CMS CommunicationsMay 191 minCMS Hosts 2022 Graduation CeremonyCMS welcomed over 100 guests to celebrate the eleven graduating eighth graders. Students worked hard to prepare for the occasion. ...
CMS CommunicationsNov 12, 20211 minHalloween: CMS StyleCMS students enjoyed a treat-filled October 29th. Creative costumes filled the hallway. Students dined on jets pizza and a buffet of...
CMS CommunicationsOct 4, 20211 minCMS Welcomes New TeachersTwo new teachers, both named Katie, join the teaching staff of CMS this year. Katie Odom (pictured below on the right) is the new CMS...
CMS CommunicationsSep 17, 20211 minShield Testing: Science in Action at CMSOn Tuesday, September 13, CMS began participating in the State of Illinois' COVID-19 SHIELD testing program. Five CMS staff members...
CMS CommunicationsSep 13, 20211 minRetreating at CMSAlthough the annual Allerton retreat was held on the CMS campus this year due to safety concerns, the students were still thrilled to...
CMS CommunicationsAug 16, 20211 minAspiring Authors Write to Inspiring Authors7th graders display their award certificates signed by State Librarian, Jesse White. Not only did Spring bring the return to in-person...
CMS CommunicationsMay 18, 20211 minWorms!Seventh grade Life Science students dissected worms during class this week.
CMS CommunicationsMay 18, 20211 minNeedle Felted Mini GardensSixth grade students made mini gardens in their needle felting (applied arts) class.
CMS CommunicationsMay 13, 20211 minAmerican Girl Doll of the Year7th grade history students created their own American Girl dolls based on their research of early Native American cultural groups....
CMS CommunicationsMay 11, 20211 minAthens vs. Sparta DebateSixth grade history students debated "Athens vs. Sparta" in class last week. They focused on the topics of economy, education, military,...
CMS CommunicationsApr 29, 20211 minGoddesses Telling Stories6th graders dressed as their favorite Greek gods and goddesses during Storytelling Day in History class.
CMS CommunicationsApr 29, 20211 minTwo Awesome Girls Wearing Awesome T-shirts!We know there are big smiles behind those masks!
CMS CommunicationsApr 15, 20211 minCMS Alum Wins ScholarshipPaula Alejandra Norato (CMS Class of 2011) was recently awarded the Edward Victor Grant Scholarship at the University of Connecticut. ...
CMS CommunicationsApr 6, 20211 minCMS Student Wins Honorable Mention in Art ContestCMS 8th grader Hannah Baer-Shapiro won an Honorable Mention for "Sunny Lady," her entry into the "Celebrate the Arts!" Youth Art...
CMS CommunicationsApr 1, 20211 minRunning with the ButterfliesA visitor to C-U stopped by our butterfly fence project on her morning run.
CMS CommunicationsMar 23, 20211 minCMS Mannequin ChallengeCMS students took on the Mannequin Challenge during one of our recent Wednesday evening social hours. (In case you were wondering, the...
CMS CommunicationsMar 4, 20213 minCMS Alum Post: Jocelyn Patterson Jocelyn Patterson (CMS Class of 2018) wrote this article about her experiences with CU at Home One Winter Night, an annual event to raise...
CMS CommunicationsMar 2, 20211 minArt, Fear and FleasOn February 27, the University of Illinois Entomology Graduate Student Association announced the award winners in the 2021 Insect Fear...
CMS CommunicationsFeb 22, 20211 minNick Cave: Forum Week Day 4This year's Forum Week wrapped up with an exploration of Nick Cave's Soundsuits. Following an in-depth discussion, students applied the...
CMS CommunicationsFeb 18, 20211 minBea Nettles: Forum Week Day 3Today we examined the work of Bea Nettles with an exhibition tour, followed by a close discussion of her photo "Pack Up Your Troubles." ...