🇺🇸❤️ Culpeper Middle School FCCLA Shines at Nationals! ❤️🇺🇸

Last week, six Culpeper Middle School FCCLA students and two advisers traveled to Washington, D.C., to attend the FCCLA National Leadership Conference. Incoming chapter president Adriana Saylor also accompanied the group, participating in leadership development and gaining valuable experience to help lead our chapter in the upcoming school year.

We are incredibly proud of the outstanding way our students represented Culpeper Middle School, our community, and Virginia on the national stage!

🏅 Focus on Children
Sadie Freeman & Maria Paula Fernandez Muracao – Silver Medal

🏅 Food Innovations
Paige Herron, Kendall Jones, & Lia Sunday – Silver Medal

We also celebrate our outstanding advisers!
👏 Leigh Powell, FCS teacher and FCCLA adviser, completed the prestigious Master Adviser Academy: Elite Course and was recognized for her commitment to professional growth and excellence in FCCLA advising.
👏 Tanya Melanson, FCS teacher and FCCLA adviser, attended the conference to collaborate with FCCLA leaders, participate in professional learning, and help prepare for another exciting year for our CMS chapter.

Congratulations to all of our students and advisers on this incredible accomplishment. Thank you for representing Culpeper Middle School and Virginia FCCLA with excellence!

#CaringMotivatedSuccessful #CMSPride #FCCLA #FCCLANationals #LeadershipInAction #VirginiaFCCLA #ProfessionalDevelopment #SilverMedal
about 4 hours ago, Culpeper Middle School
Six Culpeper Middle School FCCLA students stand together on the steps in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., during the FCCLA National Leadership Conference. The students are wearing matching red FCCLA T-shirts with casual shorts and sneakers, smiling for the camera with the Capitol dome centered in the background and framed by large green trees on both sides.
Six Culpeper Middle School FCCLA students pose inside the Washington Convention Center during the FCCLA National Leadership Conference. The students are wearing official red FCCLA blazers over professional attire, displaying conference name badges and award ribbons around their necks. They are standing on a staircase, smiling proudly after representing Virginia at the national conference.

🎉 Please join us in welcoming Brandi Marolla as the new Assistant Principal at Culpeper Middle School! 🐾

Mrs. Marolla officially began her new role on July 1, 2026, and we are excited to have her continue serving the CMS community in this new position. Her dedication to our students, staff, and families makes her a valued member of our leadership team.

Congratulations, Mrs. Marolla! We can't wait to see the positive impact you'll continue to make at CMS.

#CaringMotivatedSuccessful

about 10 hours ago, Culpeper Middle School
Head-and-shoulders professional portrait of Brandi Marolla against a blue studio background. She is wearing a black blazer over a navy blue blouse with a silver necklace featuring a dark blue pendant. She has shoulder-length wavy brown hair and is smiling softly while looking directly at the camera.
🐄🌾 CMS FFA Attends the 100th Annual Virginia FFA Convention! 🌾🐄

From June 8–11, eight Culpeper Middle School FFA members traveled to Virginia Tech to attend the 100th Annual Virginia FFA Convention alongside approximately 2,100 FFA members from across the Commonwealth.

During the convention, our students competed in Livestock, Agricultural Mechanics, and Small Animal Care Career Development Events while also participating in leadership sessions and workshops. These experiences allowed them to expand their agricultural knowledge, develop leadership skills, and connect with fellow FFA members from chapters across Virginia.

We are also proud to share that the CMS FFA Chapter received two prestigious recognitions:
🏆 100% Membership Award
🏆 Superior Chapter Award

CMS Competitors:

🐖 Livestock
• Kierstyn Carter
• Brantlee Streightiff
• Natalie Rodriguez
• Camden Cox

🔧 Agricultural Mechanics
• Camden Cox
• Brantlee Streightiff
• Quinn Haught

🐾 Small Animal Care
• Gwenyth Croushorn
• Sophia Galarza
• Zoe Abeyta

Congratulations to all of our FFA members for representing Culpeper Middle School with pride and dedication! We are incredibly proud of your hard work and accomplishments.

#CaringMotivatedSuccessful #VirginiaFFA #FFA #CMSProud
about 10 hours ago, Culpeper Middle School
Eight Culpeper Middle School FFA members stand in official blue FFA jackets in front of Burruss Hall at Virginia Tech during the 100th Annual Virginia FFA Convention. The group is lined up on a stone wall with the historic campus building in the background under a cloudy sky.
Three Culpeper Middle School FFA students from the Small Animal Care team pose with their competition awards at Virginia Tech. Two students hold large yellow ribbons, while the student in the center displays a red ribbon earned during the Virginia FFA Career Development Event competition.
Eight Culpeper Middle School FFA members wearing official blue FFA jackets pose together on the Virginia Tech campus during the 100th Annual Virginia FFA Convention. The group stands on a stone overlook with trees and campus buildings visible in the background beneath an overcast sky.
Three Culpeper Middle School FFA students from the Agricultural Mechanics team sit on a stone wall at Virginia Tech, proudly holding large yellow award ribbons they earned during the Virginia FFA Career Development Event competition.
📚✏️ Attention CMS Families! ✏️📚

The Culpeper Middle School 2026–2027 school supply lists have been updated and are now available on the CMS website!

To find them:
➡️ Select the Menu at the top of the page
➡️ Click on Quicklinks
➡️ Choose School Supply Lists

You can also access them directly here:
https://cms.culpeperschools.org/o/cms/page/school-supply-lists

We hope this helps your family get ready for a great school year! #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
7 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Graphic announcing that the CMS 2026–2027 school supply lists have been updated. The design features large blue and green text on a white background with the CMS Culpeper Middle School logo in the top right corner. A backpack filled with school supplies, including pencils, scissors, notebooks, pens, and a glue stick, appears on the right side. The graphic includes a direct link to the school supply lists webpage and a message thanking families for helping students start the year prepared.
In observance of Independence Day, all Culpeper County Public Schools offices and schools will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026.

We wish our students, families, staff, and community a safe and happy Fourth of July weekend! ❤️🤍💙
11 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic with an American flag and fireworks. It reads "Culpeper County Public Schools Will Be CLOSED FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026."
📚✏️ Attention CMS Families! ✏️📚 The Culpeper Middle School 2026–2027 school supply lists have been updated and are now available on the CMS website! To find them: ➡️ Select the Menu at the top of the page ➡️ Click on Quicklinks ➡️ Choose School Supply Lists You can also access them directly here: https://cms.culpeperschools.org/o/cms/page/school-supply-lists We hope this helps your family get ready for a great school year! #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
about 1 month ago, Culpeper Middle School
Graphic announcing that the CMS 2026–2027 school supply lists have been updated. The design features large blue and green text on a white background with the CMS Culpeper Middle School logo in the top right corner. A backpack filled with school supplies, including pencils, scissors, notebooks, pens, and a glue stick, appears on the right side. The graphic includes a direct link to the school supply lists webpage and a message thanking families for helping students start the year prepared.
🎶 Congratulations to the CMS Band Program for earning the prestigious VBODA Program of Honor Award! 🎉👏

This incredible achievement recognizes 100% of participants receiving Superior Ratings — a true testament to the dedication, talent, and hard work of our students, directors, and supporters. We are so proud of your excellence and commitment to music education! 🎺🥁🎷

#CaringMotivatedSuccessful #CMSPride #VBODA #ProgramOfHonor #BandExcellence #SuperiorRatings
about 2 months ago, Culpeper Middle School
A bold celebratory graphic in blue, orange, and white congratulating the CMS Band Program for earning the VBODA Program of Honor Award. Large text highlights that 100% of participants received Superior Ratings. The design features musical notes, a trumpet, clarinet, drum, trophy icon, and the Virginia Band & Orchestra Directors Association seal. The graphic includes energetic brushstroke accents and the phrase “Dedication. Talent. Teamwork. Excellence. That’s the CMS Way!”
🌟 A huge THANK YOU to Mrs. Roach and Mrs. Thomas from Mrs. Stephen’s class and our Unified students at CMS! 💙💛

Your support, encouragement, and dedication to promoting Unified mean so much to all of us. Thank you for creating opportunities for inclusion, friendship, teamwork, and school spirit each and every day. We truly appreciate everything you do to make CMS a welcoming place for everyone! 😊🙌

#Unified #CMSPride #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
about 2 months ago, Culpeper Middle School
A colorful collage featuring CMS Unified students participating in music class and proudly holding saxophones. Students smile while practicing instruments, performing together, and learning alongside peers in the band room. In the center, a teacher directs the group during rehearsal. White musical notes and the phrase “Music Unites” emphasize inclusion, collaboration, and the joy of making music together.
A group photo of the 2025–2026 CMS Unified Basketball team posing together on the gym court after a successful season. Students and staff proudly wear medals and smile for the camera beneath the words “2025–2026 Unified Basketball” and “Cougar Champions,” celebrating teamwork, sportsmanship, inclusion, and achievement.
A little goat therapy to start our Monday morning! 🐐💙

Mrs. Deal’s class had the opportunity to spend time with Gloria, a sweet 3-month-old goat from Rally Pointe Farms. The students absolutely loved their visit and enjoyed every moment with Gloria!

Mrs. Deal is always encouraging unique, hands-on learning opportunities that bring joy and enrichment to her students’ day. A special thank you to Mrs. Woods’ husband, owner of Rally Pointe Farms, for sharing Gloria with our students and helping create such a memorable experience.

#CaringMotivatedSuccessful
2 months ago, Culpeper Middle School
Collage of photos from a school “Goat Therapy” activity. Three photos show elementary-age students and a staff member interacting with a small brown goat on a red leash inside a classroom or activity room. In one photo, two smiling students kneel beside the goat while a staff member watches nearby. Another photo shows a student gently petting the goat while a teacher assists. The collage also includes a colorful graphic with a cougar mascot and the words “GOAT Therapy — A little goat therapy to start our Monday morning!” along with the phrases “Building Connections, Bringing Joy, Creating Memories” and “Caring. Motivated. Successful.” Bright orange, red, and blue gradient borders frame the collage.
Collage featuring students, teachers, and healthcare staff posing with a small brown goat wearing a red leash. In the top photo, two staff members and a smiling student stand together holding the goat indoors. The lower left photo shows a healthcare worker and a student holding the goat in what appears to be a clinic or nurse’s office. The lower right photo shows a student and two school staff members smiling while holding the goat together. A blue and purple section of the collage displays the “CMS” cougar mascot logo. The overall design uses colorful gradient borders in orange, purple, and blue.
📚✏️ Reminder for Families ✏️📚 Tomorrow is the Math SOL! Please help your student be prepared for success by: 🔋 Charging their Chromebook tonight ⏰ Arriving to school on time 😴 Getting a good night’s sleep 🥞 Eating a healthy breakfast in the morning We appreciate your support in helping our students do their very best! 💙💛 #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
2 months ago, Culpeper Middle School
A bright, school-themed motivational poster featuring a cheerful cougar mascot wearing a blue “Cougars” hoodie and holding an open Chromebook displaying a “100% Fully Charged!” battery icon. Large text at the top says “Math SOL Tomorrow!” in white and orange lettering. The poster encourages students to be prepared, focused, and ready to do their best, with reminders to charge their Chromebook tonight, arrive to school on time, get a good night’s sleep, and eat a healthy breakfast. The design uses bold blue, orange, and white school colors with paw print accents and the phrase “You’ve got this, Cougars!” at the bottom.
🎶 Congratulations to our amazing band students and directors on a fantastic concert! Your hard work and talent made the evening truly special. 👏🎺

Thank you to our families, staff, volunteers, and community for your support in making the event such a success. We are so proud of everyone involved! 💙 #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
2 months ago, Culpeper Middle School
Collage of CMS Fine Arts band concert performances on stage. Images show student musicians in blue shirts performing under bright stage lights while conductors lead the ensembles. The collage includes close-up and wide shots of the band, along with a CMS Fine Arts logo featuring a cougar mascot.
📢 Reminder for Tomorrow’s Reading SOL! Parents, please have your students charge their Chromebooks tonight so they are fully powered and ready for testing in the morning. 🔋 Also, be sure your student grabs their Chromebook before leaving for school—we don’t want any devices left behind on the charger at home! Let’s set them up for success! 💪📚 Here is a fun music video of Chromebook Master Skyrunner to help them remember! Here is a fun music video from Chromebook Master Skyrunner to help them remember to charge their Chromebook! https://youtu.be/z9Z54kvy9Bo #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
2 months ago, Culpeper Middle School
A cartoon robot standing on a brightly lit stage runway, holding a sign that reads “Charge Your Chromebook,” with spotlights shining overhead and an audience in the background.
Congratulations to the newest inductees of the CMS Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society! 🎉

Your hard work, leadership, service, character, and scholarship have set you apart, and we are incredibly proud of your achievement. This honor reflects not only your academic excellence but also your commitment to making a positive impact in your school and community.

We look forward to seeing all the great things you will accomplish as NJHS members and beyond!

#CaringMotivatedSuccessful
2 months ago, Culpeper Middle School
A collage of photos from a school National Junior Honor Society induction ceremony held in a gymnasium. Top image: A large group of middle school students stands on blue bleachers, dressed in semi-formal attire, holding papers and participating in the ceremony. Top right: A graphic featuring the CMS National Junior Honor Society logo, showing a cougar mascot and torch emblem. Bottom left: A speaker stands at a podium addressing the audience, while seated students and staff members are arranged beside a table with candles and ceremony materials. An American flag hangs on the wall behind them. Bottom right: A student walks across the gym floor toward a table where staff members are seated, likely receiving recognition. A mural reading “Home of the Cougars” is visible on the wall behind them.
🎓 Culpeper Middle School NJHS Induction Ceremony 🎓

Join us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students being inducted into the National Junior Honor Society!

📅 Date: Monday, May 4th
📍 Location: CMS Gym
⏰ Time: 8:15 AM
👔 Dress Code: Formal Attire

Current NJHS officers are required to attend. Parents and families are warmly invited to share in this special celebration as we honor excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship.

We look forward to recognizing these incredible students! 🌟

#CaringMotivatedSuccessful
2 months ago, Culpeper Middle School
A colorful flyer for Culpeper Middle School’s NJHS Induction ceremony. The design features a chalkboard background with school-themed graphics like books and a hand writing with chalk. Text highlights the event details: Monday, May 4th at 8:15 AM in the CMS Gym. It explains the induction as a ceremony celebrating acceptance into the National Junior Honor Society. A dress code of formal attire is listed (dress pants, button-up shirt, dress, etc.). A note states that current NJHS officers are required to attend and should follow the same dress guidelines. Another section invites parents to attend and share in the celebration.
🌾🐄 CMS & FTB Middle School FFA Banquet Highlights 🐄🌾

We are so proud of our students and their accomplishments at this year’s FFA banquet!

🎖 FFA Discovery Degrees Earned by 8th Graders:
Kierstyn Carter
Emileigh Hawkins

👏 8th Grade Students Recognized:
Kierstyn Carter
Emileigh Hawkins
Alyssa Finchman
Delaney Klein
Dakotah Castle
Kota Putnam
Dalton Pawlowski

🌟 2026–2027 FFA Officers Announced:
President: Zoe Abeyta
Vice President: Sophia Galarza
Secretary: Brantley Streightiff
Reporter: Gwen Croushorn
Treasurer: Camden Cox
Sentinel: Natalie Rodriguez
Parliamentarian: Aiden Garren
Historian: Jocelyn Ezzell

Congratulations to our Culpeper Middle School FFA students for their hard work, leadership, and dedication! 🌱💙 #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
2 months ago, Culpeper Middle School
A group of eight middle school students wearing official FFA blue jackets stand side by side in front of a decorative backdrop. The backdrop features a rustic wood-style panel, a blue, white, black, and gold balloon arch, and an FFA jacket-shaped balloon. The students are dressed in formal attire—dark skirts or pants with dress shoes—and are smiling at the camera. The setting appears to be indoors, likely at a school banquet or awards event.
🎶🌸 Spring Choral Concert – You’re Invited! 🌸🎶

The Culpeper Middle School Choral Department proudly invites you to our Spring Choral Concert!

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 28th
🕔 5:00 PM: Sports-Themed Raffle
🎤 6:00 PM: FREE Concert
📍 Location: Culpeper County High School (across the street)

Come early to join the fun with our exciting raffle, then stay to enjoy an evening of wonderful music performed by our talented students. We hope to see you there!

#CaringMotivatedSuccessful
3 months ago, Culpeper Middle School
A decorative announcement flyer for Culpeper Middle School’s Spring Choral Concert. The design features a dark blue background with soft floral accents around the edges. In the center, a light-colored box displays the event details: the Culpeper Middle School Choral Department invites attendees to the Spring Choral Concert on Tuesday, April 28th. A sports-themed raffle will take place at 5:00 PM, followed by a free concert at 6:00 PM. The flyer notes that the event will be held at Culpeper County High School, located across the street.
🎓 Culpeper Middle School NJHS Induction Ceremony 🎓

Join us as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students being inducted into the National Junior Honor Society!

📅 Date: Monday, May 4th
📍 Location: CMS Gym
⏰ Time: 8:15 AM
👔 Dress Code: Formal Attire

Current NJHS officers are required to attend. Parents and families are warmly invited to share in this special celebration as we honor excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship.

We look forward to recognizing these incredible students! 🌟

#CaringMotivatedSuccessful
3 months ago, Culpeper Middle School
A colorful flyer for Culpeper Middle School’s NJHS Induction ceremony. The design features a chalkboard background with school-themed graphics like books and a hand writing with chalk. Text highlights the event details: Monday, May 4th at 8:15 AM in the CMS Gym. It explains the induction as a ceremony celebrating acceptance into the National Junior Honor Society. A dress code of formal attire is listed (dress pants, button-up shirt, dress, etc.). A note states that current NJHS officers are required to attend and should follow the same dress guidelines. Another section invites parents to attend and share in the celebration.
Congratulations to Mr. Hughes and our incredible CMS choir students! 🎶👏 They did a beautiful job this past weekend at Kings Dominion; their hard work truly paid off.

🏆 Awards received:
🥇🎤 • Combined Choir – 1st Place
🥇🎶 • Select Treble Choir – 1st Place
🥇🎵 • Mixed Vocal Group – 1st Place
🌟🎤 • Best Jr. High Vocal Solo – Aliyah Peete, 6th Grade
🤝🏆 • Esprit de Corps Award – recognizing outstanding behavior and sportsmanship throughout the competition

We are so proud of their talent, dedication, and representation of our school! 💙🧡

A special thank you to all of the chaperones who helped make this experience possible—we truly appreciate you! 🙌

#CaringMotivatedSuccessful
3 months ago, Culpeper Middle School
A collage celebrating choir achievements: the top left shows several red-and-silver trophies displayed on a table in front of gift bags; the top right features a “CMS Fine Arts” logo with a cougar and musical notes; the bottom right shows a group of smiling middle school students and an adult standing outdoors holding their trophies; and the bottom left includes a large black treble clef with musical notes on a red background.
Students showcased their creativity and critical thinking by crafting original children’s books as allegories 📚✨. Through storytelling, they explored complex historical events including the Salem Witch Trials, the American Revolution, the Black Plague, 9/11, and Communism—making meaningful connections between past and present in a truly engaging way 🧠🌍. #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
3 months ago, Culpeper Middle School
Student-drawn children’s book titled “Rise of the Communal Cats,” featuring a cartoon cat holding a red flag. Inside page shows a diagram of problems like unsafe work, low pay, and overwork, representing themes of communism.
Children’s book titled “Fight for Your Flight,” with illustrations of birds and flags (British and American). Inside page shows birds organizing and declaring independence, symbolizing the American Revolution.
Illustrated book titled “The Village of Whispering Woods,” inspired by the Salem Witch Trials. Artwork shows a girl with a lantern in a forest village, with townspeople in the background suggesting suspicion and blame.
Children’s book titled “How the Bee Hives Fell,” featuring bees and a hive. Inside page shows bees working together in a hive, representing cooperation and societal structure.
Book titled “Blobby & the Plague,” inspired by the Black Plague. Illustration shows simple cartoon characters underwater with a somber tone, suggesting illness and loss.
🏈 Culpeper Middle School Football Tryouts

(Open to rising 6th–8th grade CMS students)

📅 July 30–31 & August 3
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Lower Practice Field

✔️ VHSL physical required (uploaded to Arbiter)
✔️ Cleats, tennis shoes, water bottle, white t-shirt

See the flyer for more details.
📩 Questions? cjlolliffe@ccpsweb.org

#CaringMotivatedSuccessful
3 months ago, Culpeper Middle School
Graphic promoting Culpeper Middle School Football Tryouts 2026. A football player in uniform (#54) stands on the right in a navy, orange, and white design with a cougar logo. Text highlights: open to rising 6th–8th grade CMS students; dates July 30–31 and August 3; time 6:00–8:00 PM; location lower practice field behind CMS. Requirements listed include VHSL physical uploaded to Arbiter, cleats and tennis shoes, water bottle, and a white t-shirt. Contact email for Coach Jolliffe is provided.