January Bulldog Bytes

Dear Cedar Grove Families,

Happy New Year!

I hope you’re feeling rested and ready to embrace the possibilities of a fresh start. As we begin the second semester, I’m excited about the opportunities ahead and all we’ll achieve together.

The new year and semester are perfect times for reflection and renewal. It’s a chance for students to set new goals, build on past successes, and face challenges with determination. At Cedar Grove Middle School, we are dedicated to providing an environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Our expectations remain high because we believe in our students’ potential. Whether it’s arriving on time, staying engaged in class, or striving for improvement, every effort matters in achieving personal and school-wide goals.

Families, your partnership is vital. Open communication, encouragement, and involvement at home are key to your child’s success. Together, we can ensure Cedar Grove is a supportive community where every child excels.

In the weeks ahead, we’ll share updates on events, milestones, and opportunities for engagement. If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to your child’s teachers or our team.

Let’s make 2025 a year of growth, achievement, and community! Thank you for being part of our journey as we cultivate tomorrow’s leaders by striving for excellence today.

Here’s to a fantastic second semester!

Warm regards,
Principal Hayes

ATTENTION 8th Grade Students!!!! If you are interested in applying to the COAST or BCECHS, please look at the important dates and deadlines below. Please reach out to Ms. Hilliard with any questions.

Band is ready to kick off the new year! This month, we have many students participating in honor band auditions and clinics. We are also beginning to prepare for our competition performances in 7th and 8th grade. Check out the band website to stay up-to-date on all upcoming events.

Middle School Health Starts Here - Check out the site below. Lots of great information for parents.

Athletics will be in full swing this spring of 2025. We are still in basketball and wrestling but have spring athletics coming up. Please check out our CGMS athletic page on our school website to see what sports are in the spring as well as tryout dates/times.

Please make sure to also have your students’ Dragonfly information in and fully completed in order for your student to try out and look over the county policy for grades.

Reach out to me with any questions.

Girls and Boys Basketball and wrestling will continue next week when we return from Christmas break. Basketball has 7 regular season games left and then our conference tournament, which is being held at Waccamaw this year, while wrestling will have 6 matches remaining. Please see our CGMS athletic website which can be found on our CGMS webpage for our complete schedules for basketball and wrestling.

Just a reminder, if you are bringing your child to school after 7:35 am, you must walk them in to get a tardy slip. Also, any bus changes such as a student riding home with another student, must be submitted by a handwritten note or emailed to Ms. Ivey. No changes will be made after 1:00 pm.

Early Pickups - If you need to pick up your child before school dismisses, you have to do so by 2:00 pm. No early releases after 2:00.

Mrs. Harmon’s 7th grade classes were engaged in Artificial Reality with Assistance from Ms. Alicia Valand, Digital Learning Specialist for BCS the week prior to Winter Break.
The students were on the “trading floor” of the NYSE where selling and buying of stock takes place. Students also experienced the Bell Station that rings to open and close the NYSE daily and the entrance of the building from “Wall Street.” This was one of several activities that closed the unit of the impact of the Stock Market on our US economy.