September 30th is the kick off to Homecoming week! Please make sure your outfits are up to school code. Go Broncs and Fillies!
Dear Cody Middle School Community,
Our last WYTOPP Assessment of the Fall Interim is tomorrow, Tuesday, September 24th. Our 8th graders will take science and our 7th graders will complete the writing portion.
In order to help ensure the testing process goes smoothly and that all students are set up for success, please keep the following important reminders in mind.
1. The assessment requires audio, so it’s important that students bring wired-in headphones.
2. Make sure your Chromebook is fully charged.
3. Please arrive to class on time so that our classes can start on time.
Thank you for your support, and best of luck to all our students!
CODY GEAR: We have an online store available to purchase CODY Store Link:
gear.https://stores.inksoft.com/WS106204. The online store will close on 9/4/24.
STORE CLOSES SOON.
We are open to the public today and tomorrow! Come on in from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. Receive your schedule, find out where your locker is, and get acquainted with the building and where your classes are. We look forward to seeing you!
We are excited to have students back in the building soon!! Please make sure you register your students in Powerschool ASAP!
Subject: Park County School District 6 School Nutrition Update for 2024-2025
Dear Cody Middle School Families,
We want to clarify some misinformation from a recent Cody Enterprise article regarding free meals for students. PCSD6 will maintain the same lunch prices as the 2023-2024 school year.
We are pleased to announce that PCSD6 has been selected to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) free meal reimbursement program. Heart Mountain Academy and Wapiti Schools have been selected by the state of Wyoming to implement CEP for the 2024-2025 school year, offering free meals to all students at these schools. This means households will not need to fill out applications for free and reduced meals. We encourage all families whose children attend the other schools to complete the free and reduced meal application and turn them into the front office of your school.
Sincerely,
Jacob R. Gogan
Principal
Cody Middle School
Please check out the Cody Middle School August 2024 Back to School Newsletter for important information!
https://secure.smore.com/n/pksy5h
We are excited to have students back August 21st! There is a lot going on the first part of the year and we want to make this year as easy as possible. Please if you have questions call the Cody Middle School front office 307-587-4273.
PCSD 6 will once again offer lunch to students aged 18 and under this summer! For details on locations and times, please refer to the flyer.
**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
Wyoming RIDE Initiative Showcases Innovative Education Delivery Model by Park County School District 6
Please check out our Cody Middle School May 2024 Newsletter (.https://secure.smore.com/n/0d346k)
Thank you for your continued support of Cody Middle School!
Observatory will be open April 8th for PCSD6 Families to view the eclipse!
April 15th, 2024 Parent Teacher Conferences from 4:00-7:30!
Please disregard the message that just went out about a lunch balance! That was my mistake.
Parent Teacher Conferences February 5th, 2024!
Dear CMS Parents/Guardians,
I wanted to take this opportunity to again share with you Cody Middle School's promotion and retention policy, as well as the various support systems we have in place for our students. This information has been shared with parents/guardians earlier in the year via newsletters, emails, and during our back to school information night, but I find it important to once again reemphasize.
At Cody Middle School, we are committed to ensuring that every student receives the necessary support to thrive academically. We understand that each child learns at their own pace and may face unique challenges along the way. Therefore, we have implemented a range of initiatives to provide tailored assistance to students who may be struggling academically.
Our Academic Systems of Support include:
Advisory & After-School Tutoring: We have a built-in advisory class for each student four days a week with the intended purpose of remediation and academic support. We also offer an after-school tutoring program Monday - Thursday to provide additional academic support and guidance to students. The PCSD6 Transportation Department also offers transportation services to students who attend after-school tutoring and live within city limits.
Standards-Referenced Grades: Our grading system is based on standards-referenced assessments, providing clear feedback to students and parents on their academic progress and areas for improvement.
Effective Tier 1 Classroom Instruction: Our dedicated educational staff deliver high-quality standards-based instruction in the classroom, on a daily basis, to meet the diverse learning needs of our students. Educator effectiveness is evaluated using a framework based on four different strategic domains including, planning and preparation, the classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibility.
Effective Tier 2 Academic Supports: For students who require more targeted assistance, we offer a wide range of Tier 2 academic supports to address specific learning gaps and challenges. Examples of this include our Reading Intervention course, our Cody Academy Course, and our Friday Math Remediation process.
Reading Intervention & Cody Academy: We have a specialized literacy course in place to support students in improving their literacy skills, as well as a Cody Academy course, which is designed to provide targeted assistance to students who may be facing challenges in their ELA and Social Studies courses.
Friday Math Remediation: We have a specialized math remediation process that takes place during Friday Enrichment hours, where students receive support and opportunities to remediate failing assessments and target specific skills and standards.
We strive to provide comprehensive support to all students, and it's important to note that promotion to the next grade level is based on various factors, including academic performance, attendance, and participation.
According to Park County School District 6 Board Policy IKE-R, students may be retained in middle level grades because of a failure to:
Achieve passing grades in assigned classes
Attend school on a regular basis
Demonstrate proficiency of knowledge and skills based on district curriculum and standards.
The decision to retain a student is not taken lightly. It is made after careful consideration by a team of teachers, counselors, and administrators, with parental involvement playing a crucial role in the process. Possible factors that may contribute to the decision for retention include lack of attendance, poor academic performance, failure to complete curriculum, lack of maturity and development, failure to meet state standards, and overwhelming behavioral concerns.
If your student is at risk of retention, you will have already been notified prior to this communication via email and phone. Our goal is to work collaboratively with parents/guardians to develop a personalized success plan for students at-risk of being retained. This success plan will address your students academic needs and facilitate their progress. Our goal is to empower every student to reach their full potential and achieve academic success.
If you have any questions or concerns about our promotion and retention policy, or if you would like more information about the support systems available to your student, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to support you and your student every step of the way.
Thank you for your continued partnership in your student's education.
Sincerely,
Jacob R. Gogan
Principal
Cody Middle School
Dear Cody Middle School Families,
As we approach the inclement weather season, we want to inform all Cody Middle School families about our procedures for handling adverse weather conditions. To ensure the safety of our staff and students, we have incorporated a temporary virtual education policy (TVE). Utilizing a TVE day will allow us to avoid having to make up the missed day.
In the event of inclement weather, any closure decision will result in the implementation of virtual learning days. During these TVEs, teachers will actively engage with students to ensure that teaching and learning continue seamlessly.
Kindergarten - 5th grade students have been assigned a learning resource titled “Brain Quest”. This resource provides a full year of curriculum-based exercises and activities specific to support grade-level learning at each grade.
6th - 12th grade students will use their Chromebook computers to access Canvas, the Park 6 Online Learning Portal, and maintain contact with their teachers on this day. Teachers will contact their students to provide instruction and take attendance for that day. CMS and CHS teachers will take attendance through Canvas. Thank you for your continued support of Cody Middle School and Park County School District 6.
Sincerely,
Jacob R. Gogan
Principal
Cody Middle School
Dear CMS Community,
The enrollment period for 2nd Semester Enrichment Courses is now open! We are excited at the course offerings that will be available for students to choose from. Please read over the Enrichment Form carefully before submitting. We would like to get all responses back by no later than Wednesday, January 10th, to ensure we can appropriately place students.
https://forms.gle/qgbKWTKz6ze4LQJy6
