We will be selling nachos on May 13 for $3, or $5 with a drink included. Please see the attached sheet for preorder information.

🍎✨ Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! ✨🍎

At Calloway-Smith Middle School, we celebrate the incredible educators who show up every day with dedication, passion, and heart. Your commitment to our students makes a lasting impact not only in the classroom but throughout our entire school community.

Thank you for inspiring, supporting, and empowering our Wildcats to succeed. Your hard work does not go unnoticed—we appreciate all that you do!

#TeacherAppreciationWeek #CSMSWildcats #ThankATeacher #MakingADifference

Online registration is now open. Please visit https://www.mcpss.com/page/enrollment to complete registration for the upcoming school year.

Today, we proudly celebrate Principal Appreciation Day! 🎉

Thank you, Mrs. Payton, for your leadership, dedication, and the heart you pour into Calloway-Smith Middle School each and every day. Your commitment to our students, staff, and school community does not go unnoticed.

We appreciate you today and always!
#PrincipalAppreciationDay #WildcatPride

Although the weather conditions are not ideal, Kites of Calloway-Smith will still take place with a modified schedule. Students will participate in drone activities and other engaging events in the gym. The event is currently underway and will conclude at 12:00 p.m. and admission is free.

Additionally, the Music Showcase will begin at 1:00 p.m., with an entry fee of $5.00.

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, April 25, 2026, for Kites Over Calloway-Smith and the Middle School Music Showcase. We look forward to welcoming you to campus for this exciting event.

Calloway-Smith Middle School will host a Football Training session on Tuesday, April 28, from 2:30 PM to 4:00 PM. Students interested in participating should come prepared with appropriate workout attire, including shorts, a t-shirt, and tennis shoes or cleats, as well as water for hydration. Please note that all students must have a current physical on file in order to participate. This is a great opportunity for students to build skills, stay active, and get involved with the Wildcats football program.

You are invited to attend our 4th quarter parent meeting this Thursday, April 23, at 12:30 p.m. We look forward to your participation and partnership as we discuss important updates and end-of-quarter information.

We hope that you all are enjoying this wonderful week of Spring Break and taking this time to relax, recharge, and spend quality time with your families. As we prepare to return, we have several exciting events and important activities approaching, including team tryouts, prom, Fun Day, and the 8th grade Crossing Over Ceremony.

Please remember that in order for your child to participate in any team tryouts, a current physical completed by a physician is required. We also strongly recommend completing the DragonFly account requirements in advance, as this platform is used to upload and track all necessary athletic forms and to ensure that students are cleared and eligible to participate without delay.

Upcoming tryout dates are as follows: Boys Basketball tryouts will be held April 21–22, Cheerleading tryouts will take place April 21–23, and Volleyball tryouts are scheduled for April 28–29. Students must be in good academic standing and demonstrate satisfactory behavior to be eligible to participate.

Kites of Calloway-Smith will take place on Saturday, April 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This free event is open to all students. Please join us for a fun and engaging STEM experience. The 7th and 8th grade Prom will be held on Friday, May 1, with a cost of $35. The 8th Grade Crossing Over Ceremony is scheduled for May 21, and additional details regarding our upcoming Fun Day will be shared soon.

Please continue to stay connected by visiting our school website and monitoring Rooms, email, Facebook, text messages, and phone calls for the most up-to-date information. We look forward to a strong and successful finish to the school year—enjoy your Spring Break!

Join us for Kites Over Calloway-Smith on April 25 from 9:00 AM–12:00 PM! 🪁

Come enjoy a fun-filled morning as everything takes flight—bring your own kite or make one, explore an introduction to drones, and watch exciting water bottle rocket launches! 🚀

This event is open to students, faculty, and staff. Water and snacks will be provided. Please note that students must have their own transportation.

We look forward to seeing you there for a day of fun, learning, and hands-on STEM activities!

Volleyball tryouts will be held April 28-29 for upcoming 7th and 8th grade girls. To participate, each student must have a current physical completed by a physician. This requirement ensures that students are medically cleared, promoting their safety and well-being during practices and games. Please note that students without a completed physical will not be permitted to try out.

Boys Basketball tryouts will be held April 21–22 for upcoming 7th and 8th grade students. To participate, each student must have a current physical completed by a physician. This requirement ensures that students are medically cleared, promoting their safety and well-being during practices and games. Please note that students without a completed physical will not be permitted to try out.

Cheerleading tryouts will be held April 21–23, 2026, for upcoming 7th and 8th grade students. To try out for the team, each student must have a current physical completed by a physician. This requirement is important to ensure that students are medically cleared to participate, helping to promote their safety and well-being during practices and performances. Please note that students without a completed physical will not be permitted to try out.

Prom will be held on Friday, May 1, 2026. The cost is $35, and payments are due by April 24.

ACAP testing will resume this week, and all students will be testing. It is very important that students arrive at school each day on time, well-rested, and ready to do their best. Testing begins promptly each morning, and we want all students present and prepared so they can be successful.

We will also have an ACAP Pep Rally for students to help encourage and motivate them to do their best on the test. We are proud of the hard work our students have put in, and we want them to feel confident and prepared.

This is also a reminder that tomorrow is an out-of-uniform day. However, all students must still follow the school’s dress code. If you are in doubt about an outfit, please do not wear it. Skirts must be knee length. Students may not wear shorts, tights, leggings, ripped or torn clothing, slips, Crocs, bear fuzzy boots or hooded jackets/clothing. All clothing must be appropriate for a school setting.

Report cards will go home tomorrow, so please be sure to ask your child for their report card and review it with them.

Thank you for your continued support as we work together to ensure a successful testing week for our students.

🎉🐾 Out of Uniform Day – ACAP Celebration! 🐾🎉

Monday, March 23, is a special Out of Uniform Day as we celebrate our students and their hard work in preparation for the ACAP assessment, which will take place from March 24 through April 3. Students may wear jeans, a spirit shirt, and tennis shoes to show their Wildcat pride. ❤️🤍

🚫 Please remember: No hooded jackets or items, tights, shorts, ripped or torn clothing, flip flops, crocs, slides, or bear fuzzy shoes.

🎺 An exciting pep rally is planned (the pep rally will be free for all students), and snacks will be available for purchase!

Let’s celebrate and show our Wildcat pride! #WildcatPride #ACAPCelebration

We are proud to celebrate Social Worker Month by recognizing the outstanding work of our school social worker, Ms. Bendolph. Ms. Bendolph is a valuable member of the Calloway-Smith Middle School family who works tirelessly to support the well-being and success of our students.

She plays an essential role in ensuring that students have the resources, guidance, and encouragement they need to overcome challenges and remain focused on their academic and personal growth. Her compassion, dedication, and commitment to our students make a lasting impact on our school community each and every day.

Thank you, Ms. Bendolph, for all that you do to support our students and families. Your work truly makes a difference, and we appreciate you! 🐾

Join us in congratulating Mackenzie Ware for being recognized as the Outstanding 8th Grade Student at Calloway-Smith Middle School by the Rotary Club of Mobile Sunrise!

This recognition reflects Mackenzie’s hard work, dedication, leadership, and commitment to academic excellence. We are extremely proud of her accomplishments and look forward to seeing all the great things she will continue to achieve.

Way to go, Mackenzie! Your Calloway-Smith family is proud of you!

📚🌟 Celebrating Our 2024–2025 ACAP 8th Grade Scholars! 🌟📚

We are proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievement of our 8th Grade ACAP Scholars from the 2024–2025 school year, who are now 9th grade students. Your dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off, and we are proud to celebrate your success. 🎉

The following students are invited to stop by the school on Monday, March 16, from 10:00 am until noon to receive their Certificate of Honor in recognition of their achievement:

Abigail Bush
Anayia Clemons
Anthony Grimes
Armoni McClellan
Broderick Malone
Caden Striverson-McCall
CaMoriah Burroughs-Adams
Cordley Betts
Demohyin Livingston
Elais Shinn
JaBori Dawkins
Jailyn Chaney
JaKierah Graham
Jameria Hardy
Jayden Jenkins
Jeremiah Hall
Jodan Moye
Joseph Landrum
Joshua Miller
Joslyn Canty Poellnitz
Justice Ford
Kaleah Ash
Lauryn Lindsay
Malik Walker
Micah Austin
Micah Laland
Miracle Rayne Pickett
Nylah Gray
Promis Robinson
Rhyan Williams
Roderick Malone
Skylar Foster
Wendy Hawthorne
Xavier Clemons
Xavier Thompson
Zaiyah Powell
Zoey Smith
Zyamanti Hall

👏 Congratulations to each of you for this outstanding accomplishment! We look forward to celebrating your success and presenting your Certificate of Honor. Keep striving for excellence! 🌟📖

ACAP testing is currently underway. Please continue to ensure that students arrive at school each day on time and ready to do their best. Consistent attendance during the testing window is extremely important for student success.

The ACAP Alternate Testing window is March 2–March 20, and the ACAP Summative Testing window is March 17–April 10. Your support in making sure students are present, well-rested, and prepared each day is greatly appreciated. Thank you for partnering with us to help our students perform their very best.