About us

We mix the joy of discovery and the excitement of personal growth.

90%

High School Graduation Rate

14:1

District-Wide Student to Teacher Ratio

25

Dual/ AP College Credit Courses

"Band of Champions!"

Indoor Percussion Team

District Champions!

Boys & Girls Track Teams

5A North State Champ

Lady Falcons Track Team

97%

Licensed Teachers

87%

Teachers with 3 or more years experience (average)

Spotlight

Dr. Stanley K. Ellis, Superintendent

The primary aim of the American Public Educational System is to teach one to think strategically and critically. We must act with a sense or urgency.

- Dr. Stanley K. Ellis, Superintendent

Student Services_S. Wilson

We are making positive strides daily at CMSD.

- Mrs. Shernise Wilson, Assistant Superintendent

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It is important that we exhaust every avenue of education so students of CMSD can create a way of life for themselves and generations to come.

- Mr. Craig Chapman, Assistant Superintendent

M. Andrews

Ensuring and witnessing the youth of my own community gain an education that leads he or she to the highest level of their potential.

- Dr. Marlon Andrews (CHS)

K. Lathan

I love when a student makes that connection, whenever that lightbulb goes off. That's what drives me.

- Ms. Kimberly Lathan (CMS)

T. Weddle

To work collaborative with students, staff, and families to create a positive school culture.

- Ms. Tiffiney Weddle (CES)

M. Ewing-Johnson

I want our students to succeed so our community can thrive!

- Mrs. Monte Ewing-Johnson (FES)

J. Smith

Watching the process of learning through students and adults. It's a rewarding feeling to build relationships with students that last a lifetime.

- Mr. Jeffrey Smith (FA)

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My goal is to build relationships with my staff and students that empowers them to excel.

- Mrs. Freda Dismukes (SES)

T. Jennings

I love to see students entering school with a smile. To see students' love for education is what makes this profession worthwhile.

- Dr. Tanesha Jennings (SBES)

Dr. M. Robinson

Supporting my faculty and staff by giving them what they need to change our students' lives one child at a time.

- Dr. Melinda Robinson (USA)

James Rush

All students have the ability to learn, we just have to give them what they need to grow.

- Mr. James Rush (MTC)

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