with a drawing of a hooded sweatshirt and a smartphone.

Hoodies & Cell Phones

Students are allowed to wear hoodies to school but like cell phones they will be required to be put in their lockers during the school day.

Students must wear dress code appropriate shirts to school underneath as they will not be allowed to wear hoodies during the school day.

We appreciate the support we have received this past week from our guardians to keep our students safe and accountable.

Attendance Reminders

We take your students attendance seriously. Your student cannot learn & grow academically if they are not at school. We realize occasional absences are inevitable, so as we start the second semester, a few attendance reminders:

All excuse notes must be submitted within 5 days of original absence
Notes can be hand delivered to the office or emailed to mshamburg@mauryk12.org
5 parent notes allowed per semester, not applicable if a truancy referral is in place
Every 4 tardies to school, 4 early sign outs or combination is considered 1 unexcused absence
Early sign outs before 11:15am is a full day absence
5 unexcused absences results in a letter & school truancy meeting
10 unexcused absences results in a letter
12 unexcused absences a truancy referral is made and court proceedings can occur

More attendance information can be found on our website or MCPS board policy 6.200

May Breakfast Menu

May Lunch Menu

Before & After School Clubs

Cougar Sports Schedules

A calendar showing the spring football schedule for E.A. Cox Middle School in 2025.

Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links:

931-840-3902
cpotts@mauryk12.org
www.cms.mauryk12.org