
CMS EAGLE EXPRESS
April 27, 2025
CHAPIN MIDDLE CALENDAR AT A GLANCE
APRIL
30 - MIDDLE SCHOOL LATE START DAY
MAY
5-9 - Teacher Appreciation Week
5 - SC Ready Testing - ELA Day 1
6 - SC Ready Testing - ELA Day 2
8 - SC Ready Testing - Writing
13 - SC Ready Testing - Math
20 - Algebra 1 EOC
2025-2026 SIC NOMINEE BIOS
SC READY TESTING DATES AND REMINDERS
Hey Parents and Guardians!
We’re getting ready for the SC READY assessment, and we want to keep you in the loop! Here’s what you need to know:
Be On Time: It’s important for your child to arrive at school on time. Testing will begin as close to 8:30 am as possible. Students who are late will test in an alternative location.
Plan Ahead: Please try to avoid scheduling doctor appointments or other activities during testing hours.
No Electronics: Students can’t have any electronic devices during the test, except for necessary medical devices. We will follow our school's policy for electronic devices.
Extra Resources: We have helpful testing resources like brochures and sample materials available on the SCDE website.
Thanks for supporting your child’s success!
FROM THE STUDENT NUTRITION MANAGER
Parents/Guardians
The CMS Student Nutrition Department would like to encourage parents to maintain a positive balance on your student(s) meal account. Each household receives bi-weekly balance notifications via email. As we approach the last few weeks of the school year, we wanted to remind you to check on your student's meal account to ensure that the balance is paid.
Should you have any questions or concerns, you may reach out to me and I will do my best to assist you.
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Kolleen Ulmer
Student Nutrition Manager
Chapin Middle School
School District Five of Lexington & Richland Counties
o: 803.722-5528 e: kulmer@lexrich5.org
FROM THE ATTENDANCE OFFICE
**Important Attendance Information**
Has your student missed a full day of school? If so, please submit an excuse note with the date and reason for their absence(s) to our attendance clerk.
tkinsey@lexrich5.org or CMS Attendance Google Form
Please note: After the 10th absence, all absences must be medically excused.
CONGRATS! CONGRATS! CONGRATS!
CLUBS & ACTIVITIES
ATHLETICS
No fundraiser- Fundraiser
The "No Fundraiser" Fundraiser | Welcome to the CMS PTO On-Line Store
8th Grade Luau
8th Grade Luau Donation | Welcome to the CMS PTO On-Line Store
Spiritwear Spring Sale
FROM THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
USC Summer Camp Opportunities
Each year, the University of South Carolina offers numerous summer camps in which students can pursue their interests and passions. Here is a link to some of these offerings:
https://www.sc.edu/uofsc/posts/2025/01/summer_camps_2025.php
Spring Testing
Spring testing season is right around the corner. Help your students prepare with Progress Learning.
This month’s Neptune Navigate reviews a variety of topics covered throughout the year.. Click to Continue the Conversation.
MIDDLE SCHOOL LATE START DAYS
Middle School Late Start Days 2024-2025
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 ✅
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 ✅
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 ✅
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 ✅
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 ✅
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
CHAPIN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Website: https://www.lexrich5.org/Domain/22
Location: 11661 Broad River Road, Chapin, SC, USA
Phone: (803) 722-5500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chapinmiddleschool/
Twitter: @chapinmiddle