Hello January!

January is coming to an end! The weather has been changing, and temperatures are dropping. Remember to keep your attendance high and your grades up to stay exempt. Stay warm and safe, and enjoy the SNOW DAY! 

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

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McAlister's in Owasso has graciously consented to help provide financial support for our five Collinsville singers who are headed to Albuquerque, NM, in March for the Southwest American Choral Directors Association convention. 20 % of all sales will go to support these students.

On Monday evening, January 26, 2026 - eat or take home your dinner!
McAlister's Deli
12922 E 86th St. N
Owasso, OK 74055

Please be prepared to enter the promo code DONATEMCA at checkout, or notify the cashier that you're part of our fundraiser.

If you wish to support these kids FURTHER, your tax-deductible donation to this address will certainly help:  https://cvillechoirboosters.com/swacda-26/

We hope to see you at McAlister's on Monday, January 26,
Mr. Boyles and the Collinsville Vocal Arts groups

Dear Oklahoma Parents,

The Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA), in partnership with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, is dedicated to helping eligible Oklahoma families find the health insurance coverage that best meets their needs. We are excited to share a valuable resource with you through the attached brochure about SoonerCare/SoonerSelect, Oklahoma’s Medicaid program designed to provide health insurance for low-income families and ensure your kids stay covered year-round.  

Here’s what you’ll find in the attached brochure:

Eligibility Information: Learn how to determine if your family qualifies.

Coverage Details: Discover the wide range of benefits included.

Enrollment Assistance: Our team of local assisters is here to help you enroll or re-enroll at any time, even if you’ve lost coverage in the past.

We’ve also included answers to some frequently asked questions:

What are the Income Guidelines? Find out if your family meets the income requirements for SoonerCare.

What Does SoonerCare/SoonerSelect Cost? Learn about the affordable or no-cost options available.

What Services Does SoonerCare/SoonerSelect Cover? Explore the comprehensive services offered, from routine checkups to specialized care.

My OK Plan, a nonprofit program by Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc., provides free assistance to Oklahomans statewide. The team of local assisters is ready to help you find the health insurance coverage that works best for your family. Visit myOKplan.org or call 833-465-7526 to get started today. 

6th- 12th Grades 2nd Semester Spring 2026 Test Exemption Plan 

1/26 Monday: Snow Day- All Activities Cancelled 

1/26 Tuesday: Wrestling Postponed (TBD)

1/29 Thursday: JH Basketball Tahlequah 5 pm- 6 pm Home

1/31 Saturday: JH Girls Wrestling @ Sand Springs Tournament 10 am

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

This is Mrs. Carder and this is her 4th year at Collinsville Middle School!

Where did you teach before coming to Collinsville?

Cooper Elementary in Tulsa.

What are your favorite hobbies out of school?

Reading.

What do you like about Collinsville?

I went to school and I know a lot of people here. 

What do you like about teaching?

I like the students and it is fun.

If you could move to anywhere where would it be?

Some place warm! 

Shoutout to our CMS FCCLA students for attending the Food Bank field trip on Thursday, 1/22/26! Thank you for representing CMS and giving your time to learn and serve our community. We’re proud of you! 

As we wrap up the month of January, we’re starting to look ahead to February. With temperatures dropping and colder weather ahead, be sure to layer up and bundle up to stay warm! 

It’s good to be a Cardinal!