Welcome to CLMS!

Welcome to the Crystal Lake Middle School website, the on-line home of the Mighty Mustangs!  As our school begins transitioning, we invite you to browse through our new website to learn more about the exciting new programs we have to offer with more to come! Our focus is on student excellence and achievement providing rigor and relevance each day into each class period.

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FFA Students Compete in Creed Speaking Contest

FFA Speaking ContestCLMS's FFA students competed recently in an FFA Creed Speaking Contest held at Lake Wales High School on Oct.12, 2009. Devin Johnson-Gray(shown on right) and Seth Crosby(on left) both took home trophies! The students were evaluated on their ability to recite the five paragraph creed from memory, accuracy, voice quality, stage presence, expression, and impromptu responses to questions. Each middle school was allowed to enter two students and the top three were recognized. Congratulations Devin, Seth and Mr. West for making CLMS proud!

Chess Team Defends Title

The CLMS Chess Team began the defense of their Polk Scholastic Chess Championship Title with an impressive 1st place finish at this season’s first chess tournament. Tie Edwards (8th) and David Cook (7th) both finished undefeated, both going 4-0, to help power Crystal Lake to 14 pts. Others finishing with 3-1 records were D’ Anthony Dorsey (7th), Lily Chanta (8th), and Charles Wasden (8th).  Congrats to all, and special thanks to Mr. Morgan!  Way to go! 

Teacher Reading Challenge

The teachers at Crystal Lake Middle School have challenged the students to a reading competition. Between October 12 and October 31, whichever group reads the most books will win a jeans and jersey day on a Thursday in November.

'Mighty Mustang Make-Over' Announced!

Dr. Sherri Nickell, Associate Superintendant, Learning  and Mr. Fred Murphy, Assistant Superintendant, Support Services met with Crystal Lake Middle School faculty and staff at the beginning of this school year to announce exciting news about a scheduled new 'campus make-over'.  Click here to see our new look with a scheduled completion date by 2011.

Got questions about the Swine Flu?

Call the Florida Flu Hotline at: 1-800-342-3557
This is a toll-free telephone service provided by The State of Florida to offer health information about swine flu. For more information on the web, visit the Florida Department of Health.

$50 or $100 Bills No Longer Accepted

In an effort to reduce the circulation of counterfeit U.S. monies, the school district will no longer accept any $50 or $100 bills. We apologize for any inconvenience, but ask that you support this initiative. Please plan accordingly. Thank you.

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