🎉📣 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! ✨📣

2 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.
🌸✨ 8th Grade Formal Announcement ✨🌸

Get ready for a magical evening at this year’s 8th Grade Formal, themed “Whimsical Garden”! 🌿💐

🎟 Ticket Sales Begin: Monday 4/13 (when we return from Spring Break)
🕗 When to Buy: During breakfast and lunch
📅 Sales Run Through: Friday 4/17
💲 Cost: $20 (includes a catered dinner!)

📚 Important Reminder: Any long-term overdue library books must be returned before purchasing your ticket.

Don’t miss out on this enchanting night—mark your calendars and get your tickets early!

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2 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Flyer for Culpeper Middle School’s 8th Grade Formal with a “Whimsical Garden” theme, featuring decorative floral corners and gold accents. The event is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, with $20 admission and a catered dinner included.

The CMS Cougar Carnage eSports team shop is closing tomorrow! 🎮🔥
The store will remain open until midnight on March 31, so don’t miss your chance to grab your gear. Production will begin once the store closes.
Shop now by clicking the link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ngTqZxduYq
You can also scan the QR code at the bottom right of the flyer to view the store.
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3 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Promotional flyer for “Culpeper Middle School Culpeper Middle Esports 2026 Shop” featuring a grid of apparel items including t-shirts, hoodies, and pullovers in navy, gray, and white with prices ranging from about $22.99 to $66.99. Includes an order deadline of March 31, a QR code, access code “ngTqZxduYq,” and a “Shop Now” button. Notes that no orders will be accepted after the deadline and lists BSN Sports contact information.
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Huge thanks and a big shoutout to CMS horse judging coach Ms. Delano at CCHS! 👏🐎

This past weekend, the CMS FFA team competed at the Blue Ridge Horse Contest hosted by Fort Defiance High School—and they brought home some impressive results!

🏆 Team Awards (Junior Division):
• 4th Place – Junior Halter Division
• 5th Place – Junior Reasons
• 5th Place – Overall Junior Team

🌟 Individual Highlights:

Zoe Abeyta
• 9th Place – Overall Junior
• 10th Place – Junior Halter Division
• 10th Place – Junior Reasons

Aracely Forloines
• 🥇 1st Place – Junior Halter Division
• 8th Place – Overall Junior

We are so proud of Kierstyn Carter, Aracely Forloines, and Zoe Abeyta for their dedication and hard work each week—it’s clearly paying off! 💪

If you see these talented students, be sure to congratulate them on an outstanding job! 🎉

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3 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Three students stand outdoors in front of a brick wall holding a large Blue Ridge Classic Horse Judging banner and award ribbons. They are smiling and displaying their team accomplishment from the competition.
A student stands indoors holding several award ribbons from the Blue Ridge Classic Horse Judging contest, showing her individual placements.
A student stands indoors holding multiple award ribbons, including a first-place ribbon, from the Blue Ridge Classic Horse Judging contest.
A student stands indoors holding a large Blue Ridge Classic Horse Judging banner recognizing first high individual in the junior halter division.

The CMS Cougar Carnage eSports team shop is closing soon! 🎮🔥
The store will remain open until midnight on March 31, so don’t miss your chance to grab your gear. Production will begin once the store closes.
Shop now by clicking the link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ngTqZxduYq
You can also scan the QR code at the bottom right of the flyer to view the store.
#CaringMotivatedSuccessful

6 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Promotional flyer for “Culpeper Middle School Culpeper Middle Esports 2026 Shop” featuring a grid of apparel items including t-shirts, hoodies, and pullovers in navy, gray, and white with prices ranging from about $22.99 to $66.99. Includes an order deadline of March 31, a QR code, access code “ngTqZxduYq,” and a “Shop Now” button. Notes that no orders will be accepted after the deadline and lists BSN Sports contact information.
Square social media graphic promoting the “Culpeper Middle School Culpeper Middle Esports 2026 Shop,” displaying a selection of branded shirts and hoodies with prices. Highlights order deadline of March 31, includes a QR code and access code “ngTqZxduYq,” and encourages users to click “Shop Now.” Designed for social sharing with a compact layout.
Our Middle School Drama students had an amazing trip to the Altria Theater in Richmond to see The Outsiders! 🎭

A huge thank you to the CCHS Blue Devils Theater Department for arranging this amazing musical theater trip!

It was an inspiring experience that brought the story to life in a powerful way. A big thank you to all the teachers, parent chaperones, and drivers who helped make this opportunity possible!

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6 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Marquee of the Altria Theater in Richmond lit at night, displaying “The Outsiders” musical with show dates.
Interior of the Altria Theater with students seated and looking toward the stage, where “The Outsiders” set and title are displayed before the performance.
🎉 CMS 2026 Memorize Pi Contest Winners 🎉

Our students showed incredible focus, determination, and brainpower in this year’s Pi memorization challenge!

🥇 6th Grade Winner
Aaron Bowler — 278 digits

🥇 7th Grade Winner
Laureen Saadee — 356 digits

🥇 8th Grade Winner
Solomon Okpanachi — 71 digits

👏 We’re also proud of all participants in our “Pi the School” challenge, where students memorized the first 10 digits of Pi:

• 6th Grade: 15 participants
• 7th Grade: 43 participants
• 8th Grade: 64 participants

Amazing work by all who participated—you continue to make CMS proud with your dedication and perseverance!

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7 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Three middle school students stand in front of a Pi Day bulletin board decorated with orange and black accents and the phrase “Celebrate Pi Day – March 14.” Each student is smiling and holding a certificate of achievement along with a small Pi-themed trophy. The display behind them includes posters about memorizing digits of Pi, highlighting the school’s Pi memorization contest.
We are proud to celebrate our CMS students and their outstanding accomplishments at the Piedmont Regional Science Fair! 👏🔬

🏅 Ryan Lum – Honorable Mention
Clear Prompts, Clear Results: Prompt Engineering – The Science of Asking Artificial Intelligence (AI) Better Questions

🏅 Falyn Brown – Honorable Mention
Terra Prima (First Earth)

🏅 Samantha Anderson – Honorable Mention
Soapy Solutions for Boy Cooties

🥉 Hadia Walizada – Third Place
Does CO2 Affect a Plant’s Growth?

Please join us in congratulating these talented young scientists for their creativity, hard work, and innovation!

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7 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Student stands in front of a project titled “Clear Prompts, Clear Results,” featuring charts and data about prompt engineering and artificial intelligence.
Student poses beside a project titled “Terra Prima (First Earth),” with research, photos, and charts about early Earth conditions and experiments.
Student stands next to a science fair project titled “Soapy Solutions for Boy Cooties,” displaying petri dish results and bar graphs showing bacteria growth.
Student stands in front of a display titled “The CO₂ Effect,” showing plant growth experiments and images comparing results under different conditions.
Student stands smiling beside a science fair display titled “Air vs Helium,” featuring charts, graphs, and basketball illustrations comparing the two gases.
Two students stand beside a science fair display featuring flame test experiments with potassium, including labeled photos, procedures, and results.
Group of CMS students and a teacher stand together on a staircase, smiling for a group photo at the science fair.

The CMS Cougar Carnage eSports team shop is still open! 🎮🔥
The store will remain open until midnight on March 31, so don’t miss your chance to grab your gear. Production will begin once the store closes.
Shop now by clicking the link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ngTqZxduYq
You can also scan the QR code at the bottom right of the flyer to view the store.
#CaringMotivatedSuccessful

9 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Promotional flyer for “Culpeper Middle School Culpeper Middle Esports 2026 Shop” featuring a grid of apparel items including t-shirts, hoodies, and pullovers in navy, gray, and white with prices ranging from about $22.99 to $66.99. Includes an order deadline of March 31, a QR code, access code “ngTqZxduYq,” and a “Shop Now” button. Notes that no orders will be accepted after the deadline and lists BSN Sports contact information.
Square social media graphic promoting the “Culpeper Middle School Culpeper Middle Esports 2026 Shop,” displaying a selection of branded shirts and hoodies with prices. Highlights order deadline of March 31, includes a QR code and access code “ngTqZxduYq,” and encourages users to click “Shop Now.” Designed for social sharing with a compact layout.
This week, our CMS students are celebrating Ag Literacy Week by visiting preschool and elementary classrooms to share the importance of agriculture through engaging stories and activities! 🌱📚

As part of their Career & Technical Education (CTE) course, these students are developing leadership skills while helping younger learners understand where their food comes from and why agriculture matters every day.

We’re proud to see our students making a difference in our community while bringing learning to life!

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10 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Students sit on a colorful classroom rug listening to older students read aloud in an elementary classroom decorated with a large “PLAY” sign and a tree mural. The center of the image features logos for CMS, FFA, and CCPS Career & Technical Education, highlighting a collaborative, hands-on learning environment.
A collage of CMS students participating in Ag Literacy Week, working with younger children in a classroom. In one image, students help elementary children with a hands-on coloring activity at small tables. In another, a group of smiling children and CMS students pose together on a colorful rug holding their completed letter projects. A third image shows CMS students guiding younger students through a craft activity, highlighting collaboration, creativity, and agricultural learning.
Our 6th-grade Family & Consumer Science students at CMS are putting their skills to work! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

In this CTE course, students are learning hands-on cooking techniques—like making the perfect grilled cheese—while building confidence, teamwork, and real-world life skills.

It’s great to see our students engaged, collaborating, and having fun in the kitchen! 🧀🔥

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10 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Two students are cooking grilled cheese sandwiches on a stovetop in a classroom kitchen. One student uses a spatula to flip a sandwich in a frying pan while another holds a plate with a finished sandwich. Paper plates and cooking supplies are visible on the bright green countertops, and a sink and cabinets are in the background.
Three students are preparing grilled cheese sandwiches at a stovetop in a classroom kitchen. One student flips a sandwich in a frying pan while another holds a plate and a third watches nearby. The space features bright green countertops, paper plates, and kitchen equipment, creating a hands-on learning environment.
🏅 Congratulations to our CMS Math 24 team for an outstanding performance!

🐾 1st Place & advancing to Regionals – Anish Mishra
🐾 2nd Place & advancing to Regionals – Peyton Smith
🐾 3rd Place & advancing to Regionals – Samuel Sung
🐾 4th Place & advancing to Regionals – Edward Lee

We are so proud of your hard work, dedication, and mathematical excellence. Best of luck at Regionals!

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13 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A collage of images showcases a middle school Math 24 team in a gymnasium. In the top photo, six students wearing matching light-colored shirts pose together holding “Excellence” certificates, alongside a staff member, in front of a CMS sign. In another image, four students sit around a table during the competition, focused on a math activity while a person with a microphone stands nearby and spectators watch from the bleachers. The collage also includes the CMS cougar logo combined with the Math 24 Game logo, highlighting school pride and the academic event.
A collage of photos highlights a middle school Math 24 competition. In the main image, four students in matching light-colored shirts sit around a table in a gymnasium with a staff member, smiling at the camera while other teams and spectators are visible in the background. Another image shows the students standing together wearing medals. A close-up displays several “Excellence” certificates arranged on the gym floor, surrounded by students’ shoes. One photo features a student proudly wearing a medal, and another shows a poster reading “CMS – Go Cougars!” The collage also includes the CMS cougar logo alongside the Math 24 Game logo, emphasizing school pride and the academic competition.
The CMS Cougar Carnage eSports team shop is now open! 🎮🔥
The store will remain open until midnight on March 31, so don’t miss your chance to grab your gear. Production will begin once the store closes.
Shop now by clicking the link: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/ngTqZxduYq
You can also scan the QR code at the bottom right of the flyer to view the store.
#CaringMotivatedSuccessful
14 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Promotional flyer for “Culpeper Middle School Culpeper Middle Esports 2026 Shop” featuring a grid of apparel items including t-shirts, hoodies, and pullovers in navy, gray, and white with prices ranging from about $22.99 to $66.99. Includes an order deadline of March 31, a QR code, access code “ngTqZxduYq,” and a “Shop Now” button. Notes that no orders will be accepted after the deadline and lists BSN Sports contact information.
Square social media graphic promoting the “Culpeper Middle School Culpeper Middle Esports 2026 Shop,” displaying a selection of branded shirts and hoodies with prices. Highlights order deadline of March 31, includes a QR code and access code “ngTqZxduYq,” and encourages users to click “Shop Now.” Designed for social sharing with a compact layout.
🎶 Superior Across the Board! 🎶

All four CCPS bands, CMS, FTB, CCHS, and EVHS, earned Superior ratings at the VBODA District Band Assessment on March 6–7, the highest possible honor!

👏 Congratulations to our talented students and dedicated band directors for this outstanding achievement!
15 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Four CCPS band directors stand in front of a brick wall, each holding a wooden plaque with a Virginia seal, representing Superior ratings earned at the District Band Assessment. They are dressed in formal black concert attire, smiling and posed side by side.
Join us in celebrating Rosa Mayorga , Culpeper Middle School’s 2026–2027 Classified Employee of the Year! 🎉

As Head of Environmental Services, Rosa has exceeded all expectations—raising the standard of cleanliness, leading her team with positivity, and navigating the challenges of an ongoing renovation with dedication and flexibility. She is known for her kindness, reliability, and her constant willingness to go the extra mile—always with a smile!

Congratulations, Rosa, and thank you for all you do for CMS! 💙

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16 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Graphic celebrating Culpeper Middle School’s Classified Employee of the Year, Rosa Mayorga. The design features CMS branding and a cougar logo, with text naming Rosa as the honoree. A photo shows Rosa smiling and holding a bouquet of flowers in front of a painted American flag backdrop. A second photo shows Rosa standing beside a male colleague, both smiling, in front of the same flag mural.
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.
18 days 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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21 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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21 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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21 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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27 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.