Camillus Middle School

Message from the Principal-March 13, 2026

Dear CMS Families,

March is upon us, and we are hopeful that warmer weather will arrive soon as we have officially sprung forward into longer days. As we move through the month, I encourage families to check SchoolTool regularly to ensure that your scholar is in good academic standing as we approach the end of the third marking period.

I also want to take a moment to emphasize the importance of student attendance. Being present in school each day is one of the most important factors in student success. In New York State, research shows that students who miss 10% or more of the school year are considered chronically absent, which can significantly impact academic performance and connection to school. Our teachers look forward to educating and supporting our scholars each day, and we truly want to see them here and engaged in learning daily.

There are several exciting events happening at CMS this week. We look forward to celebrating Spirit Week and supporting an important cause during St. Baldrick’s. Our Student of the Month Ceremony will take place on March 17, 2026 at 8:15 a.m. Families of students being honored are warmly invited to attend.

Please note that there will be no school for students on Friday, March 20, 2026. Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our CMS school community. As you go throughout your day, we encourage everyone to be safe, be responsible, be respectful, and be kind, but most importantly, be Better Together.

It’s a great day to be a Wildcat!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Mathis

Principal, Camillus Middle School

CMS Principal's Message-March 6, 2026

Family Message

This week, we celebrated World Language Week at school. Students enjoyed hearing a variety of languages during the morning announcements, which was a great way to recognize and celebrate the diversity in our community.

Congratulations to our Battle of the Books team for finishing the competition with an impressive performance. Our Math League team also had a successful meet this week. In addition, many of our Winter II sports teams are wrapping up their seasons. We are proud of the hard work and dedication these students showed while representing our school.

Families are also encouraged to attend the District Culture Fair on Saturday, March 7 at 12:00 PM at the high school. This event is a great opportunity to celebrate the many cultures represented in our community.

Looking ahead, we have a full week of events coming up. Please be sure to check the schedule so you do not miss the many great activities planned for our students and families.

Thank you for your continued support. Enjoy the warm weather this weekend!

Sincerely,

CMS administration

Check out CMS Instagram for photos from this past week!

@camilus.principal @camillus_middle

Upcoming this Week at CMS

• March 10 - CMS Band concert at HS at 7 pm

• March 11- 3v3 basketball tournament 3-4 pm

• March 12 - CMS String concert at HS at 7 pm

Club Schedule

March 9

• 🔬Science Club (Room 210)

• Visit from Dr. Druger until 3:30 pm

March 10

• 🎶Select Chorus (Room 123)

• 🎮ESports (Room 8)

• 🏳️‍🌈SAGA/ Pride (Room 122)

March 12

• 🎻Chamber Strings(Rm 124)

• 🎮ESports (Room 8)

• Jazz Band

March 13

• 🎭Drama Club (Room 123)

• 🛠️Tech (LGI)

• Interact Club

• ✨Makerspace (Room 8)

Information about the 2026 Capital Improvement Project Referendum

The Board of Education approved a resolution at its January 21, 2026 meeting to move the 2026 Capital Improvement Project forward for a community vote. The vote will take place on Monday, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Details are posted to the website and will be updated in the upcoming weeks.

Community Forums

Community Forums will be held on:

Monday, March 9, 2026 at

7:00 p.m. in the Camillus Middle School Cafeteria

Monday, March 16, 2026 at

7:00 p.m. in the West Genesee High School Auditorium

Referendum Vote

The 2026 Capital Improvement Project Referendum Vote will take place on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at the West Genesee High School Auditorium Lobby from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. To learn more about the Capital Improvement Project click on this link: https://youtu.be/JFN_EsPSBk0?si=WOzAI25Fy7oieBbK

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