🏀🤼‍♂️ Tryouts Alert!
Wrestling and Boys Basketball tryouts begin Monday, November 10, from 2:30–4:45 PM.

All athletes must be registered in Arbiter to participate.
➡️ Visit the CMS Athletics page for the registration link.

Let’s go, Cougars! 💪💙 #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
about 24 hours ago, Culpeper Middle School
A graphic split down the middle by an orange and white lightning bolt, advertising tryouts for Boys Basketball and Wrestling. The background on the left is a wooden basketball court, and the background on the right is a blue wrestling mat. On the left, a muscular Cougar mascot wearing a blue and orange basketball uniform with "CMS" on the chest holds a basketball under a hoop. Below this is the text "Boys Basketball". On the right, an equally muscular Cougar mascot wearing a blue and orange wrestling singlet with "CMS" on the chest stands in a wrestling stance on the mat. Below this is the text "Wrestling". Large text at the top reads "TRY OUT ALERT". Do you want me to use this image and alt text to create a full social media post with the tryout details, or would you like to make any changes to the alt text first?
Mrs. Harmon's ACE Class + Mrs. Stephens' Students = The Ultimate Science Squad! 🧪✨

We had a blast teaming up for the Witches Brew Experiment! Mrs. Harmon's ACE class guided students from Mrs. Stephens' and Mrs. Deal's classes through a spectacular acid-base reaction, creating colorful, bubbling "potions." It was a fantastic day of teamwork, hands-on STEM learning, and big smiles! Check out our future scientists at work! 🧑‍🔬🧡💜
#CaringMotivatedSuccessful
2 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
This image is a collage of candid photos capturing a science or craft activity involving a group of elementary or middle school students and several adult instructors in a school setting, possibly a cafeteria. The theme, suggested by the filename, is a "Witches Brew," likely a Halloween-themed science experiment such as making a lava lamp or other chemical reaction, as evidenced by the beakers, funnels, and brightly colored liquids seen on the tables. The photos show the students actively engaged in the hands-on project, working individually and in small groups under supervision, with a visible American flag in the background of some shots, concluding with a large, smiling group photo of all the participants, indicating the activity was successful and fun.
📢 Important Update for Virginia SNAP Recipients

Virginia will temporarily issue state-funded food assistance on a weekly basis to households’ existing EBT cards while federal SNAP benefits are delayed.

These state funds, called the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program, will:
✅ Use the same EBT cards and beneficiaries as SNAP
✅ Deliver about ¼ of monthly benefits each week
✅ Begin issuing benefits on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in November

For questions or the latest updates, visit DSS.Virginia.gov
or contact your local Department of Social Services office.
3 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic titled “Virginia Acts to Protect SNAP Recipients.” It announces that Governor Glenn Youngkin has launched the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program to provide state-funded food assistance amid a federal shutdown. The program uses the same EBT cards and beneficiaries as SNAP, is funded by Virginia’s budget surplus, and delivers about one-quarter of monthly benefits each week—$37.5 million weekly statewide. Benefits are issued Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in November. The chart lists new VENA payment dates for SNAP groups: Group 1 – Monday, November 3; Group 2 – Wednesday, November 5; Group 3 – Friday, November 7. The graphic also notes that updates and FAQs are available at DSS.Virginia.gov and reminds recipients to keep their EBT cards secure using the ConnectEBT app.
Get ready to booooo-gie! 👻 The CMS Halloween School Dance is a frightfully fun time from 5 PM - 7 PM. 🎃🎶 Come for the haunted hallway, and stay for the monster mash!
#CaringMotivatedSuccessful
6 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A photograph taken indoors under dramatic, vibrant purple and green stage lighting. A person is standing center, facing away from the camera, wearing a dark baseball-style jersey with 'Cougars 77' stitched across the back. They have their arms stretched out to the sides. In the middle ground, there is a low metal cart, possibly a gurney or hospital bed, with a delicate, abstract, golden-colored sculpture on it. Other people and a wall with two levels of windows are visible in the background, mostly obscured by the dark, smoky, and colorful atmosphere of what appears to be an event or performance.
A large group of teenagers and young adults are dancing in a darkened room, lit by blue and purple ambient light and bright beams of green and amber from disco lights overhead. The dance floor is packed with people.
A group of people, many in costumes, are walking down a narrow hallway with a brick wall on the right. An exit sign and a projected screen are visible at the end of the hall.
🎃 Happy Halloween from CMS and Mrs. Stephens' Class! 👻

We are celebrating the holiday in style today! Mrs. Stephens' class is trick-or-treating their way through CMS to spread some Halloween cheer. The costumes are amazing, and the smiles are even better!
Wishing everyone a safe and spooky Halloween!
#CaringMotivatedSuccessful
6 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A collage of photos showing students in Halloween costumes trick-or-treating inside a school hallway and what appears to be a cafeteria or office area. Several students are holding bags or buckets for candy. The collage is decorated with graphic elements like a smiling ghost, a full moon, a cartoon bat, and jack-o'-lanterns.
Three adults dressed in Oompa Loompa-style costumes with green curly wigs and brown and white outfits are positioned against a fun and whimsical candy factory background. Two people are standing on the left and right, and one person is centered upside down, doing a handstand. The background is brightly colored with giant lollipops, swirls of candy, pink clouds, and rivers of melting chocolate.
🔥 Lit Lab Brainpower!

Our students were flexing their math muscles today! They were given 4 numbers and had to create different expressions just by moving the signs ($+$, $-$, $\times$, $\div$) and parentheses. Talk about tricky!

🤯Plus, the creativity was spooky good! 🎃 Given just three letters, students had to construct Halloween vocabulary words. The results were amazing!

#CaringMotivatedSuccessful
6 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A collage of two images showing four students at desks in a classroom. In the top image, two girls smile at the camera while working on a number puzzle sheet on the desk. In the bottom image, two other girls are focused on their desks, which have the number puzzle sheet and small manipulatives, including what appears to be playdough and counters.
A collage of five photographs from a classroom featuring the title "LIT LAB HALLOWEEN VOCAB EDITION" in large, orange, spooky-style text. The photos show various groups of students sitting at desks, focusing on small white tiles with letters and words printed on them, which appear to be related to the Halloween vocabulary activity.
🍎 A big thank-you to our amazing CMS administration and office staff for the sweet Fall surprise — a Caramel Apple Bar! 🍏🍬 Your thoughtfulness made our day even brighter (and stickier in the best way). We appreciate all you do to make CMS such a great place to be! 🍂💛 #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
6 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A collage of photos showing a "Caramel Apple Bar" surprise for staff, decorated with a fall-themed border of leaves and acorns. The main text reads: "THANKS CMS ADMINISTRATION AND OFFICE STAFF FOR THE SWEET FALL SURPRISE CARAMEL APPLE BAR." Photos include two smiling female staff members, tables set up with slow cookers (likely for warm caramel), bowls of green and yellow apples, and various toppings like sprinkles, crushed nuts, chocolate chips, and M&Ms. One photo shows a finished caramel apple slice creation on a paper plate.
A fall-themed collage expresses thanks, featuring photos related to an orchard and apples. The large, handwritten text "THANK YOU! :)" dominates the center left. The images include a man and a woman standing in front of large bins of apples and a display of pumpkins and gourds, each holding a brown paper bag, a close-up of plastic crates filled with many small red and green apples, and a wooden sign for "JENKINS ORCHARDS" set in a field with rolling hills in the background under a blue sky. The collage is completed with a logo for "CMS" (likely the school from the previous image) featuring a panther mascot, all framed by orange and yellow shapes representing fall leaves and colors.

🏀🐾 Support the Culpeper Cougars! 🐾🏀

Want to give back and get your business noticed?
Advertise inside the Cougar gym with a banner or digital ad on our scoreboard and support our student-athletes at the same time!

📍 Banner Ads – Display your business proudly in the gym
💡 Digital & Static Ads – Show your logo or message on our new scoreboard

Let’s fill the gym with local pride and community spirit!

📞 Call or Text: (937) 242-5121
📧 Email: Zac@poweradcompany.com

#SupportLocal #CaringMotivatedSuccessful

10 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A promotional flyer for Culpeper Cougars basketball advertising sponsorship opportunities. The top features the Culpeper Cougars logo with a cougar head in blue and orange. Below is a photo of the gym scoreboard with spaces labeled “Banner” showing where sponsorship banners can be placed. On the right, there’s a taped photo of a basketball game in front of a large cougar mural. At the bottom, a smaller photo shows the Cougars girls basketball team posing together. Next to it is a digital scoreboard mock-up reading “Digital Ad Here” and “Platinum Static Ad.” The footer says “Give back. Get noticed.” with contact info: Cell (937) 242-5121 and email Zac@poweradcompany.com
🎉🍎 Congratulations, Mrs. Kristina Stephens! 🍎🎉

We’re proud to announce that Mrs. Kristina Stephens has been named Culpeper Middle School’s 2025–2026 Teacher of the Year! 💙🐾

Her dedication, passion, and commitment to our students make CMS a better place every single day. Join us in celebrating this incredible educator! 👏✨

#CMSTeacherOfTheYear #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
15 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A graphic announcing the 2025–2026 CMS Teacher of the Year. It features the CMS logo with a cougar mascot and bold text reading “CMS Teacher of the Year 2025–2026.” Below, it says “Learning Support Teacher Kristina Stephens.” On the right side, Kristina Stephens is smiling and holding a colorful bouquet of flowers with orange, yellow, and red blooms. The design uses CMS school colors—navy blue and orange.
🍕 Pizza + Crazy Bread + FFA = Win! 🍕
Support CMS FFA while satisfying your cravings! 😋

📅 When: November 7 | 3–8 PM
📍 Where: Little Caesars, Culpeper
💰 Deal: $10.99 – Large pepperoni or cheese pizza + Crazy Bread + 2-liter soda

Every order helps CMS FFA! Come for the pizza, stay for the cause. 💛
#CMSFFA #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
16 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A cartoon cougar mascot wearing a blue baseball cap with "FFA" and a blue T-shirt with "CMS" is shown outdoors in an autumn-themed setting with orange and brown trees and a cornfield in the background. The cougar is excitedly holding an open orange Little Caesars pizza box and lifting a slice of pepperoni pizza with a long string of melted cheese.
📸 School Picture Information 📸
🗓 Make-up Picture Day: November 13
If your child missed picture day or you’d like a retake, mark your calendars!

If you’re interested in purchasing your child’s school picture, please use the information below!
🖼 Pictures Available:
Approximately two weeks after photo day (Picture Day was October 7).
💻 Order Online:
https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001271016
❓ Questions about ordering?
Email: underclass@vosphoto.com

#CougarPride #CaringMotivatedSuccessful #PictureDay
22 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A graphic featuring the CMS cougar mascot logo and bold text that reads “CMS Makeup School Picture Day is Coming!” Below the text, there’s an icon of a calendar with the words “Date: Thursday, November 13th.” The background is navy blue with orange and white accents matching the school colors.
A dark blue poster for ordering school pictures from CMS (with a cougar/panther logo). The poster instructs viewers "To order pictures online," and provides a large QR code to scan. Below the QR code is a direct website link: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001271016
🌾 Support CMS FFA & Look Awesome Doing It! 🌾
Hey Cougars! Time’s running out to snag your official CMS FFA t-shirt and support our chapter’s programs and community projects!

👕 Comfy, high-quality, and full of FFA pride — available in multiple sizes!
💛 Every shirt helps fund student opportunities.
📅 Order now: http://bit.ly/4nQTwls

Last day to order is Sunday, October 12th — don’t miss out!
#CMSFFA #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
26 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Poster promoting the CMS FFA T-shirt fundraiser. It shows the front and back of a gray shirt — the front has the CMS FFA logo, and the back features a large Culpeper Middle School FFA cougar emblem in blue and gold. Bold orange text reads “CMS FFA T-SHIRT!” and “SUPPORT CMS STUDENTS.” A QR code is included for ordering. The background has a white, slightly crumpled paper texture with blue accents.
🧀🔥 Grilled Cheese Greatness! 🔥🧀

Our 6th-grade Family & Consumer Science students got hands-on in the kitchen this week, mastering a comfort food classic — the grilled cheese sandwich! 🥪
Crispy, melty, and totally delicious — these future chefs definitely know how to bring the heat! 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

#CaringMotivatedSuccessful #CMSFamily #FCS
28 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Two young people, a girl and a boy, cooking pancakes on an electric stovetop in a commercial or classroom kitchen. The girl on the left, wearing a teal top, holds a spatula over an empty plate, looking at the pan. The boy behind her, wearing a baseball cap, uses a spatula to flip a pancake in a second pan. The kitchen has distinctive bright green countertops and dark wood cabinetry.
🌾 Support CMS FFA & Look Awesome Doing It! 🌾 Hey Cougars! Time’s running out to snag your official CMS FFA t-shirt and support our chapter’s programs and community projects! 👕 Comfy, high-quality, and full of FFA pride — available in multiple sizes! 💛 Every shirt helps fund student opportunities. 📅 Order now: http://bit.ly/4nQTwls Last day to order is Sunday, October 12th — don’t miss out! #CMSFFA #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
28 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
Poster promoting the CMS FFA T-shirt fundraiser. It shows the front and back of a gray shirt — the front has the CMS FFA logo, and the back features a large Culpeper Middle School FFA cougar emblem in blue and gold. Bold orange text reads “CMS FFA T-SHIRT!” and “SUPPORT CMS STUDENTS.” A QR code is included for ordering. The background has a white, slightly crumpled paper texture with blue accents.
School Picture Day is Coming!

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day
🛒 Pre-order Online: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001271016
📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com
about 1 month ago, Culpeper Middle School
CMS school logo with cougar mascot and text announcing School Picture Day. The flyer reads: 'School Picture Day is Coming! Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Get ready for a spooktacular night! 👻🕷️🎃
Culpeper Middle School presents a Fall Dance on Friday, October 31st, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM!

Featuring:
DJ and Dancing 🎶
Haunted Hallway 😱
Costume Contest 🏆

Cost is just $5.00. Snacks and drinks available for $1.00 each. Don't miss out! 🦇
about 1 month ago, Culpeper Middle School
Flyer for the Culpeper Middle School Fall Dance. The event is on Friday, October 31st from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. It features a DJ and dancing, a haunted hallway, and a costume contest. The cost is $5.00, and snacks and drinks are $1.00 each. The flyer has a Halloween theme with a jack-o'-lantern, spiderweb, bats, and a dancing silhouette.
School Picture Day is Coming!

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day
🛒 Pre-order Online: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001271016
📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com
about 1 month ago, Culpeper Middle School
CMS school logo with cougar mascot and text announcing School Picture Day. The flyer reads: 'School Picture Day is Coming! Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
💙🐾 Cougar Gratitude! 🐾💙

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing CMS Admin and Office Staff for treating us to an Appreciation Loaded Nacho Lunch today—it was nacho average lunch, that’s for sure! 🌮🧀

Special thanks to our generous community partners:
🌯 Moe’s Southwest Grill of South Riding, VA – for donating the queso (the real MVP 🧀✨)
🍴 El Jaripeo of Culpeper – for donating the chips (crunch level: perfection 🙌)
🥪 Martins of Culpeper – for your continued support of CMS!

We are so grateful for the support that keeps our Cougar family strong (and full!). 💛💙

#CaringMotivatedSuccessful #CMSFamily #CommunityStrong
about 1 month ago, Culpeper Middle School
A collage featuring a nacho lunch at CMS. The top two images show a decorated table with bowls of toppings and staff members standing behind it, with the Cougar mascot logo on the wall and a cozy autumn scene on the screen. The bottom image shows a close-up plate of loaded nachos topped with cheese, queso, tomatoes, jalapeños, onions, and beef. Bold text reads “Delicious Nachos” with a fiery background.
🌾 Support CMS FFA & Look Awesome Doing It! 🌾

Hey Cougars! Our CMS FFA chapter is selling official FFA t-shirts to raise funds for our programs, events, and community projects—and you can help!

👕 T-shirt Details:
Comfortable, high-quality material
Available in multiple sizes
Stylish FFA design you’ll love

💛 Why Buy? Every shirt helps support our CMS FFA chapter and the amazing opportunities we provide for students.

📅 Order Now: http://bit.ly/4nQTwls
Hurry—get yours before they’re gone!

#CMSFFA #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
about 1 month ago, Culpeper Middle School
Advertisement for a CMS FFA T-shirt featuring front and back views of a gray shirt. The front has 'CMS' and 'FFA 2023-2024' printed in blue on the left chest. The back displays a large circular logo with 'Culpeper Middle School FFA' surrounding a cougar and tractor design in blue and yellow. The top of the image reads 'CMS FFA T-SHIRT' in large orange letters, with 'SUPPORT CMS STUDENTS' below. A QR code is located in the bottom right corner for more information or purchases.
School Picture Day is Coming!

📅 Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025
📸 Pictures Available: Approximately two weeks after photo day
🛒 Pre-order Online: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001271016
📧 Questions about Ordering? Email us at underclass@vosphoto.com
about 1 month ago, Culpeper Middle School
CMS school logo with cougar mascot and text announcing School Picture Day. The flyer reads: 'School Picture Day is Coming! Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025.