Please review the Parent/Guardian Letter regarding the upcoming West Virginia General Summative Assessment (WVGSA).

GSA Parent Letter

See the latest Athletics News from Athletic Director, Mr. Daly:

CTMS Track & Field is heading to Hampshire High School for a big meet with all teams in the conference. There will only be top 3 times and top 3 field entering. This will be a true test for the upcoming MAC event. Girls are looking to repeat and boys are looking to compete this year!

Come out and cheer us on at the rest of our meets!

4/16 @ Hampshire (ALL) 3pm

4/23 @ JHS (COUNTY) SHEP Host 3pm

4/29 @ JHS (QUAD) WW Host 3pm

5/2 @ WHS (MAC) HF Host 11pm (RAIN DATE 5/9)

5/16 HARRY GREEN

See Coach Daly or Coach Mendez for more information!

Check Out the Media Center News from Mrs. Reilly:

Please be aware that as the year ends, we will be collecting overdue and year end inventory library books. Please ask your child if they have one. If your child has lost a book, they will be given an invoice to pay for that book in May. If they are transferring to another school, that invoice will go with them to their next librarian (WHS or JHS or other Jefferson County Schools). 

From Tech: Chromebook collection will be in Mid-May after WVGSA testing. In the meantime, please check to see that your child's Chromebook and charger will be ready for the Tech Chromebook check after spring break. Thank you!

Check out our new books in the library, be sure to access our online library catalog through Clever or use this link: Online Library Catalog

Here are upcoming dates for Kona Ice Fridays!

Friday, April 24th

Wednesday, May 27th

Yearbooks can still be purchased, but availability is limited. It is first come, first served. They are $30, and name imprints are no longer available.

For questions, contact Ms. Hall: brhall@k12.wv.us

For all families with students who are currently in 6th and 7th grade, please use the link below to complete the course scheduling request form for the 2026-2027 school year.  All schedule requests must be submitted by 5/2/2026.

CTMS Scheduling Request Link

The next PTO Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 13th @ 6pm in the CTMS Media Center. 

We hope to see you there!

CTMS Team Throw Blankets are still available for purchase for $25 each.

Proceeds benefit the CTMS Cross Country and Track Teams. 

For more information, please contact Diana Valdez: diphoto@proton.me

The Spring Talent Show is scheduled for May 18th at 6:30 in the CTMS Gym!

Students can pick up audition applications in the office. They are due to Mrs. Allen or Mrs. Bennett by Thursday, April 30th!

We hope to see many students come show off their amazing talents!

CTMS celebrated its annual Winter/Spring Pep Rally on Thursday, March 19th. The theme was USA Pride! Select students were nominated by teachers to participate in Students vs. Staff Pep Rally games such as Tug O’War, Noodle Knockout, Musical Chairs, and a Mattress Race! Winter and Spring athletes were recognized, and the school was treated to a joint performance of the “National Anthem” by our Choir, 8th Grade Band, and Jazz Band. Students also voted on a teacher to compete in a Trivia Challenge, and Mr. West was voted the winner! He luckily answered his trivia question correctly, and his prize was pieing a student of his choice in the face!

In addition to the excitement of Pep Rally day, the Panthers participated in other Spirit Week days such as Jersey Day, Hat Day, and- our new favorite- Adam Sandler Day!

The Pep Rally and Spirit Week were sponsored by Pep Club students and their sponsor, Ms. Walters. Great job Pep Club!

Our recent pencil drive was a big success--we collected a total of 1,416 pencils!  Everyone who donated was entered into a $25 gift card drawing, and our lucky winners were (L-R) Lorena Bowers and T. J. McNutt!  Many thanks to everyone who contributed and helped support this effort.  Your generosity is greatly appreciated!  

The Spring Chorus Concert will be held on Tuesday, April 28th at 7:00pm in the Wright Denny Auditorium. All are welcome to attend the concert!

The CTMS FFA program collected and donated 741 pounds to Jefferson Community Ministries last month during National FFA Week. This is the most we have ever donated from this event!! Big thanks to all the staff and students who donated!

We are so proud of our school community for coming together to help those in need!

Calling All Future Competitors! Charles Town Middle School is now recruiting future 7th and 8th graders for the 2027 History Bowl Team. If you have a passion for history, enjoy friendly competition, and want to represent CTMS at the local, regional, and state level, we want you!

Program Requirements

To qualify for the History Bowl Team, students must meet the following criteria:

Maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher

Achieve and sustain a 75% or above in their history class

Demonstrate an excellent attendance record

Important Details

Please note that History Bowl Team replaces your 1st period class and should not be combined with other specialized 1st period programs.

How to Get Started

Interested students and parents should contact:

Mr. Hoitt
Room 54
eugene.hoitt@k12.wv.us

Math Field Day County Competition Results

At Regional Math Field Day, Harper Leach received 2nd place, and Maddox Yohler placed 1st! They are pictured below and will attend State Math Field Day at Wesleyan College on April 18th.

Bruno Grozinsky placed 4th, so he is a 1st alternate that could potentially attend if someone were to drop out.

Congratulations to all Math Field Day participants and great job!

History Bowl Competition Results

History Bowl Highlights: CTMS Teams Shine at State Play-in Tournament

Flatwoods, WV — On March 14th, the heart of West Virginia came alive as the History Bowl Play-in Tournament descended upon the legendary home of the Flatwoods Monster. Charles Town Middle School sent two competitive teams to face off against 16 other teams from across the state in what proved to be an exciting day of historical trivia and academic excellence.

CTMS 1—Briell A, Addison N, and Madison H—came remarkably close to securing a spot at the state competition. The trio's impressive performance carried them through 7th round before falling just short against Hamilton Team 1 by a narrow margin of only 2 points.

While a spot at state's wasn't meant to be this year, the team's strong showing demonstrates the caliber of talent and dedication at CTMS. Congratulations to all our competitors for representing our school with pride!

State Science Fair

Jace Moreno (6th grade) placed 3rd at the state science fair. Congratulations to Jace! You did an outstanding job!

State Social Studies Fair

Nash Fleet took 1st place on Saturday at the Regional Social Studies Fair held at Musselmen High School. Nash will represent Charles Town Middle School and Jefferson County Schools when he participates in the State Social Studies Fair in Charleston, West Virginia in April.

Congratulations to Nash! Your hard work and determination paid off.  All of us at Charles Town Middle School are very proud of you and wish you the best as you compete in Charleston.  

Read the latest news from our amazing team in the Guidance Office!

Below is a helpful resource for emergency support services for families with children experiencing emotional or behavioral crisis:

Children's Mobile Crisis Services Flyer

Contact a CTMS Guidance Counselor

Jen Mills (students with last names A-L): jennifer.mills@k12.wv.us

Jay Wilson (students with last names M-Z): jay.wilson@k12.wv.us

All students in West Virginia schools entering 7th grade must have one dose of the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) and one dose of the Meningococcal vaccine (MCV4).

All students, including JVA and homebound students are required to be in compliance with immunization requirements. Please be advised that West Virginia does recognize religious exemptions, however, the parent must apply for the exemption through the state and comply with necessary documentation for state religious exemptions prior to the start of 7th grade.

Noncompliance with immunizations will require your student to be removed from school with unexcused absences. Please submit completed shot records to the nurse, emailing the record is suggested.

Immunization records can be dropped off in the main office or emailed directly to Principal Reed - Nreed@k12.wv.us

Attendance is key: Let's STRIVE FOR LESS THAN FIVE ABSENCES per semester. Click here to submit an absence for your child. CTMS attendance guidelines are as follows:

We are so happy to get another great year started here at CTMS.  With that being said there are a few key things that we want all families to know about concerning your students’ attendance.  The attendance campaign for JCS is “Strive for Less Than 5 Absences a Semester.”  I want to encourage all families to track your student’s missed days this year.  An attendance tracker was already sent home with your child during the first week of school.  When thinking about absences the graphic below will help to put into perspective the loss of academic instruction for your student.   

When your student is absent from school, please complete the online absence form that can be found on the JCS website.  If submitting online you can attach an uploaded note from your camera roll for convenience.  You also have the option to send in a written note.  Please submit those to the basket at the attendance window located next to our front office.  

If your student is absent for any reason the automated attendance line will make contact starting around 10:30 AM, even if a note was submitted that day.  Contact home will be made when your child has 3 unexcused absences and again at 5 unexcused absences until someone is reached.  This is a good time to discuss the accuracies of your students’ absences and anything that we can do to assist in getting your child to school.  The JCS Attendance Office will also send a formal notice through the mail at 5 unexcused absences.  If your student passes 10 unexcused absences your child is considered to be truant per WV state law.  At JCS we know life gets hectic and emergencies happen, therefore we try to work with families to put in supports to assist in getting your students to school.  At this point we will reach out to set up an attendance intervention meeting with both you and your student along with some support staff at CTMS.  Please have absent notes submitted as soon as possible to prevent the above contacts.  

When your student is absent, please send a note.  If you are sending in a parent verified illness note, there is a limit of 10.  After your 10th parent note they will be unexcused.  Any notes that are provided by a doctor are considered excused. If there is an excess amount of doctor’s notes a chronic medical condition form is something that we may need to consider.  Please reach out to the administration to discuss this further.   

This year we will also be taking a close look at students who are consistently tardy and/or leave school early.  Mr. Sarina, our Truancy Diversion Specialist and I will have conversations with students to help support and curb these issues.   

Just a reminder that there is no longer the Leave of Educational value for vacations.   

As always, we welcome the support and open communication with our CTMS parents and care givers.  Please do not hesitate to contact me concerning attendance questions and concerns. 

When coming in late and/or picking your student up early please reference the times below to minimize the time that your child is out of the learning environment. 

Doors open at 7:35 and the tardy bell for 1st period rings at 7:50. School ends at 2:47.

Late Arrival Times

If you arrive by 9:38 am and stay the entire day you are considered present for the whole day.

If you arrive by 11:19 am and stay the entire day you are considered half day present. 

Early Dismissal Times

If you arrive on time at school (by 7:50) and stay until 11:19, you will be considered present for half of the day.

If you arrive on time at school (by 7:50) and stay until 12:59, you will be considered present for a full day, and it will be coded as an early release.