Happy December!

Happy first week of December! As we start the month, we welcome the winter weather and begin getting ready for the holiday spirit.

Big thanks to our Digital Media students for your help with this week’s newsletter!

12/1 Monday: JH Basketball @ Tahlequah at 5/6/7

12/2  Tuesday: Wrestling Bristow Dual @ Bristow at 6p 

12/5-6 Friday/Saturday: JH Wrestling Tournament @ Sands Springs at 10a

For this spotlight, we will be featuring a new staff member at the school!

This is Mrs. Mitchell and this is her 7th year at Collinsville Middle School!

Where did you teach before coming to Collinsville?

I have only taught at Collinsville.

What are your favorite hobbies out of school?

Working out at the gym, hanging out with my kids, playing with my dogs and reading books.

What do you like about Collinsville?

The students and the district not being big. 

What do you like about teaching?

The students and seeing them understand.

If you could move to anywhere where would it be?

 The Caribbean Island.

Shoutout to Mrs. Green – CMS 2025-2026 Teacher of the Year! 

Mrs. Green, you are an incredible educator, and this honor is so well deserved! Your dedication, passion, and commitment to your students make you a true standout. Congratulations on being named Teacher of the Year – way to represent CMS! 

#TeacherOfTheYear #CMSPride #CongratsMrsGreen

Shoutout to our Amazing November Staff and Students of the Month! We are so proud of your hard work and dedication this month. Great job! 🎉

Shoutout to our CMS JH Basketball teams for cleaning house at the Cleveland Basketball Tournament on 11/10–11/15!

Great job, Cardinals! 🏀🔥

Shoutout to our CMS Indian Education students who attended the Native Games on 11/13/25!

Tyson (7th) — 2nd place in Blow Guns

Eliza Harris — 3rd place in Marbles

Tawodi — 3rd place in Archery

Thomas (8th) — 4th place in Atlatl

Jaxon (7th) — 7th place in Tomahawk

Raegan (8th) — 6th place in Chunky

Our team finished 4th overall! Great job, Cardinals! 🎉

December is a month of lights, frost, and Christmas spirit. It’s a time to make amends, tie up loose ends, finish what you started, and let your wishes come true. We hope you have a wonderful winter!

It’s good to be a Cardinal!