Dear Parents, Students, and Families,
Good Afternoon,
We are closely monitoring the weather forecast as inclement winter weather is expected to arrive in Hot Springs on Thursday. Our team is consulting with the Department of Emergency Management (DEM), local county and city authorities, and surrounding school districts to stay updated on the situation.
Closing school is never an easy decision, as we always prioritize keeping students in classrooms learning. However, the safety of our students, families, faculty, and staff remains our top priority. We are committed to ensuring that all decisions are made with the utmost care and consideration for everyone’s well-being.
As the winter weather approaches, we will:
Maintain communication with DEM, county, and city officials, as well as superintendents from neighboring districts.
Conduct inspections of our bus routes to assess road conditions. Please note that Garland County's geography often results in varying weather conditions, with some areas experiencing significant accumulation while others remain clear.
Given the flexibility provided by state statute 6-10-126, districts can declare an emergency for inclement weather, which allows for adjustments such as early release at 1:00 p.m. or later and/or a delayed start before 10:00 a.m. Since we operate on an Alternate Calendar, we will calculate the number of minutes required to make up for any missed instructional time.
We understand the challenges families face when school schedules change. Therefore, we strive to make closure or schedule adjustment decisions as early as possible, ideally the night before. However, in some cases, final decisions can only be made early in the morning after assessing bus route conditions. All announcements will be on our social media accounts, district app, emails, and mass phone system so please make sure we have updated contact information.
Thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate this situation. We are committed to providing timely updates and making the best decisions to ensure the safety of our school community.
Getting Ahead Class Announcement
January 2025 Newsletter-Building Better Behaviors
We are excited to welcome everyone back after the break! Make sure you are up to date on what's happening at CMS HS! https://secure.smore.com/n/am30g
Happy New Year! What better way to start the year than to give life by giving blood? Sign up today for CMS HS Blood Drive. The blood drive is January 17, from 9am to 1pm. Students 16 years old must have signed parent permission form. See attached flyer for more information!
Cutter Morning Star School wishes everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you to our fabulous PTO for the delicious food and for all of the gifts. We are truly blessed.
One last week before Christmas Break! We have semester exams this week (If students are exempt they are not required to attend that class), and basketball! Check out the details in the newsletter! Make it a great week! https://secure.smore.com/n/pu2wy
Good afternoon high school families! This is just a reminder we have semester exams next week. We have attached the schedule. If students are exempt they are not required to be at school during that time. Let us know if you have any questions!
Check out what is happening at CMS HS! We are counting down the days until Christmas break! There is still plenty to do during these next two weeks, though! https://secure.smore.com/n/emtcgk
The Cutter Morning Star Junior Class is selling beautiful poinsettias for $20 each! All proceeds support the junior/senior prom.
Hurry—only 30 are left, and they’re going fast!
To purchase and arrange pickup from the high school office, please contact:
Dr. Bryant
Jack Baudouin
Glenda Davis
Thank you for your support!
Hope everyone had a great break! Only two weeks until semester exams! Check out what is happening this week at CMS HS! https://secure.smore.com/n/31q7t
Cutter Morning Star School wishes all of our students, families, and staff a joyful and relaxing Thanksgiving break. May your time be filled with gratitude, cherished moments with loved ones, and plenty of rest to recharge for the weeks ahead. Happy Thanksgiving!
The water has been restored to all of campus. We will resume our normal schedule. We are able to feed students lunch that meets child nutrition standards even though it might be somewhat of an unusual combination.
Thank you to Chartwells, our food service company and their team for adjusting and making sure our students are fed. We want to thank Hot Springs water company for making our district and students a priority. Thank you to our faculty, staff and students for making accommodations to ensure everyone's wellbeing. Last and certainly not least thank you to our parents, guardians, and community for your patience, understanding, and continued support. We wish you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving and look forward to seeing you back at school on December 3rd.
We have water at the high school and the water should be restored at the elementary school soon. We are making adjustments to ensure all students have access to functioning restrooms and will have lunch. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this unforeseen circumstance.
Cutter Morning Star is experiencing a broken water pipe and currently do not have water on campus. We are in touch with the water company. If water isn't restored in a timely manner we will be dismissing school. Please watch for the latest updates.
📢 Attention Cutter Morning Star Parents and Guardians:
The Arkansas Department of Education may continue to offer school districts the option to switch from a traditional school calendar to a non-traditional calendar for the 2025-2026 school year.
We want to share these options with you and gather your valuable feedback. Please take a moment to complete and submit the survey linked below. Your input is essential as we develop our calendar. Thank you for your time and participation!
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/y9k75tdNM66xAcoWA
Attention Cutter Morning Star Parents:
We value your feedback and input on the 4-Day School Week! Please take a moment to complete the survey linked below. Your responses are crucial in helping us make informed decisions. We kindly ask that you complete the survey as soon as possible to ensure your voice is heard. Thank you for your time and support!
Survey Link:
https://forms.gle/tgRCbwPKfQZsLeZr9
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It's Fall, Ya'll! And there is so much going on at CMS HS! Check out this week's newsletter, and don't miss a thing! https://secure.smore.com/n/12dt5
Attention Seniors, Class of 2025! Senior Class Picture Day is set for Thursday, Nov. 14th at 12:00 p.m. and we will arrive back to school by 2:00 p.m. We will load up on the bus between 11:45 - 11:50 a.m. All permission slips must be turned in to Mrs. Davis before leaving school. We will meet the photographer at the Grand Promenade entrance downtown, next to the Fordyce Bathhouse at 12:00. For the students that are driving, you can park at the Parking Deck, Visitor Center, or the street alongside the Arlington Hotel. Be on time! This session will include both the Class Group Picture, 13-14 Year Senior Picture, Seniors Who’s Who pictures and Senior Candids.
