Cutter Morning Star High School

We have had a small electrical issue at CMS High School. All students and staff are outside of the building and are safe.

Senior Night is at 5pm 2-9-2021. Parents need to be here by 4:45pm 2-9-2021. Thank you!

Hi Parents and Students, All grade 7-10 students will be taking the ACT Aspire Interim test on Tuesday, February 16th and Wednesday, February 17th. from 8:30-10:30 AM. Virtual students will be required to take this test and will need to be on campus by 8:15 AM. This test will take place in teachers classrooms at the high school. Please respond by email to adam.stage@cmseagles.net by Monday, February 8th letting me know that you will be here. Thank you!

Hi Parents and Students, This is a reminder that the Oaklawn Foundation Scholarship deadline is February 28th. This scholarship is one that you will not want to miss! It is really important that you start working on this now, as there are recommendation letters and an essay that must be turned in with the application. I also suggest that you have me look over the scholarship before submitting it online. The portal to apply is OaklawnScholarship – Arkansas Community Foundation (arcf.org) Let me know if you need any assistance. Thank you so much!

Cutter Morning Star High School ACT ASPIRE Interim II Testing Schedule All students in Grades 7-10 will be testing on campus the following dates and times: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 - 8:30-10:30 AM Wednesday, February 17, 2021 - 8:30-10:30 AM Virtual students will be tested on campus and must arrive at school before 8:20 AM and ready to test. Mr. Stage will send an email and virtual students/parents need to respond to the email by Friday, February 5, 2021.

HI Parents and Students, High School progress reports go out on Friday, February 12th. This report will be based on grades up until Wednesday, February 10th. I encourage all of our students, if you are behind, please get caught up before next Wednesday. If a student has two or more failing grades when progress reports come out, they will be required to attend Academic Hall which will be from 2:25-3:25, Monday through Thursday. This attendance will be mandatory for all students including athletes until all grades have been raised to a "C" or better. Academic Hall is not punitive but is simply a way to support those students who may be struggling. Our goal in this is to provide the necessary support so that all of our students can be successful. There will also be incentives for those students who receive all A's and B's. More information will be given on this later this week.

There will be a make up game with Caddo Hills Sr. Girls on Thursday 1/4 at 5:30 pm. This will be the only game of the night. Come out and support our girls. Thank You.

Note: STOMACH BUG! If your child is sent home from school for stomach bug symptoms, they must be symptom free x48 hours before returning. If your child has any symptoms of the stomach bug, please keep at home so we can keep all students and faculty healthy. Thank you,

Dear Parents/Students: Two picture day events have come and gone in October and in January. I wanted to reach out to you and the students that have been either absent, temporary virtual or full-time virtual during those days. If you would like your portrait to be included in the yearbook this year, there is still time to make that happen. You have a couple of options: 1) You can take a picture of your child up close and against a solid light colored background wall or sheet (inside or outside). Make sure the lighting is good. Take a few shots and email them to me by Friday, Feb. 5th. Make sure to include the FIRST and LAST NAME, and GRADE. 2) If you are unsure about taking a picture and sending it to me, then you can come to the high school from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3rd and I will take your child's picture for the yearbook. You must email me and let me know so I will be expecting you and your child. This year has been one for the books so far and we don't want to leave anyone out. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

HI Parents and Students, I just want you to be aware that the priority deadline for receiving scholarships at National Park is March 1st. If you plan on attending National Park next year, make sure that you have filled out an application for admissions and have filled out the application for scholarships. It is two separate applications. Also, if you have completed two years at the technical college with passing grades, you are eligible for the National Park Promise Scholarship which pays full tuition for two years at National Park. Be aware that you must fill out the scholarship application at National Park to receive this scholarship. It is not conferred automatically. The link for the scholarship application is Scholarships | National Park College (np.edu) The link to apply for admissions is Admission Application | National Park College (np.edu) Also, don't forget to file your FAFSA at FAFSA.ED.Gov. You cannot receive financial aid without completing your FAFSA. This should be completed immediately. You will need your 2019 Tax Returns in order to go through the process. Thank you, and I am available if you need assistance.

Good morning, We will have a softball meeting/ practice Monday at the softball field at 2:45. Everybody is expected to attend unless you are in season in another sport. Have a great weekend, See you Monday,. Donnie Pogue

Dear Parents/Students: Two picture day events have come and gone in October and in January. I wanted to reach out to you and the students that have been either absent, temporary virtual or full-time virtual during those days. If you would like your portrait to be included in the yearbook this year, there is still time to make that happen. You have a couple of options: 1) You can take a picture of your child up close and against a solid light colored background wall or sheet (inside or outside). Make sure the lighting is good. Take a few shots and email them to me by Friday, Feb. 5th. Make sure to include the FIRST and LAST NAME, and GRADE. 2) If you are unsure about taking a picture and sending it to me, then you can come to the high school from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 3rd and I will take your child's picture for the yearbook. You must email me and let me know so I will be expecting you and your child. This year has been one for the books so far and we don't want to leave anyone out. Looking forward to hearing from you soon!

Sr. Ad deadline extended to February 11, Final Extension.

Covid Update

Club and organization pictures will be taken on Friday, Feb. 5th in the Arena. Club and Organization students will be called out of class and verified with a roster. After the picture, students are to report back to class

Covid-19 update from the Nurse.

Team and individual pics are coming Feb.10th for fall and winter sports, cheer, band and choir! Order forms will be available in the high school office for students to take home. Pictures must be paid on picture day.

Announcement Regarding The HIgh Reliability Schools Survey: Cutter Morning Star School District works hard to build a culture of excellence for our students and our staff. But our work is only as successful as the input we get from our students, parents, and staff that helps us make good decisions. This is why Superintendent Anderson, Principal Baber, and Principal Carter are asking every student, parent, and staff member to take about 5-10 minutes to complete our High Reliability School Survey. This survey asks questions about the culture of our elementary school and of our high school. This survey is being provided at no cost to our district by the Arkansas Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and DESE will provide us with the results of our survey so that our administrators and our staff leadership team and our school board can use those results to make the best decisions for our students and our staff. The window for the survey opened on Tuesday, January 26th and closes on Friday, February 12th. Below are the links to the survey: You may choose to take the survey without giving any identifying information OR you may choose to include that information. Also parents can take the survey for each school if they have students in both schools. AND staff can take the survey for each school if they work in both schools. The most important thing is that you complete our survey, please. IF you have any questions or concerns about the survey please feel free to contact either your building principal OR email Terry Lawler at Terry.lawler@cmseagles.net. Thank you! HIGH RELIABILITY SCHOOL SURVEY LINKS: There are 2 separate survey links, one for students and a second for administration/staff/parents: Administration / Staff / Parents: https://bit.ly/3iC7PtQ Students: https://bit.ly/3p4mr7u

CUTTER MORNING STAR HIGH SCHOOL parents, The deadline for putting your student’s name (or monogram or crest) on the cover of the yearbook is JANUARY 29th! After that date, a limited number of plain (non-personalized) books will be available for purchase. Don’t wait. Make sure your student isn’t disappointed on yearbook distribution day by buying today at http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A00370980.

Parents/Guardians and all 8th graders: I will be conducting hearing and vision screenings on 2/1, 2/3 and 2/5. If you are prescribed glasses or contacts please make sure you wear them on these days. If you have any questions please contact me @501-385-3719 or tasha.mcghee@cmseagles.net