Cedar Heights Middle School -

🌎 It’s ShakeOut time! 🌎

At 10:16 this morning, CHMS will be participating in the Great American ShakeOut — the nation’s largest earthquake drill!

Our students and staff will practice how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” to stay safe during an earthquake. 🏫💪

#GreatShakeOut #SafetyFirst #CHMSStrong #DropCoverHoldOn

Cedar Heights Students
🍂🎉 Get ready to dance into fall! 🎉🍂

Tickets for the Fall Fest Dance go on sale Thursday, Oct. 16 – Oct. 23!
💵 $5 with ASB | $7 without ASB

🗓 Dance Day: Friday, Oct. 24 | 3–5 PM after school

Don’t forget — bring your ID, signed expectation form, and money when buying your ticket!
✨ Only 1 ticket per person.

#FallFestDance #MiddleSchoolFun #ASBEvents #DanceVibes

Just a bunch of hocus pocus...

October 22nd, CHMS commons
Showtime: 3:20
Doors open: 3:00

Concessions will be sold, but don't miss out on the free popcorn!
Friendly reminder that all students must attend with an adult.
Hope to see you there,

Cedar Heights PTSA

Calling all artists....

Cedar Heights PTSA is excited to be part of the Reflections Art program again this year! This National PTA arts recognition program helps students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, increase confidence and find a love for learning.

We invite all Cedar Heights students to participate and reflect on this year's theme "I Belong!".

Please see flyer for more details 😊

Belonging can be found in various contexts, such as family, friendships, workplaces, sports teams/clubs, cultural or religious communities and even online groups. Belonging is not about being similar or identical to others. People can belong to groups even if they have different backgrounds, perspectives or experiences because no matter how similar a group is, no one is the same. When we recognize and embrace the differences in the groups we belong to, we broaden our understanding of the world.

PTSA will be accepting art entries up through November 13th. Categories include visual arts, photography, literature, music composition, dance choreography, and film production. All participants will need to complete the submission form pertaining to their category (this includes a title and description of their piece as to how it relates to the theme).

Please review the National PTA guidelines on crafting an entry: Craft an Entry - Reflections Arts Program | National PTA.
All complete entries will be awarded a PRIZE and have the opportunity to advance to the local, state and national levels. A few general guidelines to consider as your child starts their project...
• Titles or artist statements must be the student’s own words and interpretations of the theme.
• Artist's statement must include at least 10 words and not exceed 100 words.
• Do not “recycle” artwork by submitting a piece created for other purposes (e.g., homework not related to Reflections; art used in another competition)
• Decisions in the creative process must be made and/or directed by the student. If support is required, it should be limited and appropriate to the student’s grade and needs.

If you have any questions or need support getting your child started, please reach out to Erin at nature@gatorspta.org. Thank you for supporting student engagement in the arts ❤️

Erin Pothier
Reflections Chair
Cedar Heights PTSA
PTSA Website

October is off to a great start at Cedar Heights, and we've got lots to share! From fun events to important updates, this month’s newsletter has it all. Click the link below to see what’s been happening and what’s coming up next, we love keeping you in the loop! CHMS October Newsletter: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/vSEdqrxkanVFTCoD?ref=Link

Need a quick plan for dinner?
Our Back to School Pizza Party is this Thursday, October 9th! Meet up with friends and family at MOD PIZZA in Maple Valley... and 20% of your bill will go to Cedar Heights PTSA. Just show them the fundraiser FLYER or use the code MODGIVES20 when you order online.

📣 Reminder, KSD Families!

There’s NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Friday, October 3, for all KSD schools due to a Teacher Workshop Day. ✏️🍎

Enjoy the long weekend, and we’ll see students back in class Monday! 😊📚 #KSD #NoSchool #TeacherWorkshopDay

Pre-order your CHMS Yearbook October 1st-15th for just $30!

Stop by the school or contact Samantha.Hardie@kent.k12.wa.us

Your student brought home a hard copy of their Open House 2025 schedule form today (attached). Please take a moment to work together with your student to fill in their class schedule and bring it with you to the Open House. You can access classroom numbers via skyward.

🗓️ Open House Date: Wednesday, September 24th
🕕 Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
IE Open House (IEP families only) 5:15 in the library

We’re excited to welcome you to the building and share in your student’s learning experience!

⚠️ Due to limited space, we kindly ask that only adult family members attend when possible.

We look forward to seeing you there!

— Cedar Heights Middle School Team

🏫 Open House – Wednesday, September 24 We’re excited to welcome parents or guardians to campus!

IE Open House: 5:15 PM in the CHMS Library (only for students receiving IEP services)

Main Open House: 6:00 PM – Principal’s Welcome 6:30 PM – Classroom Rotations to meet teachers and learn about classes📣

Fall iReady Begins this week!
ELA September 16, 18th in ELA/Social Studies Classes
Math September 23, 25 in Math/Science Classes

Grade level competition: Prizes will be awarded at our October grade level assembly to the grade with:
Highest number of completed assessments
Lowest number of rush flags

Encourage each other to get a good sleep, a healthy breakfast, breathe, slow down and Do their best!

CHMS Activity Bus 🚍

CHMS activity bus starts Thursday, September, 11th

This allows students the opportunity to participate in Homework and other clubs. Please see the announcements for what's available each week.

Pick up from CHMS time is 4:30pm.

Students must get permission from their teacher ahead of time to confirm they will be offering homework club/club and available to supervise you.

All Students will need a bus pass from their supervising staff member to ride.

Students must stay with their teacher the whole time (or with the teacher they’re partnering with) to get a pass.

CHMS Cheer Tryouts
Parent Meeting: September 8th 5:30pm
Tryouts (two days): September 15 and 16th 5:00-7:00pm
Questions: McCarrigan1@gmail.com

Dear CHMS Families,
We are approaching our laptop deployment. If you are the parent/guardian of a 6th grader, they need to have a signed agreement form to be issued their school laptop. Your 6th grade student should have received the form in their 1st period class on Friday the 29th of August. Please remind your student to have the form signed and return it to their 1st period teacher, no later than Friday the 5th of September.
Thank you so much for your help,

Kirstin Duckett CHMS Librarian and Technology Specialist

CHMS Wednesday Early Release September 3, 2025
Reminder: All students are released at 12:55pm

There will be NO PRACTICE tomorrow for all Fall Sports.
Practice resumes Thursday, September 4, 2025, 3-4:45pm