Goodbye, March! Hello, April! It’s a time for new beginnings, fresh opportunities, and brighter days ahead. Let’s enjoy the season of renewal and all the exciting possibilities it brings!
Collinsville Middle School
Hello March!
Big thanks to our Digital Media students for your help with this week’s newsletter!
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
Practice tests for the online OSTP assessments are available by clicking the following link. Students should use these practice questions to become familiar with the formatting of the assessment.
April 22nd: 8th Grade Writing OSTP Assessment
April 29th: 7th & 8th Grade ELA OSTP Assessment
April 30th: 8th Grade Science OSTP Assessment
May 6th: 7th & 8th Grade Math OSTP Assessment
The Middle School Cheer informational flyer below is for current 6th & 7th grade students going into 7th & 8th grade.
The open gym is for current students in 6th-11th grade.
Varsity Cheer Tryout Information below is for current 8th-grade students going into 9th grade.
FCCLA COOKIE FUNDRAISER CONTINUES!
4/1: Tuesday: 7th and 8th @ Pryor 9:30am
For this spotlight, we will be featuring a staff member at CMS!
This is Mr. Saltsman and this is his 30th year at CPS!
Interview Questions with Mr. Saltsman
How many years have you been teaching here?
30 years.
What is your favorite hobbies out of school?
Fishing and hunting.
What is your reason for coming to Collinsville?
I’ve lived here my whole life.
If you could move to anywhere where would it be?
Here.
A huge shoutout to Mrs. Shearer for being named CMS Support Staff of the Year! Your hard work, dedication, and support make such a positive impact.
Congratulations, and thank you for everything you do!
Big shoutout to the CMS Digital Media students for an amazing experience at the Griffin Communications Building on March 12, 2025! They had the opportunity to tour various radio stations and Channel 6 News, gaining valuable insights and hands-on learning.
Shoutout to the JH Track athletes for putting in the work during Spring Break! Keep up the great effort!
As we wrap up March and head into April, it’s time to get ready for state tests. Start studying! Goodbye March, hello April!