Central Mountain High School
Keystone Central School District
Message From the Principals
As we transition into the month of March, I wanted to take a moment to share some exciting updates and important information with you all.
Academic Excellence:
I am delighted to acknowledge the outstanding achievements of our students in the past month. Your dedication to academic excellence continues to inspire us all. As we move forward, let's keep up the momentum and support each other in our educational endeavors.
Upcoming Events:
March promises to be a month filled with exciting events and activities. From academic competitions to sports tournaments and drama productions, there's something for everyone to look forward to. Stay tuned for announcements on our social media and school websites regarding specific dates and details.
Community Involvement:
Central Mountain High School is not just a place for students; it's a community. We encourage parents and community members to get involved in our various initiatives and events. Your support plays a crucial role in creating a nurturing and enriching environment for our students.
School Safety:
The safety of our students and staff remains our top priority. We continue to implement measures to ensure a secure learning environment.
Graduation Plans:
As we approach the end of the school year, plans for graduation ceremonies are underway. We are committed to providing a memorable and meaningful experience for our graduating seniors. More information will be shared next week as we finalize the details
Community Feedback:
Your feedback is invaluable to us. If you have any suggestions, concerns, or ideas that you would like to share, please don't hesitate to contact us. We appreciate your partnership in making Central Mountain High School the best it can be.
Thank you for your ongoing support, and let's make March a month of continued success and positivity at Central Mountain High School.
Nick Verrelli, Principal, CMHS
Principal
Assistant Principal
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director
Upcoming Activities
March 4 to 7- Spirit Week- Read Across America
March 8 - Act 80 Day - No school for students
March 10- KCF Cash Bingo @ the Red Eye Center- Doors open @ 11:00 Bingo starts @ 1:00
March 11 - In-Service Day (AM Senior Projects/Parent Conferences) - No school for students
March 28 - 3 hr. Early Dismissal (PM In-Service)
March 29 - April 1 - Spring Break
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
Winter Federal Programs Updates
On February 8, 2024 we held a Stakeholder Committee meeting to review the following information:
Federal fund usage requires transparency and stakeholder input
We shared-
How we monitor important aspects of our staffing and use of funds
How we use data to determine needs and how the funds are used to address needs
How we are preparing to write the 2024-2025 grants and are seeking your input
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.
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.
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.
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)
#KeystoneCares - Music in Our Schools
ATTENDANCE MATTERS
Help us reach our Attendance Goal of 94.1%.
For the month of February, our students showed up 89.5% of the time.
As of March 1st, there are only 66 school days left. We want to see you all 66 days!!
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
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