THE PIONEER PRESS

Pioneer Families,

Welcome to the 2024/2025 school year! The first day of school is Monday, August 26, 2024. Our day begins at 8:06 a.m. and will end at 3:00 p.m.

First Day Procedures:

If you are driving your student to school, please note that we only have one entrance to our building. The parent drop off loop is located at the back of the middle school. All students must enter through the backdoors of the building. Please make sure that you pull forward as far as possible to allow other students to be dropped off safely. Please see the Parent Loop Map HERE.

5th and 6th grade students will report to the cafeteria. Students will have time to eat breakfast if they would like to. 5th and 6th grade teachers will meet their students in the cafeteria and escort them to their first hour class. Students will then have time to put materials in their lockers. Staff members will be available to support students throughout the day with lockers.

7th grade students will report to the art hallway and wait. 8th grade students will report to the gymnasium hallway. 7th and 8th grade students that will be eating breakfast can pick up their breakfast in the cafeteria line and eat in the designated hallway. Students will be dismissed from the hallway area to report to their lockers and then to their first hour class.

Students can view their schedules on Skyward. Class Rosters will also be posted in the hallway by the concession stand window, for any student that is unsure where to report first hour.

Parking and Student Drop Off:

All students at the Middle School will enter the building in the drop off zone at the back of the school, and students will be dismissed from the back as well. During the times from 7:45 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m., we are asking parents not to park in front of the school. Your cooperation will assist us in ensuring a safe traffic flow during the busiest times of the day. Parking in the front lots of the middle school will be reserved for parents and guests entering into our Middle School and District Central Offices throughout the school day.

Band Students:

Band students, please do not bring your band instrument with you to the first day of school.

Skyward:

Students and parents can access their grades, attendance, and important messages through Skyward. If you need your login information please contact the main office at (810) 679-1400.

Grading Weights:

After much collaboration amongst our staff, CLMS has decided upon the following grading convention weights for each grade level:

5th Grade - Daily Work 70%; Assessments 30%

6th Grade - Daily Work 60%; Assessments 40%

7th Grade - Daily Work 50%; Assessments 50%

8th Grade - Daily Work 40%; Assessments 60%

PTO Spirit Wear:

The PTO Spirit Wear Fundraiser orders are due by August 29, 2024 at 3:00. No orders for Cros-Lex spirit gear will be accepted after this time. The PTO thanks you for your support!

Pioneer Prowl:

On Homecoming Friday, September 27th, the middle school will be hosting their Pioneer Prowl, an all-school walk-a-thon fundraiser. The money raised helps support our students, their field trips, and reward days! Be on the lookout to support a student soon!

Yearbook:

If you wish to reserve a 2024-2025 CLMS yearbook for your student, click HERE.

School Communication:

Please check out our website at www.croslex.org for daily announcements, calendar of events, and staff directory information. Click on the Daily Announcements tab on the Middle School page for important information throughout the year.

Facebook: Like Croswell-Lexington Middle School to receive weekly notifications on current school news and events.

Skyward Message Center: Please make sure your email is updated in Skyward.

Academic Support Systems:

Beginning the week of September 23rd, the Middle School will be holding After-School Tutoring on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. If your student needs extra help, please consider their attendance. Also, beginning the the third week of school, we will begin running an Academic Support & Missing Assignment Lunch Program on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Cell Phone Policy:

For the last 5 years, school board policy at the middle school has been that personal devices (including cell phones) are not allowed to be utilized by students during the instructional day. These devices may be utilized before and after school and during the lunch/recess period. During class periods and passing times, phones are to be kept in lockers. If you need to communicate with your student during the days’ instructional time, please call the CLMS Office at 810-679-1400. Please understand that the use of personal devices during these times causes disruption to the learning process for all students and becomes a safety concern in the hallways. Infractions of the cell policy do result in disciplinary measures.

Post-Graduation Career Opportunities

Pursuant to Michigan Compiled Law MCL 380.1293, school districts will provide students in grades 8-12 with informational packets concerning post-graduation career opportunities. The information that will be provided to your students can be found HERE.

Sexual Harassment/Sexual Assault Guide

Pursuant to Public Act 57 of 2023, and, specifically, under its subsection MCL 380.1508, Michigan schools are required to provide an informational guide regarding Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault to all students in Grades 6-12. This guide will be shared with your students in early September. The exact guide that your 6th-12th grade student will receive may be found HERE.

Important Dates for AUG/SEP 2024

AUG 26: First Day for Students

AUG 27: Make-Up Picture Day (Only for those students who did not attend Registration)

AUG 27 - SEP 6: NWEA Testing

AUG 30 - SEP 2: No School / Labor Day Weekend

SEP 18: Early Release Day (Students Released @ 12:45 p.m.)

SEP 27: Homecoming / Half-Day (Students Released @ 11:15 a.m.) / Pioneer Prowl

OCT 7: Picture Retake Day

We are looking forward to a great year!

Go Pioneers!!!!

Sincerely,

Ryan C. Eugster, Assistant Principal