8th Grade students will be completing their state testing in Science during the week of May 18. Please encourage your student to take testing seriously. Students should come to school everyday with their Chromebook charged and ready to do their best!

Attention CHMS Families - 

We need volunteers to assist at the 8th Grade Activity Time (on Wed 6/3) with overseeing Activities and Snack distribution. Also, we need volunteers to assist on Promotion Day with set up before the ceremony, and photography and ushering during the ceremony.  

The volunteers who sign up to help finalize Promotion on the day of, will come early to set up on Thursday morning June 4th. We need 6 volunteers for the day of the event; these volunteers will be able to secure up to 4 VIP Promotion seats. 6th and 7th grade families can "pay it forward" and volunteer to help this year! 

Please review all available volunteer slots below, and click on the button to sign up. Thank you in advance for helping make Promotion Week extra special for our 8th grade Promoting Class!!

 https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D4EA8A62DA5F85-63692255-chm8th#/

Celebrate your middle school graduate with Handcrafted Double Floral Leis and Purple & White CHS Kukui Nut Leis while supporting your National Champion Lancer Dancers at the same time! 

Click Here to Order- 

Pickup will be on June 3 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The Carlsbad pickup address will be emailed by June 1. Congratulations Class of 2026!! 

The City of Carlsbad has recently changed the laws regarding e-Bikes in Carlsbad. As a result we will be regularly checking all e-bikes for permits starting on March 27, 2026. After Spring Break, Carlsbad Police Department School Resource Officers will be assisting with checking permits and enforcing City of Carlsbad e-bike laws. Please see the link below for more information about the new e-bike laws.

Learning Lab 7:45 - 8:18am Library

Learning Lab 2:40 - 3:10pm RM 111

Choir Spring Concert 7:00pm - 8:30pm at CAC

Learning Lab 7:45 - 8:18am Library

Learning Lab 2:40 - 3:10pm RM 111

Choir Spring Concert 5:00pm - 6:30pm at CAC

Learning Lab 7:45 - 8:18am Library

Symphony Pops Concert 6:00pm - 7:00pm (GYM)

Learning Lab 7:45-8:15am Library

Hermanitas 1:40 - 2:40pm Library

Exhibition Night 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Memorial Day Assembly 12:00 - 1:00pm

B&GC Spring Pickleball 2:45pm - 4:15pm

This will be our second summer offering the Summer Math Jam enrichment camp, taught by Sage Creek math teacher Jeff Simon. We’re also excited to offer two sessions this year: June 22–26 and August 10–14. https://carlsbaded.org/summer-enrichment/

Incoming Freshman for the 2026-2027 school year are eligible to start earning their required 20 hours of community service this summer. Kids for Peace wants to invite current 8th grade students to be part of the 2026-2027 Kids for Peace internship program. It is not only a chance to earn community service hours, but also learn the ins and outs of non-profit work, get opportunities to connect with local businesses and build on their experiences for college essays. Students are welcome to apply every year of their high school career. Incoming Freshman and current students from any high school in Carlsbad and surrounding areas are welcome to be part of the Kids for Peace internship. This year, the internship included students from Sage, CHS, LCC, San Dieguito and Pacific Ridge High Schools. Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of the month in the Sage Creek cafeteria. Learn more and sign up here!

Families of 8th grade students / incoming Freshman: Join Kids for Peace and Republic Services in helping TGIF Concert in the Park attendees properly sort their trash. This is a fun way to start earning the required 20 hours of community service for high school. Hang out with our community in the fresh summer air and listen to music all while taking care of our Earth! There are 1-2 hour opportunities every Friday this summer - learn more and sign up here! 

CEF will be hosting our Summer Enrichment Camps at Kelly Elementary from June 15–August 14, and we’re excited to offer weekly volunteer opportunities for high school students (current and incoming). Most camps are designed for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade, with a few options open to middle school students as well.

As a Summer Enrichment Camp volunteer, students will:

Volunteering for one half‑day, week‑long camp earns 18 volunteer hours, making this a great opportunity for students to nearly fulfill their graduation community service requirement.

The application process is quick.

8th Grade End-of-Year Events! 

We’re excited to celebrate our amazing 8th graders as they finish their middle school journey! Please mark your calendars for these special events:

Students will enjoy a full day of fun and adventure as we kick off our end-of-year celebrations!

A fun-filled on-campus celebration to honor all their hard work this year!

Join us as we recognize and celebrate our promoting 8th graders. Families are welcome!

Let’s make this a memorable finish to an unforgettable year! Click here for a copy of the ROCKIN Expectations shared with all 8th grade students.

Lost and Found Pick Up

There will be lost and found items outside the front gate every Thursday from 2:00-3:00pm. Parents please come look through the items to see if your student is missing anything.

If your family could use a little extra help, our school food pantry is here for you. We have a variety of items available and welcome for anyone to stop by.

Hours: M-F 7:30AM-3:30 PM

Location: CHM Front Office

No appointment needed — just come by and take what you need. 

**Additionally there are a few pairs of Mens size 7 shoes available. If needed, please go to the Counseling Department.**

If you haven't signed up, it is not too late! Please use the link below to sign up for Brighter Bites, a company dedicated to supporting healthy families and communities, will provide 200 bags of fresh fruits and vegetables every two weeks — free to our Calavera Hills families who sign up to receive them. We need more sign ups for the program to continue into 2026!

To sign up use the link below.

Brighter Bites needs our help! We need a bunch of volunteers every other week to help pack bags of produce that will then be distributed to our Calavera Hills families. If you have an hour or two to spare, please sign up here:

Their Amazon wish list here! Items will be delivered directly to school for their intended recipients.

Follow PTSA on Instagram for updates on events and volunteer opportunities!

Be sure to check out the new PTSA Spiritwear shop and membership information. Your support helps every student!

PTSA INFORMATION LINK

Being a member of the CHMS PTSA just means that you have given a contribution to the organization in support of enhancing the CHMS experience for all students. You can join for as little as $25, but if you can, we ask that each family consider a donation between $100 to $250 for the year. Your support provides an impactful contribution. Click here to join!