Cope Middle School

For those of you who want to get a head-start on the 2026-2027 school year for your CMS Cougar --here are the supply lists for each grade level for the upcoming school year. We are also transitioning to an ONLINE store to purchase spirit shirts. We have listed the link here. The store will close July 3 for the first round. We are looking forward to a smooth start!

https://cope-spirit26-1.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Help us congratulate CMS's very own --Coach Ray Smith-- as he was recognized today as the Middle School Instructional Coach of the Year at the BASL year-end luncheon. In his three years as instructional coach at Cope, he has provided support and guidance for teacher and students, assisted with multiple and various instructional strategies and data collection, and loves big with his servant leadership style. We are SO proud of the way he represented Cope Cougars today! He is and always strives to be "theCopeDifference"!

CMS Football Summer Workout Information for this summer is attached in the pictures. One page is 7th grade; the other is for 8th grade. Summer tryouts require athletic gear. Please read carefully. Please note that summer workouts are not tryouts. Please communicate with our football coaches, Ray Smith or Keith Bilbo.

CMS families, please help us get the word out to our INCOMING sixth graders! This is an event that is HIT each year. Important dates:

Deposit due by: 05/22/26
Camp: 07/6 - 07/10

CMS Cougars: Stay on the look out for Cross Country information!

Any 8th grade girl students that may be interested, please make plans to attend!

Today is the LAST DAY of school! Enjoy the summer!

As the 2025-2026 school year and Teacher Appreciation Week comes to a close, we are looking around our school with immense gratitude. To say we feel spoiled, supported, and celebrated would be an understatement. An incredible week and year like this doesn’t just happen; it truly takes a village. We want to extend our deepest thanks to everyone who made this week and school year so special:

To our wonderful Parents: Thank you for the sweet notes, decorating the lounge, donating items from the sign up genius, the treats, and for trusting us with your children every day. Your kind words reminded us exactly why we chose this profession.

To our amazing Faculty & Staff: You are the heartbeat of Cope Middle School. The dedication, energy, and love you pour into our classrooms every single day is inspiring. You don't just teach; you shape the future.

To our generous Community Businesses: We are incredibly fortunate to be backed by local businesses that step up time and time again. Your generous donations, meals, and raffle prizes brought so many smiles to our staff's faces and fueled us through the week.

When our community comes together like this, it reinforces what makes Cope Middle School such a special place to learn, work, and grow. Thank you for recognizing the hard work of our educators and for making us feel so valued.

We are proud to partner with you all.

With deepest appreciation,
The Cope Middle School Administration Team

Please help us congratulate the 2026-2027 Cope Ambassador Leadership Team. These outstanding students were selected for their leadership, school spirit, kindness, and commitment to making Cope Middle School a welcoming place for everyone. This team is ready to lead with heart, represent Cougar pride, and make a positive impact on our campus and community.

Congratulations to Abbie Morris, Emily George, Marceline Metoyer, Sadie Stinson, and Sophie Morris.

Our 8th grade Crawfish Boil was another BIG EVENT last week. This is the final fun day for our 8th grade class as they move on towards high school from us at Cope. It's a time of food, fun, and Cougar Family! Again, our students wouldn't be able enjoy this fun event without the planning, organization, and supervision of our 8th grade faculty. THANK YOU FOR A GREAT YEAR, 8th GRADE! We look forward to cheering for you as you transition to HIGH SCHOOL and beyond!

Here is a link to the pictures taken:
https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/11d_Nc_qI32dG8Sngn7ysEQ0SUBktfwCi

CMS 7th grade READ-A-THON was a huge success this year. Students were able to read their favorite books in a calm, comfortable setting. It's a HIT each year. We are thankful to our 7th grade teachers who organize this event for our students each year!

Monday, May 18----CMS will distribute yearbooks. If you missed the yearbook sale, please bring $55 CASH on Monday to Room 6, Mrs. Wood's classroom to purchase a yearbook. First come, first serve until we run out of yearbooks.

CMS families, please help us get the word out to our INCOMING sixth graders! This is an event that is HIT each year. Important dates:

Deposit due by: 05/22/26
Camp: 07/6 - 07/10

Dr. Budgewater and our CMS Choral Department students had their Spring 2026 concert last night. It was a huge success! Their talents and efforts shined on the stage. We are so proud of them! Dr. Budgewater is a huge asset to our campus, and we are so lucky to have him lead our choir students!

CMS Final Academic and Awards Assemblies are tomorrow, May 14, 2026. 6th grade @ 9 am 7th grade @ 10 am 8th grade @ 1 pm Please join us in the CMS gym to support our students for their hard work and efforts!

Our 7th graders participated in our co-curricular "Social Development Unit" this past week, and today was their big event at The Event Center at the Boardwalk! It was a HUGE success! Our students dressed up in their best attire, their behavior was top notch, and it was a fun time with TONS of smiles! It's the Cope event that students remember forever! Students learn hygiene, table etiquette, line dancing techniques, and several other social skills needed to be successful community members. We can only post 10 pictures here, but we've included the link below so that you can take a look at all the smiles and greatness! A HUGE Cougar THANK YOU to our teachers, paras, staff members, parents who donated, and parent volunteers for helping to make this event top-notch! 💙YOU MAKE THE COPE DIFFERENCE!! 💙 https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/13z6N-XfF_YfVmnHMVCavRadvXSwUBxs9

The CMS 8th grade team celebrated students with no office referrals today by taking a trip to Surge! Bowling, games, and hanging out with friends is the great way to wrap up the last full week as a Cope Cougars for this 2026 class. We are proud of these Cougars!

Yesterday was "Job Shadowing Day" for our CMS 8th grade students. These students LOVED their experience! They did their job shadowing at Barksdale Airmen Leadership School. They got to meet and learn about the airforce and their school program that turns airmen into supervisors.
8th graders who attended this job were Alma Tejeda, Julia Castellanos, and Hayden Swanger. Look at all that they were able to see!