🍎✏️ Welcome Back, Pintos! ❤️
The wait is almost over—we can't wait to welcome our Pintos back for the first day of school on Monday, August 24! 🎉
A new school year means new opportunities, new friendships, and new memories. We are excited to see our hallways filled with smiling faces and can't wait to kick off an amazing 2026–2027 school year together!
A few reminders:
📚 Get a good night's sleep.
⏰ Plan to arrive on time and ready to learn.
😊 Bring your Pinto pride and a positive attitude!
Here's to a fantastic year of learning, growth, and success. We'll see you Monday!
Go Pintos! ❤️ #PintoPride #BackToSchool #WelcomeBack #MOEducation
Free & Reduced Meal Applications Are Now Open for the 2026–2027 School Year!
Have you completed your meal benefits application yet? We encourage every family to apply—even if you aren't sure you'll qualify. Every application helps support our district and our students.
To apply:
• Log in to your Parent Infinite Campus account.
• Click More on the left-hand menu.
• Select Meal Benefits.
• Click Meal Benefits Application and complete the application.
Thank you for helping us spread the word!
Have you completed your meal benefits application yet? We encourage every family to apply—even if you aren't sure you'll qualify. Every application helps support our district and our students.
To apply:
• Log in to your Parent Infinite Campus account.
• Click More on the left-hand menu.
• Select Meal Benefits.
• Click Meal Benefits Application and complete the application.
Thank you for helping us spread the word!
👕 Middle School Fun Fact Friday: Dress Code Edition! 👟
🚨 Breaking News: Your outfit has to pass the CMS “ready for school” test… not the “just rolled out of bed and grabbed the first thing I found” test! 😂
We know fashion is important (especially when you’re entering the “big kid school”), but our dress code helps keep everyone comfortable, focused, and ready to learn!
Here are the basics every Pinto should know:
👕 Shirts: Must cover shoulder blades and your midsection (no exposed stomach or sides), be properly hemmed, and should not show cleavage, bras, or have torn underarms.
👟 Shoes: Shoes must be worn at all times, and don’t forget — tennis shoes are required every day for PE!
🧢 Hats & Head Coverings: Save the hats for outside — no head coverings are allowed in the building.
🩳 Shorts/Pants/Skirts: Must be a respectable length, with an inseam of at least 5 inches (no skin showing above the 5-inch mark). Track-style shorts are allowed as long as everything stays covered. 😉
🙈 Undergarments: Keep those covered — they’re called undergarments for a reason!
🚫 Clothing Messages: Clothing should not advertise or promote drugs, alcohol, tobacco, profanity, or contain inappropriate, disrespectful, or gang-related images or wording.
🎨 Body & Face Paint: Save the creative masterpieces for the football games — not the school day. 😉
Remember, the goal is simple: dress for success, be comfortable, and be ready to learn! So before you walk out the door, ask yourself: “Would this pass the CMS dress code check?” 👀😂
We can’t wait to see our Pintos looking their best! 💙🐴
It’s a great day to be a Pinto!
🚨 Breaking News: Your outfit has to pass the CMS “ready for school” test… not the “just rolled out of bed and grabbed the first thing I found” test! 😂
We know fashion is important (especially when you’re entering the “big kid school”), but our dress code helps keep everyone comfortable, focused, and ready to learn!
Here are the basics every Pinto should know:
👕 Shirts: Must cover shoulder blades and your midsection (no exposed stomach or sides), be properly hemmed, and should not show cleavage, bras, or have torn underarms.
👟 Shoes: Shoes must be worn at all times, and don’t forget — tennis shoes are required every day for PE!
🧢 Hats & Head Coverings: Save the hats for outside — no head coverings are allowed in the building.
🩳 Shorts/Pants/Skirts: Must be a respectable length, with an inseam of at least 5 inches (no skin showing above the 5-inch mark). Track-style shorts are allowed as long as everything stays covered. 😉
🙈 Undergarments: Keep those covered — they’re called undergarments for a reason!
🚫 Clothing Messages: Clothing should not advertise or promote drugs, alcohol, tobacco, profanity, or contain inappropriate, disrespectful, or gang-related images or wording.
🎨 Body & Face Paint: Save the creative masterpieces for the football games — not the school day. 😉
Remember, the goal is simple: dress for success, be comfortable, and be ready to learn! So before you walk out the door, ask yourself: “Would this pass the CMS dress code check?” 👀😂
We can’t wait to see our Pintos looking their best! 💙🐴
It’s a great day to be a Pinto!
📚 It's almost time to head back to school!
We love seeing everyone's first-day-of-school photos! Be sure to print the grade-level sign for your student, snap a picture on the first day of school, and share it with us. We can't wait to see all of our Pintos smiling and ready for an amazing year!
It's a great day to be a Pinto!
We love seeing everyone's first-day-of-school photos! Be sure to print the grade-level sign for your student, snap a picture on the first day of school, and share it with us. We can't wait to see all of our Pintos smiling and ready for an amazing year!
It's a great day to be a Pinto!
Middle School Fall Sports Parent Meeting is TONIGHT at 7:00 PM in the MS Gym, immediately following Open House.
This meeting will provide important information for parents and guardians of students participating in fall sports.
See you tonight!
This meeting will provide important information for parents and guardians of students participating in fall sports.
See you tonight!
🎉 Today's the Day! 🎉
Join us for Middle School Open House tonight, August 19, from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for students and families to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and get excited for the new school year! Attendance is optional.
We can't wait to welcome our middle school students and families tonight! 💙❤️
Join us for Middle School Open House tonight, August 19, from 5:00–7:00 p.m.
This is a great opportunity for students and families to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and get excited for the new school year! Attendance is optional.
We can't wait to welcome our middle school students and families tonight! 💙❤️
The Countdown Is ON!
Our middle school teachers have been hard at work getting the building ready for students to come back! 🏫✨
We can’t wait for our students to see the bright hallways, welcoming spaces, and, most importantly, the smiling faces that are so excited to see them again!
The countdown is officially ON! We’ll see everyone Monday! 🎉
Let’s make it a great year, Pintos! 💙
Our middle school teachers have been hard at work getting the building ready for students to come back! 🏫✨
We can’t wait for our students to see the bright hallways, welcoming spaces, and, most importantly, the smiling faces that are so excited to see them again!
The countdown is officially ON! We’ll see everyone Monday! 🎉
Let’s make it a great year, Pintos! 💙
Hey, Pinto Families!
Skip the cooking and join us for Open House! Chick-fil-A will be at the Elementary and Middle School Open House from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for a special Back-to-School Fundraiser.
A portion of the evening's sales will be donated right back to our school, so it's a great way to support our students while enjoying dinner.
Stop by Open House, grab a bite to eat, and help us kick off an amazing school year. We can't wait to welcome everyone back and see all of our students' smiling faces!
Skip the cooking and join us for Open House! Chick-fil-A will be at the Elementary and Middle School Open House from 5:00–7:00 p.m. for a special Back-to-School Fundraiser.
A portion of the evening's sales will be donated right back to our school, so it's a great way to support our students while enjoying dinner.
Stop by Open House, grab a bite to eat, and help us kick off an amazing school year. We can't wait to welcome everyone back and see all of our students' smiling faces!
REMINDER! TOMORROW!
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SWIM PARTY
Calling all incoming 5th–8th graders!
Monday, August 17
6:00–8:00 PM
California City Pool
Featuring a water slide!
FREE ADMISSION!
Concessions will be available, including pizza, candy, soda, and water.
Come splash, hang out, and kick off the school year with us!
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SWIM PARTY
Calling all incoming 5th–8th graders!
Monday, August 17
6:00–8:00 PM
California City Pool
Featuring a water slide!
FREE ADMISSION!
Concessions will be available, including pizza, candy, soda, and water.
Come splash, hang out, and kick off the school year with us!
🍂🏐 MIDDLE SCHOOL FALL SPORTS ARE HERE! 🏃♀️🏐
Middle School fall sports officially begin August 17! We’re ready to see our Pintos back in action and can’t wait to see all the great things you accomplish this season!
📲 Check your Apptegy Sports Rooms to make sure you are added to the appropriate sport and receiving team updates.
🏫 Fall Sports Parent Meeting:
📅 August 19
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Middle School Gym
Reminder: Middle School sports are for 7th and 8th grade students only.
If you have questions, please contact your coach at the first practice.
Good luck, Pintos! We can’t wait to watch you represent California R-1 this fall! 🐴❤️
Middle School fall sports officially begin August 17! We’re ready to see our Pintos back in action and can’t wait to see all the great things you accomplish this season!
📲 Check your Apptegy Sports Rooms to make sure you are added to the appropriate sport and receiving team updates.
🏫 Fall Sports Parent Meeting:
📅 August 19
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Middle School Gym
Reminder: Middle School sports are for 7th and 8th grade students only.
If you have questions, please contact your coach at the first practice.
Good luck, Pintos! We can’t wait to watch you represent California R-1 this fall! 🐴❤️
Big progress is happening on our surprise here at the middle school for our students! We are so excited to reward our students for all of their hard work with fundraisers like Shakespeare Pizza, along with generous contributions from community partners like the Burgers Foundation.
We could not have made this possible without the incredible support of our community! We are so excited for our students to see the finished product and know just how much their hard work has paid off!
It’s a great day to be a Pinto!
We could not have made this possible without the incredible support of our community! We are so excited for our students to see the finished product and know just how much their hard work has paid off!
It’s a great day to be a Pinto!
🎒 Middle School Fun Fact Friday: School Supplies Edition! ✏️
🚨 Breaking News: The first day of school is NOT the day to open your backpack and discover you brought… one pencil, a snack wrapper, and a mystery piece of paper from last year. 😂
So the big question is… WHAT DO I NEED?! 🤔
Good news, Pintos — CMS PTSA has you covered! 🐴💙 The CMS PTSA School Supply Program makes getting ready for school easy, convenient, and affordable for students in grades 5-8.
For just $25 per student, families can receive the basic classroom supplies needed for the year, including items like:
✏️ Classroom supplies
🧻 Tissues & paper towels
🧼 Clorox wipes
🧴 Hand sanitizer
…and more!
Families participating only need to provide:
🎒 A backpack
📚 A binder
(Students in PE and Band may need additional items specific to those classes.)
Want to participate? Families can sign up through the Google Form and submit payment during Open House in August. Summer school students may also turn in payment before the end of summer school after completing the form.
🛒 Prefer to shop for supplies yourself? No problem! Check out the full school supply list here:
https://ms.californiak12.org/o/ms/page/school-supply
Don’t wait until the night before school to ask, “Do I have a pencil?” 😉 Get prepared, get organized, and get ready for an awesome year at CMS!
💙🐴 It’s a great day to be a Pinto!
🚨 Breaking News: The first day of school is NOT the day to open your backpack and discover you brought… one pencil, a snack wrapper, and a mystery piece of paper from last year. 😂
So the big question is… WHAT DO I NEED?! 🤔
Good news, Pintos — CMS PTSA has you covered! 🐴💙 The CMS PTSA School Supply Program makes getting ready for school easy, convenient, and affordable for students in grades 5-8.
For just $25 per student, families can receive the basic classroom supplies needed for the year, including items like:
✏️ Classroom supplies
🧻 Tissues & paper towels
🧼 Clorox wipes
🧴 Hand sanitizer
…and more!
Families participating only need to provide:
🎒 A backpack
📚 A binder
(Students in PE and Band may need additional items specific to those classes.)
Want to participate? Families can sign up through the Google Form and submit payment during Open House in August. Summer school students may also turn in payment before the end of summer school after completing the form.
🛒 Prefer to shop for supplies yourself? No problem! Check out the full school supply list here:
https://ms.californiak12.org/o/ms/page/school-supply
Don’t wait until the night before school to ask, “Do I have a pencil?” 😉 Get prepared, get organized, and get ready for an awesome year at CMS!
💙🐴 It’s a great day to be a Pinto!
📚 Middle School Registration – LAST DAY-TODAY!
Today is the final opportunity for Middle School Registration!
📅 Thursday, August 13
🕗 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Makeup Registration (All Grades)
Registration for the upcoming school year is completed online through Infinite Campus—there is no paper registration packet.
⚠️ Online registration is required and should be completed BEFORE attending your registration appointment. Completing it ahead of time helps make the process faster and more efficient for everyone.
If you have questions or do not have internet access, our staff will be happy to assist you with completing online registration during your registration appointment.
During registration, families will:
✅ Complete any remaining paperwork
✅ Pick up student schedules and locker assignments
✅ Receive Chromebooks
✅ Tour the building and place items in lockers before school begins
Reminder: A $25 Chromebook user fee and Chromebook paperwork are required for all incoming 5th-grade and new students. Families may also add money to student lunch accounts during registration.
We look forward to seeing everyone today and can't wait to welcome our Pintos back for another great school year! 💙❤️
Today is the final opportunity for Middle School Registration!
📅 Thursday, August 13
🕗 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Makeup Registration (All Grades)
Registration for the upcoming school year is completed online through Infinite Campus—there is no paper registration packet.
⚠️ Online registration is required and should be completed BEFORE attending your registration appointment. Completing it ahead of time helps make the process faster and more efficient for everyone.
If you have questions or do not have internet access, our staff will be happy to assist you with completing online registration during your registration appointment.
During registration, families will:
✅ Complete any remaining paperwork
✅ Pick up student schedules and locker assignments
✅ Receive Chromebooks
✅ Tour the building and place items in lockers before school begins
Reminder: A $25 Chromebook user fee and Chromebook paperwork are required for all incoming 5th-grade and new students. Families may also add money to student lunch accounts during registration.
We look forward to seeing everyone today and can't wait to welcome our Pintos back for another great school year! 💙❤️
MS Fall Sports Parent Meeting
Middle School Fall Sports Parent Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 19, at 7:00 PM in the MS Gym, immediately following Open House.
This informational meeting is for parents and guardians of students participating in fall sports. We’ll share important information and answer questions to help families prepare for the upcoming season.
Date: August 19
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: MS Gym
We look forward to seeing our fall sports families!
Middle School Fall Sports Parent Meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 19, at 7:00 PM in the MS Gym, immediately following Open House.
This informational meeting is for parents and guardians of students participating in fall sports. We’ll share important information and answer questions to help families prepare for the upcoming season.
Date: August 19
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: MS Gym
We look forward to seeing our fall sports families!
📚 Middle School Registration Reminder!
Today is 6th & 7th Grade Registration!
📅 Wednesday, August 12
🕛 12:00–6:00 p.m.
Can't make it today? No problem!
📅 Thursday, August 13
Makeup Registration (All Grades)
🕗 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
⚠️ Reminder: Online registration through Infinite Campus is required and should be completed before attending your registration appointment.
If you need internet access or assistance completing online registration, our staff will be happy to help during registration. However, if you're able, please complete it before you arrive to help make the process as quick and smooth as possible.
We look forward to seeing you soon! 💙❤️
Today is 6th & 7th Grade Registration!
📅 Wednesday, August 12
🕛 12:00–6:00 p.m.
Can't make it today? No problem!
📅 Thursday, August 13
Makeup Registration (All Grades)
🕗 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
⚠️ Reminder: Online registration through Infinite Campus is required and should be completed before attending your registration appointment.
If you need internet access or assistance completing online registration, our staff will be happy to help during registration. However, if you're able, please complete it before you arrive to help make the process as quick and smooth as possible.
We look forward to seeing you soon! 💙❤️
Something FUN is taking shape outside at the Middle School!
Get ready to move, play, compete, and have some fun during those outdoor breaks. We’ve got something new coming that we think students are going to LOVE!
Any guesses what it could be?
HINT: You might want to brush up on your skills, because there will be some friendly competition involved!
Stay tuned…
Get ready to move, play, compete, and have some fun during those outdoor breaks. We’ve got something new coming that we think students are going to LOVE!
Any guesses what it could be?
HINT: You might want to brush up on your skills, because there will be some friendly competition involved!
Stay tuned…
7th & 8th Graders!
The downstairs area is currently off-limits due to construction. You will NOT be able to access your lockers until Open House. Thanks!
The downstairs area is currently off-limits due to construction. You will NOT be able to access your lockers until Open House. Thanks!
Middle School Registration Information
Registration for the upcoming school year will now be completed online through our student information system, Infinite Campus. Families will no longer need to complete a paper registration packet.
⚠️ Online registration is required and should be completed BEFORE attending your scheduled in-person registration appointment. Completing it ahead of time will help make the registration process faster and more efficient for everyone.
If you have questions or do not have internet access, staff will be available to assist you with completing online registration during your scheduled registration time. However, if you are able, we kindly ask that you complete it before arriving.
Middle school registration attendance is required, as families will complete any remaining paperwork, pick up student schedules and locker assignments, receive Chromebooks, and have the opportunity to tour the building and place items in lockers before the school year begins.
A $25 Chromebook user fee and Chromebook paperwork are required for all incoming 5th-grade and new students. Families may also add money to student lunch accounts during registration.
In-Person CMS Registration Schedule:
📅 Tuesday, August 11
5th & 8th Grade | 12:00–6:00 p.m.
📅 Wednesday, August 12
6th & 7th Grade | 12:00–6:00 p.m.
📅 Thursday, August 13
Makeup Registration (All Grades) | 8:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Thank you for completing your online registration in advance. We look forward to welcoming everyone back for another great school year!
🚨 DON’T FORGET, INCOMING 5TH GRADERS! 🚨🎒
Middle school is right around the corner, and we want you to know… we’ve got you!
Still have questions? Feeling a little nervous about what to expect? We are here to help!
Join us for our Incoming 5th Grade Q&A Session with the CMS experts! ⭐
🏫 Principal Mr. Goans and Assistant Principal Mr. Balbirnie will be there to answer questions, share important information, and help students and parents feel ready for the exciting year ahead at CMS!
📅 August 11
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 CMS Gym
Incoming 5th graders and families — we can’t wait to see you there! Come learn about CMS, ask your questions, and get ready to become part of the Pinto family!
Middle school is right around the corner, and we want you to know… we’ve got you!
Still have questions? Feeling a little nervous about what to expect? We are here to help!
Join us for our Incoming 5th Grade Q&A Session with the CMS experts! ⭐
🏫 Principal Mr. Goans and Assistant Principal Mr. Balbirnie will be there to answer questions, share important information, and help students and parents feel ready for the exciting year ahead at CMS!
📅 August 11
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 CMS Gym
Incoming 5th graders and families — we can’t wait to see you there! Come learn about CMS, ask your questions, and get ready to become part of the Pinto family!
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SWIM PARTY!
Calling all incoming 5th–8th graders! Come splash, hang out, and kick off the new school year with us!
Monday, August 17
6:00–8:00 PM
California City Pool
Featuring a WATER SLIDE!
FREE ADMISSION!
Concessions available:
Pizza • Candy • Soda • Water
Come splash, hang out, and kick off the school year with us!
Calling all incoming 5th–8th graders! Come splash, hang out, and kick off the new school year with us!
Monday, August 17
6:00–8:00 PM
California City Pool
Featuring a WATER SLIDE!
FREE ADMISSION!
Concessions available:
Pizza • Candy • Soda • Water
Come splash, hang out, and kick off the school year with us!
