Chippewa Hills Middle School

✨ The House Cup Reading Challenge: Polyjuice Potion Day ✨ Tomorrow is Polyjuice Potion Day! Students can twin with a friend and become magical look-alikes for the day! During lunch, students will also have the opportunity to taste some magical potions! It’s all part of our Reading is Magic: The House Cup Reading Challenge – where students can earn House Points by reading. Which grade will read the most and claim the House Cup by the end of the month? Looking forward to seeing all those magical doubles tomorrow! Parents, please encourage your child to read for a few minutes every day so they can earn House Points for their grade!

Reading is Magic: The House Cup Challenge Events! We're celebrating the magic of reading all month long with fun school-wide Harry Potter-themed activities and a House Cup Reading Challenge! Students can only earn House Points by reading, and the grade that reads the most will claim the House Cup! But the magic doesn’t stop there! Students can also bring glory to their House by joining in on these fun events: March 11: House Colors Day – Represent your grade by wearing your House Colors! 5th grade is Hufflepuff (yellow). 6th grade is Slytherin (green). 7th grade is Ravenclaw (blue). 8th grade is Gryffindor (red). March 13: Polyjuice Potion Day – Twin with a friend! Students will also have chance to try magical potions during lunch! March 17: Leprechaun Day – Wear green like those mischievous leprechauns from the Quidditch World Cup! March 18: Sorting Hat Day – Wear your favorite hat to school and show off your magical style! March 19: Guess the Muggle - Follow the clues to guess who is secretly a Muggle in disguise! March 20: Dobby Day – Wear crazy socks in support of everybody’s favorite House Elf! March 25: Catch the Snitch – Golden Snitches have escaped! Catch one to win a prize. March 27: Morning at Hogwarts – Rise and shine! It’s pajama day! March 28: Triwizard Tournament – Each grade will compete in a series of magical challenges at this epic March is Reading Month finale! Which grade will claim the House Cup at the end of the month?

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Spring sports schedules are ready! Download the 2024-25 season schedule for all our middle and high school spring sports teams. Schedules can be found on the Athletics section of our website here: https://www.chsd.us/o/ch-athletics/page/springschedules Schedules are also available in the CHSD app under the Athletics section in the Documents folder. Please note that schedules are subject to change – especially given spring weather conditions – and we will update these documents as changes occur. Please also know that track meets are still being scheduled and we will update these schedules as meets are confirmed. Here’s to a great spring season!

✨ Calling all wizards, witches, and Muggles alike! ✨ March is Reading Month, and our Middle School is heading to Hogwarts for a magical month of literary adventure! Each grade has been sorted into a Hogwarts House, and students can earn House Points for their grade by reading every day. At the end of the month, we’ll gather for an epic Triwizard Tournament assembly, where students will compete in games to determine which grade will claim the House Cup! But that’s not all! Throughout the month, students can participate in Harry Potter-themed activities and dress-up days – so get ready to don your robes, wear your house colors, or maybe even sport a lightning bolt scar! Parents, we’d like your help to work a little magic in our school library! We’re looking for new or gently used books to expand our collection, or monetary donations so we can purchase exciting new reads for our students. Every donated book will include a special sticker recognizing the generous wizard (or Muggle!) who contributed. If you would like to help support this endeavor, please send in books or donations to the Middle School office. We thank you for your generosity and support! Let’s make this March is Reading Month more magical than a trip on the Hogwarts Express! Who will win the House Cup? Only time – and reading – will tell!

🎉 Congratulations to our Middle School Honor Roll students! 🎉 We are so proud to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our Trimester 2 Honor Roll students! These Warriors have shown outstanding commitment to their academics, and we couldn’t be prouder of their achievements. Warrior Nation, join us in giving them a big round of applause!

Our 8th Grade Digital Media class has been hard at work creating new episodes of the Warrior Watch! Check out this week's edition for March is Reading Month! https://youtu.be/ksHkz3RXmJ0

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🎤✨ Get Ready for a Night of Talent and Fun! 🎭🎶 Join us for the Middle School Talent Show on Wednesday, March 12, at 5 PM in the Middle School Gym! Our talented students are ready to take the stage and showcase their amazing skills—singing, dancing, comedy, and more! Come cheer them on and enjoy an evening filled with entertainment and school spirit. You won’t want to miss it!

✨ The 2025-26 Chippewa Hills District Calendar is here! ✨ Plan ahead for next school year! Our official 2025-26 district calendar is now available. Check out important dates, including the first day of school, breaks, and more. You can download a copy of the calendar from the documents section of our website here: https://5il.co/38pm8

📢 Parents & Caregivers – Don’t Miss These FREE Resources! 📢 MSU Extension is offering valuable Child and Family Development programs this March! Whether you're looking for parenting support, child development tips, or fun learning opportunities, there’s something for everyone. Check out a few featured classes: - March 4: Exploring Parenting Styles - March 11: Talking with Kids About Race - March 18: Parenting in the Digital Age - March 25: Importance of Outdoor Play - And many more! Click the link below to see the full list of classes and sign up! https://www.chsd.us/article/2047583

Here is the Middle School's Weekly Update: https://secure.smore.com/n/u2hmt6

🌾 Ag Olympics: Where Fun Meets Farming! 🌾 What better way to wrap up National FFA Week than with the Ag Olympics? Today, our middle schoolers put their skills to the test in a series of ag-themed games that also taught them about the importance of FFA and agriculture. A big thank you to our FFA members and Ms. Spry for putting together this awesome event!

📢 Attention Warrior Families! 📢 Due to the snow day on February 17, we will have an early release day on Monday, April 21 to allow for staff professional development. Please mark your calendars with this change. We thank you for your understanding and support.

Please enjoy the late February edition of the Warrior Watch from Mr. O'Neil's Digital Media class! https://youtu.be/D1iM_fX6sQ0

📢 What is an EDP? And How Does Xello Help? 🎓 Parents, have you heard your student mention their Educational Development Plan (EDP) but aren’t quite sure what it is? We’ve got you covered! An EDP is a roadmap for students, helping them explore careers, set goals, and plan for their future—whether that’s college, trade school, the military, or the workforce. It’s a tool that grows with them as they discover new interests and skills. At Chippewa Hills, we use Xello, an engaging online program that helps students: ✅ Explore careers that match their skills & interests ✅ Set academic & personal goals ✅ Plan high school courses that align with their future plans ✅ Learn about college, apprenticeships, and job opportunities Xello is used throughout middle and high school, and students update their EDP regularly as they grow and their goals evolve. High school parents: EDPs are due by March 27! This is a great time to sit down with your student and go through their Xello profile together. Ask about their goals, explore career matches, and help them choose next year’s classes! Need help? Students can access Xello anytime through the Student Resources section of our website: https://www.chsd.us/o/chhs/page/counseling-office-student-resources. Our High School Counseling Office is also available to answer questions!

Tonight's Middle School Girls Basketball games have been cancelled.

Due to road conditions, Chippewa Hills Schools will be closed on Monday, February 17. The Little Warriors program will remain open. Stay safe, Warriors.

Here is the Middle School's Weekly Update: https://secure.smore.com/n/0gy36

REMINDER: Friday, February 14 and Monday, February 17 are early release days for students! The High School, Middle School, and Mosaic School will be released at 12 PM. Elementary Schools are released at 12:15 PM.