Welcome

California Middle School strives to create a student-centered environment that provides our students with the tools necessary to become productive citizens who will make a positive impact in society. We embrace our district’s motto of “equipping today’s children for tomorrow’s challenges” by striving to maximize each student’s learning potential. The Middle School also offers a wide variety of enrichment opportunities including various clubs, athletics, and activities with the goal of developing the total student.

Building and maintaining a strong partnership with parents is paramount to our success as an educational institution. Our staff has a goal of fostering positive relationships while providing challenging curriculum to all of our of students.

I am entering my first year as the Principal at California Middle School after having served as the CMS Assistant Principal the past three years. In that time, I have been incredibly impressed with our staff, our students and our community!

California Middle School News

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    Nov 9, 2025 · California Middle School
    🎉 Pinto Wrestling Shines at the Mexico Tournament! 🤼‍♂️💪 Our California Middle School wrestlers had an incredible sho...
    🎉 Pinto Wrestling Shines at the Mexico Tournament! 🤼‍♂️💪
    Our California Middle School wrestlers had an incredible showing this weekend!
    🏆 Team Results:
    🥇 6th overall out of 14 schools based on team points!
    🔥 4th overall in total match pins!
    💥 Individual Champions – 1st Place Finishers:
    Lily Vola
    Sophia Bedolla
    Amya President
    Charley Dunham
    Zander Borghardt
    Steven Langarica
    Elijah Lee
    Dean Tyree
    🥈 2nd Place Finishers:
    Roman Griggs
    Kimberly Cobb
    🥉 3rd Place Finishers:
    Jovanie Corona Aguilar
    Ezxavior O’Malley
    Benjamin Goans
    Bentley DeCosta
    Zoe Box
    👏 Huge congratulations to all our wrestlers for their hard work, dedication, and Pinto Pride! 🐎

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    Nov 8, 2025 · California Middle School
    🎯 Archery Program Update! 🎯 Our 5th–12th grade archery practices have had amazing turnouts! With so many athletes part...
    🎯 Archery Program Update! 🎯
    Our 5th–12th grade archery practices have had amazing turnouts! With so many athletes participating, our coaches have decided to split practices to make sessions even more productive.
    📅 Please check out the updated practice schedule below and be sure to follow on Sports You and their Facebook page for the most accurate updates.
    We’re so excited to see our archery program flourishing! Keep up the great work, athletes and coaches!
    https://www.facebook.com/share/1F9aLfykuN/?mibextid=wwXIfr

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    Nov 8, 2025 · California Middle School
    ****PUBLIC ASSISTANCE NEEDED**** If you know who this individual is, or if it is you, we are needing to speak with you....
    ****PUBLIC ASSISTANCE NEEDED****
    If you know who this individual is, or if it is you, we are needing to speak with you.
    This bike does not belong to you and belongs to a child, stolen directly from the middle school property. Shame on you!!
    Please contact the police department if you have information about this individual or the theft of this bike.
    The suspect was last seen riding the bike on Mulberry Street, east of Owen Street.
    Thank you,
    Chief John nf

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    Nov 8, 2025 · California Middle School
    🚲 Middle School Bike Theft — Community Help Needed 🚨 Today, someone stole a student’s bicycle from the bike rack at ou...
    🚲 Middle School Bike Theft — Community Help Needed 🚨
    Today, someone stole a student’s bicycle from the bike rack at our Middle School. We have video footage showing an individual casually walking up and taking the bike — a careless, selfish act that took only seconds.
    To most, it may seem like “just a bike,” but to that student, it was much more. It was their freedom to ride home, their sense of independence, and their feeling of safety at school. No child should have to worry about something like this happening in a place where they should feel secure.
    I'm asking for the community’s help in identifying the person in the photo below. If you recognize this individual or have any information, please contact Cpl. Scott Harkins at the Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office.
    Let’s work together to make sure our kids — and their sense of safety — are protected.
    #CaliforniaMiddleSchool #CommunityMatters #SeeSomethingSaySomething

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    Nov 7, 2025 · California Middle School
    MS Activities Saturday Nov 8 MS Wrestling at Mexico, Start Time 9:00 Go Pintos!
    MS Activities Saturday Nov 8
    MS Wrestling at Mexico, Start Time 9:00
    Go Pintos!

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    Nov 7, 2025 · California Middle School
    🎮 Game On, Gamers Club! 🎮 Our Gamers Club is having a blast with their newest game, Gang Beasts — a fun, wacky brawler...
    🎮 Game On, Gamers Club! 🎮
    Our Gamers Club is having a blast with their newest game, Gang Beasts — a fun, wacky brawler they earned through a recent fundraiser! 💪
    In this game, players battle it out as colorful, rubbery characters trying to knock each other off the platform — and the laughs are nonstop! 😂
    Way to go, Gamers Club, for working hard and earning some well-deserved fun! 🕹️💙 #PintoPride #GamersClub #LevelUp

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    Nov 7, 2025 · California Middle School
    Attention 5th and 6th grade future Lady Pintos!!!
    Attention 5th and 6th grade future Lady Pintos!!!

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    Nov 6, 2025 · California Middle School
    The “blinders” are on, the eyes are up, and the frustration is real! 🤣 Our 5th graders are learning to trust their fing...
    The “blinders” are on, the eyes are up, and the frustration is real! 🤣 Our 5th graders are learning to trust their fingers—not their eyes! #TypingPractice #FutureFastTypers

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Pinto Files

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CMS PTSA Halloween Dance
Mini Cheer Camp Flyer 2025.pdf
Mini Cheer Camp Form 2025.pdf
25-26 CMS Student-Parent Handbook .pdf
Cell Phone Law .pdf
2025-2026 District Calendar Board approved 2-19-25.pdf
2025-2026 California Middle School Supply List
Final Forms parent_registration_playbook.pdf
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