Colton Middle School

Hello! Colton Middle School Families!

I hope you are having a wonderful week! As we head into our third week of school, I want to take a moment to thank our students, families, and staff for helping us get the 2026–27 school year off to such a positive start.

It has been a blessing to see students back in the building, reconnecting with friends, building new relationships, learning classroom routines, and becoming part of the CMS community. We know the beginning of a school year comes with a lot of learning—not just academics, but also learning expectations, routines, schedules, and how we support one another.

At Colton Middle School, we are continuing to focus on **Igniting Togetherness** and building a school culture where students feel safe, respected, responsible, and connected.

A Few Reminders for Families

🔒 Lockers & Personal Belongings**
Please remind your student to keep their locker locked throughout the school day. Students should keep personal belongings secured in their lockers and bring only the materials they need for each class.

📚 School Routines & Expectations**
We are continuing to reinforce our CMS expectations around being **Respectful, Safe, Responsible, and Kind**. These small daily routines help create a positive environment where all students can learn and feel successful.

🎉 Student Activities & Spirit Week**
Students will be receiving activity stamp cards as we begin some of our student activities for the year. We are excited to continue creating opportunities for students to participate, connect, and celebrate being part of CMS.

More information about **Spirit Week** will be shared with students and families soon!

Monday Morning Pledge**
Beginning next week, we will start our Monday morning Pledge of Allegiance at **8:20 AM**. This will be a brief opportunity for our school community to come together and begin the week with a moment of respect, unity, and pride in our school and community.

🏐⚽🏈 Athletics

Our fall athletic season is underway! We encourage families to check the current schedules and come out to support our CMS Vikings.

Students participating in athletics should continue to communicate with their coaches regarding practices, games, transportation, and expectations.

Thank you to our coaches, families, and student-athletes for the time and energy you are putting into our programs. There is something special about watching our students represent Colton Middle School and support one another.

A Message to Our Families

Thank you for partnering with us. Middle school can be an exciting—and sometimes challenging—time for students. We want our families to know that our door is open. If your student is having a difficult day, navigating a challenge, or simply needs an adult at school to connect with, please reach out.

Our goal is not only to help students grow academically, but also to help them develop confidence, responsibility, relationships, and a strong sense of belonging.

We are **Igniting Togetherness** one day, one conversation, and one positive interaction at a time.

Thank you for trusting us with your students and for being such an important part of the CMS community.

Have a wonderful weekend, and as always, please reach out if there is anything we can do to support your family.

Blessings,

Raúl Millán
Principal
Colton Middle School