News & Announcements

May 6-10, we celebrate our certificated staff! We have more than 930 certificated staff members, each who bring a high level of expertise to their field.

The Richland School District is committed to supporting the well-being and mental health of all students and staff.

Feedback wanted on potential modified/ adjusted/balanced calendar schedule.

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Congratulations to the 40 outstanding instrumental and vocal music students from RSD middle and high schools were selected for all-state honor ensembles for 2024!

Learn more about inclement weather procedures and sign-up for alerts.

Richland School District is proud to announce that Carmichael Middle School is now a Richland Heart Safe Campus.

This school year we are using a new communication tool to reach parents and guardians. ParentSquare allows families to connect with teachers and school staff, receive weather delay and crisis notifications, view school events and securely receive important student documents.

Whether you are wondering about when the first day of school is, what school supplies are needed or how to get bus route information, we have answers for you.

We have more than 900 certificated staff, which includes teachers, school counselors, specialists, school psychologists, school nurses and so many more, work hard each day to support, engage and inspire students.

To celebrate our Education Support Professionals, we are shining the spotlight on several of our education support professional staff members. Read about them and their deep connections to our schools.

Introducing RSD’s Family Launchpad! This portal brings all the RSD platforms parents and guardians need into one digital space.

Thank you for your continued support of students!

It’s official! The first day of school (grades 1-12) for the 2023-24 school year will be August 29.

Join us in recognizing our 23 instrumental and vocal music students from Richland School District’s middle and high schools were selected for state and regional honor ensembles for 2022-23 school year.

Learn about the ways you can be informed if schools are delayed or closed due to inclement weather.

Veterans Day assembly Thursday, Nov. 10 from 1:30-2:30 p.m.

Check out our CMS Back-to-School Information Flyer for upcoming dates and information on schedule pick up, Family ID registrations for Athletics and Chromebooks, and how to pay fees to get you and your students ready for school!

Read More for details on CMS 6th Grade All Day Orientation - Monday August 29 from 8:00am to 2:30pm

Read More for a link to our CMS Stem-Focused Summer School flyer with session dates and registration form!

Sarah Berglund was recently named 2021 Washington State Middle School Music Teacher of the Year by the Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA).

Check the RSD Website for most accurate updates on school delays and closures!  Read more for details on CMS Bell Schedules.

Eighth-grade students recently completed career interest and preference surveys, the first step in their High School and Beyond Plan. We encourage families to participate with their children as they make these important decisions for their futures.

More than 20 instrumental and vocal music students from RSD middle and high schools were selected for all-state honor ensembles for 2022!

In our continuing efforts to support the well-being of our students, we will be administering the BIMAS Universal Assessment of social emotional and behavioral health to all 7th and 8th grade students December 7-14.  Read More for a link to our Parent Letter with more details. 

Read More for information on Boys Basketball and Dance!

Thanks to the support of students, parents, teachers and the PTO, a grand total of $1,486 was raised for childhood cancer research.

Read More for information on when and where to pick up schedules, get school pictures, register for Chromebooks and more!

CMS Fall Sports Parent Information Night is Thursday, August 19 from 6-7pm via Zoom.  Read More for the zoom link and more information on how to sigh up!

CMS is welcoming incoming 6th graders and new students Wednesday August 18 from 5-7pm.  Read More for details . . .

Read More for our Parent Newsletter with information on important dates, 6th grade and new student orientation, class schedule pick-up and much more!

READ MORE for details on our Summer Office Hours and Summer Education Camp contact information!  Have a great Summer and See you in August!

Read More for details on our PTO Sponsored Celebration for 8th Graders.

RSD announced Middle and High Schools will be on an Early Release schedule every Friday during Stage IV Learning.  Read more for details on our CMS Bell Schedules! 

Read More for information and a link to a CMS Parent Newsletter which includes links to a Survey for In-Person or Live-Stream options!

Read more for information on our upcoming PTO meeting and Panda Express Fundraisers!

Read more for important dates and schedules as we move towards full-time in-person school!

Through the fall of 2021 Richland School District will use a screening tool to help gauge where students are in their social-emotional learning and help them grow.

Registration for CMS Intramural Spring Sports Season II is under way!  Read more on how you can participate in Track, Softball, or Baseball at CMS!

If you missed the RHS Registration Information Zoom sessions March 12 -  Read More for 9th grade class registration resources, information, and another upcoming Registration Q&A session with RHS counselors!

Registration for 8th Graders going to RHS and HHS is starting soon.  Read more for details!

CMS School Pictures are this week Feb. 24-25.  Read More for details, times, and picture packet information. 

Read More for information on our upcoming PTO meeting, Virtual Book Fair, Intramural Sports and School Pictures!

CMS will be running Intramural Sports programs during Hybrid In-Person Learning.  Read More for more details!

Read More for information our February Hybrid A/B calendar and videos on how CMS plans to welcome students back to In-Person Hybrid Learning safely!  We can't wait to see you again!

Please Read More for a look at our CMS Hybrid Learning plan!

For a look at our January online class schedule, important dates, upcoming supply pick up times, and other information, please read more. . . 

We have a lot of events and news to share through the holiday break.  Read on for more information about Important Dates, Academic Supply Pick-Up, NJHS Tutoring Opportunities, Meal Pick Up and more!

Is your eighth-grader interested in a science- or technology-related career or just looking for something different than the traditional high school experience? Have them apply for Delta High School for the 2021-22 school year!

8th Grade Science Lab materials will be handed out Thursday, December 34d from 4:00-5:30pm.  For more details . . . 

Our Counselors are here to support you! for more details on resources our counseling center can offer, pleas. . . 

Carmichael Clubs are beginning to meet via Zoom.  For more details about our Clubs, meeting dates, and Zoom links, please . . . .

For details on Report Cards, Academic Supply Hand Out, Becoming a CANVAS Observer, Chromebook/Zoom Troubleshooting Assistance, and Meal Pick Up; please . . . 

The Carmichael family would like to thank the Veterans in our community and our own Mr. Klug for their service and sacrifice in protecting our nation.  For more details . . . 

Mid Quarter is here!  We encourage parents to become CANVAS Observers to their student's classes.  Parent CANVAS Observers can see student grades, upcoming assignments, and announcements from teachers.  For more details on how to become an Observer . . . 

For a information on what a student online school day should look like, and week live Zoom Class schedules 

Welcome Back!  We are excited to connect with you and your students as we start the school year. We have added a 3rd Zoom Orientation for August 31! For more information on that and more . . .

Carmichael Middle School Offices are now open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm to answer your calls at 967-6425. 

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Richland School District facilities are still closed to the public.  If you have items to drop off or pick up from school, please  

YEARBOOKS ARE IN!

Read More for details on times you can come pick up your yearbooks Monday June 15!

Last Chance to Pick Up Items You May Have Left At School is Monday June 15. Read More for details and times you can come get your things.

8th Grade Send Off will be from 1:00-2:30 pm Tuesday June 16th.  Read More for details!

Families will have an opportunity to come to CMS to return books, pick up items from lockers, and yearbooks over the next two weeks.  Read On for more information and to fill out a survey to let us know when you plan to come to CMS and we can be ready for you!

Read on for a look at Carmichael's Distance Learning Weekly Schedule outlining when you can expect your students online work to be posted and completed!

Also, read on to find links to our Online Student Class Registration Forms! If your student has yet to sign up for classes next year please find the link to the appropriate grade level, fill out the form, and submit your registration! 

Stay Safe and Well!

Carmichael's staff has been working to support students' continued learning during the COVID-19 school closure.  Read on for more details on how Carmichael teachers will be providing learning opportunities as well as resources to support student learning from home. 

Carmichael Middle School facilities are being used to package and stage school meals being bused and delivered to select Richland neighborhoods.  

If your family wishes to participate in the RSD Meal Assistance program during the COVID-19 School Closure please go to your nearest elementary school or Richland High School between 10:45 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. to receive student meals.

Please see the link below for more information on Richland School District Meal Assistance and to which neighborhoods our buses will be delivering meals during school closures.

https://www.rsd.edu/coronavirus/student-meal-assistance

Stay Well.

Your Carmichael Staff

The CMS school building will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday March 17 through Friday March 20 for students and staff to come get any supplies and personal items they may need while schools are closed through April 24.  

Please remember the intent for closing schools across the state is to increase social distancing in attempts to slow the spread of COVID-19.  When coming to school to pick up items please

1. Enter and exit through the main doors to the building.
2. Go straight to your lockers and retrieve your items and exit the building.
3. If you need to enter a classroom to retrieve any items (i.e. instruments from music rooms or the gym locker room) please check with the office for assistance.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the CMS Office during our open hours this week at 967-6425.

For up to date information on school closures and school lunch programs during across the district please refer to the Richland School District website at rsd.edu.

Thank you for your patience during this uncertain time.  Stay well.

Your CMS Staff.

The CMS PTO Meeting will be this Friday February 14.  Click below for more details. 

Come Support the CMS and the Tri-City Americans at one of our Carmichael Fundraiser Nights.  Click below for information on games and how to purchase tickets online.

Click Below to See our TWO HOUR DELAY Schedule!

The district has partnered with the state Department of Health to test every water fixture in some of our schools as part of ongoing efforts to have safe and healthy environments for students and staff. 

It's that time of year again—make sure you know as soon as our schools are on delay or canceled due to inclement winter weather.

Click to read more about upcoming PTO Halloween Trick-or-Treat-A-Thon fundraiser, Conferences, and Veteran's Day Assembly!

Carmichael Middle School students know that it is at the toughest times that community is the most important. See how the whole school came together to support two students tied to the school who are fighting cancer.

The next CMS PTO meeting will be held this Thursday, October 10 at 1:30pm.  We will meet in Ms. Frost's room!  Read more for other important PTO announcements and upcoming fundraiser opportunities.

CMS Open House is Tuesday, September 3rd 

Starting at 6:00 pm

Learn more about our distribution of Chromebooks to students beginning on Aug. 30.

Any student wanting picture retakes are welcome to get their pictures taken tomorrow morning October 9!

For more information on summer office hours, student registration, schedule pick up and Chromebook registration continue reading on!

One of Carmichael Middle School's student musicians will perform in New York City's Carnegie Hall this summer.

Join us in congratulating our teachers who recently earned or renewed their certification with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

Join us in congratulating all our students recently selected for all-state and all-regional performing arts groups by state and national musical education groups.