Due to the forecast of severe weather, Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed on Monday, March 16, 2026. 12-month employees report on time.
less than 1 minute ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
teal graphic announcing school closure, there are decorative circles with the CCPS logo at the top, and then then word closed at the bottom in gold letters and Monday, March 16, 2026 in white letters
CMS Spirit Week wrapped up today with a fun Mario Day celebration! 🎮🍄

Students and staff showed off their creativity, including Lilly Spradlin as Princess Peach and Edward Herrmann as King Boo, helping bring the spirit of the day to life.

A great way to finish a fantastic week of school spirit at CMS!

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3 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Two students pose on a colorful rainbow road–style background with a starry space theme. One student is dressed as Princess Peach in a pink gown and crown, and the other wears a crown and an orange shirt featuring a Boo ghost from Mario. A Culpeper Middle School logo appears in the top corner.
Good luck to our incredible CMS Science Fair students competing today in the Piedmont Regional Science Fair! 🧪🔬

We are so proud of the hard work, curiosity, and dedication you have shown in your research and projects. You are representing our school with excellence, and we are cheering you on!

Best of luck to:
⭐ Katherine Soderholm
⭐ Ivy Jenkins
⭐ Charlotte Shifflett
⭐ Falyn Brown
⭐ Samantha Anderson
⭐ Ryan Lum
⭐ Hadia Walizada

No matter the outcome, your commitment to learning and discovery already makes you winners. Go show them what CMS can do! 👏

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3 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Collage highlighting Culpeper Middle School students participating in the Virginia Piedmont Regional Science Fair. The image includes a group photo of students and their teacher on a staircase, individual students presenting science projects such as “The CO₂ Effect” and “Air vs Helium,” and CMS Science logos.
Collage of Culpeper Middle School students presenting projects at the Virginia Piedmont Regional Science Fair. Students stand beside display boards for projects including “Soapy Solutions for Boy Cooties,” “Terra Prima (First Earth),” and an AI prompt engineering project, alongside CMS Science logos.
A big thank you to Culpeper Baptist Church for showing their appreciation for our teachers and staff today! 💙

They generously placed treats in the teacher’s lounge as a small token of gratitude for the hard work and dedication our staff shows every day. We truly appreciate the support from our community partners who help make our schools such a special place.

Thank you, Culpeper Baptist Church, for thinking of our team!

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3 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Baskets of snacks and fresh fruit set up on a table in a school teacher’s lounge, including chips, pastries, bananas, and oranges. Text on the image reads “Thank You! Culpeper Baptist Church,” with the CMS cougar logo displayed in the corner.
📚✨ As part of Read Across America Week, students from the CMS National Junior Honor Society visited Yowell, Sycamore Park, and Emerald Hill Elementary Schools!

Our NJHS students spent time in several classrooms reading books and talking with elementary students, sharing their love of reading and learning. ❤️📖

This is a wonderful tradition that brings students together across our schools and makes Read Across America Week even more special for everyone involved!

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9 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A collage showing elementary classroom reading sessions during a Read Across America event. Several photos show teachers and older student volunteers reading books aloud to groups of young children seated on colorful classroom rugs. The classrooms are decorated with posters, charts, bookshelves, and learning materials. In one photo, a teacher reads from a chair while students sit in front of a book display. In another, a teenage student reads from a chair while sitting on a classroom rug with colored circles. Other photos show different classrooms where students sit cross-legged on the floor listening to stories. The Read Across America logo appears on the right side of the collage, emphasizing the literacy celebration.
A collage highlighting National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) students participating in Read Across America by reading to younger elementary students. Photos show middle school students wearing matching light blue shirts sitting with small groups of children and reading picture books together on classroom floors and near cubbies. In one image, several NJHS students read to a seated group of young children in front of a classroom alphabet chart. Another shows a student reading to children gathered in a small circle. A group photo features NJHS members holding books and smiling together. The CMS National Junior Honor Society logo appears in the collage, representing the students who volunteered for the literacy event.
This season, the CMS wrestlers worked incredibly hard and achieved some amazing milestones. We are so proud of everything this team accomplished!

The team finished the season with an impressive 6–2 record and represented CMS well at several individual tournaments throughout the year. Their dedication, perseverance, and teamwork truly paid off.

Season Top Achievers:
🏅 Most Pins: Austin Smoot
🏅 Most Takedowns: Collier Kaminski
🏅 Most Improved: Timmy Vaden
🏅 Most Wins (3-way tie): Austin Smoot, Aiden Johnson, and Kayden Graham

Congratulations to all of our CMS wrestlers on a fantastic season! Your hard work and determination made this a year to remember. 🤼‍♂️👏

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10 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A collage highlighting CMS Wrestling season award winners. The image shows five student wrestlers holding trophies inside a school hallway. Austin Smoot is recognized for Most Pins and tied for Most Wins. Aiden Johnson and Kayden Graham are also tied for Most Wins. Collier Kaminski earned Most Takedowns, and Timmy Vaden received the Most Improved award. The collage features an orange gradient background and the CMS Wrestling cougar logo at the bottom.
A trip to Throwbacks Arcade became a hands-on science lab as students explored light, sound, and electrical energy in a real-world setting. 🎮⚡ Beyond the fun, they practiced patience, teamwork, and fair play — proving learning extends far beyond the classroom walls. Thank you to Throwbacks Arcade for hosting this engaging experience! #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
11 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A collage of photos showing students visiting a retro arcade. Students are playing pinball machines, Pac-Man, and other arcade games while completing a scavenger hunt on clipboards. Bright neon lights from the machines illuminate the space with purple, blue, and pink colors. Some students hold up worksheets identifying forms of energy, while others give thumbs-up or pose with friends. A group photo shows the class gathered around arcade machines and foosball tables, smiling during the hands-on learning trip.
🎉📣 CMS Cheer Tryouts Are Coming! 📣🎉
Ready to bring the spirit? CMS Cheer Tryouts will be held May 11th, 12th, and 13th from 4:30–6:00 PM in the CMS Gym!

Tryouts are open to all rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders for the 2026–2027 cheer season. If you’ve got the energy, enthusiasm, and school spirit — we want to see you there!

✅ What You’ll Need:
A completed tryout packet
A valid VHSL physical on file before tryouts begin

📌 Where to Get Your Packet
Rising 6th graders: Pick one up from your school’s main office
Rising 7th & 8th graders: Stop by Coach Cobb’s Room 409 during homeroom or after school
Bring your smile, your spirit, and your best cheer attitude — we can’t wait to see you shine! ✨📣

12 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A vertical Instagram-style promotional graphic for CMS Cheer Tryouts featuring a navy blue background with orange and white accents. At the top is the CMS Cheer logo with large white “CMS” letters outlined in orange and a cougar head mascot beneath it. The design includes festive confetti, stars, a megaphone, and pom-poms in school colors. Bold text announces “CMS Cheer Tryouts – May 11–13!” with details stating tryouts are from 4:30–6:00 PM in the CMS Gym and open to rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders for the 2026–2027 season. Bullet points list requirements: completed tryout packet and valid VHSL physical on file. Additional text explains where to pick up packets and encourages students to bring their spirit and energy. The hashtag #CaringMotivatedSuccessful appears at the bottom.
💙💛 Thank You for Supporting CCPS FFA! 💛💙

A huge thank you to everyone who came out this weekend to support our CMS FFA students at the bake sale! 🧁🍪 Your generosity and encouragement mean so much to our students and help provide valuable opportunities throughout the year.

We are grateful for such an amazing and supportive community! 🌟

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13 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A collage of photos highlighting a recent CCPS FFA bake sale. One image shows a table filled with packaged baked goods, including cookies, brownies, and other treats, set up outdoors for customers. Another photo shows a student inside a store smiling while posing next to a large decorative rooster statue. A group photo features FFA students gathered under a yellow canopy tent behind tables covered with baked goods and signs reading “Bake Sale” and “FTB + CMS FFA.” Another image shows a student holding a sign that says “Honk 4 FFA” while sitting on another person’s shoulders near a roadside to attract attention. The collage also includes the CMS FFA logo in blue and orange in the corner.
📣 Attention Parents of 8th Grade Students!

It’s almost time to welcome our rising freshmen to high school! 🎓

🔹 Culpeper County High School
🗓 Monday, March 2
⏰ 6:00 p.m.

🔹 Eastern View High School
🗓 Tuesday, March 3
⏰ 6:00 p.m.

📍 Student Tours:
• 8th-grade students will tour EVHS this Friday during the school day.
• Students attending CCHS will tour on Monday during the school day.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Bridges or Mrs. Bowen.
We look forward to helping our students take this exciting next step! 💙
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18 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A vertically formatted informational graphic for parents of 8th grade students about rising freshman orientation. The background shows a high school hallway lined with blue lockers. At the top, a blue and gold banner with a megaphone icon reads, “Attention Parents of 8th Grade Students!” The graphic lists orientation details: Culpeper County High School: Monday, March 2 at 6:00 p.m. Eastern View High School: Tuesday, March 3 at 6:00 p.m. A section labeled “Student Tours” explains that 8th grade students will tour Eastern View High School on Friday during the school day, and students attending Culpeper County High School will tour on Monday during the school day. The graphic advises families to contact Mr. Bridges or Mrs. Bowen with questions and includes a welcoming message about helping students take the next exciting step. A graduation cap resting on stacked books appears in the bottom corner, and the hashtag #CaringMotivatedSuccessful is displayed at the bottom.
🌟 Support Our FFA Students! 🌟

This weekend, our FFA members will be hosting a Bake Sale at Tractor Supply in Culpeper on Saturday from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM!

Stop by to grab some delicious homemade treats and support our hardworking students. Every purchase helps fund FFA activities and opportunities throughout the year.

We hope to see you there! 🍪🧁🥧 #CaringMotivatedSuccessful #CulpeperFFA
18 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A colorful promotional poster for an FFA Bake Sale. At the top, bold text reads “Support Our FFA Students!” and “BAKE SALE!” Below that, it says “Tractor Supply in Culpeper” and “Saturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.” The background shows several students wearing blue FFA jackets standing behind a table filled with baked goods. In the foreground are displays of homemade treats including chocolate chip cookies, brownies, pies, and cupcakes decorated in blue and yellow frosting with small FFA emblems on top. At the bottom, text reads, “Come Grab Some Homemade Treats & Support Our FFA!
For 14 weeks, our amazing 6th graders have been sharpening their minds in virtual Math 24 sessions, turning numbers into ninja moves and multiplication into pure magic 🧠✨

Today, all that hard work came to life as they competed for the chance to represent their schools at the county Math 24 Tournament. The energy was high, the pencils were flying, and the math skills were next level!

We are excited to announce our champions! These students will proudly represent CMS and FTB on March 19 at the CCPS Math 24 Tournament. Please help us celebrate their outstanding achievement. We are incredibly proud of their focus, determination, and math mastery!
about 1 month ago, Culpeper Middle School
A color-coded chart titled “Competing for chair spot.” The top section, shaded in orange and tan, lists CMS students and the seat spots they earned: Anish Mishra – 1, Peyton Smith – 2, Samuel Sung – 3, and Edward Lee – 4. Below them, an alternate is listed as Nora Lee. The bottom section, shaded in red and light pink, lists FTB students and their seat spots: Braxley Smith – 1, James Harrison – 2, Adleigh Waddell – 3, and Bentley Riedl – 4.

Your voice matters, Culpeper families! 📣✨
Culpeper County Public Schools invites you to complete the 2023 Title I/Title III Parent Survey. The survey opens April 24 and closes May 5, 2023.
If you have children in more than one school, please complete one survey per school.

You can participate by:

📄Paper copies are available at each school in both English and Spanish.
✅ Click or copy and paste the link in this post
📱 Scanning the QR code on the flyer
English - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/HJ53Y69
Spanish - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VPS6SQB

We truly value your input and look forward to hearing from you as we continue working together to support every student.

about 1 month ago, Culpeper Middle School
A teal and gold informational flyer in Spanish titled “Escuelas del Condado de Culpeper Encuesta para Padres y Familias de Título I, II, III y IV 2026.” It announces the survey is available from February 9, 2026 to February 20, 2026. The flyer includes the phrases “Encuesta Disponible” and “Su voz. Su hijo(a). Su escuela.” A paragraph explains that parents’ opinions are important and that completing the CCPS Parent Survey helps schools better support children and families. A button labeled “Empiece Aquí” appears above a QR code. On the right side, there are two photos: one of a smiling adult and child with a backpack, and another of a family sitting together and looking at a tablet.
A teal and gold informational flyer titled “Culpeper Co. Schools Title I, II, III, & IV Parent Family Survey 2026.” It states the survey is available February 9, 2026 through February 20, 2026. The flyer includes the phrases “Survey Available” and “Your Voice. Your Child. Your School.” A paragraph explains that completing the CCPS Parent Survey helps schools better support children and families. A button labeled “Start Here!” appears above a QR code. On the right side, there are two photos: one of a smiling adult and child with a backpack, and another of a family gathered together looking at a tablet.
Thank you to the Culpeper Museum for bringing history to life! 🏛️✨
Mrs. Stephens' students loved exploring authentic artifacts from the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, turning lessons into real, hands-on experiences they won’t forget. History felt alive today!
about 1 month ago, Culpeper Middle School
A collage of classroom photos arranged in torn-paper style circles. Students sit at tables in a history classroom, smiling and posing while holding historical clothing items and accessories such as hats, vests, and small artifacts. One photo shows a teacher wearing gloves and holding a historical object. The background includes desks, cabinets, posters, and other students working. The collage conveys a hands-on history lesson with students actively engaged and enjoying the experience.

The CTEC Open House has been rescheduled to Wednesday, February 4, 2026 due to today’s school closure. The event will be held from 5–7 PM, with a presentation from the CTEC Principal at 5:30 PM. We hope to see you there!

about 2 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
teal graphic with yellow sticky note with decorative lettering that says reschedule notice
CMS FFA joined hundreds of FFA chapters from across Virginia for "Day at the Capitol", where students met with delegates from areas without Agricultural Education programs and shared their knowledge and passion for FFA. Students also had the exciting opportunity to see Virginia’s new governor during the visit. 📸🌾

We’re proud of our CMS students for representing FFA and agricultural education so well.
about 2 months ago, Culpeper Middle School
Graphic titled ‘Day at the Capitol.’ At the top are three group photos of Culpeper Middle School FFA students standing on the steps of the Virginia State Capitol building. In the center is the CMS FFA logo featuring a panther and the FFA emblem. At the bottom are two photos: one of students standing in front of a large monument in Richmond, and another showing students from behind wearing blue Virginia FFA jackets while gathered outdoors near historic buildings.
Due to potential impacts from the impending winter storm, all CCPS activities scheduled for Saturday, January 24, 2026 and Sunday, January 25, 2026 will be canceled.

Friday night activities will continue as scheduled.
about 2 months ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
A Culpeper County Public Schools announcement graphic with a snowy, glittery background. The CCPS logo appears on the left, and large teal text on the right reads: “SATURDAY & SUNDAY ACTIVITIES CANCELED.”
CMS FFA students kicked off their season in style by attending their first livestock competition of the school year at the Blue Ridge Stockmen’s Contest held at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds. 🐄🐖🌾
Hard work, early mornings, and plenty of learning on display. We are proud of our students for representing CMS FFA so well.
about 2 months ago, Culpeper Middle School
Four middle school students stand side by side indoors in front of a wooden wall with a large circular sign that reads “Rockingham County Fair.” The students are wearing casual clothing including jeans, boots, and jackets or hoodies, and they are smiling at the camera. The floor is concrete, and the setting appears to be inside a livestock or fair facility.
The CMS Band trumpet players hit all the right notes during a special clinic with former CMS trumpeter Ian Larkin 🎺
Now studying at the prestigious Eastman School of Music, Ian returned to share his talent, tips, and inspiration with our students. What a powerful full-circle moment for our band program!
2 months ago, Culpeper Middle School
A smiling young man wearing glasses and a yellow hoodie with a Culpeper Middle School visitor badge takes a selfie with a smiling adult woman wearing glasses and a purple CMS shirt. They are standing outside a school building on a sunny day, with the school and a parked sheriff’s vehicle visible in the background.
From all of us in the CMS administration, we wish our Culpeper Middle School students and families a happy, safe holiday season and a wonderful New Year! 🎄✨ Enjoy the break, make great memories, and we can’t wait to see you in the new year refreshed and ready to shine. 💙🐾
3 months ago, Culpeper Middle School
Four cheerful elf characters wearing red holiday outfits and striped stockings stand together on a festive mantel decorated with greenery, lights, and ornaments. Each elf has a smiling adult face, creating a playful holiday scene inside a decorated room.