
Central Mountain Middle School
Keystone Central School District
Message From the Principals
CMMS Families,
As the holiday season approaches, we want to take a moment to wish you all a joyous and peaceful holiday season. We hope this time is filled with love, laughter, and cherished moments with your loved ones.
CMMS is in the middle of our "It's COOL to be KIND" challenge. Our students have been inspiring us with their acts of kindness throughout the past month. They've been demonstrating the core value of kindness in various ways, from helping a classmate in need to simply offering a friendly smile.
To recognize these acts of kindness, we've been awarding students with kindness tickets. As our students continue to spread kindness, we're working towards a collective goal that, once achieved, will unlock a special reward for the entire school. We encourage you to ask your middle schooler about their kindness journey and the exciting things we have planned.
Upcoming Activities
December 20 - King of the Mountain - No School
December 23 thru January 1 - Winter Break
January 17 - 3 hr. Early Dismissal/In-Service (1/2 clerical)
January 20 - Martin Luther King Day - No School
January 24 - Act 80 Day
Grade Level and Department Updates
Messages and Updates through Class Dojo
KCSD has moved back to ClassDojo as our messaging app. Please be sure to connect (or reconnect) so you don't miss any important information from your child's school or teachers.
Stay informed about:
- School events and activities
- Important deadlines and assignments
- Emergency alerts and school delays/dismissals/closures
Federal Programs
Federal Programs Updates
All elementary schools within the district are Title I schoolwide schools and receive Title I federal funds to support the positions of Interventionist and Title I Associates. We determine how to use the funding to staff our buildings based on family input and our school data. If you are interested in becoming a part of our Title I team, please reach out to your building Interventionist or principal. Our Policy 917/918 meetings are a great place to start, because we always review our School Improvement plans and the most updated school data during those meetings.
At all school levels, we use Title IV federal funds to purchase incentives for PBIS (our positive school-wide behavior supports) rewards, and we emphasize the goal of following school rules in all schools.
Required documents for families:
Right to Request Qualifications of Teachers (see Annual Notices and Policy Review button above) - if you wish to request a paper copy, please contact jevey@kcsd.k12.pa.us .
Note: If your child is taught for four or more weeks by a teacher who is instructing in a content area for which they are not currently certified, the district must notify you. Four-week notification letters will be added here if that becomes necessary.
Non-Discrimination Statement (see Annual Notices and Policy Review button above) - if you wish to request a paper copy, please contact jevey@kcsd.k12.pa.us.
Title I District Parent Policy - Policy 918
Family Connections
ESL
Math: Learning Together at Home
Winter & Holiday Activities
Winter vacation and holidays are a great time for learning, reading, and writing together. These ideas share activities connected to the season, as well as tips for getting the New Year off to a good start. Click to learn more!
Translation Services
If your family speaks a language other than English, the district has access to translators and interpreters that can accompany you in meetings with teachers and school members. If you would like to be connected with a translator or interpreter please reach out to your child’s teacher or the school guidance counselor. The accessibility features in the top right corner of this Smore allow you to translate this page.
Family Activities
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
We're so excited to have our schools filled with students and teachers where we can all grow and learn together!
There is so much awesomeness that can be achieved when we're present at school. If something is getting in the way of your student coming to school, please reach out to your student's teacher, school counselor, district social worker, or school nurse. We want to make sure that your student is receiving whatever supports necessary to help them be successful.
REMINDER: Excuses need to be turned in within 3 days of an absence. Use your school's attendance email to make sure that the excuse notes get turned in on time.
Wildcats on the Prowl: AttendanceMatters Now!
Counseling Connection
CMMS Counseling
During middle school, students experience changes, such as transitioning into adolescence, balancing multiple classes/assignments, dealing with peer pressure, developing new friendships, caring about what others think/fitting in and/or personal situations. Parent(s)/Guardian(s) may contact one of our counselors with any questions or concerns they may have regarding their student's academic, career, behavior and/or socioemotional well-being.
A counselor is someone to talk to, who will listen without judgment. A school counselor can assist in short-term counseling and if needed arrange long-term counseling and the SAP (Student Assistance Program) and Tier II support. Counselors can teach students tools to improve and cope with different situations, especially because sometimes it's hard to figure out where to start. Students may be want to see a counselor for the following reasons:
- Want to share an experience/feelings
- Feel depressed and/or lonely
- Have thoughts of self-harm
- Feel stressed and/or anxious
- Feel angry and/or frustrated
- Want to improve grade(s)
- Talk about college/careers
- Relationship/peer issues/conflicts
- Personal issues (divorce/separation, loss of a loved one, etc.)
To learn more or to schedule a meeting, please contact your student's school counselor.
Dr. Billie Miller: Grade 5 School Counselor
Phone: 570-893-4900 x3086
Email: bmiller2@kcsd.us
Monica Graham: Grade 6 School Counselor
Phone: 570-893-4900 x2960
Email: mgraham@kcsd.us
Phil Williams: Grade 7 School Counselor
Phone: 570-893-4900 x2957
Email: pwilliams@kcsd.us
Karen Bossert: Grade 8 School Counselor
Phone: 570-893-4900 x2953
Email: kbossert@kcsd.us
Hillarie Reese: School Social Worker
Phone: 570-893-4900 x3000
Email: hreese@kcsd.us
Chelsea Miller: Guidance Secretary
Phone: 570-893-4900 x2952
Email: cmiller2@kcsd.us
SAP
If you are concerned about a student for any reason, you can make a SAP referral. The SAP referral can potentially lead to any needed services and/or supports the student may need to be successful.
Scan the QR code on the picture to make a referral!
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
The link in the button above should take you to our Volunteer Application.
You may also apply on-line at https://www.applitrack.com/kcsd/onlineapp/ instead of using a paper form.
Clearances and Mandated Reporter training are also required. Here are the links:
· Clearances
· (Act 34) PA State Police https://epatch.pa.gov/home
· (Act 151) PA Child Abuse https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
· (Act 114) FBI https://www.identogo.com/locations/pennsylvania
Use service code to receive the correct clearance: 1KG6XN
Mandated Reporter Training http://www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu/
Elizabeth Nace is our Personnel Secretary & Volunteer Specialist, you can use the information below to contact her, and she said she is happy to help you and answer questions!
570-893-4900 x 2319
https://www.kcsd.us/district-offices/human-resources/volunteer-information
86 Administration Drive, Mill Hall, PA 17751
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
Check out our School websites for CMHS Athletics
Safety & Security
Safety & Security
Officer Scott VanGorder - Central Mountain High School
Officer Cory Beaver - Bucktail High School & Renovo Elementary
Officer Luke Motter - Central Mountain Middle School
Officer Mike Fetzer - Elementary district-wide and District Attendance Officer
Officer Todd Brian - District-wide
Keeping Up With Keystone
Keystone Central Career & Technical Center
Quick Links
School Contact Information
Phone: (570) 893-4900 ext. 2956
Email: dromanyshyn@kcsd.k12.pa.us
Laura Fragassi, Assistant Principal 5-6
Phone: (570) 893-4900 ext. 2954
Email: lfragassi@kcsd.k12.pa.us
Ryan Carty, Assistant Principal 7-8
Phone: (570) 893-4900 ext. 2955
Email: rcarty@kcsd.k12.pa.us
Michelle Bechdel, School Secretary
Phone: (570) 893-4900 ext. 2950
Email: mbechdel@kcsd.k12.pa.us
Hollie Moore, School Secretary
Phone: (570) 893-4900 ext. 2951
Email: hmoore2@kcsd.k12.pa.us
Tammy Evelhair, Attendance Secretary
Phone: (570) 893-4900 ext. 3701
Email: cmmsattendance@kcsd.us