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November 2026 issue · Community news

New CMS Champs Program Celebrates Character, Merit and Service

Chatham Middle School is recognizing the everyday actions that strengthen its school community through CMS Champs, a new school-wide program focused on Character, Merit and Service.

September’s CMS Champs Cup honorees include fifth-grader Atlas Stosic, sixth-grader Landon Cangelosi, seventh-grader Iliane El Khalfi, eighth-grader Maya Katz and staff member Dr. Hrdina. Names are not listed in photo order.
September’s CMS Champs Cup honorees include fifth-grader Atlas Stosic, sixth-grader Landon Cangelosi, seventh-grader Iliane El Khalfi, eighth-grader Maya Katz and staff member Dr. Hrdina. Names are not listed in photo order. Courtesy Photo

Students earn points from staff for demonstrating those values. Staff members are also recognized for encouraging and celebrating positive actions, making the program a shared effort across the school.

Each month, one student from each grade and one staff member are named CMS Champ of the Month based on points earned. September’s honorees are fifth-grader Atlas Stosic, sixth-grader Landon Cangelosi, seventh-grader Iliane El Khalfi, eighth-grader Maya Katz and staff member Dr. Hrdina.

Throughout the year, students and staff can earn special recognition and prizes while working together toward school-wide milestone rewards. The program highlights the contributions that help make Chatham Middle School a positive place to learn, grow and support others.

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