Girls basketball tryouts will be held on December 7th and 8th from 3:00 PM- 4:30 PM in the CMS gym. Students must have a current physical on file. All 6-8th grade girls are welcome to try out.

We've got the holiday spirit, and the turkey with all the fixings. All we need is YOU! Don't miss your opportunity to join your student for a traditional Thanksgiving lunch on Wednesday, November 18th. Use the QR code or the link below to sign up and pay. Reservations need to be made by November 12th.
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Our CMS Cougar wrestling team will be participating in the Conference Duals hosted by SMMS this Thursday 11/12. The Duals will be held at the CCHS 10-12 gym starting at 5:00 PM. The map attached shows you where to park and where to enter the gym. Please note that NO tickets will be sold at the door. Tickets MUST be purchased ahead of time on Gofan.co by searching St. Marys Middle School.

Students in Mr. Walker’s science class became scientists as they prepared their own microscope slides and observed onion root tip cells! Through this hands-on activity, students explored plant cells, examined the stages of cell division, and drew scientific illustrations of what they observed under the microscope.
By preparing their own slides, using microscopes, and recording their observations through drawings, students gained valuable experience with laboratory techniques while making real-world connections to cell division and the transfer of genetic information.
This extension activity supported Georgia Science Standard S7L3.b, allowing students to investigate cell division and how genetic information is passed from one generation of cells to the next.
Learning science is even more exciting when students get to see it, study it, and draw what they discover!

📚🔎This month, Camden Reads is turning the page to NONFICTION!

From inspiring biographies and fascinating scientific discoveries to remarkable moments in history, nonfiction reminds us that some of the most incredible stories are TRUE!🌎✨

Today, we're celebrating the power of reading to spark curiosity, inspire discovery, and help our students better understand the world around them.

📖Real stories. Real discoveries. Endless possibilities.

#BElieveinCAMDEN #WeAreCamden #CamdenReads #NonfictionNovember

October is over and our Achieve 3000 winners have been rewarded. The class with the highest Lexile growth in each grade level received pizza for lunch today. In 6th grade we had Ms. Seymour's 4th block class, in 7th grade Mrs. Thomas' 5th block class and in 8th grade we had Coach Trew's 4th block class. Congratulations to these teachers and their hard working students for showing significant growth in the month of October.

Today as part of our year long literacy celebration, Camden Reads, we celebrated Non-Fiction day at CMS. We wanted to find out who our "Truth Sleuths" were. The students took a Fact or Fiction survey during homeroom today and each grade level had a winner. Our 6th grade winner got 21 of the questions correct, in 7th grade our winner got 22 of the questions correct and our 8th grade winner missed only one of the 25 questions! Do you think you can beat your student's score?

Try it out:
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Mrs. Lott's class had a great time diving into some of their favorite literary characters this week. They had the opportunity to pick a character and bring it to life on their pumpkins. The storybook pumpkin patch was a big hit!

This week, we celebrate our incredible school psychologists—the heart behind student support and success. From helping students navigate challenges to fostering positive learning environments, your care and expertise make a lasting difference every day.

Thank you for empowering minds, nurturing well-being, and helping every student thrive! 🌟

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Our CMS Builders club is at it again dedicated to serving the community with our annual food drive. Cougar nation collected a total of 917 items and donated money to purchase 9 turkeys that will help families in our community this Thanksgiving! The decorated boxes looked fabulous. Mrs. Seymour's sixth grade class collected the most cans and sixth grade overall had the most donations. Thank you to our amazing students, parents and staff for your help in making this food drive successful.

CMS boys basketball tryouts are right around the corner. They will be held in the CMS gym on December 7th from 3:00-5:30 PM and December 9th from 3:00-4:30 PM. All boys grades 6-8 are welcome to tryout but must have a current physical on file. Make sure to sign up for the group me to get more information about workouts before tryouts.

We've got the holiday spirit, and the turkey with all the fixings. All we need is YOU! Come join your student for a traditional Thanksgiving lunch on Wednesday, November 18th. Use the QR code or the link below to sign up and pay. Reservations need to be made by November 12th.
https://forms.gle/pB7eiUjT5Fso4GcJ7

Yesterday we started Red Ribbon Week off strong with our "Wear Red" day. Everywhere you looked students, teachers and staff were all rocking their red. Our student council even handed out red bracelets to students at lunch. However our 6th graders came in full force winning popsicles at lunch today for being the grade level that wore the most red yesterday.

Yearbooks are on sale now at a discounted price of $35 until 11/30/2026. Starting 12/1/26 the price increases to $40. Only a limited number of books will be sold and once they are gone, they are gone. Purchase your student a yearbook by visiting buytheyearbook.com and entering school code: 388186 or searching for Camden Middle School. You can also pick up an order form in the Media Center at CMS if you prefer to pay cash or check.

Half page ads can also be purchased by 8th grade parents only for a cost of $50. Only 20 ads remain, so get them while they last. Ads will only be sold online.

This past weekend some of our CMS students got out into the community for a great cause. The CMS Band and Builders Club were out on Saturday morning at the Alzheimer's walk to raise money and awareness for the Camden County Alzheimer's Project.

Camden County Schools 2027-2028 School Calendar🗓️

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The deadline to submit your Free & Reduced Lunch Application is quickly approaching! Please follow the link below to apply today!

https://www.myschoolapps.com/

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Mrs. Aviles' 8th grade science classes investigated how height and mass impact energy transformations using ramps, different balls, and displacement cups.