On Tuesday, January 13, all 8th graders will take the Pre-ACT! Please help your student arrive on time, as the test is fairly long and will be completed before lunch. Getting a good night’s sleep and eating breakfast will help them do their best. Remember free breakfast is available at school for all students.

The Pre-ACT is a great, low-pressure way for students to practice for the ACT they’ll take in high school. Since ACT scores are used for college entrance and scholarships, this is a wonderful chance to build confidence and get familiar with the test. Let’s encourage our students to take advantage of this opportunity and give it their best!

Students with no unexcused absences between January 6 and February 28 will be eligible to participate in our Chill Out Fest!

Please remember to submit absence notes via email, ParentSquare notification, or by dropping them off in the office. With the start of the new semester, each student has 5 parent notes available to use (unless the student is under truancy review).

We look forward to celebrating with every student has the opportunity to enjoy this special event!

We’ve seen great improvement in on-time attendance with our On Time Turkeys and Tree-Mendous Attendance initiatives. Thank you for your continued support!

Now, we’re excited to kick off Snow Excuses! The grade level with the highest percentage of students arriving on time every day will earn a Free Seat Friday in the cafeteria.

Research shows that students who consistently arrive on time are more likely to succeed academically and develop habits that support future college and career readiness. Let’s keep the momentum going and start every day on time! 

The safety of our students is our highest priority. Recently, we’ve noticed some unsafe driving behaviors during arrival and dismissal, including cars going around other vehicles in the car rider line. This creates a dangerous situation, as students and staff are moving between cars.

We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to making our car line safe for all students!

Join us for our Winter Dance Party on Thursday from 3:00–5:00 PM!

Tickets are $10 and will be sold Thursday morning before school and during 1st period only. Students must remain on campus after school to attend and should be picked up at the back of the school promptly at 5:00 PM.

Concessions will be available.

Parents and guardians are encouraged to use RevTrak, our secure online payment system, for school-related fees and purchases. RevTrak allows families to conveniently pay for sports and club fees, field trips, library and technology fees, athletic tickets, yearbooks, and Cougar Creation, all in one place. Using RevTrak helps streamline payments and ensures accurate records for students and families. Visit: https://coxmiddle.revtrak.net/ to get started.