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 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
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
We are 4 days in and off to a fantastic start! We can’t wait to share all the latest news, events, and updates with our school community.
From upcoming events to ways to get involved, we’ve got everything you need to stay in the loop this year.
Let’s make this year amazing—together! 💙💚
Check out the full newsletter through this link: September Newsletter
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
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
Practices/Tryouts begin: Tuesday, September 2nd, 3:00pm
-First Robotics -3-5pm, Tuesday, Mr. Guppy's room
-Fall Sports
Track and Soccer 3-5 Monday through Friday
Badminton 3-5 Monday through Thursday, 6:30-7:45am Fridays.
For more information contact:
Athletic Director: Scott.Perkins@kent.k12.wa.us
Hello Timberwolf families! 🐺
It's hard to believe the first week of school is already underway! Cedar Heights PTSA has been planning for another fantastic year and we are excited to bring back some of the traditions our families enjoy - like movie nights and game nights! Please mark your calendars for our first meeting on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th at 6:30pm, in the commons. We hope to see you there 😊
CH PTSA MEETINGS
You're invited to engage in discussion with our board, chairs, student members, and hear updates from the CHMS leadership team.
- Typically the first Tuesday of every other month
- 6:30pm in the CHMS Library (unless otherwise noted)
- Students are welcome!
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
We hope you will consider supporting Cedar Heights PTSA again this year with a first time or renewed membership. You'll not only be helping your own child and others at Cedar Heights, but through affiliation with the Washington State PTA, you'll be joining the largest volunteer association dedicated to the education, health, welfare, and safety of all children in our state. Your membership also ensures that you continue to receive PTSA communications keeping you up-to-date on events and activities at Cedar Heights. You'll even have access to special 💲discounts💲 available to WSPTA members, see the Member Benefits page for more details. Please consider asking your student to join, we love to hear their voice!
There are two ways to join...
MAIL: we have attached a membership form to this email, and we will also have printed copies available at school and at PTSA events. Simply fill out the form, put it in an envelope along with a check, and return it to the PTSA Mailbox at Cedar Heights.
MEMBERSHIP LINK: cedarheightsptsa.givebacks.com/w/membership
VOLUNTEERING
While not a requirement (and please don't feel pressure), our community is always grateful for your gift of time. Currently we have a need for volunteers to help our librarian, *the one and only* Mrs. Duckett, with laptop distribution and also for picture retakes. There are many other opportunities throughout the school year, including movie nights, game nights, art night, concessions, staff appreciation meals, lego league, bingo, book fair, and more! Your presence makes a noticeable difference for Cedar Heights students 🥰
- Laptop distribution (9/8 and 9/9)
- Picture retakes (10/24)
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP: www.signupgenius.com
*Friendly reminder that new and returning volunteers must complete a KSD background check: VIPS Link
If you are interested in a larger volunteer role, we do have a fundraising chair position open - or come join the PTSA Board as our VP of Membership 😃 Please email cedar.heights.PTSA@gmail.com for more information.
It's going to be another awesome year at Cedar Heights!
Thank you for being part of our community ❤️
Cedar Heights PTSA
PTSA Website
It's hard to believe the first week of school is already underway! Cedar Heights PTSA has been planning for another fantastic year and we are excited to bring back some of the traditions our families enjoy - like movie nights and game nights! Please mark your calendars for our first meeting on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th at 6:30pm, in the commons. We hope to see you there 😊
CH PTSA MEETINGS
You're invited to engage in discussion with our board, chairs, student members, and hear updates from the CHMS leadership team.
- Typically the first Tuesday of every other month
- 6:30pm in the CHMS Library (unless otherwise noted)
- Students are welcome!
MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL
We hope you will consider supporting Cedar Heights PTSA again this year with a first time or renewed membership. You'll not only be helping your own child and others at Cedar Heights, but through affiliation with the Washington State PTA, you'll be joining the largest volunteer association dedicated to the education, health, welfare, and safety of all children in our state. Your membership also ensures that you continue to receive PTSA communications keeping you up-to-date on events and activities at Cedar Heights. You'll even have access to special 💲discounts💲 available to WSPTA members, see the Member Benefits page for more details. Please consider asking your student to join, we love to hear their voice!
There are two ways to join...
MAIL: we have attached a membership form to this email, and we will also have printed copies available at school and at PTSA events. Simply fill out the form, put it in an envelope along with a check, and return it to the PTSA Mailbox at Cedar Heights.
MEMBERSHIP LINK: cedarheightsptsa.givebacks.com/w/membership
VOLUNTEERING
While not a requirement (and please don't feel pressure), our community is always grateful for your gift of time. Currently we have a need for volunteers to help our librarian, *the one and only* Mrs. Duckett, with laptop distribution and also for picture retakes. There are many other opportunities throughout the school year, including movie nights, game nights, art night, concessions, staff appreciation meals, lego league, bingo, book fair, and more! Your presence makes a noticeable difference for Cedar Heights students 🥰
- Laptop distribution (9/8 and 9/9)
- Picture retakes (10/24)
VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP: www.signupgenius.com
*Friendly reminder that new and returning volunteers must complete a KSD background check: VIPS Link
If you are interested in a larger volunteer role, we do have a fundraising chair position open - or come join the PTSA Board as our VP of Membership 😃 Please email cedar.heights.PTSA@gmail.com for more information.
It's going to be another awesome year at Cedar Heights!
Thank you for being part of our community ❤️
Cedar Heights PTSA
PTSA Website
Girls Badminton starts soon! If you would like to sign your student up for girls’ badminton, please follow this link to learn about and complete the requirements https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/o/chms/page/athletics First practice begins on September 2nd. Please send questions to the head coach, Kristy Kendall at kristy.kendall@kent.k12.wa.us Practice will be from 3:10 PM – 4:45 PM
📣 Cedar Heights Reminder – Thursday, Aug 28 🐺💚 🏅 Fall Sports Meeting → 7:55 AM, Main Gym 📸 School Pictures → During ELA classes ✏️ School Supplies Pick-Up → All day ⏰ Regular Bell Schedule: 8:15–2:55 See you there, Timberwolves! 🌟 #CHMS #LeadBelongThrive
📢 Save the Date!
Cedar Heights Season 1 Sports kick off September 2nd!
🏸 Girls Badminton
⚽ Boys Soccer
🏃 Coed Track
✅ Registration is open now on Final Forms!
All you need: a current physical + Final Forms registration.
📅 Preseason Athlete Meeting
Thursday, August 28th | 7:55 AM | CHMS Main Gym
Questions? Contact: Scott.Perkins@kent.k12.wa.us
Cedar Heights Season 1 Sports kick off September 2nd!
🏸 Girls Badminton
⚽ Boys Soccer
🏃 Coed Track
✅ Registration is open now on Final Forms!
All you need: a current physical + Final Forms registration.
📅 Preseason Athlete Meeting
Thursday, August 28th | 7:55 AM | CHMS Main Gym
Questions? Contact: Scott.Perkins@kent.k12.wa.us
For the 2025-2026 school year, every student in the Kent School District will receive essential school supplies at no cost to families.
This initiative is OneKSD in action as we prioritized district funding and partnered with local community groups to provide supplies for our students.
For more information about the provided school supplies, visit School Supplies
🚀 It’s time, Cedar Heights!
Our Back-to-School Newsletter is here — packed with everything you need to start the year strong! 📚✨
💡 Theme for this year: Empowering Students to Lead, Belong, and Thrive 💪💙
📅 First Day of School: August 27
📬 Inside: Schedules, events, tours, sports, and more!
Let’s make this year unforgettable, Wolves! 🐺💥
📖 Read it now ➡️ CHMS Back to School Newsletter 2025
#CedarHeightsMS #BackToSchool #LeadBelongThrive #CHWolfPack
It's time to prepare for fall athletics and activities! We're using FinalForms for online registration for all secondary sports, clubs, and field trips this year. Please check your email and confirm your new FinalForms account before registration opens on Monday, August 4.
Thank you to those who communicated that the link was not valid.
8th grade celebration this Thursday June 12th @ 1:30
Sign up to volunteer: CHMS PTSA: 8TH GRADE CELEBRATION - JUNE 12 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4DABAB2AA7F85-57116640-8thgrade#/
Make sure your volunteers in public schools (VIPS) is up to date: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/volunteer
We're planning a fun-filled hour where students can play games, receive snacks, and hang out with their friends.
We can't believe this school year is almost finished! We look forward to celebrating with you!
See you on Thursday,
CH PTSA /CH ASB/ CH Leadership
Student Announcements 6.9-6.13
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CHMS will have the following end of year celebrations:
June 12th
All School Moving Up Assembly-this is for 6-8th grade students only-period 5
8th grade Celebration-this is for 8th grade students only period 5-6
June 13th
8th grade Awards-this is for 8th grade students, if your student is getting an award, families will be contacted with an invitation to attend. -1st Period
June 17th
Staff vs Student Volleyball Game
Early Release 11:55am
Why no graduation? Middle schools host celebrations for our students rather than graduations for the entire family because students are in the middle of their educational journey—not at the end. These celebrations honor growth, effort, and progress while encouraging students to continue strive. Middle school is a meaningful milestone, not the final destination.
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Kentlake girls flag football will be at 6th/7th grade lunches Wednesday June 4th.
They will be here to promote their upcoming flag football camp and answer any questions students may have.
The camp is July 30-31st and is open to students entering 2nd-8th grades in the fall of 2025! For more information, stop by their table, and/or scan the QR
Help us celebrate Mr. Franklin!
Mr. Ira Franklin has spent decades at Cedar Heights impacting thousands of Timberwolves and their families through his classroom and coaching.
We are hosting a retirement Open House in the Cedar Heights library, Tuesday June 10th, 3:30-6:00pm. come by and celebrate "the GOAT".
Do you have a special memory or story for Mr. Franklin?
Scan the QR and share with us!
Know someone who Mr. Franklin has impacted please forward this message along!
