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May 11 - last full week of school edition

Posted Date: 5/11/25 (5:46 PM)
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E.A. Cox Middle School

April/May 2025

Hello Cougar Families

Happy Sunday and a special shout out to all of the moms and to the people who take on the responsibilities of taking care of our students. We hope you have a good day and find yourself smiling today!

It's back and it's open! On-line registration is required for all students! If you missed April's registration - do NOT delay - registration has re-opened as of May 10th. Please complete ASAP. If you need help, please contact the office or the counselors.

We sent out a notice last week regarding the TikTok challenges that encourage inappropriate and dangerous behaviors. Students who participate in the antics will be disciplined and possibly charged with a crime and restitution. Please speak to your student not only regarding the seriousness of their actions but the possible consequences to their personal safety. We are looking forward to the discontinuation of these ill-advised stunts and return to normalcy.

This is the last full week of school. However, we are still teaching & learning. Behaviors and attendance are still expected to be on point. We have several events planned this week including:
  • Carnival Tickets go on sale May 12 2/$1
  • 8th grade student Picnic May 12
  • Band Spring Concert May 15 @ 6:30
  • Cougar Carnival May 16
  • Yearbook Signing Party May 16
 
A black background with red and yellow fireworks, text that reads 'Registration Opens May 10 2025/2026' and instructions to register for school.
Register Here for 25/26
 
An invitation to the E. A. Cox Middle School Athletic Banquet on May 19, 2025 at 6PM. The event will be held at 405 W 7TH ST, COLUMBIA, TN 38401 and is sponsored by West 7th Church of Christ.

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.
 
A red and gold announcement for 5th graders about joining the band, with a deadline of May 16th.

Want to Join Band?

5th graders going into 6th grade that are interested in playing in the band need to get a permission form Mr. Mitchell.

Spring Band Concert - May 15 at 6:30
 

Mark Your Calendars

A floral poster announcing a Cox Middle School Bands Spring Concert on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM in the school gym. Free admission.
A red and gold poster announcing 5th, 6th, and 7th grade awards on May 21st at 1pm.
A colorful poster announces an 8th grade 'Clap Out' event on May 22nd at 10:30 AM, inviting families and friends to celebrate graduating students.
A red and gold poster with a waving curtain design announces an 8th grade awards ceremony and clap out on May 22, 2025, from 9:30-11 am in the gym. 8th graders may sign out afterwards.
A flyer announcing track and field tryouts for rising 6th-8th graders at Columbia State Track on Thursday, May 22nd, 2025 from 4:00pm-6:00pm.
A graphic announcing softball tryouts for Lady Cougars, with a softball breaking through a cracked wall.
Volleyball tryouts at E. A. Cox Middle School on May 23 and 27 from 3:30pm to 5pm. Must have a sports physical dated after April 15, 2025.
A flyer for Cougar Cub Camp, hosted by E.A. Cox Middle School, for rising 5th grade students. The flyer includes dates, times, and a QR code to scan.
A red and black graphic announcing yearbook signing, with a black panther mascot and the text 'Yearbooks will be distributed on Cougar Carnival day.'
A poster advertising a basketball summer camp at Battle Creek High School, featuring a bear mascot and a QR code for registration.
 
A poster for a Cougar Carnival with a list of activities and ticket prices, featuring a black cougar illustration.

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

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Cougar Sports Schedules

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

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