Central Mountain High School
Keystone Central School District
Message From the Principals
Dear Central Mountain High School Community,
As we approach April, we need to keep our focus on the Keystone exams that are happening in the first part of May. This is a crucial time for our students and we want them to make the most of the next few weeks. We appreciate the continued support that we get from our families and community.
While we gear up for the Keystones, let's not forget to embrace the joy and vibrancy of spring. Our campus is bustling with activity, from sports tournaments to musical performances, art exhibitions to academic competitions. It's a time when our students not only excel academically but also showcase their talents and passions beyond the classroom. Let's celebrate their achievements and encourage them to continue pursuing their interests with zeal. Together, let's make this April a month of both academic success and memorable experiences for our Central Mountain High School family. Be sure to check out all of the wonderful things that are happening at our school on our CMHS Facebook, CMHS DoJo and our CMHS website.
Thank you,
CMHS Admin Team
Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Upcoming Activities
April 1st- No School- Spring Break
April 8th- Solar Eclipse 🌘
April 15th- DEADLINE for CMHS Senior Award Applications on Going Merry
Senior Dates to Remember
Guest Form for CMHS Dances
Social Media
If you are out and about and see our Central Mountain High School students doing something positive. Please take pictures (with approval) and email them with a description on what is happening to tgermello@kcsd.us.
If you have not already Follow us on Facebook. QR code below 😀
Class Dojo
Federal Programs
April Federal Programs Updates
You may be contacted by your school's Policy 917/918 team to participate in our Spring committee meeting. We are required to make sure that we maintain open communication between the schools and a variety of stakeholders to review federal programs information and receive feedback. If you are interested in participating, we are always looking for community members who want to be involved in reviewing our data and our plans and want to have input. If you are interested in joining our team, please complete this form to help us maintain a communication list of willing Stakeholders to turn to when we need input.
Title I funds follow the students. When our students attend a nonpublic school, our school funds are allocated on a per pupil basis to the nonpublic school to support any students who have an academic need who would have attended a KCSD school. We work with our nonpublic schools to help support our students, because no matter where they attend, students who reside within the boundaries of KCSD are our students.
Our original allocation for this school year for Title I was $1,550,476. The reallocation just came out March 13, 2024, and that number was reduced to $1,549.039.
Title II funds are designed to support the teachers. We use Title II funds for professional development in areas such as mathematics, English/Language Arts, and social-emotional learning.
Our original allocation for this school year for Title II was $163,939. The reallocation just came out March 13, 2024, and that number was reduced to $160,680.
At all school levels, we use Title IV federal funds to purchase incentives for PBIS (our positive school-wide behavior supports) rewards, and we emphasize the goal of following school rules in all schools. Our original allocation was and remains $127,334.
Required documents for families:
Right to Request Qualifications of Teachers (see Annual Notices and Policy Review button above) - if you wish to request a paper copy, please contact rmurty@kcsd.k12.pa.us .
Note: If your child is taught for four or more weeks by a teacher who is instructing in a content area for which they are not currently certified, the district must notify you. Four-week notification letters will be added here if that becomes necessary.
Non-Discrimination Statement (see Annual Notices and Policy Review button above) - if you wish to request a paper copy, please contact rmurty@kcsd.k12.pa.us.
Title I District Parent Policy - Policy 918
Family Connections
ESL
Math: Learning Together at Home
Math is everywhere! When you measure an ingredient for a recipe, tell time, pay a bill, or look at the daily temperature, you are using math. These activities offer ideas on how to make math fun at home and start building some math skills that kids will use as they get older. Click to learn more!
Video (Spanish Only)
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
Remember: Excuses need to be turned in within 3 days of an absence. Use your school's attendance email to make sure that the excuse notes get turned in on time.
Wildcats on the Prowl: AttendanceMatters Now!
Counseling Connection
SAP
If you are concerned about a student for any reason, you can make a SAP referral. The SAP referral can potentially lead to any needed services and/or supports the student may need to be successful.
Click on the picture to make a referral!
Central Mountain High School Counseling
A counselor is someone to talk to, who will listen without judgment. A school counselor can assist in short-term counseling and if needed arrange long-term counseling and the SAP (Student Assistance Program) and Tier II support. Counselors can teach students tools to improve and cope with different situations, especially because sometimes it's hard to figure out where to start. Students may be want to see a counselor for the following reasons:
Want to share an experience/feelings
- Feel depressed and/or lonely
- Have thoughts of self-harm
- Feel stressed and/or anxious
- Feel angry and/or frustrated
- Want to improve grade(s)
- Talk about college/careers
- Relationship/peer issues/conflicts
- Personal issues (divorce/separation, loss of a loved one, etc.)
To learn more or to schedule a meeting, please contact your student's school counselor.
Holly Moore, Class of 2024 School Counselor (12th)
Phone: 570-893-4900 x4515
Email: hmoore@kcsd.us
Robin Long, Class of 2025 School Counselor(11th)
Phone: 570-893-4900 x4518
Email: rlong@kcsd.us
Molly Leitch, Class of 2026 School Counselor (10th)
Phone: 570-893-4900 x4305
Email: mleitch@kcsd.us
Christine Koch, Class of 2027 School Counselor (9th)
Phone: 570-893-4900 x4519
Email: ckoch@kcsd.us
Kyle Galer, District Wide School Social Worker
Phone: 570-893-4900 x2341
Email: kgaler@kcsd.us
Healthy Mind, Healthy Home, Healthy YOU!
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
The link in the button above/QR Code should take you to our Volunteer Application.
You need to apply on-line at https://www.applitrack.com/kcsd/onlineapp/ instead of using a paper form.
Clearances and Mandated Reporter training are also required. Here are the links:
· Clearances
· (Act 34) PA State Policehttps://epatch.pa.gov/home
· (Act 151) PA Child Abuse https://www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis/public/home
· (Act 114) FBI https://www.identogo.com/locations/pennsylvania
Use service code to receive the correct clearance: 1KG6XN
Mandated Report Training http://www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu/
Elizabeth Nace is our Personnel Secretary & Volunteer Specialist, you can use the information below to contact her, and she said she is happy to help you and answer questions!
570-893-4900 x 2319
https://www.kcsd.k12.pa.us/en-US/human-resources-32e72bfe
86 Administration Drive, Mill Hall, PA 17751
Translation Services
If your family speaks a language other than English, the district has access to translators and interpreters that can accompany you in meetings with teachers and school members. If you would like to be connected with a translator or interpreter please reach out to your child’s teacher or the school guidance counselor. The accessibility features in the top right corner of this Smore allow you to translate this page.
ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES
Check out our School websites for CMHS Athletics
Safety & Security
Safety & Security
Officer Scott VanGorder - Central Mountain High School
Officer Cory Beaver - Bucktail High School & Renovo Elementary
Officer Luke Motter - Central Mountain Middle School
Officer Mike Fetzer - Elementary district-wide and District Attendance Officer
Officer Todd Brian - District-wide
Keeping Up With Keystone
Virtual Academy
Keystone Central Career & Technical Center
Quick Links
Central Mountain High School Contact Information
Main Phone Line: 570-893-4900 ext 4501
Main Office Fax Number: 570-893-4640
Student Service Fax Number: 570-893-4642
Tawnni Germello- Administrative Secretary (Front Office- Main)
Phone: 570-893-4900 ext. 4502
Email: tgermello@kcsd.us
Dana Robinson- Administrative Secretary (Back Office- Student Services)
Phone: 570-893-4900 ext. 4302
Email: drobinson@kcsd.us
Sandy Crays- Attendance Secretary
Phone: 570-893-4900 ext. 4508
Email: scrays@kcsd.us or cmhsattendance@kcsd.us (use for excuses & early dismissal notes)
Aleisha Jarrells- Student Service Secretary
Phone: 570-893-4900 ext. 4516
Email: ajarrells@kcsd.us
April Lucas- CTC Secretary
Phone: 570-893-4900 ext. 4301
Email: alucas@kcsd.us
Jenn Walters- School Nurse
Phone: 570-893-4900 ext. 4601
Email: jwalters@kcsd.us