Dear Chilton Families and Community Members,
Welcome to Chilton Middle School! At CMS, we are on a mission to ignite the potential of the whole child as they navigate the thrilling, fast paced transition from elementary school to high school. Middle school is an absolute whirlwind of growth and discovery, and we absolutely love the vibrant energy that our students bring to campus every single day. Our number one goal is to meet every student exactly where they are and surround them with the individualized support they need to truly thrive. Together, we are focused on building deep relationships rooted in trust, empowering our students to become confident, positive leaders in an ever changing world.
We have lined up an incredible array of opportunities designed to challenge, inspire, and spark curiosity. On the academic front, we dive into a rigorous, state aligned curriculum that gets students thinking big. Our classes feature College Preparatory Mathematics (CPM) to build master problem solvers, alongside dynamic Book Clubs and personalized reading choices in Literacy to foster a lifelong love for stories. In Science and Social Studies, we bring learning to life with hands-on, modern state and NGSS standards. Because we know that genius looks different in everyone, we emphasize multiple creative avenues for students to showcase their knowledge. Plus, our vibrant Related Arts courses perfectly blend with our core academics, giving students unforgettable experiences to develop their unique talents.
But the excitement at CMS extends way beyond the pages of a textbook! We offer a massive lineup of co-curricular activities designed to build unstoppable confidence, teamwork, and leadership. And if you love the stage, our middle school musical productions showcase the incredible artistic talent and heart of our students. Ultimately, the Chilton community is the bedrock of everything we do. We thrive on the energy, engagement, and passion of our families and community partners. Thank you for teaming up with us to make CMS better each and every day!
I look forward to connecting with you and learning more about how you can help our school continue to grow. Please feel free to reach out to me anytime at 920-849-9152 or via email at bertramm@chilton.k12.wi.us in regards to our school. If you would like a personal tour of our facility to see our programs in action, I would gladly set up a time with you. Thank you for your continued support of our students and school.
Best Wishes,
Matt Bertram
Chilton Middle School Principal
The Chilton Middle School will provide students with a variety of developmentally appropriate learning experiences that will promote intellectual, physical, moral, and social-emotional growth in a safe environment. The staff will ensure the academic growth of each student by providing for individual differences. We will create a learning community that challenges students to assume responsibility for their own behavior and enhances their self-image. We will provide for their success in a supportive and caring environment, while focusing on each student as a lifelong learner.
CMS Philosophy
We, the staff at the Chilton Middle School, are committed to the belief that transescents are at a unique and critical stage in their growth and development and that the emphasis of our school program should be on helping them to become lifelong learners while keeping in mind their fragile self-concept.
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At the Chilton Middle School-Front Entrance, food will be sold... amburgers, Brats, Chips, Fruit, Ice cream, Cookies, Bars, Water, Homemade Lemonade, Rootbeer Floats, & Orange Dream Floats. Thank you team 8-6!
Starting December 1 in the Middle School, students in the 5-8th grades will have additional choices at lunch! We will have 2 separate bars for them – a cold lunch bar, where they may choose from a deli style sandwich or a PB&J, and then they may head to the salad bar to fill their trays up; and the familiar hot lunch bar, with a main entrée, side, and the salad bar as well. Hopefully, this will encourage more kids to eat a well-rounded meal.
Please take note that every student in the Chilton District is offered both breakfast and lunch – Middle Schoolers from 7:30-7:45, Elementary classes come down with their teachers, and High School kids have nutrition break mid-morning. The cost for this is $1.15 district-wide ($.30 reduced).
If you are interested in filling out a Free/Reduced Price meal application, they are available in any of the school offices as well as on the district website. You can mail them in or drop them off at any time during the school year.
Very truly yours,
Christine Mittnacht, CDM CFPP
Nutrition Director
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Chilton Middle School is also implementing its vision for student self management via Respect for Self, Respect for Others, and Respect of our School.
The Middle School PDF will normally be found on the CMS' Forms & More page.
Welcome back to a new and exciting year at Chilton Middle School. As the excitement builds towards the beginning of the year, I am personally honored to be in the position I am here as your principal. I truly enjoy working in Chilton and the joys and challenges that come from it honestly makes every day never the same.
We do have the most challenging and crucial job in the world! It’s a job in which we cannot fail. I ask that all of you think back to the energy you had during your first year and try and repeat that enthusiasm. Our mission is very important and our future really does depend upon the education and character of our youth.
Please note if your child is in grades 7-12 and is participating in a sport, there is a MANDATORY eligibility meeting on August 8th will begin at 5:00p.m. at the Engler Center located at the High School and will be repeated every 30 minutes until 7:30pm. Beginning at 4:00 that day we will take school fees and co-curricular fees for the high school students, you can also turn in any updated paperwork and pick up physical forms if needed. See the attached fee form for information on costs.
If you don’t have a student in High School the registration days for you will be August 16 or 17th and will take place in the Elementary/Middle school cafeteria from 10:00-6:00. The August 16 or 17th meeting times will only be for paying fees and dropping off paper work, students will not be able to go to class rooms, that will take place at the PTA open house on August 30th from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Our schedules have changed for the 2011-12 school year! I have attached our new schedules and will explain them further at the PTA Open House on August 30th. Please feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have regarding these changes.
I have also attached several other documents that I feel will be helpful for you as we prepare for our year!
I am looking forward to a productive, positive year working alongside you to make a difference in the lives of our children.
Rich Appel
