Welcome Teachers, Students and Parents to the NEW Central Cambria Middle School!

The day we have been waiting for is finally here! We are busy preparing for the opening of our new building and the start of the school year. Many teachers have already been in to start organizing their rooms and becoming familiar with the layout of the facility. We appreciate everyone’s patience as we sift through boxes, schedules, bell systems, bus routes, and activities, knowing the first few weeks will bring additional changes and adjustments. Although many things are changing, our focus remains on promoting student success in a positive school environment. Our new 9-period schedule provides block scheduling in Language Arts and Math, as well as intervention and enrichment opportunities to support student achievement and growth.

The first day of school will provide ALL students with an opportunity for orientation and exploration, as teachers will spend the day helping students review schedules, floor plans, classes, expectations, and activities. Sixth grade students have been invited to a separate Orientation Boot Camp on Friday, August 19th to help make the transition to middle school less stressful. If you need more information on the 6th grade camp, please check the website article or contact Ms. Robin Ribarich, Middle School Guidance Counselor.

As you prepare students for the new school year, please review these revised and existing guidelines for a successful start!

• The school day for Middle School and High School students begins at 7:37 am. Students must be in the building by this time or they are considered tardy. Dismissal is at 2:43 pm.
• New bus routes in Ebensburg Borough will accommodate students who used to walk to the Middle School. Watch for bus routes to be posted in the local paper the week before school starts.
• All Middle School and High School students will exit the buses in the front of the High School building and walk to breakfast or to their respective waiting areas.
• Parent drop-off and pick-up for Middle School students is at the rear of the building complex near the new entrance and lobby.
• Meet the Teacher Night for Middle School and High School parents will be held on Thursday, September 1st. An overview of the new building and schedule will be provided to interested Middle School parents in the auditorium at 5:30 pm. The Middle School Meet the Teacher session will run from 6:00 pm to 7:10 pm. The High School Meet the Teacher session will run from 7:15 pm to 8:45 pm. More information regarding Meet the Teacher Night will be sent home with students on the first day of school.
• A Community Open House for the new Middle School is being planned for late September.
• Middle School students are permitted to bring backpacks to school, but those must remain in their lockers during the school day.
• Please remember to maintain a positive balance in your child’s lunch account.
• Look for more information on all of the programs, activities and events to be sent home with students. Since middle school students are famous for leaving all of that information in their lockers, be sure to check out the school website and my newsletters! The school website is: www.cchs.k12.pa.us
• You can review other school policies/guidelines in the student handbook. Please be sure to review this information with your child and return all signed forms as quickly as possible.

Sincerely,
Mrs. Kim McDermott