The Cutter Morning Star High School Student Council is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, February 25th from 9 am-1 pm.
Please sign up using the following link if you can donate.
https://www.yourbloodinstitute.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/668517
It's Valentine's Week! Coming up this week - JH basketball tourney, Senior night, and more! Don't miss a thing! https://secure.smore.com/n/yhad0
Support Beta Club this morning! From 8 to 10 a.m., Longhorn Steakhouse will offer an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast for $10.00. Come on out and enjoy! Our Beta members recently brought home some awards from the State Beta Convention. Senior Beta members Drew Dettmer: 5th place in 12th math; Layna Hawthorn: 3rd place in Cake Decorating; Kinzi Bates: 3rd place in Mixed Media; Addiley Hawthorn: 2nd place in Recycle Art; and Heaven McConnell: 2nd place in Apparel Design and she made Premier National Performer second year in a row for dance. Junior Beta member Aiden True: 4th place in Science. Congratulations to all our Beta members!
Cutter Morning Star has been made aware of the threat on public schools from a social media post. We take all threats very seriously and we are monitoring the situation closely. Safety is our number one priority. Thank you for trusting us and for your support.
Got burning questions about parenting, relationships, or your child's well-being? Check out Ask a Therapist Live! See the information attached and click the link to sign up! https://tinyurl.com/334cfz9s
Come out and join us for Homecoming this Friday!
Support the Beta Club and buy a handmade, metal rose for $10!
It's Homecoming Week! Check out everything going on at CMS HS!! https://secure.smore.com/n/ezf26c
Dear Cutter Morning Star Families,
We want to inform you about adjustments to our school calendar due to the snow days on January 9th, 10th, and 14th, 2025. Per our approved 2024-2025 calendar, we will be making up the missed instructional time as follows:
Monday, February 24th – School will be in session as a regular school day (not a Wednesday schedule).
Monday, March 10th – School will also be in session as a regular school day.
As an alternate calendar school, we track instructional time by hours rather than days. Arkansas law requires 1,068 instructional hours per year, and our calendar includes additional hours beyond this requirement. By utilizing February 24th, March 10th, and our built-in banked hours, we will meet the required instructional time.
Additional Makeup Day (If Needed):
If any further instructional time is lost (due to additional snow days or unforeseen closures), Monday, April 14th will be designated as a makeup day.
At the end of the school year, we will evaluate our total instructional hours. If we exceed the required hours, an early dismissal on the last day of school may be considered. However, this decision will not be finalized until the last week of school.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation. Please plan accordingly for February 24th and March 10th as regular school days. Student attendance is expected.
Thank you for your support!
Cutter Morning Star School District
News for Garland County Homeschool families-
Save the date! Cutter Morning Star Centennial Celebration and All Alumni Reunion. April 26, 2025. More details to come.
We sure hope everyone is keeping warm! Check out what is happening at CMS HS this week!
https://secure.smore.com/n/ng8wp
Cutter Morning Star will return to a regular Wednesday schedule tomorrow Wednesday, January 15, 2025. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow so set your alarm clock.
Out of an abundance of caution Cutter Morning Star School District will be close on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 due to many impassable roads on our bus routes. All after school and evening activities will be postponed.
Happy Monday! What a weekend we had! Stay up to date with what is going on at CMS HS! https://secure.smore.com/n/f7chw
Cutter Morning Star School District will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025 due to inclement weather. Have a fun snow day. Be safe and warm.
Sorry for the confusion! It is our Beta Club that will be rescheduling their pancake breakfast. Everyone stay safe!
Cutter Morning Star School District will be closed on Thursday, January 9, 2025 due to severe weather conditions being forecasted. Safety is our top priority. Please be safe and keep warm.
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.
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