Cleveland Middle

⚡ What. A. Week. ⚡️ The halls of Cleveland Middle School were buzzing with energy as we launched Summer 2025 with a legendary start to our Myths & Legends theme! ☀️⚔️ 🛡️Students & faculty were introduced to their epic teams — 🏺Athena, ⚔️Sparta, ⚡️Zeus, & 🛡️Valkyrie — each ready to battle it out (academically & athletically!) over the next 4 weeks. 🛡️ The spirit is high, the legends are forming, and the games have officially begun. The quest for victory is just getting started. Which mythic team will rise to the top? Stay tuned. 👀 💥LET THE BATTLE BEGIN! #MiddleSchoolMatters #RaiderOnTheRise

🏁What. A. Day.🏁 👉Our annual Catch the Spirit celebration at Cleveland Middle School was a blast from the first inflatable jump to the last dance! 💥Zorb balls were flying across the football field ☄️ 💥Laser tag was lighting up the band room 🔫 💥 Trike racing was iconic in the parking lot! 🏎️💨 😲And yes… teachers and admin were braving the dunk tank! 💦 swipe to witness 📲 💥Every grade level got in on the fun, and the smiles were nonstop!😊 👏We’re so thankful for our CMS staff who helped make today unforgettable—and a HUGE shoutout to Monterrey’s for serving up those legendary chips, queso, and salsa! 🧀🌶️🙌 🔵🔴This is what Raider spirit is all about!🔵🔴 #ItsAGreatDayToBeARaider #MiddleSchoolMatters #EndOfYearVibes

🙃FACULTY FOR THE WIN!🙂 🏐The students spiked with spirit, & nearly schooled the staff—but in true comeback fashion, the faculty aced it!💯 🏐With grit, guts, & maybe a few extra credit plays, the staff sealed the deal and stayed UNDEFEATED in all student vs. faculty events this year!💪 2️⃣more days of school left—& we’re saving the best for last! We can’t wait to wrap up the year with Catch The Spirit—get ready to celebrate like champions!🥳🎈 #leaveyourmarC #MiddleSchoolMatters #ItsAGreatDayToBeARaider

🎓COLLEGE BOUND!🚎💨 📎Our 8th graders spent the day at UTC exploring what life after middle school could look like! 🆒 📎From a campus scavenger hunt to learning about GPAs, scholarships, 💸and that famous all-you-can-eat dining hall 🤤— it was a day full of future-ready inspiration.😎 🗣️Big thanks to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for showing us the MOC-tastic side of college life! 💛💙❤️ This was all made possible thanks to Mrs. Emily Raper - 8th grade assistant principal. Your hard work inspires our Raiders to dream big!💭🤩 ⸻ ❓Did you know❓ 👉🏼UTC offers over 140 undergraduate programs and is home to more than 11,000 students! It’s a place where big futures begin — maybe even yours!🎓 #MocsInTheMaking #FutureFreshman #RaiderOnTheRise #MiddleSchoolMatters

🥎MIRACLE GAME🥎 💙2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣5️⃣❤️ 💥From big hits to even bigger smiles, this softball game was a home run for everyone involved. 💥Thank you to every volunteer, teacher, and fan who made this day unforgettable. This is what community looks like. 👊🏼Special shoutout to CMS Lady Raider Softball for hosting this event! It’s a GREAT DAY to be a Raider!👏 #EmpowerThroughPlay #MiddleSchoolMatters #WeAreCleveland #BuildingCommunity *NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE MIRACLE LEAGUE*

🗣️Happy School Principals’ Day, Mr. Akiona! 👏 💙Thank you for being the heart of our school & the steady engine behind every success we celebrate. Your leadership is marked by compassion, vision, & an unshakable belief in what’s possible when students & staff feel seen, supported, and inspired. ❤️Heroes don’t always wear capes—sometimes they hold megaphones in the car line, greet every student by name, and lead with a quiet strength centered on service. You are that kind of hero for our school, lifting others with your presence and empowering ALL Raiders to rise! 🦸🏻‍♂️ 👉🏼Because of you, it’s always a great day to be a Raider. 💯 📲SWIPE to the end to see Mr. Akiona like you’ve never seen him before—as a comic book SUPERHERO!🦸🏻‍♂️

🥎What. A. Season. 🥎 👏Congratulations to our CMS Softball team for making this year a total HIT! 💥 From the dugout to the diamond, you made every moment count. 👊 🗣️Huge thank you to Coach Heather Turner, Coach Ben Garcia, & Coach Allison Turner for stepping up to the plate and leading with unstoppable Raider Pride! ❤️💙 #CMSBuilt #choosecleveland #ALLIN

🏐 CMS VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS 🏐 Are you ready to bump, set, and spike your way into the season?! Tryouts for rising 6th–8th graders will be held on: 📅 May 23rd ⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM 🙋🏼‍♀️Questions? 👉🏼Contact Coach Green - AGREEN0906@GMAIL.COM 🗣️Let’s go, Raiders! #CHOOSECLEVELAND

Your sweet victory has everyone quacking with excitement! 🏆🦆🍩 Way to go, Deyviana Clark! She’s our 2025 CMS PTO Duck’s Donut’s fundraiser highest seller! 👏 Thank you to everyone who supported our fundraiser — your generosity helps our PTO make great things happen at CMS!

🗣️CONGRATS to the Cleveland City Schools Class of 2032 on a successful 5th Grade Open House at CMS!❤️💙 ✨ Over 400 schedules printed ✨ 300+ pieces of Raider swag repped ✨ 30+ clubs, classes, & sports showcased 🎉⚡️A HUGE thank you to @cdmfun (Creative Discovery Museum) for bringing the fun with your hands-on STEM demos — your team made science spark for our future Raiders! ⭐️⚙️📚⚡️ It was a GREAT night to be a Raider! We can’t wait to welcome the Class of 2032 back in August! #LeaveYourMarC #ChooseCleveland #ItsAGreatDayToBeARaider #CMSClassOf2032 #RaiderNation #MiddleSchoolMagic

📸 CMS Track - Leaves the Competition in the Dust! 💨 🤩What a record-breaking weekend! Our Raiders ran the show on Saturday—& the competition!🧯 🔻 👉🏼Here’s how our Raiders raced to the🔝 💙BOYS 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ DASH⬇️ 🥇Micah Hinson – 1st Place – 11.88 🥉Leonid Novichkov – 3rd Place – 12.31 🩷GIRLS 1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ DASH⬇️ 🥈Ava Hill – 2nd Place – 13.14 🥉Dreme McDaniel – 3rd Place – 13.45 💙BOYS 4️⃣❎1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ RELAY⬇️ 🥇1st Place – 46.81 🩷GIRLS 4️⃣❎1️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ RELAY⬇️ 🥇1st Place – 53.40 💙 BOYS 4️⃣❎2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ RELAY⬇️ 🥇1st Place – 1:36.72 🔥SCHOOL RECORD🔥– Talk about a relay good job! 👏 🩷 GIRLS 4️⃣❎2️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ RELAY⬇️ 🥇1st Place – 1:54.25 💙 BOYS 4️⃣❎8️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ RELAY⬇️ 🥇1st Place – 11:07.88 🩷 GIRLS 4️⃣❎8️⃣0️⃣0️⃣ RELAY⬇️ 🥇1st Place – 12:16.70 😎Our Raiders didn’t just show up—they laced up, leveled up, and left it all on the track!💨 🗣️Congrats to Coach Danny Murphy, Coach Hannah White, & Coach Cheree Thompson for leading the way and keeping our team on track for greatness!🏆 #️⃣ #leaveyourmarC #CHOOSECLEVELAND #RunningStrong

♟️CHECKMATE UNDER PRESSURE♟️ ♟️When your team is down players & you have to forfeit a match every round, what do you do? 😎You go undefeated in the round robin! 💥 Looks like these Raiders aren’t pawn-ing off any challenges! 💪 After 5️⃣ tiebreakers they took 2️⃣nd in the Region 2 Chess Tournament!🥈👉 Congrats to Everett Towe, Sam Coulsten, & Samuel Vazquez! 🆙⏭️ ♟️TN Middle School State Chess Championship📍@tntechuniversity - TODAY, SATURDAY, MARCH 29TH! We hope it’s a KNIGHT to remember 👏🏼 Good luck & GO RAIDERS! 🔵🔴 🗣️S/O to 6th Grade faculty member, Matt Rodante, for sponsoring this team & supporting their journey! 👏🏼 🍎👨🏻‍🏫 ___________________ #MiddleSchoolMatters #ChessChampionships #BuildingCommunity #ChooseCleveland #leaveyourmar©️🪢

🐧THANK YOU WHIT’S!🐧 🍦A sweet shoutout to Whit’s Frozen Custard in Cleveland for adding an extra scoop of joy for our 6th grade teachers today! 🥶We’re frozen with gratitude for your support of CMS and our amazing team! 👏🏼

💯Once a Raider, always a Raider💯 📲#THROWBACKTHURSDAY ⤵️ 💥The strength of a Raider isn’t just in what they accomplish today—it’s in the legacy they leave behind!💪 ⤵️ 📸 Swipe through to see how far our alumni have come, and remember, the legacy continues with YOU. 👉🏻#LEAVEYOURMARC ⤵️ 👀See anyone familiar? Let us know in the comments! 💭

🤫 Secret Spirit Week Finale: FIERCE BLUE FRIDAY! 💙⚡ #FacultyFun @clevelandcityschools . 💙🔥Our teachers have been bringing their A-game all week! 🔇 . 🤐Monday: Monochromatic Madness or Jersey Day 🎽 🤐Tuesday: Beach Vibes Only 🏖️ 🤐Wednesday: Socks with Sandals (yes, we went there SKIBIDI) 🧦👡 🤐Thursday: Anything But a Cup 🥤 . 🗣️Now, we’re wrapping it up with an all-out, bold, and fierce Blue Friday! Let’s see that Raider pride in full force! 💙⚡️ #TeacherSpirit #KIDATHEART #FierceFriday

👮🏻‍♂️❤️SRO Appreciation Day! 💙🚔 . 🚨Today, we want to give a huge shoutout to the amazing School Resource Officers who keep Cleveland Middle School safe and thriving every day. 👮‍♂️👮‍♂️👮‍♂️ . 🔹 Officer Spence: You go above and beyond in every human interaction. Your presence helps create a safe and welcoming environment at CMS! Thank you for always showing up! . 🔹 Officer Milam: Thank you for your dedication and positive impact in our halls. Your commitment to the safety of our students and faculty is irreplaceable. . 🔹 Officer Rogers: Your care & leadership are felt by every person you meet. Your commitment to CMS goes well beyond the school day! Thank you for your dedication to the Blue Raiders! . 👏🏼We are grateful for all you do to make Cleveland Middle School a better place! 💙 #ALLIN #CHOOSECLEVELAND

🏥 Need Quick & Convenient Healthcare at School? 💻 Flu season is here! Did you know your child can see a healthcare provider without leaving school? 🏫✨ With Telemedicine Services, students and staff can receive virtual medical care for minor illnesses, helping to reduce absences and keep everyone healthy. ✅ Sign up now! Complete the Digital Telemedicine Consent Form here: https://clv.city/vVxZX 📽️ Watch this short video to learn more: https://clv.city/LmKhV Thank you to BCPEF and United Way for making this service possible for CCS and Bradley County Schools! 💙

📚 TCAP TESTING 2025📚 👇 TCAP testing begins soon! Here are the dates to mark on your calendar: • April 22: English (Sessions 1 & 2) • April 24: English (Sessions 3 & 4); Math (Session 1) • April 29: Math (Sessions 2 & 3); Science (Session 1) • May 1: Science (Session 2); Social Studies (Session 1) 👇 ❗️ Important: No checkouts will be allowed during testing.

🚨 Cleveland City Schools Alert 🚨 Cleveland City Schools will be closed Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22, due to extremely cold temperatures. ❄️ Updates regarding sporting events and other extracurriculars will be provided as necessary. Stay safe and warm.🧤

🌟We are excited to welcome students back to school on a regular schedule tomorrow, Tuesday, January 14. We look forward to a great day of learning! 📚✏️