Tuesday, our 7th grade basketball A, B, and C teams won against Grand Island, where our 7th graders had a grand slam, leaving Grand Island in the past! During this game, our C team won by 14, our B team won by 11, and our A team won by 25 points! Go CMS basketball and go Discoverers!

1 day ago, Miles Rieck
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🎉 Congratulations to our February 2-6 Students of the Week! 🎉

8th Grade
⭐️The 8 Silver Student of the week is somebody who is extremely kind and caring. She cares not only for her classmates, but for every body around her teachers included. This student's work is always exceptional she is always putting her best effort forward. Keep being amazing and so dependable we really appreciate it! Congratulations to the 8 silver student of the week Keydi.
⭐️The 8 Maroon Student of the Week is a standout choice for her unwavering dedication to excellence. She is consistently responsible, respectful, and kind to everyone she meets. In the classroom, she gives every assignment her best effort, demonstrating a true passion for learning and a drive to achieve. Beyond her academics, her positive influence shines through her willingness to volunteer and her ability to work seamlessly with her peers. Congratulations to Briley, keep up the great work.
1 day ago, LeAnn Klee
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🎉 Congratulations to our February 2-6 Students of the Week! 🎉

7th Grade
⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week is kind and helpful. He is hardworking and is always trying his best. He has a funny personality and is always making sure things are safe in the classroom, especially in science! He makes 7 Silver shine. Thank you, Owen!
⭐️The 7 maroon student of the week shows relentless hard work and dedication to every task. They are a natural collaborator who is always ready to work with anyone. Most importantly, their care for others is genuine, and they offer to help when they can. Congratulations, Kamdyn.
2 days ago, LeAnn Klee
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🎉 Congratulations to our February 2-6 Students of the Week! 🎉

6th Grade
⭐️The Silver Student of the Week is always on task and can be counted on to do his best. He is quiet but works hard every day. His homework is always finished, and he follows directions without reminders. He is a great example of being responsible and dependable in class. Congratulations, Wyatt!
⭐️This week's Maroon 6 Student of the Week is being recognized for her remarkable ability to stay calm and collected no matter what is happening around her. She is a high-achieving student who is completely trustworthy; we know that when she is given a task, she will navigate it successfully and independently. Her quiet dedication to excellence is an inspiration to us all. Great job, Pyper —keep discovering!"
3 days ago, LeAnn Klee
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🎉 Congratulations to our February 2-6 Students of the Week! 🎉

5th Grade
⭐️The 5 Silver student of the week is a hardworking and highly social student who brings great energy to our classroom. She puts strong effort into her learning every day and isn’t afraid to challenge herself academically, including reading Franz Kafka as a fifth grader! Her positive attitude, curiosity, and ability to connect with others make her a wonderful member of our Silver team. Congrats Dangelyn!
⭐️This student comes to class prepared every single day and always has her work completed on time. She is well-organized, and consistently successful in all of her classes. Her positive attitude, good vibes, and strong work ethic truly make her stand out. Keep shining, Jaslyn!
3 days ago, LeAnn Klee
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🎉 Congratulations to our January 26-30 Students of the Week! 🎉

8th Grade
⭐️The 8 silver student of the week is a hard working and consistent student. She constantly works to be better. She works with others to help them improve. She is kind and helpful. Congratulations to Brizeyda.
⭐️The 8 Maroon Student of the Week is a quiet, kind, and very respectful student who comes to school each day ready to learn. He patiently waits for his teacher’s instructions and consistently demonstrates excellent responsibility. One unique way he shows his comfort and trust with his teachers is through his playful refusal to give a high five, which reflects his gentle sense of humor. He puts forth great effort in his work, is open to feedback, and works diligently to make improvements. His positive attitude and willingness to grow are truly commendable. Congratulations to our 8 Maroon Student of the Week, Adam!
8 days ago, LeAnn Klee
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Congrats to our 7th grade boys basketball teams! The A, B, and C teams all won their games against Seward. The B and C team games were both close until the end, when they found a way to win. The A team pulled away in the second half for the victory. We are very proud of our 7th grade teams and wish them the best of luck in their next game! Go Discoverers!! 🏀🎉

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🎉 Congratulations to our January 26-30 Students of the Week! 🎉

7th Grade
⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Week is always polite, respectful, and responsible. She works very hard to do well on all of her assignments. We are so glad you are a part of our team. Keep up the hard work, Brooke.
⭐️The 7 maroon student of the week consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic and ensures their assignments are always completed on time. Beyond academics, their respectful attitude toward both teachers and peers makes them a strong leader in the classroom. Congratulations, Barrett.
9 days ago, LeAnn Klee
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Our wrestlers had an amazing meet yesterday, going up against Walnut, Barr, and Boone Central. Each and every one of our wrestlers had great matches. We are proud of them for putting up a fight every time they stepped onto the mat.

9 days ago, Maria Alba-Cabrera
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The 7th grade language arts students are celebrating! We are working hard, and it is showing up in our MAPS scores! These colorful postcards were awarded to individual students who showed big growth from fall to winter! Ask your student to show you the scores!

10 days ago, Melanie Gustafson
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🎉 Congratulations to our January 26-30 Students of the Week! 🎉

6th Grade
⭐️Our 6th Grade Silver Student of the Week consistently shows kindness and respect to everyone around her and is a truly great friend to her classmates. She works hard every day and doesn’t give up when faced with challenges—she pushes through with a positive attitude and determination. This student is responsible, thoughtful, and always willing to do her best, even when learning feels tough. Her perseverance and caring nature make our classroom a better place, and we are so proud of her- great job Payton!
⭐️The Maroon 6 Student of the Week is being recognized for his incredible work ethic and respect. He is a student who truly values his journey; he always completes his assignments and has the wisdom to ask for help or clarity when he needs to find his way. When his own 'map' is finished early, he is the first to ask how he can contribute next. His kindness makes our classroom a smoother sea for everyone. Congratulations, Otis.
10 days ago, LeAnn Klee
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🎉 Congratulations to our January 26-30 Students of the Week! 🎉

5th Grade
⭐️This student may be quiet, but she brings a kindness and warmth to our classroom that makes her a truly valued and appreciated part of our class. Viviana is our 5 Silver student of the week!
⭐️The 5 Maroon student of the week can be relied on to support his peers when they need. He gets his work complted on time. He is an active participant in class and has great ideas to share. We are happy to have him as part of our team. Congratulations Lhennon!
11 days ago, LeAnn Klee
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Student Council is hosting 6th Grade Activity Night this Friday, January 30th from 5:30 to 7:30. The cost of admission is $3.00 or a donation of two non-perishable food items. C-Stamps are not accepted. Students must have their ID to enter. There will be dodgeball, basketball, volleyball, Wii Dance, Ping Pong, Snack Walk, and Pizza!
Parents, please reach out to Ms. Harms or Ms. Nilson if you can help with any of the following: Supervision, Snacks for the Snack Walk, Bottled Water, or a Monetary Donation to pay for pizza!
11 days ago, Christina Nilson
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Cold Day Board Games! Ms Ebel’s 7th-grade math students spent the cold day reviewing for their math test by playing a board game involving solving two-step inequalities.
14 days ago, LeAnn Klee
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Yesterday, our 8th grade boys basketball team played Walnut. All of our teams tried very hard and did their best. Unfortunately, both the C and B teams lost. Despite those losses, our A team pulled through and won! We are so proud of all of the teams for their effort and hard work. Go Discoverers! 🏀🎉

14 days ago, Isabella Casper
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Marcia Lee and David Carr from the Central Platte Natural Resource District joined our 5th grade science classes this week! Students learned about water systems, runoff pollution, and even tested water samples from our local community. 💧🔬

It was a great day of hands-on learning! Thank you for spending the day with us and helping our students connect science to the real world!
15 days ago, Daniela Chacon-Paz
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🎉 Congratulations to our January 19-23 Students of the Week! 🎉

8th Grade
⭐️This silver student does an outstanding job of balancing academics and extracurricular activities. She comes to class prepared, asks great questions, and fully participates in class every day. Her positive attitude and strong work ethic make her a joy to teach. Congratulations to our student of the week, Hensley!
⭐️The 8 Maroon Student of the week is being recognized for her outstanding respect and responsibility. Whether she is going above and beyond in her coursework or showing kindness to her classmates, she is a true leader. Her teachers admire her reliability and thank her for setting such a wonderful example for the class. Congratulations to Sophia!
15 days ago, LeAnn Klee
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Yesterday, our 8th grade basketball team played 🏀. The C team played hard but came up short by 1 point. Despite that, we are still proud of our team 🏅. The A and B teams also played but came up short as well. Despite the losses, we are proud of our basketball teams, and we know they will bring home a victory next time they play! 🎉

16 days ago, Juan Trujillo
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🎉 Congratulations to our January 19-23 Students of the Week! 🎉

7th Grade
⭐️The 7 Silver Student of the Quarter is always respectful. She works hard to be a good leader in the classroom. She is responsible and completes her homework to a high standard. She is quiet, but willing to show her learning and help others. She is just a great kid. Keep up the good work, Rowyn.
⭐️The 7 maroon student of the week is a hardworking and dependable student. Whether working independently or in a group, they remain focused and are willing to contribute. Their fun personality brings a good spark to the classroom environment. Congratulations, Emma.
16 days ago, LeAnn Klee
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🎉 Congratulations to our January 19-23 Students of the Week! 🎉

6th Grade
⭐️Our 6 Silver Student of the week has been consistent all year in maintaining the Discoverer Way. We especially appreciate how thoughtful she is to classmates and teachers. Always willing to help and always doing the right thing when no one is watching! Congratulations Rosy!
⭐️Our 6 Maroon Student of the Week is a model of responsibility and effort. Whether we are tackling a tough reading passage or a new project, she dives in with a positive, bubbly attitude that is contagious. She is remarkably kind to her fellow crewmates and always puts forth her best work. We are so lucky to have you on our expedition, Zoey.
17 days ago, LeAnn Klee
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