The Weekly Buzz

A Weekly Newsletter from Corner Middle School

VOLUME 4, NUMBER 34: February 5, 2023

CMS Robotics Claim District Titles; Headed to State at Auburn

CMS Robotics -- both the 7th and 8th grade team, as well as the 5th and 6th grade team -- continued their march toward the state tournament at Auburn University this past weekend as they participated in the Jefferson County VEX IQ Championship at North Jefferson Middle School.


The 7th and 8th grade teams -- The Almost Golden Girls (Brooke Linkenhoker, Lexie Hicks, Elizabeth Minor, and Alyssa Tolbert) and The 4 Jacketeers (Cade Schollian, Caden Little, Caden Craven, and Heath Pierce) move on to the state competitions later this month. The Almost Golden Girls qualified by winning first place at a district competition earlier in the season. The 4 Jacketeers qualified by winning first place at the County Championship on Saturday. The team also won the Judges' Award for the help they provided a team from another school when their robot fell off of a table and broke. The CMS team helped them hurriedly reassemble the robot so the other team could finish the competition.


The 5th and 6th grade teams -- The Mighty Ducks (Eli Kizziah, Logan McAdams, Larky Norris, Jett Perkins, and Will Tingle), The Warbots (Alison Drummond, Ethan Kirkpatrick, Gavin Peters, Bronx Smith, and Jack Smith), and The Corner Shockwaves (Blake Little, Lindsey McDade, David Brown, and Lucas Skinner) -- all advanced to state. The Mighty Ducks were Teamwork Champions and Skills Match Champions. The Warbots were Teamwork Champions. The Shockwaves brought home the Excellence Award.


The teams are coached by Jennifer Harris and Anita Wiley. Congratulations, to all of our future engineers and their coaches!

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CMS Band Student Participate in Honors Band Program

CMS Band Student Participate in Honors Band Program

Corner Middle School eighth grader, Matthew Washington, was selected to participate in the Finale Concert of the Auburn University Middle School Symphonic Honor Band Festival on Saturday at the Gouge Performing Arts Center at Auburn University. Matthew was one of the members of the honor band trumpet section. He also performs with the Corner High School Marching Band in the pit. Congratulations, Matthew, on your selection!
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Clinics and Tryouts Scheduled for CMS Students This Week

Students in grades 6 and 7, as well as those in grade 8, have the opportunity to participate in tryout clinics on Monday through Thursday and tryouts on Friday of this week. At Corner Middle School, cheerleading sponsors, Lauren Wakefield and Jennifer Rouse, are hosting a four-day tryout clinic in the Competition Gym on campus from 3:00 to 5:00, with tryouts scheduled for Friday from 3:00 to 5:00. This will be for the 2023-2024 squad.


At Corner High School, director Adam Murphy is hosting a Dance Team clinic the first four days of next week from 3:30 to 5:00, and tryouts on Friday. Eight grade students interested in participating will ride a designated shuttle to CHS after school. You must have a note from a parent or guardian submitted to the office giving permission to ride the shuttle bus.


Good luck to all of the students trying out this week!

CMS Celebrates Counselor Appreciation Week 2023

CMS Celebrates Counselor Appreciation Week 2023

Administration, faculty, staff, and students will take time this week to celebrate Corner Middle School to celebrate the hard work of our school counselor, Mrs. Chloe Hackney. Mrs. Hackney does a great job working with the students of our school providing college and career guidance, personal social-emotional well-being help, and academic support. In addition to her work as counselor, Mrs. Hackney is our school's building test coordinator, PST and 504 Coordinator, a club sponsor, and assistant volleyball coach. Mrs. Hackney provides online student support on TikTok @cms_counselor.


Thank you, Mrs. Hackney for all that you do for our school family!

CMS Celebrates Counselor Appreciation Week 2023

CHS Theatre Academy Auditions Set for Mini-Season

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Valentine's Day Dance Set for February 14th

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Elementary Science Olympiad Information

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Solo and Ensemble Information for CMS Band Students

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Sixth Grade Field Trip Information

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CMS Calendar for the Week of February 6, 2023 - February 12, 2023

CMS Calendar for the Week of February 6, 2023 - February 12, 2023

Monday, February 6, 2023


  • Math Vertical Training 8:15-11:15

  • ELA Vertical Training 12:00-3:00

  • CMS Cheerleading Tryout Clinic 3:00-5:00

  • 7th and 8th Grade Robotics Team Practice 3:00

  • CHS Dance Team Clinic 3:30-5:30

  • CHS Theatre Spring Auditions 3:30-5:00

  • Focus on the Future at CHS for CMS 8th Grade 5:30


Tuesday, February 7, 2023


  • 7th and 8th Grade PBIS Meetings during Planning Period

  • CMS Debate Practice 3:00

  • 5th and 6th Grade Robotics Practice 3:00

  • CMS Cheerleading Tryout Clinic 3:00-5:00

  • CHS Dance Team Clinic 3:30-5:30

  • CHS Theatre Spring Auditions 3:30-5:00

  • McAdory at CHS Tennis 4:00


Wednesday, February 8, 2023


  • First Priority in CMS Library 7:30

  • Jefcoed Math Coach Meeting at CMS 8:00-3:00

  • Four-Year Plan Set-Up with 8th Grade in ACPS

  • Student-Parent Handbook Committee Webex 9:00

  • Club Schedule - B Week Clubs

  • CMS Cheerleading Tryout Clinic 3:00-5:00

  • CHS Dance Team Clinic 3:30-5:30


Thursday, February 9, 2023


  • Last Day to Buy a 2022-2023 CMS Yearbook

  • 5th and 6th Grade PBIS Meetings during Planning Period

  • Four-Year Plan Set-Up with 8th Grade in ACPS

  • CMS Cheerleading Tryout Clinic 3:00-5:00

  • CHS Dance Team Clinic 3:30-5:30


Friday, February 10, 2023


  • Mid-Third Quarter Progress Reports Go Home

  • Monthly Faculty/Staff Birthday Celebration

  • ETS Recruitment Meeting 2:15

  • CMS Math Team Practice 3:00

  • CMS Cheerleading Tryouts 3:00-5:00

  • CHS Dance Team Tryouts 3:30-5:30


Saturday, February 12, 2023


  • Miss Bagley Pageant 3:00

  • Enjoy Your Day Doing Something for Yourself, with Family and Friends, at Home . . . or Do Nothing at All!

  • Corner Community Park Activities


Sunday, February 5, 2023


  • Enjoy Your Day Worshiping, Relaxing, and/or Having Fun with Family and Friends!
CMS Calendar for the Week of February 6, 2023 - February 12, 2023

February 2023 Breakfast and Lunch Menus

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Looking Ahead to Important School Dates

Looking Ahead to Important School Dates

In order to assist you with your planning, please make note of the following dates. Remember, however, dates for all events/activities are subject to change due to inclement weathers, health restrictions, or other events which may force cancellation or re-scheduling.


Monday, February 13, 2023 Administrators' Association Meeting at COB

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Elevate Coaches Meeting / Partnership at CMS

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 Jefoced Board Committee Meeting 10:00

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 SRO Appreciation Day

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 Principals Meeting with Dr. Gonsoulin

Thursday, February 16, 2023 8th Grade Course Selection with CHS 8:15-11:30

Thursday, February 16, 2023 CHS Baseball at Hayden

Thursday, February 16, 2023 CMS Softball at Hayden 5:00

Friday, February 17, 2023 eLearning Day Across Jefferson County - Students at Home

Friday, February 17, 2023 CMS Softball at Leeds Tournament

Friday, February 17, 2023 Oak Grove at CHS Baseball

Friday, February 17, 2023 CHS Softball Hosts CHS Round Robin Tournament

Saturday, February 18, 2023 CMS Softball at Leeds Tournament

Saturday, February 18, 2023 CHS Softball Hosts CHS Round Robin Tournament

Monday, February 20, 2023 Presidents' Day - School Closed for Students

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Course Selection - Rising 8th Grade

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 7th and 8th Grade Data Meeting during Planning Period

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 CMS Band Rehearsal for MPA 3:00

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 CHS Baseball at Sumiton Christian

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Oakman at CHS Softball 5:00

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Erwin at CMS Softball 6:30

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 School Bus Driver Appreciation Day

Wednesday, February 22, 2023 Course Selection - Rising 7th Grade

Thursday, February 23, 2023 Spring Pictures

Thursday, February 23, 2023 ALSCA Conference in Montevallo

Thursday, February 23, 2023 Jefcoed Board Meeting 10:00

Thursday, February 23, 2023 Middle / High School District CILT Meeting

Thursday, February 23, 2023 5th and 8th Grade Data Meeting during Planning Periods

Thursday, February 23, 2023 CMS Band Rehearsal for MPA 3:00

Thursday, February 23, 2023 Hueytown at CMS Softball

Thursday, February 23, 2023 CHS Softball at McAdory

Thursday, February 23, 2023 Clay-Chalkville at CHS Baseball

Thursday, February 23, 2023 CMS Cheerleading Parent Meeting 6:00

Friday, February 24, 2023 Course Selection - Rising 6th Grade

Friday, February 24, 2023 ALSCA Conference in Montevallo

Friday, February 24, 2023 CMS Softball at Bragg Tournament at Fultondale

Friday, February 24, 2023 CHS Softball at Leeds Tournament

Friday, February 24, 2023 Hayden at CHS Baseball

Saturday, February 25, 2023 CMS Softball at Bragg Tournament at Fultondale

Saturday, February 25, 2023 CHS Softball at Leeds Tournament

Saturday, February 25, 2023 CHS Baseball at Mortimer Jordan

Monday, February 27, 2023 Course Selection - West Jefferson Elementary School

Monday, February 27, 2023 North Jefferson at CMS Baseball

Monday, February 27, 2023 CMS Softball at North Jefferson

Monday, February 27, 2023 CHS Baseball at Clay-Chalkville

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 CMS Debate at Samford University Debate Competition

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 CMS Band Rehearsal for MPA 3:00

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Mortimer Jordan at CHS Baseball

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 CHS Softball at Mortimer Jordan

Looking Ahead to Important School Dates
Corner Middle School

Corner Middle School

Corner Middle School

Our Mission


Corner Middle School is committed to empowering our students as they build a foundation for college, career, and community success in a nurturing environment.


Our Vision


Our vision at Corner Middle School is to ensure our students are academically, emotionally, and socially prepared for challenges they may encounter in the next phases of their lives.


Our Beliefs

Corner Middle School believes we will accomplish our Mission and Vision in serving our community of learners by:


- Loving, encouraging, and inspiring our students and each other in our daily interactions.

- Utilizing highly-effective instruction and a challenging curriculum.

- Meeting the needs of diverse learners in order to prepare them for college and entry into a career pathway.

- Partnering with the community.

- Cultivating student leaders.

- Integrating technology into all areas of learning.

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