CMS Back-to-School
Welcome back, Broncos! Find important information to help your student get ready for the 2026-2027 school year below.
Looking for beginning-of-the-year forms and additional grade-level information? Visit the CMS Family Dashboard for forms, agreements, health information, and other important resources.
CMS 2026-2027 Open House
Tuesday, August 18
6:00-8:00 PM
Chromebooks will be available for pickup during Open House on Tuesday, with additional pickup times available Wednesday and Thursday.
Tuesday during Open House: 6:00-8:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00-11:00 AM & 1:00-3:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00-11:00 AM & 1:00-3:00 PM
Welcome Letter
Welcome to a new school year at Coopersville Middle School! Read the August Welcome Letter from the CMS Office Team for important information and reminders for the year ahead.
Supply Lists
6th Grade
6th Grade (English)
6th Grade Supply List
Coopersville Middle School 2026-2027
General Supplies
- 1 Trapper Keeper or large 3-ring binder
Avoid accordion-style folders. They're hard for students to manage. - 6 three-hole punched folders
Place in binder and label: Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies, Electives, & Exploratory. Using different colors helps with organization. - Computer mouse
Optional, but recommended. A wired mouse tends to last longer. - Pencil bag
Preferably 3-hole punched to keep in binder. - 2 packs of colored pencils (or one large pack)
- Pencils
- Glue sticks
- Highlighters
- Earbuds or headphones
Math
- 1 calculator, TI-30XIIS model
Science
- 1 binder, 1.5 inch
Social Studies
- 2 ultra-fine black Sharpie markers
- 2 erasable blue or black pens
Items to Bring to Sixth Hour Teacher
Please bring this item during Open House or on the first day of school.
- 2 boxes of Kleenex
Art
Students should keep their supplies on their assigned shelf in the art room. Please ensure all personal items are clearly labeled with your child's name.
- 1 package of #2 wood pencils
- 2 handheld pink erasers
- 1 package of colored pencils
- 1 handheld pencil sharpener
- 1 black Sharpie marker
- 1 pencil box/pouch (to store these items)
Physical Education
Students must change into separate clothes for PE and keep them in their gym locker. Please remind your child to bring home worn clothes weekly for washing.
- 1 pair of tennis shoes (consider sending an extra old pair for wet grass days)
- 1 plastic grocery bag (for storing wet or muddy shoes)
- 1 stick of deodorant (no glass containers)
- Change of clothes: 1 pair of shorts, sweatpants/leggings, T-shirt, sweatshirt, and socks
Choir
- Black dress shoes (for concert nights)
- Pencil (to keep in class)
Band
- Essential Elements Book 1 (same as 5th grade)
- 1 pencil & 1 highlighter (to keep in band folder)
6th Grade (Spanish)
Lista de Útiles de 6to Grado
Coopersville Middle School 2026-2027
Útiles Generales
- 1 Trapper Keeper o carpeta grande de 3 anillos
Evite el estilo acordeón. Son difíciles de usar para los alumnos. - 6 folders con tres agujeros
Póngalos en el Trapper Keeper y márquelos: Matemáticas, ELA, Ciencias, Estudios Sociales, Electivas y Exploratory. Usar diferentes colores ayuda con la organización. - Ratón para computadora
Opcional, pero recomendado. Tienden a durar más los que vienen con cable. - Bolsita para lápices
Preferiblemente con 3 agujeros perforados para mantener en la carpeta. - 2 paquetes de lápices de color (o un paquete grande)
- Lápices
- Pegamento en barra
- Resaltadores
- Audífonos o auriculares
Matemáticas
- 1 calculadora, modelo TI-30XIIS
Ciencias
- 1 carpeta de 1.5 pulgadas
Estudios Sociales
- 2 marcadores permanentes Sharpie Ultra Fine negros
- 2 lapiceros borrables azul o negro
Artículos para Traer a la Maestra de Sexta Hora
Por favor, traiga este artículo durante la Casa Abierta o el primer día de clases.
- 2 cajas de Kleenex
Arte
Los estudiantes deben mantener sus útiles en su estante asignado en el salón de arte. Por favor, asegúrese de que todos los artículos personales estén claramente etiquetados con el nombre de su hijo.
- 1 paquete de lápices de madera #2
- 2 borradores de mano color rosa
- 1 paquete de lápices de color
- 1 sacapuntas de mano
- 1 marcador permanente negro
- 1 caja para lápices/bolsa (para guardar estos artículos)
Educación Física
Los alumnos deben cambiarse de ropa para EF y guardarla en su casillero del gimnasio. Por favor, recuérdele a su hijo que lleve la ropa usada a casa cada semana para lavarla.
- 1 par de zapatos tenis (considere enviar un par viejo adicional para los días de pasto mojado)
- 1 bolsa de plástico de tienda (para guardar los zapatos mojados o sucios)
- 1 barra de desodorante (no contenedores de vidrio)
- Cambio de ropa: 1 par de shorts, pants/mayones, camiseta, sudadera y calcetines
Coro
- Zapatos negros de vestir (para noches de concierto)
- Lápiz (para mantener en la clase)
Banda
- Libro de Essential Elements 1 (igual que en 5to grado)
- 1 lápiz y 1 resaltador (para mantener en el folder de banda)
7th Grade
7th Grade (English)
7th Grade Supply List
Coopersville Middle School 2026-2027
General Supplies
- 1 Trapper Keeper or large 3-ring binder
Avoid the "accordion style" folders as they are difficult for students to use. - 6 folders that are 3-hole punched
Place these into the binder/Trapper Keeper and label as Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies, & Your Electives. Purchasing different colors helps with organization. - Pencil bag (to keep in binder, preferably 3-hole or 2-hole punched)
- Pencils
- Erasers
- Pencil sharpener
- Pens (blue or black, red for correcting only)
- Fine line markers
- Glue sticks
- Colored pencils (8-12)
- Highlighters
Optional but Highly Recommended
- Earbuds or headphones
- Computer mouse
Math
- 1 calculator, TI-30XIIS model
- 1 spiral notebook
- 4-pack Expo markers (give to math teacher)
ELA
- 1 spiral notebook
- 2 glue sticks to give to ELA teacher
- 2 erasable blue or black pens
Science
- 1 spiral notebook
Items to Bring to Sixth Hour
Please bring this item during Open House or on the first day of school.
- 2 boxes of Kleenex
Physical Education
Students are required to dress for PE every day in a different set of clothing than what they wore to school. They may keep these items in their assigned gym locker. Please encourage them to take their worn items home to wash at least once a week.
- 1 pair of tennis shoes (may also want an extra old pair for when the outside grass is wet)
- 1 plastic grocery bag (for possible wet shoes)
- 1 stick of deodorant (no glass)
- 1 pair of shorts, sweatpants/leggings, T-shirt, sweatshirt, and socks
Band
- 1 binder: 3-ring that is at least 1-inch
- 1 pencil & 1 highlighter (to keep in band binder)
Art
Students should keep these supplies on their assigned shelf in the art room. Please label all personal supplies.
- 1 package of #2 wood pencils
- 2 handheld pink erasers
- 1 package of colored pencils
- 1 handheld pencil sharpener
- 1 black Sharpie marker
- 1 pencil box/pouch (to keep these items in)
7th Grade (Spanish)
Lista de Útiles de 7mo Grado
Coopersville Middle School 2026-2027
Útiles Generales
- 1 Trapper Keeper o carpeta grande de 3 anillos
Evite las carpetas estilo acordeón, ya que son difíciles de usar para los estudiantes. - 6 folders con 3 agujeros
Póngalos en la carpeta/Trapper Keeper y márquelos como Matemáticas, ELA, Ciencias, Estudios Sociales y Electivas. Comprar diferentes colores ayuda con la organización. - Bolsita para lápices (para mantener en su carpeta, preferiblemente con 3 o 2 agujeros)
- Lápices
- Borradores
- Sacapuntas
- Lapiceros (azul o negro, rojo solo para corregir)
- Marcadores de línea fina
- Pegamento en barra
- Lápices de color (8-12)
- Resaltadores
Opcional pero Altamente Recomendado
- Audífonos
- Ratón para computadora
Matemáticas
- 1 calculadora, modelo TI-30XIIS
- 1 cuaderno espiral
- 4 marcadores Expo (para la maestra)
Inglés
- 1 cuaderno espiral
- 2 barras de pegamento para dar a la maestra de inglés
- 2 lapiceros borrables azul o negro
Ciencias
- 1 cuaderno espiral
Artículos para Traer Durante Sexta Hora
Por favor, traiga este artículo durante la Casa Abierta o el primer día de clases.
- 2 cajas de Kleenex
Educación Física
Los estudiantes deben vestirse para EF cada día con un cambio de ropa diferente de lo que vistieron en la escuela. Pueden mantener estas cosas en su locker del gimnasio. Por favor, anímelos a que lleven su ropa usada a casa para lavarla por lo menos una vez por semana.
- 1 par de zapatos tenis (puede que quiera unos viejos extra para cuando esté mojado el pasto afuera)
- 1 bolsa de plástico de la tienda (para posibles zapatos mojados)
- 1 barra de desodorante (no vidrio)
- 1 par de shorts, pantalones deportivos/mayones, camiseta, sudadera y calcetines
Banda
- Libro Essential Elements 1 (igual que en 5to grado)
- 1 carpeta de 3 anillos de por lo menos 1 pulgada
- 1 lápiz y 1 resaltador (para mantener en la carpeta de banda)
Arte
Los estudiantes deben mantener estos útiles en su estante asignado en el salón de arte. Por favor, marque todos los útiles personales.
- 1 paquete de lápices de madera #2
- 2 borradores de mano rosados
- 1 paquete de lápices de color
- 1 sacapuntas de mano
- 1 marcador negro
- 1 caja/bolsa para lápices (para guardar estos artículos)
8th Grade
8th Grade (English)
8th Grade Supply List
Coopersville Middle School 2026-2027
General Supplies
- 1 Trapper Keeper or large 3-ring binder
Avoid the "accordion style" folders as they are difficult for students to use. - 6 folders that are 3-hole punched
Place these into the binder/Trapper Keeper and label as Math, ELA, Science, Social Studies, & Your Electives. Purchasing different colors helps with organization. - Pencil bag (to keep in binder, preferably 3-hole or 2-hole punched)
- Pencils
- Erasers
- Pencil sharpener
- Pens (blue or black, red for correcting only)
- Fine line markers (8-12)
- Colored pencils
- Highlighters
Optional but Highly Recommended
- Earbuds or headphones
- Computer mouse
Math
- 1 calculator, TI-30XIIS model
- 1 spiral notebook
- Pack of sticky notes (Miller)
ELA
- 1 spiral notebook
- 2 erasable blue or black pens
Spanish
- 1 spiral notebook
Items to Bring to Sixth Hour
Please bring this item during Open House or on the first day of school.
- 2 boxes of Kleenex
Physical Education
Students are required to dress for PE every day in a different set of clothing than what they wore to school. They may keep these items in their assigned gym locker. Please encourage them to take their worn items home to wash at least once a week.
- 1 pair of tennis shoes (may also want an extra old pair for when the outside grass is wet)
- 1 plastic grocery bag (for possible wet shoes)
- 1 stick of deodorant (no glass)
- 1 pair of shorts, sweatpants/leggings, T-shirt, sweatshirt, and socks
Band
- 1 binder: 3-ring that is at least 1-inch
- 1 pencil & 1 highlighter (to keep in band binder)
Art
Students should keep these supplies on their assigned shelf in the art room. Please label all personal supplies.
- 1 package of #2 wood pencils
- 2 handheld pink erasers
- 1 package of colored pencils
- 1 handheld pencil sharpener
- 1 black Sharpie marker
- 1 pencil box/pouch (to keep these items in)
8th Grade (Spanish)
Lista de Útiles de 8vo Grado
Coopersville Middle School 2026-2027
Útiles Generales
- 1 Trapper Keeper o carpeta grande de 3 anillos
Evite las carpetas estilo acordeón, ya que son difíciles de usar para los estudiantes. - 6 folders con 3 agujeros
Póngalos en la carpeta/Trapper Keeper y márquelos como Matemáticas, ELA, Ciencias, Estudios Sociales y Electivas. Comprar diferentes colores ayuda con la organización. - Bolsita para lápices (para mantener en su carpeta, preferiblemente con 3 o 2 agujeros)
- Lápices
- Borradores
- Sacapuntas
- Lapiceros (azul o negro, rojo solo para corregir)
- Marcadores de línea fina (8-12)
- Lápices de color
- Resaltadores
Opcional pero Altamente Recomendado
- Audífonos
- Ratón para computadora
Matemáticas
- 1 calculadora, modelo TI-30XIIS
- 1 cuaderno espiral
- Paquete de notas adhesivas (Miller)
Inglés
- 1 cuaderno espiral
- 2 lapiceros azules o negros borrables
Español
- 1 cuaderno espiral
Artículos para Traer Durante Sexta Hora
Por favor, traiga este artículo durante la Casa Abierta o el primer día de clases.
- 2 cajas de Kleenex
Educación Física
Los estudiantes deben vestirse para EF cada día con un cambio de ropa diferente de lo que vistieron en la escuela. Pueden mantener estas cosas en su locker del gimnasio. Por favor, anímelos a que lleven su ropa usada a casa para lavarla por lo menos una vez por semana.
- 1 par de zapatos tenis (puede que quiera unos viejos extra para cuando esté mojado el pasto afuera)
- 1 bolsa de plástico de la tienda (para posibles zapatos mojados)
- 1 barra de desodorante (no vidrio)
- 1 par de shorts, pantalones deportivos/mayones, camiseta, sudadera y calcetines
Banda
- Libro Essential Elements 1 (igual que en 5to grado)
- 1 carpeta de 3 anillos de por lo menos 1 pulgada
- 1 lápiz y 1 resaltador (para mantener en la carpeta de banda)
Arte
Los estudiantes deben mantener estos útiles en su estante asignado en el salón de arte. Por favor, marque todos los útiles personales.
- 1 paquete de lápices de madera #2
- 2 borradores de mano rosados
- 1 paquete de lápices de color
- 1 sacapuntas de mano
- 1 marcador negro
- 1 caja/bolsa para lápices (para guardar estos artículos)
Important Reminders
Medication at School
All medications must be brought to the CMS office by a parent or guardian. A doctor-signed medication form must be on file before medication can be administered at school.
Student Planners
Student planners will be available for$5 at Open House. Planners are highly recommended for 6th grade students.
Cell Phones & Electronic Devices
Students may bring cell phones and other electronic devices to school, but they must remain in their lockers during the school day unless permission is given by a staff member.
Athletics
Students participating in athletics must have a current physical on file before they may practice or participate. For the 2026-2027 school year, physicals must be dated April 15, 2026 or later.
Office Hours
7:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Daily Schedule
7:40 a.m. – School day begins
2:25 p.m. – Dismissal
Half Days
10:50 a.m. – Dismissal
(School begins at the regular time)
Breakfast
Served from 7:20 a.m. to 7:40 a.m. in the cafeteria.






