The countdown is on! We’re excited to welcome our Timberwolves back to the Den and kick off the 2026–2027 school year. A new year brings fresh starts, new friendships, new opportunities, and plenty of chances for our students to learn, grow, and leave their mark.
Please take a few minutes to explore our Back-to-School SWAY (Newsletter)https://sway.cloud.microsoft/kyB1sew8ik0EoLzm?ref=Link
It’s your go-to guide for getting ready for the first day of school, with important dates, schedules, school procedures, events, resources, and everything you need to help your family start the year prepared and confident.
Welcome Timberwolf Families!
Our theme this year is LEAVE YOUR MARK — Every Step. Every Voice. Every Timberwolf. We’re looking forward to partnering with you to make sure every student feels welcomed, connected, supported, and ready to be part of the pack.
📱 Stay Connected!
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @CHMSTIMBERWOLVES for school updates, celebrations, reminders, and all things Timberwolf!
Here’s to a great year, Timberwolf families! We can’t wait to see you soon! 🐺
It's happening...Back to School 2026 at Cedar Heights Middle School!
For your planning purposes:
🐺 WELCOME, NEW TIMBERWOLVES! 💚
💙 New to CHMS Students Only: Please join us for CHMS Student Tours on Thursday, August 20th and get ready to feel at home before the first day of school. 🎉
🗺️ Pick up a campus map
🐺 Student-led tours
⏰ Tour Times:
• 9:30–11:30 AM
• 12:00–2:00 PM
💳 Cashier Office Open
• Purchase ASB Cards, $20
• Purchase CHMS Spirit Wear
• Pre-order Yearbooks, $30
📸 Please note: School pictures will NOT be taken during Student Tour Day.
We can't wait to see you, show you around, and welcome you to THE PACK! 🐺💚
📅 FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: AUGUST 26
6th Grade: 8:15 AM
7th & 8th Grade: 11:15 AM
Bus passes will be delivered via mail prior to the start of school.
Together, we are THE PACK! 🐾
#CHMSTimberwolves #WelcomeTimberwolves #StudentTours #CedarHeightsMiddleSchool #NewTimberwolves #ThePack #KentSchoolDistrict
A back to school letter will be coming out this week with more information.
☀️ Summer just started... but we're already getting excited for back-to-school! 🎒📚
We're thrilled to announce that FREE school supply kits will be available for Kent School District students to help families get ready for a successful school year!
Each grade-level kit is packed with the supplies students need, including items like notebooks, pencils, crayons or colored pencils, folders, glue sticks, headphones or earbuds, and more.
🎨 Pre-K
🖍️ Crayons, water paints, Play-Doh, and glue sticks.
🍎 Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Primary notebooks, headphones, pencils, crayons, water paints, folders, glue sticks, a pencil pouch, and an eraser.
📓 2nd & 3rd Grade
Composition notebooks, headphones, pencils, crayons, folders, glue sticks, a pencil pouch, and an eraser.
✏️ 4th & 5th Grade
Composition notebooks, headphones, pencils, colored pencils, folders, glue sticks, a pencil pouch, an eraser, and (5th grade) index cards.
🎓 Middle School
Composition notebooks, pencils, colored pencils, folders, highlighters, index cards, a pencil pouch, an eraser, and wired earbuds.
🎒 High School
Composition notebooks, pencils, highlighters, index cards, a pencil pouch, an eraser, and wired earbuds.
💙 We know summer is for making memories, but we're excited to help students head into the new school year feeling confident and prepared!
For more information visit: School Supplies | Kent School District
Kent School District is offering free summer meals for children ages 0–18 through August 8, 2026, at 30 locations across the district. Meals are served only on weekdays, with no service on July 3 and 4 in observance of the holiday. See our summer meals page for more information: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/summer-meals #OneKSD #OneCommunity
🐺📚 CHMS Timberwolf Families & Students – End-of-Year Reminder! 📚🐺
Even though student computers have been checked in, learning continues through June 17!
Please help your student come prepared each day by bringing their regular school supplies, including:
✏️ Pens and pencils
📄 Paper or notebooks
🎒 Backpacks with needed materials
Thursday, June 18 is a short day and the final day of the school year!
Students should NOT bring backpacks or bags that day. They are welcome to bring:
🖊️ A pen
📖 Their yearbook
📝 A journal or autograph book for friends to sign
We'll wrap up the year with shortened periods and a fun Staff vs. Students Volleyball Game! 🏐🐺
⏰ Dismissal on June 18 will be at 11:55 a.m.
Let's finish the school year strong and make these final days together memorable. Thank you for your continued support, Timberwolf families! 💚💙 #CHMSTimberwolves #FinishStrong
🐺 Timberwolf Families! 🐺
June is packed with celebrations, student achievements, concerts, and end-of-year events at Cedar Heights Middle School! We're incredibly proud of all our Timberwolves and grateful for another amazing year of learning and growth.
📖 To read the full June Newsletter, please follow the link below:
🔗 https://sway.cloud.microsoft/dT2IrJD19oBd9Iym?ref=Link
#CedarHeightsMS #TimberwolfPride #CHMS #KentSchoolDistrict #OnceATimberwolfAlwaysATimberwolf #MiddleSchoolMoments #TimberwolvesLeadTheWay 🐾💙💚
June is packed with celebrations, student achievements, concerts, and end-of-year events at Cedar Heights Middle School! We're incredibly proud of all our Timberwolves and grateful for another amazing year of learning and growth.
📖 To read the full June Newsletter, please follow the link below:
🔗 https://sway.cloud.microsoft/dT2IrJD19oBd9Iym?ref=Link
#CedarHeightsMS #TimberwolfPride #CHMS #KentSchoolDistrict #OnceATimberwolfAlwaysATimberwolf #MiddleSchoolMoments #TimberwolvesLeadTheWay 🐾💙💚
🌞 Happy June, Cedar Heights!
It’s our last spirit week of the year—Surfing into Summer! 🏄♂️🌊
Join the fun, show your school spirit, and finish the year strong as we cruise towards summer break! ☀️🤙😎
It’s our last spirit week of the year—Surfing into Summer! 🏄♂️🌊
Join the fun, show your school spirit, and finish the year strong as we cruise towards summer break! ☀️🤙😎
📣 May Newsletter is Here – Cedar Heights Timberwolves! 🐾
As we head into the final month of the school year, there’s so much to celebrate and look forward to!
Inside this month’s newsletter you’ll find:
✨ Upcoming May events & important dates
📚 Student Celebrations
🍎 Staff Appreciation Week
🎶 Spring Concert details
🎓 8th Grade Celebration
☀️ End-of-year reminders & last day of school info
We’re so proud of our Timberwolves for a year full of growth, perseverance, and school spirit. Let’s finish strong together!
📲 Read the full newsletter here: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/Y3TEk5SIxmhtktLz?ref=Link
Go Timberwolves! 💚🐺
#CedarHeights #Timberwolves
As we head into the final month of the school year, there’s so much to celebrate and look forward to!
Inside this month’s newsletter you’ll find:
✨ Upcoming May events & important dates
📚 Student Celebrations
🍎 Staff Appreciation Week
🎶 Spring Concert details
🎓 8th Grade Celebration
☀️ End-of-year reminders & last day of school info
We’re so proud of our Timberwolves for a year full of growth, perseverance, and school spirit. Let’s finish strong together!
📲 Read the full newsletter here: https://sway.cloud.microsoft/Y3TEk5SIxmhtktLz?ref=Link
Go Timberwolves! 💚🐺
#CedarHeights #Timberwolves
Thank you for joining us for Future Timberwolf Night! We welcomed 200+ families and truly enjoyed connecting with our incoming Timberwolves.
We tried something new this year and would love your feedback, consider taking a moment to complete this feedback form —your input helps us improve future events.
You can view the presentations from the evening on our Cedar Heights Family and Community Canvas:
If we missed you, we’re looking forward to meeting you this fall!
Don’t forget: PTSA is sponsoring a Game Night for our future Timberpups and their families on May 29 from 5:30–7:00 PM at CHMS. Students must be accompanied by an adult.
See you soon, Timberwolves! 🐺
See you soon for Future Timberwolf Night 6:00pm at Cedar Heights 🐺
💃✨ We’re looking for the next Sparks Dance Team Coach! ✨💃
Do you have a passion for dance, working with middle school students, and building team spirit? The Sparks Dance Team is seeking an enthusiastic coach to lead and inspire our dancers!
We’re looking for someone who can:
⭐ Support dancers’ skill development and technique
⭐ Choreograph and prepare the team for performances and competitions
⭐ Foster teamwork, confidence, and school spirit
⭐ Create a fun, positive, and inclusive team culture
⭐ Mentor middle school students while helping them grow as performers and leaders
This is a great opportunity for someone who loves dance, enjoys working with students, and wants to make a meaningful impact while having a lot of fun along the way!
Interested or know someone who’d be a great fit? Apply online www.kent.k12.wa.us Careers #DanceCoachNeeded #SparksDanceTeam #MiddleSchoolDance #CoachOpportunity #SchoolSpirit
Do you have a passion for dance, working with middle school students, and building team spirit? The Sparks Dance Team is seeking an enthusiastic coach to lead and inspire our dancers!
We’re looking for someone who can:
⭐ Support dancers’ skill development and technique
⭐ Choreograph and prepare the team for performances and competitions
⭐ Foster teamwork, confidence, and school spirit
⭐ Create a fun, positive, and inclusive team culture
⭐ Mentor middle school students while helping them grow as performers and leaders
This is a great opportunity for someone who loves dance, enjoys working with students, and wants to make a meaningful impact while having a lot of fun along the way!
Interested or know someone who’d be a great fit? Apply online www.kent.k12.wa.us Careers #DanceCoachNeeded #SparksDanceTeam #MiddleSchoolDance #CoachOpportunity #SchoolSpirit
2025 – 2026 SBA and WCAS Assessment Schedule
We will be using the alternate schedule shown below for Math Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA), English Language Arts Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA), and Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science (WCAS) (8th grade only) testing. Students will test in their first period classes on each of the following days for the assessment listed. We have built one make up testing day into our assessment schedule in order to help reduce the amount of time out of class for students who require additional time or missed the initial testing date.
May 4th – SBA English Language Arts Computer Adaptive Test (CAT)
May 5th – SBA English Language Arts Performance Task (PT)
May 7th – WCAS (8th grade only) & Make up English Language Arts SBA (6th and 7th grade)
May 11th – Math Computer Adaptive Test
May 12th – Math Performance Task
May 14th – Make up testing all grades
Time Testing, Class or Passing
8:15 – 10:13 - Testing with 1st period
10:13 – 10:17 - passing
10:17 – 10:49 - 2nd Period (32)
10:49 – 10:53 - Passing
10:53 – 11:25 - 3rd period (32)
11:25 – 11:29 - Passing
11:29 – 1:07 - 4th period (Class and lunch)
1:07-1:11 - Passing
1:11 – 1:43 - 5th period (32)
1:43 – 1:47 - Passing
1:47 – 2:19 - 6th period (32)
2:19 – 2:23 - Passing
2:23 – 2:55 - 1st period (32)
Here are a few reminders for test day in order to increase success:
• Be prepared by making sure Surface’s are charged the night before.
• Restart Surfaces on Monday.
• Bring headphones or earbuds for testing (wireless earbuds/headphones cannot be used). Headphones or earbuds available in class.
• Go to bed early to be well rested for the test.
• Eat a good breakfast to keep focus during the test.
• Relax and do your best.
We are heading into April feeling proud, energized, and grateful for the incredible month behind us. From student achievements in academics, athletics, and the arts to engaging classroom experiences and community events, March truly showcased the talent and dedication of our CHMS students and staff. As we look ahead to spring break and a strong finish to the school year, we appreciate your continued partnership and support. Please follow this link for the April Newsletter https://sway.cloud.microsoft/hfPG3tRozOrx6Wlg?ref=Link
Tomorrow is the CHMS Spring Dance! Last chance to get your tickets is tomorrow morning from Ms Hardie at the cashiers window. Don’t miss out on the fun! 💃🕺🪩
Let the games begin! APEX leadership development and fundraising will be coming to CHMS next week, they will bring games, activities, and challenges for our students.
ABOUT THE APEX GAMES FUNDRAISER:
During the Apex Games PTA fundraiser, students will be challenged to get donations from family and friends to help our school. We’ll end the 2-week fundraiser with a celebratory event called Apex Games for students who participate in the fundraiser (think lots of games, snacks, music, high energy, and FUN!) And WE NEED YOUR HELP!
How the Apex Fundraiser Works:
The Important Details:
● Log on to MyApexEvent.com - Students will receive their own unique access code on Launch Rally Day. This year, funds raised will go towards Student Enrichment programs including Art & Science programs and supplies, Classroom Mini-Grants, Staff appreciation & SO much more!
Launch Rally:
March 30th
The Apex Games Event:
April 16th
● Help connect your students to potential donors by sharing your student’s MyApexEvent.com donation page through email, text, Facebook and Twitter using the Share Wizard tool! Through the shared link, donors can enter and pay their donations online.
● Students will be encouraged to participate in the fundraiser and have fun with the Apex team at school each day!
Thank you for your support of our PTA and School!
ABOUT THE APEX GAMES FUNDRAISER:
During the Apex Games PTA fundraiser, students will be challenged to get donations from family and friends to help our school. We’ll end the 2-week fundraiser with a celebratory event called Apex Games for students who participate in the fundraiser (think lots of games, snacks, music, high energy, and FUN!) And WE NEED YOUR HELP!
How the Apex Fundraiser Works:
The Important Details:
● Log on to MyApexEvent.com - Students will receive their own unique access code on Launch Rally Day. This year, funds raised will go towards Student Enrichment programs including Art & Science programs and supplies, Classroom Mini-Grants, Staff appreciation & SO much more!
Launch Rally:
March 30th
The Apex Games Event:
April 16th
● Help connect your students to potential donors by sharing your student’s MyApexEvent.com donation page through email, text, Facebook and Twitter using the Share Wizard tool! Through the shared link, donors can enter and pay their donations online.
● Students will be encouraged to participate in the fundraiser and have fun with the Apex team at school each day!
Thank you for your support of our PTA and School!
📢 Hello CHMS Families! Our March Newsletter is here, packed with updates, events, and important reminders. Check it out https://sway.cloud.microsoft/thEAzFunv36r1Bp8?ref=Link and stay connected with everything happening at our school this month! 🌟
Looking for a fun and safe Friday night activity for your teen for just $2? Pool Party Friday's Covington Aquatic Center 6-8pm.
Makers Market Craft Fair THURSDAY 5:30-7:30
Do you enjoy giving and receiving handmade gifts?
Do you love supporting Cedar Heights students?
Then you won't want to miss this MEMORABLE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE ON THURSDAY 😊
Students will have 40 vendor booths set up for shopper's to choose from at their Maker's Market Craft Fair... AND raffle tickets for your chance to win incredible prizes! Stop by Cedar Heights between 5:30-7:00 this Thursday and support our Timberwolves' small businesses. All are welcome to this free community event.
PTSA needs your help to make this event a success for students. We could use a few more volunteers to assist students with set-up, check-in, raffle tickets, and tear-down - specifically looking to fill that 'check-in' role as a welcoming presence at the entry point. Our community would be so grateful for your gift of time. Volunteer Sign-up link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090948AAA828A2F49-62306795-cedar
Thank you all for supporting Cedar Heights students! ❤️
Warmly,
Cedar Heights PTSA
PTSA Website
Happy Sunday Timberwolves! This week is spirit week, let’s have some fun with our spirit days and Pep Assembly Friday! Wednesday we have our first ever Makers Market. Come out to support our young entrepreneurs 💙💚
Save the date: Come and support CHMS Young Entrepreneurs in our first ever Makers Market, and craft fair. March 5th, 5:30-7:00pm in the Commons
