CMIT South MS/HS Newsletter
Friday, March 28, 2025
FROM THE PRINCIPALS
GENERAL SCHOOL NEWS
CMIT SOUTH MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE!
Don't miss out on the opportunity to secure your copy of this year's yearbook! PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO PURCHASE YOUR GRADE LEVEL YEARBOOK FROM TREERING.
April Special: Enjoy a 10% discount on your purchase!
STEM/Maker's Faire Announcement
We are excited to announce that the 2025 STEM/Maker's Faire will take place on April 11th! Our students are currently presenting their innovative projects in class, and we can't wait to see who will be selected to showcase their work at this exciting event.
To make this event a success, we need judges! If you are interested in helping out, please use the link below to complete the interest form by April 7th COB. No prior experience is necessary; however, you must be 21 years or older to participate.
Thank you for supporting our students and their creative endeavors!
STEM/ Maker's Faire Judge interest form link: https://forms.gle/RiBAJhq8dxfZpQzi7
25-26 SY Student Withdrawal Form
Greetings, CMIT Family.
If you know your scholar will not be returning to CMIT next school year, please fill out the following withdrawal form and send it to the registrar, Mrs. LaPorte, at claporte@cmitsouth.org. This will help us better plan for the upcoming school year. All withdrawal packets will be ready for pickup on July 1, 2025 in the front office. Please be sure to bring your photo ID. This packet must be picked up and can not be email.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. LaPorte.
VISION AND HEARING SCREENING
To all 8th grader parents, please read the file below. If you have any questions, reach out to the school nurse at 240-573-7250 Ext: 65307. Thanks
UNIFORM COUPON
CMIT Family,
Please see the attached coupon from All American Wear.
BCF BIBLE STUDY
Join us Wednesdays and Fridays at 3 PM for the launch of CMIT South's BCF Bible Study. Our Bible Study sessions will be held every Friday throughout the school year and offer a chance for students to engage in meaningful fellowship while deepening their knowledge and understanding of the Lord. Our theme for this year is "Into Deep" and we look forward to exploring its significance together. We hope to see you there!
WHEN TO STAY HOME FROM SCHOOL/WORK
To CMIT parents/guardians
Please encourage your scholar to bring in their water to school or water bottle for refill. The school nor the nurse's office do not provide bottle water or cups to student.
If you know your child is experiencing any of the flu- like symptoms please monitor him/her before sending to school. COVID is still around
ATHLETICS NEWS
Spring Sports Are in Full Swing!
JV Baseball
Our JV Baseball team hit the road to take on McDonough High School in Waldorf. Despite a valiant effort, they came up short but are eager to bounce back in their next game. Catch them in action this week as they take on Eleanor Roosevelt HS on Wednesday, April 3rd.
Outdoor Track
Our Outdoor Track team traveled to Parkdale for a developmental meet, where student-athletes showcased their skills and gained valuable experience. They continue to build momentum with two meets this week: a developmental meet at Potomac HS on Tuesday, April 2nd, and an official meet at Laurel HS on Saturday, April 5th.
Middle School Soccer Kicks Off!
Our Middle School Soccer team is ready to start their season next week with home games! Their first matchup is Tuesday, April 2nd, at home against Oxon Hill Middle School. Come out and support our young athletes as they begin their season!
The Week Ahead:
April 2 – Outdoor Track @ Potomac HS (Developmental Meet)
April 2 – MS Soccer vs. Oxon Hill MS (Home)
April 3 – JV Baseball @ Eleanor Roosevelt HS
April 5 – Outdoor Track @ Laurel HS
Good luck to all our student-athletes this week!
Fundraiser EXTENDED Support Our Baseball Team
Not too late to support the High School Baseball team !!! We have extended our fundraiser to Monday.
Every shirt purchased goes directly to supporting our team—whether it's for new equipment, travel expenses, or making sure every player has the gear they need. Let’s hit this fundraiser out of the park!
How to Order
Click the links below to place your order today and be part of the team’s journey to success!
👉 We Are One Shirt 👈
Fundraiser Ends April 7th !
Play ⚾️!!
HIGH SCHOOL NEWS
STUDENT VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!
THE CMIT SOUTH STUDENT VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT IS BACK!!!
The CMIT South HS volleyball team is hosting its 3rd annual student volleyball tournament for any high school students interested in playing. Get your friends, make a team, and get registered to play by April 24th!!
WHEN: The high school tournament will be played on May 1st, 2nd, 5th, & 6th.
The winner of the student tournament will play the staff in a championship match on May 8th @ 4pm!
Games will begin right after school, and multiple games will be played on each day of the tournament. The final schedule will be determined based on the number of teams that sign up.
Important Information for Participants
🏐 Each team must have between 6-10 players.
🏐 Sign up your entire team using ONE registration form (link below) by April 24th.
🏐 Each PLAYER must pay a $10 entry fee to participate.
🏐 Players may not play in any games until their entry fee is paid.
🏐 Once the team registration form has been submitted, an online payment link will be sent to players, or you can submit a cash payment to Coach Sears or Coach K.
Ready to sign up? Register your team using the registration form link below. Your team registration form must be received by April 24th for your team to be eligible to play in the tournament. Remember, no students can be added to your team after submitting the registration form without Coach Sears' permission, so make sure you have all your team's information when registering. Further details and a finalized schedule will be sent to all participants' email addresses once the registration deadline closes.
https://forms.gle/L8s8ov2As1uqSQmY7
Thank you in advance to all who participate!
Coach Sears, Coach K, & the CMIT South Volleyball Team
MIDDLE SCHOOL NEWS
National Junior Honor Society Membership Drive
The Sigma Tau Epsilon Mu Chapter of the National Junior Honor Society at CMIT South Middle School is excited to announce that the membership drive will open on March 10, 2025!
The criteria for selecting eligible, new candidates/members are as follows:
Enrolled for one semester at CMIT South in grades sixth, seventh, or eighth grade.
Obtain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
Eligible students will be notified and required to complete and submit the following:
Candidate information forms to include recommendations by the communicated deadline for further consideration.
The selection process is as follows:
New members will be selected during the second semester of the school year.
Evaluated based on the service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
Members shall be selected by a majority vote of the faculty council, which consists of five faculty members appointed by the principal.
Special Note: An active member in good standing of the National Junior Honor Society from a Prince George’s County Public School, who transfers to CMIT South MS will be automatically accepted for membership in this chapter. The faculty council will allow the transferring member one semester to attain the membership requirements. Thereafter, the NJHS member must maintain those requirements for this chapter in order to retain his/her membership.
PTO NEWS
Parent Community Chat
Greetings parents!
You're invited to join the high school community chat for your grade level. Scan the QR code to join the group for your scholar's grade level. Reach out to the PTO for questions you may have.
GET INVOLVED WITH THE PTO
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a school-based organization made up of parents, guardians, teachers, staff and administrators who work together to supplement and enrich the educational experience at CMIT Academy South Middle and High schools. Please consider joining our PTO and getting involved with school activities.
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