Welcome

California Middle School strives to create a student-centered environment that provides our students with the tools necessary to become productive citizens who will make a positive impact in society. We embrace our district’s motto of “equipping today’s children for tomorrow’s challenges” by striving to maximize each student’s learning potential. The Middle School also offers a wide variety of enrichment opportunities including various clubs, athletics, and activities with the goal of developing the total student.

Building and maintaining a strong partnership with parents is paramount to our success as an educational institution. Our staff has a goal of fostering positive relationships while providing challenging curriculum to all of our of students.

I am entering my first year as the Principal at California Middle School after having served as the CMS Assistant Principal the past three years. In that time, I have been incredibly impressed with our staff, our students and our community!

California Middle School News

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    Aug 29, 2025 · California Middle School

    Our 6th graders stepped into STEM in a big way! 👟 Using limited supplies, they designed blueprints, made adjustments, a...

    Our 6th graders stepped into STEM in a big way! 👟 Using limited supplies, they designed blueprints, made adjustments, and built functional shoes—all while following the STEM process. Creativity + problem-solving = success! 👏 #STEM #PintoPride #FutureInnovators

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    Aug 28, 2025 · California Middle School

    In RTI today, Mrs. Barnard's Class focused on character traits—Cooperation and Perseverance. 💪🧩 After learning strateg...

    In RTI today, Mrs. Barnard's Class focused on character traits—Cooperation and Perseverance. 💪🧩 After learning strategies for each, students teamed up to tackle a puzzle! They practiced talking it out, making a plan, picturing the goal, and making sure everyone had a part in the process. #Teamwork #Perseverance #PintoPride

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    Aug 28, 2025 · California Middle School

    ✨ Mrs. Distler’s 8th graders were on the move with a Read the Room Scavenger Hunt! 📚🔍 Learning is always more fun when...

    ✨ Mrs. Distler’s 8th graders were on the move with a Read the Room Scavenger Hunt! 📚🔍 Learning is always more fun when it feels like an adventure! 🙌 #PintoPride #ActiveLearning

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    Aug 25, 2025 · California Middle School

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    Aug 22, 2025 · California Middle School

    🥫✨ Blessing Box – Free for Everyone! ✨🥫 Thanks to Peer Helpers, our Blessing Box is stocked with food and snacks for a...

    🥫✨ Blessing Box – Free for Everyone! ✨🥫
    Thanks to Peer Helpers, our Blessing Box is stocked with food and snacks for anyone in need. It’s located outside, in front of the Middle School, and completely free—take what you need, give what you can. 💙
    #CommunityCare #BlessingBox

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    Aug 22, 2025 · California Middle School

    😂🍎 First week = SURVIVED! 🙌 Our staff are still smiling and ready to take on the rest of the year. 💙 Here’s to coffe...

    😂🍎 First week = SURVIVED! 🙌 Our staff are still smiling and ready to take on the rest of the year. 💙
    Here’s to coffee, laughter, and lots of learning ahead! ☕🎉
    #PintoPride #FirstFriday #WeMadeIt

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    Aug 22, 2025 · California Middle School

    🎶🕺 Fri-YAY! First week = crushed. Weekend = loading. It’s a GREAT day to be a Pinto! 💙 #PintoPride #FirstFriday

    🎶🕺 Fri-YAY! First week = crushed. Weekend = loading.
    It’s a GREAT day to be a Pinto! 💙
    #PintoPride #FirstFriday

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    Aug 21, 2025 · California Middle School

    📣 We are starting a new tradition of showcasing our staff! Each month, we’ll open voting for our Pinto Pride Monthly Wi...

    📣 We are starting a new tradition of showcasing our staff!
    Each month, we’ll open voting for our Pinto Pride Monthly Winner. Voting will be open to everyone, but please only vote once. (This includes staff, students, and the community)
    The staff member with the most votes will be named our Pinto Pride Winner of the Month!
    It’s time to show some love to our amazing Pinto staff!
    We know Pinto Pride is built one kind act at a time—whether it’s a helping hand, a listening ear, or going the extra mile. Loving Our Pintos is our new way to recognize the awesome employees who are making a real difference.
    Do you have a teacher, bus driver, custodian, or anyone else who brightened your day? Nominate them! Students, parents, community members—everyone is welcome to send in a nomination.
    ✨ Each month, a winner will receive a prize basket and be featured in the district newsletter as well as local media outlets.
    We are extremely proud of our Pinto staff and want to extend recognition to everyone for their hard work. Please help us keep the kindness going and show your Pinto Pride!
    https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSdGvHBt2qK32LahR…/viewform…

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Pinto Files

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25-26 CMS Student-Parent Handbook .pdf
Cell Phone Law .pdf
Back to School 2025-2026.pdf
Youth football camp
2025-2026 District Calendar Board approved 2-19-25.pdf
2025-2026 California Middle School Supply List
Summer Cheer camp 2025
Final Forms parent_registration_playbook.pdf
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