China Middle School held a STEAM day for 7th and 8th graders on October 10th. The event, designed to expose students to a variety of ways of using science, technology, engineering, arts, and math, was organized by Kern and Keith Kelley and was funded through a grant. Students kicked off the morning with a high… Read More
At China Middle School, Mrs. Frankenfield’s 7th grade ELA class participated in a “book tasting” where they sampled realistic fiction novels that they may want to read. The classroom featured a cafe theme, complete with music, tablecloths, and flowers!
Jobs for Maine Graduates had their closing ceremony on May 23 @ 6:00 p.m. The gymnasium was filled with support for our students. Many of the JMG students took part in the ceremony. Several of the students presented a speech about the ways they have grown and the skills they have achieved during their time… Read More
Hi forest friends! We have had a busy spring in the forest. We have 2 projects nearing completion. Our Maine Wildlife Trail is being installed this week. It features life-sized plywood cutouts of about 25 Maine animals along the loop by the Seed Tree and Forest Choices areas. We have also added larger-than-life cutouts of… Read More
After a generous donation from the Perloff Family Foundation, China Middle School has its first 3D printer. In the third quarter, students in Mr. Schmidt and Mr. Brooks’ elective started turning two-dimensional objects into three-dimensional ones before moving on to create their own 3D shapes in resources like Tinkercad. In the fourth quarter, Mr. Schmidt… Read More
There will also be a table set up for donations and raffle items for the Seigars Family. Jacob Seigars is one of our own China students that is battling Leukemia. Click the link for printable flyer CMS dine to donate.
June 1st 8:00am (5K) and 9:00am (1 mile dash), Rain or shine Entry Fee: $5.00 (1 mile dash); $20 (5K) Parents/guardians are encouraged to run or walk with their children for the Costume Dash and can do so for free. Race day registration and check in will be held from 7am-7:45 am for 5K participants, Costume… Read More
On April 10th, CMS held a growth mindset assembly featuring Joe Fingerhut, a youth speaker who challenges students to “overcome obstacles and be their best selves.” The following reflection was written by an 8th-grade student, Gwen Lockhart. Joe Fingerhut Reflection – by Gwen Lockhart When Joe Fingerhut came to our school, I thought all he… Read More
Last month, China Middle School JMG received a $500 recycling grant from the Natural Resources Council of Maine. CMS has been recycling for the last 15 years, and JMG has facilitated the program since day one. The program is hugely beneficial to the students; it gives the students responsibility and experience working in a team… Read More