I hope this message finds you and your students well, as you continue to enjoy your summer break! August is officially here and the staff at Whitewater Middle School are in full gear to prepare for your students' return on Monday, August 26th! It is our goal to continue to provide you with the CROWN experience and keep you informed of all things back to school. The summer building hours are over and the building will now be open Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4: 30 pm. Please review the information below so you are informed.
On August 1st, Ms. Bailey sent the required technology forms through ParentSquare. Please complete the forms before attending Open House. This will ensure that your students get their assigned Chromebook as soon as possible.
Attention All Rising 6th Grade Scholars! Please join us for our annual Gator Gear Up on
Thursday, August 8th. Parents, this event is for students only. We will host two sessions on August 8th. The 1st session will take place from 10am -12pm and the 2nd session will take place from 1pm-3pm. Students will learn about what to expect in 6th grade here at Whitewater Middle School. Students will also learn about the classes they will take (full schedules will be given at Open House on August 21st), meet their teachers, meet new classmates and tour our wonderful campus. Please scan the QR code on the flier to register or you can register at this link https://bit.ly/814wms. Please contact Mrs. McDaniel if you have any questions. demetrusc.mcdaniel@cms.k12.nc.us
Athletics Information
Interest Meeting:
Fall Athletics Interest meeting was held on Thursday August 1st at 6:00 P.M. in the cafeteria for all 7th and 8th grade students interested in fall sports Football, Volleyball, and Cheer.
Online Registration:
All forms are now digital. All forms MUST be completed and submitted digitally to try-out. To register for sports you must use (Dragonfly) click HERE to fill out paperwork. Please choose ALL the sports that you think your child will play this year so that you will have to fill the forms out one time. All forms must be completed online, apart from the physical/examination form. The physical exam form must be given to your doctor to complete. Once the doctor has completed the form, you may hand deliver, fax, submit on dragonfly, or email to Athletic Director (Derwin Calhoun) before registration closes on Aug. 23rd.
The following sports will be offered in the Fall: Football, Volleyball, and Cheer.
Sports Physical:
Sports physicals are $25 at Fastmed. Please go to their website to register. www.fastmed.com/nchsaa
Summer Workouts:
Summer Workouts for Football, Volleyball, and Cheer will be held August 5th -9th and August 12th-15th from 4:30PM until 6:00PM. Sports physicals must be submitted before attending workouts.
For any questions contact athletic director Derwin Calhoun at
(Derwinl.calhoun@cms.k12.nc.us)
Follow us on Instagram @whitewater_middle_athletics
Whitewater Middle School Athletics Links Page
We are so excited to welcome you back for the 2024-2025 school year. Please join us for Open House on August 21, 2024. 6th Grade families are welcome from 2:00 - 3:30 pm and 7th/8th Grade families are welcome from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. At Open House, you will be able to meet your teachers, obtain your schedule, sign up for sports and robotics, get transportation information, and so much more! We can't wait to see you on Wednesday, August 21, 2024!
Bus Key Dates and Information
Bus information will be mailed to families on August 14th . However, families can access bus information starting Monday, August 12 through various digital platforms, ensuring timely and accessible information.
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Here Comes The Bus app: Track bus location and schedule in real-time
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AlphaPortal: Parents can sign up for an account to review and print their child’s boarding pass
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Email: Contact CMS Transportation at transportation@cms.k12.nc.us for direct assistance
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Phone: Call 980-343-6715 for bus information and over-the-phone support
| Eligible students who are enrolled in CMS by August 1 and have registered for transportation services. Registered means the student has been entered in PowerSchool and requested transportation via the ’2024-25 Intent-to-Ride’ by 6:00 PM on August 1. |
Should have a bus by Monday, August 26 (the first day of school)
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| Eligible students who have moved, had a change in PowerSchool, and have registered for transportation between August 2 and August 22. |
Should have a bus by the afternoon bus ride Tuesday, August 27
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| Eligible students who have moved, had a change in PowerSchool, and have registered for transportation between August 23 and August 27 |
Should have a bus by the afternoon bus ride on Thursday, August 29
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| Eligible students who have moved, had a change in PowerSchool, and have registered for transportation between August 28 and August 30 |
Should have a bus by the afternoon bus ride on Wednesday, September 4
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7th Grade Immunizations
The summer is a great time to schedule routine health care appointments for your students to include well visits and any updates on immunizations needed. Now is the time to prepare for next school year and confirm your student has all the required health services and immunizations. If your student is up to date on immunizations, they will only need additional vaccines when they enter 7th grade. Please provide your school with updated immunization records. Students have 30 calendar days from their first day of school to provide documentation of compliance or the principal must exclude them from school until the documentation is received. Please contact your health care provider or the local health department if your student needs vaccines. You can find more resources at the CMS website https://www.cmsk12.org/Page/714
Whitewater Middle School is no longer a uniform school, however, we do have a dress code. Parents/Guardians we need your help. The biggest areas of concern are the crop shirts, slides, thigh ripped jeans, short-shorts and biker/spandex shorts. These are not allowed. Parents please review the full WMS Dress Code Presentation using this link: https://bit.ly/WMSDressCode. There are no exceptions to this expectation. Please follow this policy so that your child can have a successful day at school. If your child is not in dress code, you will receive a phone call from the school so that you can bring the appropriate clothing. If you are unable to come, a discipline infraction will be assigned. Possible consequences for repeated dress violations may include: Community Service, change schools, In-School Suspension, Parent Admin Conference. Thank you for your support.
WMS School Supply List
The Family and Community Engagement Team is excited to host our districtwide Back to School Celebration on Saturday, August 10 (9am - 12pm) at McClintock Middle School for our families. This is a free event for the entire family. CMS Departments will participate in our CMS Hub to equip families with the resources and tools to ensure a successful start to the school year.
