🌟 What an incredible day at CMS! 🌟 We were honored to host the Special Games and celebrate the joy, determination, and spirit of every student who participated. It was a day full of smiles, cheers, and unforgettable moments! 💙👏 A HUGE thank you to everyone who helped plan, organize, and support this amazing event—from staff and volunteers to our community partners. Your dedication makes a lasting impact and creates a space where every student shines. 🌈🙌 #CMSSpecialGames #InclusionMatters #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
about 14 hours ago, Culpeper Middle School
A bright orange background featuring a collage of polaroid-style photos from the CMS Special Games 2025. The photos show students participating in outdoor activities like races, soccer, parachute games, and team events, all while smiling and having fun. Staff and volunteers are pictured supporting and celebrating with students. The CMS cougar logo appears in the bottom left corner, and "CMS Special Games 2025" is written at the bottom.
This past weekend, the Choral Department traveled to Kings Dominion to compete for ratings and feedback—and they absolutely shined! Each group performed beautifully and represented Culpeper Middle School with pride, talent, and professionalism. 🎶 Results: 🥇 1st Place: District Vocal Group 🥈 2nd Place: Combined Choir — just 0.25 points away from 1st place and the Grand Champion Award! 🥈 2nd Place: Select Treble Choir — only 1 point away from 1st in their category! 🏆 We are especially proud to announce that Culpeper Middle School was honored with the Esprit de Corps Award, given to the school that demonstrates the best behavior, professionalism, and sportsmanship throughout the entire day. Out of over 15 participating schools, we were selected! What a weekend to remember—way to go, CMS Choirs! 💙🎤 #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
about 15 hours ago, Culpeper Middle School
Five large, decorative black and silver trophies are displayed on a table. Each trophy features holographic columns, silver star or cup toppers, and engraved plaques that read “Chorus 2025.” The trophies are labeled with awards such as “Excellent” and appear to be from a middle school choral or music competition.
Today is the last day to shop at the Book Fair in the Culpeper Middle School library. We are open from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
about 17 hours ago, Culpeper Middle School
The image is a promotional announcement for a Scholastic Book Fair with a blue background and bold white text that says, "Come to our SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR." The design includes fun elements like lightning bolts, sparkles, and an illustrated bat-like character in a superhero outfit. The Scholastic logo is prominently featured, emphasizing the event.
There are so many terrific books at the Book Fair, including the newest book in the Hunger Games series, Sunrise on the Reaping. The Book Fair is open today and tomorrow from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
1 day ago, Culpeper Middle School
The image is another promotional poster for a Scholastic Book Fair, this time with a bright green background. The poster features the Scholastic Book Fair logo in red at the top. The main text reads "Be true to your SHELF" - a playful pun on "self" - with the word "SHELF" in large white letters. On the right side, a young person is shown holding a stack of books. Decorative elements include yellow flower-like shapes and yellow lightning bolt graphics, adding a dynamic and playful feel to the design. The color scheme and graphic style are clearly aimed at creating an engaging and fun atmosphere to attract students to the book fair.
The Book Fair is awesome! Come to the Culpeper Middle School library and buy books by your favorite author, about your favorite character, and in your favorite series. The Book Fair is open from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. See you there!
4 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
The image is a promotional poster for a Scholastic Book Fair with a purple geometric background. The text "Come to our SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR" is displayed in white and teal colors. A cartoon character, likely from the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, is sitting and reading a red book. Decorative elements include blue lightning bolt graphics and small star-like shapes. The design uses a playful and energetic color scheme of purple, white, and teal to attract attention and create excitement about the book fair.
Big congrats to our CMS Cougars—Noah Wester, Kyle Peterson Tapia & Isabella Alvarez—for making it to the Math 24 regional semi-finals! 🎉 Special shoutout to Noah for placing 3rd in 6th grade! 🏆🤩 Way to go, Cougars! ❤️🐾 #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
5 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A group of middle school students sit around a table in a gymnasium, focused on a Math 24 competition. Three students wear dark blue shirts, one wears a gray shirt, and another wears an orange shirt and is smiling. Colorful balloons decorate the background.
The image shows four individuals standing under a colorful balloon arch made of red, blue, and yellow balloons. They are wearing medals around their necks and posing in front of a yellow backdrop decorated with math-related items such as the "24 Game" sign and mathematical symbols. One individual is holding a trophy.
The image shows a child standing in front of a bright yellow backdrop decorated with colorful balloons and math-themed posters. The child is wearing a black outfit and red shoes, holding a medal around their neck. The backdrop features two posters with math problems related to the "24 GAME" and an additional banner.
The Book Fair is here! Come to the Culpeper Middle School library to shop from 7:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. We accept cash, credit cards, debit cards, and eWallet. We do not accept checks. It’s so exciting to shop at the Book Fair. You’re going to love it!
6 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
The image is a vibrant promotional poster for a T.G.I. Book Fair. It features four children in colorful clothing positioned dynamically against an orange and pink background. The text "T.G.I. BOOK FAIR DAY" is prominently displayed, with a smiley face emoji replacing the "O" in "BOOK". A small lightning bolt and star graphic add energy to the design. The hashtag "#ScholasticBookFairs" appears at the bottom of the poster, indicating this is an event organized by Scholastic. The children are shown in various poses that suggest excitement and engagement, reflecting the fun and enthusiasm of a book fair.
The Book Fair begins tomorrow in the Culpeper Middle School library!
6 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
The image is a promotional graphic for a Scholastic Book Fair with a blue background and bold white text that says, "Your story starts HERE." It features a young girl wearing an orange checkered sweater, holding a stack of books and sipping a drink through a straw. The design includes playful elements like lightning bolts and sparkles. The hashtag "#ScholasticBookFairs" is displayed at the bottom.
Get ready to shop at the Book Fair by setting up an eWallet for your student. Follow the directions on our webpage at www.scholastic.com/bf/culpepermiddle
8 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
The image is a promotional announcement for setting up a Scholastic Book Fair eWallet. It has a green background with bold white and yellow text that says, "Set up your Book Fair eWallet now!" The design includes playful elements like lightning bolts, sparkles, and a cartoon character (Captain Underpants) flying with a fist raised. The hashtag "#ScholasticBookFairs" is displayed at the bottom.
Join SCA in celebrating Autism Awareness Month & cheering on our Cougars at Special Games Fri, April 25! 💙 🎉 Unified Spirit Week: 🛌 Wed 4/23 – PJ Day: Don’t Sleep on Inclusion 🏈 Thurs 4/24 – Jersey Day: Team Up for Awareness 💙 Fri 4/25 – Blue Day + Face Painting in Café!
8 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A colorful flyer with a puzzle piece border promoting CMS (CaringMotivatedSuccessful) Unified Spirit Week for Autism Awareness. The CMS cougar mascot is in the top left corner. The flyer lists themed dress-up days: Wednesday, April 23 – PJ Day ("Don’t Sleep on Inclusion"), Thursday, April 24 – Jersey Day ("Team up for Disability Awareness"), and Friday, April 25 – Blue Day ("Wear Blue for Autism Acceptance"). At the bottom is an Autism Awareness ribbon made of blue and puzzle piece patterns with the words “Love • Hope • Accept Autism Awareness.
🌸 Spring Break Alert! 🌸 Culpeper County Public Schools will be closed for Spring Break from April 14–21, 2025. This includes all schools and administrative offices. We hope our students, staff, and families enjoy a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled break! See you Tuesday, April 22, 2025!
18 days ago, Culpeper County Public Schools
Graphic with pink flowers in the background and Culpeper County Public Schools logo. Text reads: 'Schools & Offices Closed for Spring Break, April 14–21, 2025.
🎉 FCCLA Shoutout! 🎉 We’re so proud of our amazing students for their incredible accomplishments at the recent FCCLA event! 🥈 Madison McCall & McKenzie Burke earned a Silver Medal in Focus on Children. 🥈 Lilian Edwards took home a Silver Medal in Teach or Train. 🥇 Chloe Hunchuck wowed everyone with her Professional Presentation, earning a Gold Medal! 🥇🥈 Emma Powell & Myla Prezleski placed 1st and earned Silver Medals for Promote and Publicize. 🥇🥈 Chloe Bowling claimed 1st place and a Silver Medal in Interpersonal Communications. 🥇🥈 The Parliamentary Procedure Team—Jackson Bahl, Nick Cook, Benjamin Hodges, Cristian Klummp, Adriana Saylor, and Alexander Shackleton—earned 1st place and Silver Medals! 🥈 Casaundra Baker secured 2nd place and a Silver Medal in Nutrition and Wellness. 👏 Culpeper Middle School was also recognized for completing 6 of 7 National Programs and received a Membership Award for 100% Affiliation – Middle Level. 🏆 A special congratulations to Principal Jesse Blackburn, honored with the FCCLA Virginia Association School Administrator Award for his outstanding leadership and support! #CaringMotivatedSuccessful #FCCLA
19 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A group of students from Culpeper Middle School FCCLA pose together indoors, all wearing matching blue “Culpeper Middle 2025” t-shirts. Some students are standing, while others are kneeling in front. They are smiling and holding small bags. The CMS (Culpeper Middle School) cougar logo is visible in the top right corner. The FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) logo and slogan, "The Ultimate Leadership Experience," are displayed at the bottom of the image. Students identified include McKenzie Burke, Madison McCall, Myla Prezleski, Emma Powell, Adriana Saylor, Chloe Bowling, Chloe Hunchuck, Casaundra Baker, Lilian Edwards, Cristian Klumpp, Benjamin Hodges, Alex Shackleton, and Nick Cook.
A group of middle school students pose for a photo in front of a red curtain backdrop with balloons and a sign that reads “Dare to Dream FCCLA 2025.” The students are dressed in semi-formal attire. The group is from Culpeper Middle School FCCLA. Names listed include: Myla Prezleski, Chloe Hunchuck, Emma Powell, McKenzie Burke, Madison McCall, Chloe Bowling, Casaundra Baker, Adriana Saylor, Lilian Edwards, Jackson Bahl, Cristian Klumpp, Alex Shackleton, Nicholas Cook, and Benjamin Hodges.
The image shows a person holding an award plaque in front of a brick wall. The top left corner features the FCCLA logo with the text "Family, Career and Community Leaders of America" and "The Ultimate Leadership Experience." Below the logo, there is a paragraph that reads: "Culpeper Middle School was recognized for completing six of the seven National Programs, and received a Membership Award for 100% Affiliation - Middle Level. Principal Jesse Blackburn was honored with the FCCLA Virginia Association School Administrator Award for his outstanding leadership and unwavering support." At the bottom left corner, there is an illustration of a cougar's head.
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to the Culpeper Middle School library! Save the dates: Thursday, April 24, Friday, April 25, Monday, April 28, and Tuesday, April 29. For more information, visit our webpage at www.scholastic.com/bf/culpepermiddle
22 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
The image is a bright, colorful "Save the Date" announcement for a Scholastic Book Fair. It has a red and orange background with playful icons like a heart-eyed emoji, arrows, and sparkles. The text "SAVE the DATE" is written in bold white letters, and the hashtag "#ScholasticBookFairs" is displayed at the bottom.
Want to treat CMS staff to something special? ☕ Sponsor a visit from Travelin’ Tom’s coffee truck! Packages start at just $10. Show your appreciation & Send-a-Sip by April 29th at 10 PM! 💙
23 days ago, Culpeper Middle School
A promotional flyer for a teacher appreciation event featuring Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck. The flyer includes images of various drinks (iced lattes, frappes, and refreshers), the CMS cougar mascot, and the brightly colored Travelin’ Tom’s coffee truck. Text encourages people to sponsor a staff treat, with five package options starting at $10. The flyer includes a link to place orders by April 29 at 10:00 p.m.
Huge congrats to all players for making it to the county level! Special shoutout to our CCPS 6th-grade champs heading to regionals next month! 🏅 🥇 Ian Balino (FTB) 🦅 🥈 Noah Wester (CMS) 🐾 🥉 Kyle Peterson Tapia (CMS) 🐾 🏅 Isabella Alvarez (CMS) 🐾
about 1 month ago, Culpeper Middle School
The image shows four individuals standing side by side, each wearing a medal around their necks. They are dressed in dark-colored shirts with a logo that reads "24 Game Math Tournament 2023." The background appears to be a stage or gymnasium with some bags and other items visible behind them.
The image shows a group of people sitting around a table in what appears to be a gymnasium. There is a sign with the number "19" on the table. In the background, there are other people seated and watching.
The image shows five people standing in front of a banner that reads "CMS." Four of them are holding certificates, and they are all wearing matching dark blue shirts with a colorful design. The background features various posters and logos.
We are thrilled to congratulate CMS students Myca Lam Peraza (8th), Autumn Adkins (7th), and Faith Gentry (7th) for their submissions to the Culpeper Branch NAACP Black History Month essay contest! Myca won 1st place & a $150 prize! #BlackHistoryMonth #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
about 1 month ago, Culpeper Middle School
The image is a collage of three photographs featuring different groups of people, all taken in what appears to be a similar pink-walled room with some decorative elements like a colorful artwork and windows. The first photo (top left) shows Autumn Adkins, Mrs. Catherine League, and Faith Gentry standing together. The second photo (top right) shows three young women standing together, with one wearing a striped shirt and the others in black. The third photo (bottom) shows Myca Lam Peraza standing with Ms. Kimberly Richardson. The bottom photo is in a room with wooden furnishings and pink walls, with a window visible in the background. All the photos seem to be taken in the same location, likely a classroom or community space, with a consistent pink wall color and similar decorative elements.
Rocking our socks and celebrating inclusion! 🎉💙💛 CMS proudly honored #WorldDownSyndromeDay with bright socks, big smiles, and even bigger hearts. Together, we embrace diversity and the beauty of every individual! 🧦💛 #LotsOfSocks #InclusionMatters #WDSD2025
about 1 month ago, Culpeper Middle School
A group of students and teachers pose together in a school hallway with a brick wall in the background. Some of the students are holding colorful items, while others make playful gestures. One student is seated in a wheelchair. The group includes individuals of diverse ages and backgrounds, all appearing cheerful and engaged. The bottom left of the image contains the text 'Galaxy S22 Ultra.'
A close-up view of a group of people standing in a circle, showing off their mismatched and colorful socks on a speckled tile floor. The socks feature various patterns, colors, and characters. One person in a wheelchair has vibrant socks with cartoon faces. A hand is pointing towards them. The bottom left of the image contains the text 'Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Two young girls stand side by side in front of a beige brick wall, smiling and making peace signs with their fingers. One girl wears a gray shirt that reads 'I ❤️ Homies with Extra Chromies,' while the other wears a black shirt with a colorful design celebrating World Down Syndrome Day. They are leaning into each other in a friendly pose. The bottom left of the image contains the text 'Galaxy S22 Ultra.
🎉 Congrats to our CMS Classified Employee of the Year for 2025-2026 Sarah Borja! Your dedication, passion & commitment to our students & community inspire us all. Thank you for setting the bar high and making CMS a better place! 🌟👏 #CMSProud #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
about 1 month ago, Culpeper Middle School
A smiling woman holding a colorful bouquet of flowers stands in front of a brick wall, with a large painting of a cougar's face behind her. The woman is wearing glasses, a black top, and jeans.
🔬✨ Big Congratulations! ✨🔬 We are so proud of our CMS students representing us today at the Piedmont Regional Science Fair at UVA! 🏅🧪 Simisola Akinfolajimi, Samantha Anderson, Audrey Gelbert, Isabella Alvarez, Zainab Naveed, Lily Pratt, Millie Malone, Aiden Stromberg, and Katherine Soderholm. Your curiosity, creativity, and hard work have brought you to this exciting opportunity—good luck and have an amazing experience! 💡🎉 #PiedmontScienceFair #CaringMotivatedSuccessful
about 1 month ago, Culpeper Middle School
A collage of CMS students presenting their science fair projects at the Science Fair 2025. The center has a sign reading “Science Fair 2025” alongside the CMS mascot logo. Surrounding it are photos of individual students standing in front of their science fair display boards. Each student is smiling and proudly showcasing their project.
🎶 The CCPS Pyramid Choir Concert was a night to remember! 🌟 Students from elementary, middle, high school & the Chamber Choir Choral united for an unforgettable performance. 💙🙌 Bravo to all who shared their voices! 🎤 #CCPSChoir #PyramidConcert #CaringMotivatedSuccessful 🎵
about 1 month ago, Culpeper Middle School
A collage featuring two photos from the CCPS Pyramid Choir Concert. The top photo shows a large, multi-age choir made up of elementary, middle, high school students, and the Chamber Choir performing on a stage with risers. The bottom photo highlights a smaller group of middle school students in blue shirts singing under the direction of a conductor. Decorative music note and treble clef graphics are placed around the images.