China Spring Middle School

Newsletter for August 11-15, 2025

From Dr. Dominguez

• ndominguez@chinaspringisd.net

• The China Spring Bass Fishing Club will have an informational meeting on August 18th from 6:00-7:00 pm in the CS High School cafeteria. Our school fishes the Central Texas High School Tournament Trail with about 5-8 tournaments throughout the year. During the season, angler teams will fish Lake Limestone, Lake Whitney, Lake Belton, Lake Waco, and Stillhouse Hollow Reservoir. Teams consist of 3 people, 2 student anglers and 1 adult boat captain, and must be middle or high school students. Student anglers are responsible for finding their partner and a boat/boat captain. Each angler team is responsible for their equipment, fishing jerseys, transportation to and from the tournaments, as well as access to a boat and a boat captain. For more information, please contact Heather Keahey at (254) 495-7484 or hkeahey@chinaspringisd.net.

• Meet The Teacher is August 19 from 6:00-7:00 pm in the MS PAC. This is a come-and-go event. 

• Students received their iPads on Thursday, August 7. Chargers should remain at home. iPads need to be charged at night. 

• Doors to the middle school open at 7:00 am. Buses begin arriving at 7:15 and the typical drop-off time is 7:30 for most MS students.

• Morning Drop-Off and Afternoon Pick-up

  • Morning drop-off is outside the gym at 7:30 am. The circle drive in front of the school is reserved for bus drop-off.

  • Afternoon pick-up happens in the back circle drive by the academic hallway entrance; parents may begin lining up at 3:30 pm.

• Bus Riders - Please see chinaspringisd.net and the Transportation page for details regarding your student’s bus number. 

• NO THIRD PARTY DELIVERIES ACCEPTED ON CAMPUS, ie, DoorDash, Uber Eats.

From Dr. Davidson

• jdavidson@chinaspringisd.net

• CELL PHONES, AIRPODS, & SMART WATCHES ARE PROHIBITED at CSMS in accordance with House Bill 1481. Non-school-issued technology must be turned off and stored out of sight.  Should a student need to communicate with a parent/guardian via their personal cell phone, he or she should ask for permission to go to the office to call or text his/her parent.

• Dress Code Reminders

  • Hemlines on all dresses, skirts, and shorts must not be shorter than mid-thigh length (typically no shorter than 7” inseam).

  • Caps, hats, visors, and sunglasses are not to be worn inside school buildings.

  • Pants may not have holes above mid-thigh length.

  • Tights, leggings, or spandex may only be worn with a shirt, skirt, dress, or shorts that

    cover both the front and the back (no sheer panels; no skin may show through).

  • Tank tops (less than two inches wide on the shoulder strap), halter tops, midriff tops, and

    tube tops are no t allowed.

  • No facial hair allowed.

  • Repeated or severe offenses may result in more serious disciplinary action in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct.

• Tardies

  • A student who is tardy to class by more than 3 times per grading period may be assigned to before school detention or given another appropriate consequence.

  • Students arriving late to class will be marked as tardy.

  • Tardies count for every class, every period.

  • After three tardies, students will begin receiving consequences, such as After School Detention.

  • After three tardies, consequences will be as follows:

  • 4th tardy – 1 hour of after-school detention (ASD)

  • 5th tardy – 2 hours of ASD

  • 6th tardy -- 3 hours of ASD

  • 7th tardy – 4 hours of ASD

  • 8th tardy – 5 hours of ASD

  • 9th tardy – 6 hours of ASD

  • 10th tardy – In-School Suspension (ISS) placement

• After School Detention

  • Detention will be held Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of each week 4-5pm and parents are responsible for transportation.

From Mrs. McAdams 

• amcadams@chinaspringisd.net

• Schedule change requests begin Tuesday, AUGUST 5th. CSMS will do its best to accommodate requested schedule changes as is feasible with master schedule, campus requirements, and teacher availability.  The deadline for making changes and getting the appropriate signature will be at 4pm on Tuesday, AUGUST 12th!

• Schedule change forms can be picked up from the front office, and a parent/guardian signature is required.

If your child has any counseling needs that need to be addressed, I am always available to help!  I have an open door policy and if I am not in my office, your child may fill out a “Let’s Talk Slip” found at my door,  and when I am available, I will reach out to him or her. I also will check my email periodically throughout the day.

• FYI- Middle School has a new Social Worker on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Her name is Mrs. Patterson, and we are so delighted to have her.

From Nurse Nixon

●   Nutrition reminder during the hot days of August for outdoor school practice morning and afternoon.  Please make sure your child is eating well balanced meals, hydrating throughout the day (water refill stations located in the hallways), and getting plenty of rest.

●   Prescription medication requires a physician and parent signature.  Over the counter medications given per the bottle directions need a parent signature otherwise they will need a physician and parent signature.

From Mrs. Whitney

• dwhitney@chinaspringisd.net 

• What do I need to do if my student needs to miss school?

STEP 1: Call the school @ 254-836-4611

STEP 2: Email Mrs.Whitney, the Attendance Clerk with a parent/doctor note.

YOU HAVE 3 DAYS TO TURN IN A NOTE FOR THE ABSENCE TO BE EXCUSED.

• DUES: Class Dues are $20. We accept CASH, CHECK made out to CSMS or you may pay online through Myschoolbucks.com.

For questions regarding athletics, please contact Coach Jessica Elkins (jeelkins@chinaspringisd.net) with questions regarding girls athletics and Coach Ging (nging@chinaspringisd.net) with questions regarding boys athletics.

UPCOMING EVENTS
August 14, 2025             Kona Ice 11:30-1:00

August 19, 2025 Meet the Teacher - 6:00-7:00pm - Performing Arts Center

BELL SCHEDULE