
C.H.S. Chronicles Summer Edition
Clifford H. Smart Middle School: July 17th, 2023
MESSAGE FROM C.H.S MIDDLE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL NAYAL MAKTARI
Have a wonderful week and I look forward to seeing you and your child next month!
Respectfully,
Nayal Maktari
Principal
MAIN OFFICE CONTACT INFORMATION
Please feel free to call our main office with any questions at 248.956.3500. You can also email us.
Principal's Secretary: TerriSzymanski@wlcsd.org
Building/Attendance Secretary: TonyaGray@wlcsd.org
6th Grade Counselor: JulieBraley@wlcsd.org
7th Grade Counselor: KathleenHoover@wlcsd.org
8th Grade Counselor: MaureenBratke@wlcsd.org
PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ABOVE STAFF ARE NOT CURRENTLY IN THE OFFICE BUT WILL RETURN IN AUGUST.
SAVE THE DATE-SMART START
CHS Middle School Smart Start will be on Monday, August 21st from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Smart Start is our middle school registration day for all students. Students will get their lockers, schedules, books, student IDs and school pictures taken. It’s also a great time for students and family members to walk around the school and locate their lockers and classrooms.
CHS 8th Grade Washington DC Trip 2024
Dear CHS 7th Grade Parents,
Our Annual 8th Grade Washington D.C. Trip is scheduled for March 12th-March 15th. You can expect more information at the Washington D.C. Trip Parent Meeting immediately following Curriculum Night on September 20th.
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CHS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM
Hello CHS Parents,
If you are interested in joining the cross country team this fall please use the link below:
https://forms.gle/39szqCfKEGXsRjJs9
WE WILL WORK WITH ANY OTHER SPORTS SCHEDULES IN ORDER TO GET YOUR CHILD TO EXPERIENCE CROSS COUNTRY. Strength in numbers.
6th graders have the option to run one mile races or two mile races. 7th/8th must run the two mile races.
There will be summer practices starting in late July. Practices run at night (6:30PM-8:00PM) at various locations in the area and are NOT mandatory.
Once school starts practices will be after school from 3:00PM-4:45PM everyday with 7-9 meets to compete in (usually one a week) during the week.
Any questions please email me at: alricken@gmail.com
Thank you,
Mr. Alex Rickens
CHS Cross Country Coach
CHS VOLLEYBALL TEAM
The 2023 Smart Volleyball season will be taking place this fall!
Volleyball tryouts for the 2023 season will be held the first week of school starting on August 28th. This is a change from the original start date of August 21st that was sent out in the spring.
Volleyball is open to all 6th, 7th, and 8th grade girls. 8th graders will play on one team with a combination of 6th and 7th graders on another team. All athletes must have a physical dated after April 15, 2023 to attend tryouts.
Athletes should come to tryouts dressed in workout clothes and gym shoes with a water bottle. Specific try out dates and times will be sent out in August.
Questions can be directed to 8th Grade Coach Emily Tatum at emilytatum11@gmail.com and 6th/7th Grade Coach Amber Tatum at ambertatum@wlcsd.org
Thank you,
Mrs. Amber Tatum
Miss Emily Tatum
CHS Volleyball Coaches
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Smart Administrative Team
Dan Holland, Assistant Principal
Steve Spickard, Dean of Students
Please contact us with positive or constructive feedback, questions, and/or concerns.
Website: www.wlcsd.org/smart
Location: 8500 Commerce Road, Commerce Charter Township, MI, United States
Phone: 248-956-3500
Twitter: @CliffordSmart