GREAT NEWS for our Cub Community! The Washington State Board of Education is pleased to share that Central Kitsap Middle School has been recognized by the Washington School Recognition program for its performance during the 2024-2025 school year. Our school is being recognized for Growth! Receiving this recognition is no small honor — our school is one of only 16% of schools statewide who received recognition this year. Schools like ours made great strides to improve outcomes for students by closing gaps and showing tremendous growth and achievement.

Our Cub Team could really use your support with ensuring students are NOT bringing toys to school (e.g. stuffed animals, sparkly-light-up holiday wands, large squishy toys). Unnecessary items cause classroom disruption, peer-conflict and inappropriate behavior. Typically, the approved-use of a small, hand-held fidget or other “comfort” item has been arranged between parents, teachers, counselor and/or Special Education case manager. When in doubt, reach out to your teachers. Please talk with your student about keeping toys at home and ONLY bringing what is needed for classroom instruction or hygiene.

This is a friendly reminder that nominations are still open for the Golden Acorn, Outstanding Advocate, and Outstanding Educator awards! These awards recognize the incredible individuals in our school community who go above and beyond to support students, staff, and families through their dedication, service, advocacy, and leadership.

Do you know a volunteer who is always willing to help, an advocate who consistently supports our students and families, or an educator who makes a lasting impact every day? This is a wonderful opportunity to recognize and celebrate their contributions. Nominations CLOSE at midnight on Friday 5/22! If you have someone in mind, we encourage you to take a few moments to submit a nomination using the link below:

PTA Meeting (in-person) will be on Monday 5/25 at 5:00-7:30P.. Please check Facebook site for location (TBA.)

** At the end of the week, ask your kiddo about "ChickenFest" - we've got a creative plan to help middle schoolers learn more about school-pride and friendly, grade-level competitions! :)

Click on the link to purchase tickets: https://wa-centralkitsap-lite.intouchreceipting.com/CKMSAthletics

May 22 → Cubs Got Courage (talent show) / ASB Election Petitions-Campaign Speeches DUE / Half-day Release (dismissal 11:55A)

May 25 → Memorial Day / No School / PTA meeting (in-person) 5:00-7:30P, location TBA

May 26 → Spirit Day (PINK Out!) / Volleyball at KSS (Varsity 3:30P, JV 4:30P

May 27 → Spirit Day (Tropical)

May 28 → Spirit Day (School Spirit - wear CKMS colors) / Pep Assembly 1:30P / Cross-Country at Hawkins MS 4:00P / Football vs. KSS 4:30P (CKHS Cougar Field) / Volleyball vs. John Sedgwick MS (Varsity 4:30P, JV 6:00P)

May 29 → Spirit Day (Twin-Multiple or wear BLACK) / Emergency Prep Drill (Shelter-in-Place) 12:55P

May 30 → Alaska Airlines Aviation Day - Aviation Class Field Trip to SeaTac / Black Student Union Field Trip to the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle

June 1-5 → ASB Campaign Week

June 1 → 5th Gr Visitation to CKMS

June 2 → Final Choir Concert 7:00P

June 4 → Emergency Prep Drill (Fire Evacuation) 10:40A

June 5 → digital permission signature DUE for Comprehensive Sexual Health Education (CSHE)

June 8-12 → CSHE window

June 9 → Band & Orchestra Concert 7:00P

June 10 → ASB Election Voting Day

June 12 → 7th Gr Field Trip to PSNS (all day)

June 13 → CKHS Graduation Day

June 15 → Yearbook distribution at lunches (prepaid)

June 17 → 8th Gr Celebration (Students 3:35-6:15P, Parents meet students at CKHS 5:45-6:15P)

June 18 → Last day of school / Cub Carnival / Half-day Release (dismissal 11:55A)