First week and moving on to week 2

Posted Date: 8/10/25 (2:00 PM)

E.A. Cox Middle School

Every Minute Matters

August 10, 2025

Hello Cougar Families

We made it through our first week of school and what a fabulous week it was! We loved seeing all of you back in the halls, catching up with friends, meeting new faces, and settling into our routines. At EA Cox Middle School, every minute matters, and this year is already off to an amazing start. Let’s keep that Cougar pride strong all year long!

Make sure students turn in their packets on Monday for a token worth 5 tickets at the Cougar store!

Every student will participate in our first Fun Friday this week! This means extra free time and concessions. Send a few dollars with your student if they would like to purchase popcorn, candy or drinks. Students may participate in future fun Fridays by not having ISS/OSS, tardies and having their work completed each week.

Please read through for details and reminders for the upcoming school year.

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No student drop offs before 7AM.
All cell phones, backpacks and pullover hoodies will be placed in lockers. Students may not have these items during the day.
No outside food, drinks, or gum.
Valid ID is required to enter our building.
No early sign outs after 2:15pm
Attendance notes should turned into the office or emailed to mshamburg@mauryk12.org
Transportation changes must occur in writing before 9AM. The note must include student's name. the exact address where the child is going along with dates and reason for the change. Notes must be signed by the parent. Verification and approval from transportation will be required before change is confirmed.

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Proof of Current Address

Please follow through and send your proofs of current address to school. This is required every year even if you have not moved.

MCPS requires 3 proofs of your current address along with yearly registration. This is required - even if you have not moved! We have about 75 families that still need to follow through. You may drop them off in the office or email to mshamburg@mauryk12.org

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7th grade Immunizations REQUIRED

ALL 7th graders are required by state law to have updated immunizations prior to starting 7th grade. There is just a week left! Please make sure you turn in your TN Certificate of Immunizations as soon as possible.

If you have not turned in immunizations please contact Mrs. Owens or the nurse as soon as possible.

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Bus Information

Transportation has rolled out a new app for bus information. You'll be able to track the bus in real time, see bus stop location and times. Download MyRideK12 and we have instructions on our website if you need help https://cms.mauryk12.org/58142_2

If your app is not working, please email transportation@mauryk12.org

Our office does not have additional information, we see the same information as the guardian.

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Car Riders

Car Rider Info:

Single drop off line in the morning at the front of the school
Double pick up line in the afternoon at the front of the school
No car rider tags/numbers
Students are dismissed to their cars - please make sure to communicate any changes to pick up vehicles.
Do not sped through the parking lot
Watch for children at all times
Going to RHES after CMS? Go past the fire house and turn right at second stop sign, then right on Bear Creek Pike and right again at the light. It is illegal to turn left into RHES parking lot from CMS.