Chadron Middle School

551 East 6th Street
Chadron, Nebraska 69337
(308) 432-0708
(308) 432-0720

Daily School Schedule

Regular Dismissal

8:00AM - 3:18PM

1:30 Dismissal

8:00AM - 1:30PM

In the Moment More, On Your Phone Less!


The health topic this month may be geared more towards older students, but it is an important and timely topic - Screen Time.

2019 Read Across America Day

CMS 8th graders participated in Read Across America Day by reading to children at the Child Development Center, Head Start and the Chadron Primary School.

Read Across America is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that call for every child in every community to celebrate reading on Mach 2, the birthday of the children's author, Dr. Seuss (http://www.nea.org/grants/read-across-america-faq.html).

Regular Start Time @ CMS on 3/1

Both CMS boiler pumps are working and classroom temps are between 68 and 72 degrees. We have ASP today and a regular 8 AM start tomorrow.

CMS: 2-Hour Late Start and Modified Schedule for 2/28 and 3/1

Dear Parents,
We cancelled school today because when I checked classrooms early this morning, the building was about 40 degrees. We needed the day to plan an alternate schedule and to procure space heaters for classrooms. The second pump should be here on Friday, so hopefully things will be back to normal next week. Thank you for your understanding and support.

2/27/19 NO SCHOOL at CMS

CMS has cancelled school on 2/27 due to heat issues in the building.All other buildings will start at the regular time.

Building Temp at CMS

Dear Parents,

One of the boiler pumps at Chadron Middle School failed sometime during the evening or early morning on 2/25. The other pump is working, so there is some heat is being provided to the rooms with most classrooms temperatures between 58-68 degrees. That said, the building is cold.

CPS Teacher, Wendy Mahr Wins State Extra Mile Award

Chadron Public Schools Vocal Teacher, Wendy Mahr will be awarded the Nebraska Association for the Gifted Extra Mile Award. Mrs. Mahr was nominated by colleagues for her dedication to gifted and talented learners in her classes throughout the years. Mrs. Mahr will be awarded during the NAG annual conference on Thursday, February 21, at the downtown Omaha Embassy Suites.

Parent Teacher Conferences

CMS will host parent teacher conferences on Thursday, February 7th from 2-8 in the CMS Gym. CMS will have a 1:30 dismissal on 2/7 and the whole district has a 1:30 dismissal on Friday, 2/8.

Chadron Schools Adds Mental Health Provider

We are excited to offer mental well-being support for our students with the new addition of Dana Tewahade as our district's School Mental Health Provider!
Project AWARE (Advancing Wellness and Resilience in Education) grants promote youth mental health awareness among schools and communities and improve connections to services for school-age youth. Chadron Public Schools was one of three Nebraska schools recently awarded the Project AWARE grant.

Sign Up for CMS Text Message Notices

click this link or use the options below to sign up for Mr. Dressel's text messages and receive important school information or changes in the school's schedule.
1) Download "Remind: School Communication" from the App Store 

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Chadron Schools Band Fundraiser

(Submitted by Mr. Joe Rischling, CPS Band Instructor)
On January 26th, the Chadron Public Schools band will be doing their rib fundraiser.  Orders for the fundraiser can be made January 14th through January 21st. Orders can be placed by contacting current 6-12 band students or by calling Joe Rischling at 430-3595.  A rack of ribs will cost $25 and a half rack of ribs will cost $15. The ribs will be cooked and distributed at Assumption Arena on January 26th. All orders must be prepaid with checks made out to “Chadron Band Parents.”  

Families Financially Impacted by Federal Shutdown

If your family is impacted financially (even temporarily) by the partial government shut down, we encourage you to complete an updated lunch application to check for qualification for free/reduced lunches. Call or stop in the Chadron Public Schools Central Office 432-0700.

2017-18 NSCAS Results

Results from the 2017-18 Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System (NSCAS), formally known as NESA, have been released. Our middle school students did very well and we are all proud of their hard work and performance!

Parent Training - Real Colors Provided by CHS Guidance Counselor

(Submitted by CHS Guidance Counselor, Mrs. Loni Watson)

Parents- 

Please consider joining me for a Real Colors Parenting Workshop on January 9th from 6 - 9 p.m. in the HS library.  Real Colors is a dynamic workshop experience using a personality type test. The goal is to provide parents with the skills to:

Chadron Schools Receive High Praise During Accreditation Review

(Submitted by Dr. Caroline Winchester, Supt.)

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