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Central Middle School is a diverse and inclusive community where students are supported, challenged, and encouraged to reach their full potential. We provide a learning environment that promotes academic growth, personal responsibility, and meaningful connections among students, staff, and families.
 
Our dedicated educators inspire students to think critically, collaborate, and take ownership of their learning while developing the skills and confidence needed for success in high school and beyond. At Central, we celebrate each student’s strengths and create opportunities for every learner to thrive as a respectful, responsible, and engaged member of our community.
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Healthy Cities Tutoring 2026

Spotlight on Excellence🔦: Healthy Cities Tutoring

Each month, our Spotlight on Excellence highlights a unique aspect of what makes San Carlos schools exceptional.

On September 10, we proudly shared highlights of HCT’s impact on students and introduced a tutor-student pair, who shared their personal experiences with the program. This year also marks the 30th Anniversary of HCT!
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Central Mustang Mail - September 6, 2026

IMPORTANT DATES
Mon, Sept. 7: Labor Day, no school
Weds, Sept. 9: Yosemite Informational Meeting (7th grade), 6:00 p.m., Central Gym
Weds, Sept. 9: PTA meeting, 7:00 p.m., Arroyo/Central Library
Fri, Sept. 11: Principal's Coffee, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Weds, Sept. 18: Staff Appreciation Lunch (donate items)
Tues, Sept. 22: Crafts in Library for National Hispanic Heritage Month (volunteer)
Fri, Sept. 25: Last day to order Spirit Wear
Sept. 28 - Oct. 5th: SCEF Fall Auction
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Bonds vs. Parcel Taxes: What’s the difference?

Both provide important local funding for San Carlos schools—but they support very different things.

BONDS = BUILDINGS
Bond funding, such as Measure H, supports long-term improvements to school facilities, including classrooms, roofs, windows, HVAC systems and modernization projects.

PARCEL TAXES = PEOPLE + PROGRAMS
Parcel tax funding supports ongoing educational programs and services, including teachers and academic programs that directly support students.

As we look ahead to the upcoming parcel tax renewal, we want our community to understand how local school funding works—and why these two funding sources are not interchangeable.

🎥 Watch our short video, “The Impact of Local Funding,” to learn more.
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First PTA Meeting 9/9

Our first PTA meeting of the year is Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 7 p.m. at the Arroyo-Central Library. We’ll cover the latest about what’s happening at our schools and hear updates about the Parcel Tax and Healthy Cities Tutoring. Click above for the full agenda.
Central Mustang Mail - August 30, 2026 Featured Photo

Central Mustang Mail - August 30, 2026

Mon, Aug 31: CMS Girls' Volleyball and Boys' Flag Football try-outs
Tue, Sept 1: Back to School Night (schedule), 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fri, Sept. 4: Minimum Day, early dismissal at 1:15 p.m.
Mon, Sept. 7: Labor Day, no school
Weds, Sept. 9: Yosemite Informational Meeting (7th grade), 6:00 p.m., Central Gym
Weds, Sept. 9: PTA meeting, 7:00 p.m., Arroyo/Central Library
Fri, Sept. 11: Principal's Coffee, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Fri, Sept. 25: Last day to order Spirit Wear
Sept. 28 - Oct. 5th: SCEF Fall Auction
Central Mustang Mail - August 23, 2026 Featured Photo

Central Mustang Mail - August 23, 2026

Mon, Aug 24: Picture Day
Fri, Aug 28: Student Handbook signatures due
Mon, Aug 31: CMS Girls' Volleyball and Boys' Flag Football try-outs (see below)
Tue, Sept 1: Back to School Night (schedule), 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Fri, Sept. 4: Minimum Day, early dismissal at 1:15 p.m.
Mon, Sept. 7: Labor Day, no school
Weds, Sept. 9: Yosemite Informational Meeting (7th grade), 6:00 p.m., Central Gym
Weds, Sept. 9: PTA meeting, 7:00 p.m., Arroyo/Central Library
Fri, Sept. 11: Principal's Coffee, 8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Fri, Sept. 25: Last day to order Spirit Wear
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Principal's Message

We offer a range of elective classes providing both support and enrichment opportunities for students.  After a major remodel and addition completed during the 2014-2015 school year, our students moved into a brand new building designed with innovative learning spaces that encourage community building, flexible groupings and blended learning.  Approximately 555 sixth through eighth grade students are enrolled during the 2017-18 school year, with classes arranged on a modified block schedule with a traditional calendar.  We share our campus with Arroyo School (a 4/5 upper elementary school), which opened in the fall of 2016.
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Our Vision

We're more than just educators—we're a community dedicated to fostering growth, learning, and success for every child. Whether you're a new family or a new member of our staff, we're thrilled to have you join us on this exciting journey!
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