Dear 8th Grade Parents and Guardians,
Over the next few weeks, our 8th grade students will begin the process of learning about high school graduation requirements and selecting classes for their freshman year. Counselors from BSHS will be working directly with students during the school day to guide them through this process.
Below is an overview of the upcoming enrollment activities and important dates:
Friday, January 30
During Advisory, all 8th grade students will watch an informational Pre-Enrollment video explaining the high school course selection process. If a student is absent or if families would like to view the video, it will also be available in the Class of 2030 Google Classroom beginning Friday.
Tuesday, February 3
BSHS counselors will visit CMS and work with students during their Social Studies classes to complete a Pre-Enrollment form.
Tuesday, February 10
BSHS counselors will return to CMS and assist students during their Science classes with entering their course requests into Skyward.
If you have questions about high school course offerings or the enrollment process, please contact the appropriate BSHS counselor listed below:
Mariah Spencer
Students with last names A–G
spencerm@usd204.net
Theresa Snyder
Students with last names H–O
snydert@usd204.net
Tyler McMahan
Students with last names P–Z
mcmahant@usd204.net
Thank you for your continued support as we help students prepare for this exciting transition to high school.
Over the next few weeks, our 8th grade students will begin the process of learning about high school graduation requirements and selecting classes for their freshman year. Counselors from BSHS will be working directly with students during the school day to guide them through this process.
Below is an overview of the upcoming enrollment activities and important dates:
Friday, January 30
During Advisory, all 8th grade students will watch an informational Pre-Enrollment video explaining the high school course selection process. If a student is absent or if families would like to view the video, it will also be available in the Class of 2030 Google Classroom beginning Friday.
Tuesday, February 3
BSHS counselors will visit CMS and work with students during their Social Studies classes to complete a Pre-Enrollment form.
Tuesday, February 10
BSHS counselors will return to CMS and assist students during their Science classes with entering their course requests into Skyward.
If you have questions about high school course offerings or the enrollment process, please contact the appropriate BSHS counselor listed below:
Mariah Spencer
Students with last names A–G
spencerm@usd204.net
Theresa Snyder
Students with last names H–O
snydert@usd204.net
Tyler McMahan
Students with last names P–Z
mcmahant@usd204.net
Thank you for your continued support as we help students prepare for this exciting transition to high school.
Our daily living skills class took part in a hands-on activity focused on real-world skills. Students prepared grilled cheese sandwiches and made drink orders for staff purchases. Throughout the activity, students practiced food preparation, following multi-step directions, kitchen safety, communication, and basic customer service skills. The experience also encouraged teamwork and responsibility while giving students the opportunity to serve others in a meaningful way.
The Book Fair is back!
Save the date!
Get your eWallets ready!
Let’s get ready to READ!!
January 26 - February 11! Don’t miss out!
We're keeping the celebration going for our years of service anniversaries—today, we honor Clark Middle School PE Teacher Trent Dean for 25 years of service to USD204!
Congratulations to our December Students of the Month! These students demonstrated the BRAVE character trait of EXCELLENCE!
Next up in recognizing our staff for celebrating years of service anniversaries is Clark Middle School Social Studies Teacher B.J. Congleton, who is celebrating 20 years in USD204!
Continuing our celebration of years of service anniversaries, we're proud to recognize Clark Middle School Special Education Teacher David Bender for 15 years with USD204!
We're keeping the celebration going for our years of service anniversaries—today, we honor Clark Middle School Math Teacher Kaleb Sauer for 10 years of service to USD204!
Next up in recognizing our staff for celebrating years of service anniversaries is Clark Middle School Social Studies Teacher Alex Riemann, who is celebrating 10 years in USD204!
Next up in recognizing our staff for celebrating years of service anniversaries is Clark Middle School English Teacher Shanna Hoch, who is celebrating 10 years in USD204!
As we wrap up the first semester of the 2025-26 school year, it's time to also think about the 2026-27 school year. You can find the academic calendars on the district website - https://www.usd204.net/documents/about-us/academic-calendars/732384
Happy Holidays from CMS!! Students will return to school on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
CMS 6th - 8th grade bands traveled all over the community to spread holiday cheer!
Schools will be closed December 19-January 5. Classes resume on Tuesday, January 6. Enjoy your winter break!
🎄 Staff Ugly Sweater Contest Winners 🎄
Thank you to all of our staff members who joined in the fun and showed off their festive (and fabulously ugly!) sweaters. Here are this year’s winners:
🥇 1st Place: Mr. Reed
🥈 2nd Place: Ms. Jackson
🥉 3rd Place: Mr. Patterson & Ms. Irvin
Congratulations to our winners, and thank you all for spreading holiday cheer! 🎉❄️
Thank you to all of our staff members who joined in the fun and showed off their festive (and fabulously ugly!) sweaters. Here are this year’s winners:
🥇 1st Place: Mr. Reed
🥈 2nd Place: Ms. Jackson
🥉 3rd Place: Mr. Patterson & Ms. Irvin
Congratulations to our winners, and thank you all for spreading holiday cheer! 🎉❄️
🎄 Student Ugly Sweater Contest Winners 🎄
Congratulations to all who participated in our Student Ugly Sweater Contest! We’re excited to announce this year’s winners:
🥇 1st Place: Aries Ward
🥈 2nd Place: Roxanne Lowe
🥉 3rd Place: Ava Armstrong
Thank you to everyone who showed their holiday spirit and creativity. Great job, and happy holidays! 🎉❄️
Congratulations to all who participated in our Student Ugly Sweater Contest! We’re excited to announce this year’s winners:
🥇 1st Place: Aries Ward
🥈 2nd Place: Roxanne Lowe
🥉 3rd Place: Ava Armstrong
Thank you to everyone who showed their holiday spirit and creativity. Great job, and happy holidays! 🎉❄️
Continuing our celebration of years of service anniversaries, we're proud to recognize Clark Middle School Paraeducator Kimberly Peterson for 5 years with USD204!
🎄 Christmas Door Decoration Contest Winners 🎄
Thank you to all of our classes for the creativity, teamwork, and holiday spirit shown in this year’s contest! Congratulations to our winners:
🏆 6th Grade: Ms. Brents
🏆 7th Grade: Mrs. Barker
🏆 8th Grade: Mr. Bender
Your festive doors truly stood out and helped spread Christmas cheer throughout our school. Great job to everyone who participated!
Thank you to all of our classes for the creativity, teamwork, and holiday spirit shown in this year’s contest! Congratulations to our winners:
🏆 6th Grade: Ms. Brents
🏆 7th Grade: Mrs. Barker
🏆 8th Grade: Mr. Bender
Your festive doors truly stood out and helped spread Christmas cheer throughout our school. Great job to everyone who participated!
Next up in recognizing our staff for celebrating years of service anniversaries is Clark Middle School Science Teacher Hannah Harris, who is celebrating 5 years in USD204!
Clark Middle School’s Tiblow Singers recently took the stage at Crown Center’s Holiday Choirs, sharing their hard-earned musical talents with the community. Their performance was filled with energy, harmony, and holiday spirit, making it a memorable moment for both the singers and the audience.
