The Weekly Buzz

A Weekly Newsletter from Corner Middle School

VOLUME 4, NUMBER 35: February 12, 2023

Students will work from home on Friday, February 17, 2023, for a scheduled e-learning day. School will be closed on Monday, February 20, 2023, for Presidents' Day

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Wednesday, February 15th CMS Celebrates School Resource Officer Appreciation Day

This week, our CMS school family will celebrate our School Resource Officer, Deputy David Lawrence on SRO Appreciation Day! Deputy Lawrence and his partner, Riley, do an amazing job of serving our school helping us provide a safe and secure learning environment in which our students can learn and our faculty and staff work daily. Thank you SO MUCH for everything you do for our school and community, Deputy Lawrence and Riley!!!!

Congratulations 2023-2024 Corner Middle School Cheerleaders

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Congratulations 2023-2024 Corner High School Marching Band Dance Team!

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Random Acts of Kindness Week at CMS

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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 13, 2023 - February 19, 2023

Monday, February 13, 2023


  • Administrator Association Meeting at COB 7:30

  • MEDC at CMS

  • Four-Year Planning with 8th Graders

  • AMSTI Math Coaches Meeting at Bragg

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

  • CHS Tennis at Hueytown 4:00

  • CMS Baseball / Softball Parent Meeting in Cafeteria 5:30


Tuesday, February 14, 2023


  • Elevate Coaches Visit to CMS

  • 8th Grade MyACT Portal Set-Up

  • Jefcoed Board Committee Meeting 10:00

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

  • CMS Valentine's Dance 5:30


Wednesday, February 15, 2023


  • SRO Appreciation Day

  • First Priority in CMS Library 7:30

  • Principals Meeting with Dr. Gonsoulin 8:00

  • Club Schedule - B Week Clubs

  • Yearbook Staff Meeting 3:00

  • CILT Meeting 3:20


Thursday, February 16, 2023


  • CHS Course Selection with 8th Grade at GMS

  • First Priority Leadership Team Meeting 2:30

  • Yearbook Staff Meeting 3:00

  • CMS Debate Practice 3:00

  • CHS Baseball at Hayden 4:00/6:00

  • CMS Softball at Hayden 5:00


Friday, February 17, 2023


  • eLearning Day in Jefcoed

  • CMS Robotics at State Robotics Tournament at Auburn University

  • CMS Softball at Leeds Tournament

  • CHS Softball Hosting CHS Round Robin Tournament

  • Oak Grove at CHS Baseball 4:30/6:30


Saturday, February 18, 2023


  • CMS Robotics at State Robotics Tournament at Auburn University
  • CMS Softball at Leeds Tournament
  • CHS Softball Hosting CHS Round Robin Tournament
  • Enjoy Your Day Doing Something for Yourself, with Family and Friends, at Home . . . or Do Nothing at All!

  • Corner Community Park Activities


Sunday, February 19, 2023


  • CMS Robotics at State Robotics Tournament at Auburn University

  • Enjoy Your Day Worshiping, Relaxing, and/or Having Fun with Family and Friends!

February 2023 Breakfast and Lunch Menus

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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 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

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.