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A massive congratulations to the cast, crew, and staff for an unforgettable run of Newsies! From the powerhouse vocals and high-energy choreography on stage to the seamless technical magic happening behind the scenes, our students truly "carried the banner" with incredible professionalism.
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CMS is hitting all the right notes this March as we celebrate Music in Our Schools Month! Our halls are alive with a variety of community-focused activities, including Live Music Fridays and our weekly Tuesday Trivia, where homerooms go head-to-head to prove their knowledge of different musical decades.
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Our CMS Chamber Orchestra students recently joined musicians from Bedford Middle School for an unforgettable musical experience in New York City. The combined orchestras participated in a special workshop with Broadway conductor Michael Dansiker, followed by a matinee performance of Wicked at the Gershwin Theatre and dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe.
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Students from Coleytown Middle School achieved top honors at the 2026 Fairfield Regional Contest for Connecticut History Day (CHD) held on March 1 at Sacred Heart University. Following an intensive month-and-a-half-long research project centered on this year’s national theme, "Revolution, Reaction, and Reform," several Westport teams secured first-place finishes, advancing them to the upcoming state competition. The regional achievement follows an inclusive local showcase held in March, where all 7th-grade teams presented their findings.
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After concluding their study of Romeo and Juliet, 8th-grade students were challenged to connect the play’s timeless themes to their own lives through original, creative projects. The results featured an impressive range of media, including artwork, cooking, video production, songwriting, and game design, all supported by specific quotes from the text.
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To celebrate the start of February vacation, the CMS community went all out for Spirit Week. We saw incredible team jerseys on Sports Day, sun hats on Vacation Day, cozy slippers on Pajama Day, and plenty of red and pink for Valentine's Day. It was the perfect way to kick off a well-deserved rest!