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CHMS is having a shelter in place drill. Shelter-in-place is typically used when police are engaged in an operation nearby outside of the school, or when a national disaster has been declared. The goal is to keep students and staff safe and indoors.

Just a reminder Cedar Heights will be closed February 17-18th for Presidents Day Break. Have a restful and safe weekend Timberwolves <3

All schools and the administration campus are open today, Friday, February 14. Schools are starting and ending at their normal times with the exception of elementary schools that will release three hours early due to elementary conferences. We urge everyone to dress warmly and exercise caution on the roads, in parking lots, and along walking routes and sidewalks.

A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for our area until 8:00 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, February 14. This weather system is expected to bring snow and freezing temperatures overnight and into the morning hours. Due to a scheduled three-hour early release for all elementary schools as part of elementary conferences, a two-hour delayed/late start cannot be implemented due to conflicts within our transportation system, which operates multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools. We encourage you to stay informed by checking local weather reports and monitoring your email or other preferred communication channels early tomorrow morning, Friday, February 14. In the event of any changes to school schedules or district operations, we will make a decision by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, February 14.

Registration is happening soon for all CHMS students. 8th-9th Registration due Feb 13th. 5th-6th grade: Future Timberwolf Night Feb 20th, registration due Feb 21st. 6th -7th grade: PE Classes Feb 24th and 27th, registration due, March 3rd. 7th-8th grade: PE classes Feb 25th and 28th, registration due March 3rd.

May 21, 2025 CHMS will host their second annual Career Day. We are looking for volunteers! We are currently looking for people in any of the fields below: • Government and Public Administration: Urban Planner, Human Resources, Detective, Legislative Assistant etc • Health Science: Nurse, Physical Therapist, Personal Trainer, Sonographer, etc • Human Services: Social Worker, Therapist, Personal Trainer, Make Up Artist, Nail Technician, Photographer, etc • Informational Technology: Web Developer, IT Manager, etc • Education and Training: Teacher, Para Educator, Tutor, Instructional Coach, Librarian, Museum Technicians, School Psychologist, etc • Finance: Budget Analyst, Loan Officer, Insurance • Manufacturing: Machine Operator, Maintenance Technician, Mechanics, etc • Marketing/Sales: Social Media Manager, Retail Sales, Advertising, etc During your time at Cedar Heights, you will have two 30-minute sessions, with about 25 kids per session. Your session can be a 15-minute presentation with a Q & A, a hands-on interactive lesson, or a little bit of both. Ultimately, we want students to walk away from their sessions with an understanding of the careers they explored and an interest in pursuing something they are passionate about in the future. Please fill out this form https://forms.office.com/r/tQ10ATry9N. if you are interested and our career counselor will reach out to you as soon as possible! Have questions? Reach out to Hannah.Reeves@kent.k12.wa.us Thank you!

Kent Meridian is hosting a free vaccine clinic. for children 6 months to 18 years of age. When: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 1-5pm. Pre-register by accessing the QR code.

All schools and the administration campus are open and operating on normal schedules today, Friday, February 7. We thank our facility and maintenance teams for their work clearing parking lots and sidewalks. However, we urge everyone to exercise caution on the roads, in parking lots, and along walking routes and sidewalks., as conditions may still be slippery.

There is a 2-hour late start today, Thursday, February 6. Plese be careful walking or driving. Families: View your student(s) school bell schedule to determine when your student’s school will begin two hours later than normal. https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/bell-schedule Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule. Please be at the bus stop two hours later than your normal pick-up time. Zero hour canceled. All out of district transportation canceled. All A.M. and P.M. preschool classes canceled. Lunch served. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2013013

We are planning a 2-hour late start for tomorrow, Thursday, February 6 because we are currently under a winter weather advisory until 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, with the strong possibility of more snow and freezing temperatures. We are sending this communication the evening before to provide families and staff with time to plan for the potential effects of a two-hour late start. This advance notice aims to help those that need to make arrangements to accommodate this schedule change. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2013013

All schools and the administration campus are closed today, Wednesday, February 5. Because of the Wednesday early release schedule, we are unable to implement a two-hour late start, as it would conflict with our transportation system and the need to run buses on multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2010584

Monitor communications early Wednesday, Feb. 5. We are continuing to watch the weather forecast and will be checking the roads, parking lots, sidewalks, and walking routes early tomorrow morning. We will notify families and staff tomorrow as soon as a decision is made to open or close schools. Wednesday morning, February 5, monitor your phone/email, school/district websites, social media, and local news for updates to school schedules or bus routes. Because of the Wednesday early release schedule, we are unable to implement a two-hour late start, as it would conflict with our transportation system and the need to run buses on multiple routes for both elementary and secondary schools. For February 5, 2025, there are two options....find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2010445

What's new at CHMS? Check out student announcements for the week of February 3rd-7th. https://www.canva.com/design/DAFuRKJFR14/3fY_ywQu1dDe0E9c3tSbbQ/view?utm_content=DAFuRKJFR14&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=UNAVAILABLE

Tuesday, Feb. 4, all schools and the administration campus are closed. Thank you for your patience as we prioritize the safety of our students, families, and staff when making these difficult decisions to alter school schedules. This morning, our district leaders, maintenance, facilities, safety, and transportation staff surveyed roads, school driveways and parking lots, along with sidewalks for our walking students throughout the 72-square miles of our district before making a decision. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2008397

There will be a two-hour delay to the start of school on Tuesday, February 4 due to the weather forecast of snow and freezing temperatures. The administration campus will be open. Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule. Continue to check your email, news, and social media for updates. Today, our maintenance and facility teams worked diligently to clear parking lots and sidewalks. We thank them for their hard work. Even with their efforts to clear the snow, surfaces may be icy tomorrow morning. Be extra careful driving and walking. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2007464

All schools and the administration campus are closed today, Monday, February 3, 2025. Because the weather conditions worsened overnight and out of an abundance of caution, we are closing schools and the administration campus today, Monday, February 3. With our district covering over 72 square miles, we must consider all our district’s geography from the foothills to the valley. Find more information at https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/article/2005241

2-HOUR LATE START ON MONDAY, FEB. 3, 2025! Weather reports indicate likely snow showers and freezing temperatures overnight which will cause slippery road conditions in the morning, Monday, February 3, 2025. To keep our students, families, and staff safe, there will be a two-hour delay to the start of school. The District Administration Campus is open. Families, please view your student(s) school bell schedule to determine when your student’s school will begin two hours later than the regular schedule. • Buses will run two hours later than the regular schedule. • Buses will run normal pick-up routes unless it is determined in the morning that it is unsafe. Please be at the bus stop two hours later than your normal pick-up time. o Only if there is a change: a notification of buses running on snow/limited bus service routes will be sent around 7:00 a.m. Find the snow/limited bus service route pick-up locations. • Zero hour is canceled. • All out of district transportation is canceled. • All A.M. and P.M. preschool classes are canceled. • Lunch will be served. Staff, please follow the Inclement Weather Memo for your labor group. Be safe and cautious due to possible icy conditions and arrive when it is safe to do so.

Happy Semester 2! Here's to a great start to February, CHMS February Newsletter. https://sway.cloud.microsoft/j225VsTmRSYUHBOB?ref=Link

Thank you to CIS and KAPPA Sorority for their generous work and donations towards the CHMS Backpack Buddy program. Supporting students food, clothing and school supply needs! If you would like to donate to our program, please visit the link in the QR code or feel free to drop by any non-perishable food items in the office during school hours.

What's new at CHMS this week? Student Announcements: https://www.canva.com/design/DAFuRC0G4rw/KV4-gR3xwUxHir1NTKmlyQ/view?utm_content=DAFuRC0G4rw&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=UNAVAILABLE