Cope Middle School
Home of the Cougars
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TONIGHT! Come to Cope for Back to School Night this evening at 6:00pm!
🚨Back to School night is tomorrow at CMS!!
Come meet the teachers and get an overview of classroom expectations and learning. Make sure to bring a copy of your student's schedule so that you know the path to follow. We will start with homeroom and cycle through each class for a short rotation that mimics your student's daily schedule.
Don't forget to sign up to be part of the PTO team. We can't do what we do, without all the continued support from our parents!
🚨 COUGAR CROSS COUNTRY TRYOUTS — IMPORTANT INFO! 🐾🏃♀️🏃♂️
Tryouts are THIS WEEK, and there are a few important things athletes and parents need to know!
📋 PERMISSION FORMS ARE DUE TUESDAY BY 2:30 PM!
Extra copies are available at the front office.
Students MUST turn in BOTH:
✅ Completed 2026–2027 Athletic Permission Form
✅ Signed Cross Country Tryout Information & Team Expectations Form
📌 Both forms must be submitted to Coach Woodall by 2:30 PM Tuesday, August 18. Students who have not turned in both forms will not be permitted to participate in tryouts.
🏃 TRYOUT SCHEDULE
• Tuesday, August 18: 2:30–4:00 PM
• Wednesday, August 19: 2:30–4:30 PM
• Thursday, August 20: 2:30–4:30 PM
Athletes should plan to attend all three sessions unless prior arrangements have been made with the coaching staff.
👟 WHAT TO BRING/WEAR
• Athletic shorts
• T-shirt
• Athletic shoes
• Water bottle
Parents/Guardians: Please make sure your athlete has BOTH required forms turned in by 2:30 Tuesday so they are eligible to participate.
Tryouts are THIS WEEK, and there are a few important things athletes and parents need to know!
📋 PERMISSION FORMS ARE DUE TUESDAY BY 2:30 PM!
Extra copies are available at the front office.
Students MUST turn in BOTH:
✅ Completed 2026–2027 Athletic Permission Form
✅ Signed Cross Country Tryout Information & Team Expectations Form
📌 Both forms must be submitted to Coach Woodall by 2:30 PM Tuesday, August 18. Students who have not turned in both forms will not be permitted to participate in tryouts.
🏃 TRYOUT SCHEDULE
• Tuesday, August 18: 2:30–4:00 PM
• Wednesday, August 19: 2:30–4:30 PM
• Thursday, August 20: 2:30–4:30 PM
Athletes should plan to attend all three sessions unless prior arrangements have been made with the coaching staff.
👟 WHAT TO BRING/WEAR
• Athletic shorts
• T-shirt
• Athletic shoes
• Water bottle
Parents/Guardians: Please make sure your athlete has BOTH required forms turned in by 2:30 Tuesday so they are eligible to participate.
POWER OF PRESENCE: CMS wants all students at school each and every day--including check ins and check outs! If you are here at school, you can learn! We are rewarding your presence because it is IMPORTANT!!!
Help us congratulate our CMS Lady Cougars Players of the Week!! Great job, ladies; keep up the great hustle and work ethic!!!
What started as a simple idea to refresh a faded mural became something much more meaningful! We saw an opportunity to create a space that reflects not only our pride in Cope Middle, but also the heart of our community. With our strong connection to Barksdale Air Force Base and the many military-connected students we serve, the new mural on the Hero Wall was a natural extension of our Heroes Garden, planted in 2023. Together, they tell a story of school pride, community, and gratitude for those who serve.
Special thanks and recognition to the Artistic Shark, Chris Opp, for bringing this idea to life.
Please take a moment to drive by and take a look; it is absolutely stunning! 💙🇺🇸💙
At Cope Middle School, everything matters! 💙🐾🧡
#theCopeDifference #BossierSchools #EverythingMatters
Back to School night is Tuesday. Come meet the teachers and get an overview of classroom expectations and learning.
Don't forget to sign up to be part of the PTO team. We can't do what we do, without all the continued support from our parents!
7th grade minute to win it!
6th grade back to school races!
8th grade tug of war was serious!!
It's time to complete the Free/Reduced meal application at https://www.myschoolapps.com/
Paper applications are available upon request at their child's school.
Completed applications should be returned to the Child Nutrition office.
Remember, families must reapply every school year.
If you have questions, please contact the Child Nutrition office at 549-5046.
#EverythingMatters #BossierSchools
I had the most fun walking through and getting a glimpse of Mrs. Alexander's lesson on how our right and left brains work to think through ELA content. So much laughter and teamwork! So thankful you've joined our team!!
🎉🎉Congratulations to our PLAYERS OF THE WEEK for CMS Girls' Volleyball for the week of Aug 10, 2026. Way to go, Lady Cougars!
Find your Camo top NOW to wear on Thursday to support our volleyball teams as we "Hunt the Tigers!"
Our Cross Country team is looking for athletes! Any grade level can try out! 💙🧡🏃♀️🏃♂️🧡💙
Cougars should bring their BIG SMILES on Wednesday, Aug 12 for yearbook pictures!
Picture day TOMORROW!
🚨🚨 NEW PROCEDURE ALERT!!🚨🚨
The district is accepting up to five parent notes that will count as up to 5 excused absences for the school year. If your student is absent for any reason that is not considered excused, please fill out the attached parent note and turn it into the student office within 5 school days. Please use the letter that is linked here that is on the district's letterhead.
To find this document online, go to:
www.bossierschools.org
Menu
Students and Parents
Students & Parents Resources
Then scroll to the bottom to find "Parent Note for Excused Absence" icon
Download the document.
Here is a direct link to the document: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19GBtd0SdXZFA698IQAIXJQPlpTXWe11W/view
Cope Middle School students/parents will turn in this completed form to Laurie.Priestly@bossierschools.org or turn the completed document to her in our CMS front office.
The district is accepting up to five parent notes that will count as up to 5 excused absences for the school year. If your student is absent for any reason that is not considered excused, please fill out the attached parent note and turn it into the student office within 5 school days. Please use the letter that is linked here that is on the district's letterhead.
To find this document online, go to:
www.bossierschools.org
Menu
Students and Parents
Students & Parents Resources
Then scroll to the bottom to find "Parent Note for Excused Absence" icon
Download the document.
Here is a direct link to the document: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19GBtd0SdXZFA698IQAIXJQPlpTXWe11W/view
Cope Middle School students/parents will turn in this completed form to Laurie.Priestly@bossierschools.org or turn the completed document to her in our CMS front office.
🏐🏐Tomorrow is GAME DAY!! 🏐🏐
Dress up for school following the description in the graphic, and then wear that Western gear to our first home volleyball games beginning at 5:00pm! All students must have an adult accompanying them to all games!
