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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    Oct 25, 2025 · California Middle School
    Hello, parents! Next week, October 30th, please join us in our CMS PTSA Dine Out Day/Night! Who wants to cook after par...
    Hello, parents!
    Next week, October 30th, please join us in our CMS PTSA Dine Out Day/Night! Who wants to cook after parent teacher conferences?! Not us!
    A portion of all sales, within the hours listed on the flyer, will be donated to CMS PTSA!
    Thank you to the below businesses for your continued support!

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    Oct 24, 2025 · California Middle School
    🎉 Pizza Fundraiser Celebration! 🍕 Our Middle School students crushed this year’s pizza fundraiser! Over 100 students s...
    🎉 Pizza Fundraiser Celebration! 🍕
    Our Middle School students crushed this year’s pizza fundraiser! Over 100 students sold at least 8 pizzas and earned an extra recess to celebrate!
    A huge shoutout to our Top 5 Sellers, who also earned a special gift, recognition, and the chance to egg Mr. Balbirnie! 😆🥚
    🏆 Top Sellers:
    1️⃣ Deyton Hanauer — 57 pizzas
    2️⃣ Zayne Booyer — 56 pizzas
    3️⃣ Lucian Komoroski — 45 pizzas
    4️⃣ Scarlet Schmidt — 40 pizzas
    5️⃣ Aubree Alvey — 38 pizzas
    We are so proud of the hard work and enthusiasm from our students. Thank you to everyone who supported the fundraiser and to our teachers for being such troopers! Another thank you to Jamie and Joel at Jefferson City Barber Co! They came out and gave our teachers these killer haircuts! Jefferson City Barber Co.
    What an awesome day to be a Pinto! 💙

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    Oct 24, 2025 · California Middle School
    RED RIBBON WEEK: Yesterday & today, 5th grade used the BAC goggles in PE class.
    RED RIBBON WEEK: Yesterday & today, 5th grade used the BAC goggles in PE class.

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    Oct 24, 2025 · California Middle School
    Batman and Robin aren’t just fighting villains… they’re fighting bad choices too! Watch as they say NO to drugs and YES...
    Batman and Robin aren’t just fighting villains… they’re fighting bad choices too! Watch as they say NO to drugs and YES to healthy habits this Red Ribbon Week! #redribbonweek #batmanandrobin

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    Oct 24, 2025 · California Middle School
    📚 Get excited, Pintos! The Book Fair is coming to the CMS Library next week, October 27–30! All classes will have the c...
    📚 Get excited, Pintos! The Book Fair is coming to the CMS Library next week, October 27–30!
    All classes will have the chance to explore and purchase amazing books and goodies. Plus, the fair will be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences—so bring the whole family!
    Don’t miss out on this fun opportunity to find your next favorite read! 🎉

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    Oct 24, 2025 · California Middle School
    CMS gave DRUGS THE SLIP on the last day of Red Ribbon Week.
    CMS gave DRUGS THE SLIP on the last day of Red Ribbon Week.

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    Oct 24, 2025 · California Middle School
    RED RIBBON WEEK FOOD DRIVE: CMS brought in about 110 food items. Our spooky bag prize winners were: Mrs. Crider, Bral...
    RED RIBBON WEEK FOOD DRIVE: CMS brought in about 110 food items. Our spooky bag prize winners were: Mrs. Crider, Bralynn Porter, Lyla Bolinger, Bennett Harris and Ava Parish.

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    Oct 24, 2025 · California Middle School
    Reminder: The CMS PTSA Dance is tomorrow in the Middle School gym! 🕺💃 ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM 💵 $5 entry Don’t miss the fun! h...
    Reminder: The CMS PTSA Dance is tomorrow in the Middle School gym! 🕺💃
    ⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
    💵 $5 entry
    Don’t miss the fun!
    https://www.facebook.com/share/1HNfoaGNTX/

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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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