Chisholm Trail Middle School

09/10/2026

💡 Did you know that anyone can join PTA?
😊 We look forward to partnering with our community to continue to educate and grow leaders!

🎉 Congratulations to our Northwest ISD local PTAs in Good Standing! 🎉

We are proud to recognize these campuses for completing the requirements to remain in Good Standing with Texas PTA. This takes organization, teamwork, strong leadership, and a commitment to doing the work that keeps each PTA ready to serve its school community.

Being in Good Standing is more than checking a box — it helps ensure our PTAs are positioned to advocate for every child, support families and educators, build meaningful partnerships, and strengthen our schools.

👏 Congratulations to:

Chisholm Trail Middle School • Curtis Elementary • Eaton High School • Gene Pike Middle • Haslet Elementary • J. Lyndal Hughes Elementary • James M Steele Early College High School • Kay Granger Elementary • Lakeview Elementary • Medlin Middle School • Nance Elementary • Sendera Ranch Elementary • Tidwell Middle School • W. R. Hatfield Elementary • Wayne A. Cox Elementary

Thank you to every volunteer and leader helping make PTA stronger across Northwest ISD. 💙❤️💚

Stronger Schools. Brighter Futures. Together We Make a Difference.

09/03/2026

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09/02/2026

A tough night for our Bulldogs, but we’re proud of them for continuing to fight until the final whistle. We’ll learn, grow, and come back stronger. 🖤💛🐾

09/02/2026

🏈 HALFTIME UPDATE 🏈

CTMS trails Worthington 38–0 at the half. It’s been a tough first half, but our Bulldogs aren’t finished yet! Let’s regroup, keep fighting, and finish strong!

Keep working, Bulldogs! 🖤💛🐾

08/31/2026

Families will have the opportunity to provide input this semester on the high school rezoning process in advance of the opening of Davis High School in 2027. Northwest ISD will consider high school boundaries throughout the district to provide the best long-term stability and minimize future rezoning. Learn more about the process at www.nisdtx.org/newboundaries.

08/31/2026

Save the Date for September! 🐾

08/31/2026

Book Fair Schedule!

Good Morning,

Bookfair is around the corner.

The book fair shopping week is September 10th-18th. The students' shopping times will be during their ELA blocks. I will be open from 8:25-8:50 and during lunches. I will not be open after school. I will be open during our open house on September 17th. You and your student can come shop at the bookfair and learn about our new reading program beanstack.I highly encourage using the e-wallet feature from scholastic so your student has the money loaded and ready to go and won't have to keep up with their schedule and money. Also, if they don't spend the whole amount on their e-wallet you can shop online with it at scholastic.

E:wallet: Scholastic Book Fair eWallet: A Safe, Cashless Way to Shop -https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/ewallet.html/

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: I have a sign up genius for volunteers! Come hang out with me and all grade levels at the bookfair. Please make sure you have done the background check and volunteer 101 through the district.

Volunteer Sign up Link: Latham Library: CTMS Fall Book Fair 2026 - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F49ADAF23A4F49-65355572-ctms #/

ELA Block Shopping Day:
8th grade shopping- Sept. 15

7th grade shopping- Sept. 16

6th grade shopping- Sept. 17

BOOK BRAWL!

The Book Brawl is a reading incentive program designed to improve reading comprehension and enthusiasm for reading using a fun and unique competition format. Participants are given a reading list of eight books and challenged to read those books. Students form teams of their choosing and compete against each other to determine their knowledge and understanding of the books. This year’s books were carefully selected by Northwest ISD Middle School Library Media Specialists and include a variety of genres, reading levels, and themes. All Book Brawl selections are available for check out through the school library, so there is no cost to participate.

Book List

The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Concealed by Christina Diaz Gonzalez
The False Prince by Jennifer A Nielsen
When Stars are Scattered by Victoria Jamieson and Omar Mohamed
Ungifted by Gordon Korman
The Clackity by Lora Senf
The Mona Lisa Vanishes by Nicholas Day

Below is the permission slips for you to fill out and have your student turn into me. We will start reading and practicing September 25th.

Permission slip: CTMS Book Brawl Permission Slip- https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jC73H7rbOoxuaiZARH29Zw-ddlgWH3eNr4m_9c2XOZ0/edit?usp=sharing

Thank you, and if you have any questions feel free to reach out.

Ashley Latham
Library media Specialist
[email protected]

08/27/2026

Northwest ISD partners with Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads Of Great Students), a nationwide program designed to bring dads, grandfathers, uncles and other male role models into our schools.

As a Watch D.O.G.S. volunteer, you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Be a positive role model for students.
- Support teachers and staff throughout the day.
- Strengthen your bond with your child by being part of their world at school.

No matter how much time you give — whether it’s a full day, an hour or just 30 minutes — you'll make an impact. That one day can inspire students, create memories and show your child how much you care.

Join us in creating a safe, supportive and engaging environment for students!

***Sign Up Genius for CTMS Events will be sent out via parent square and email once forms are filled out. Please fill out by Sept. 11th. ***

Complete CTMS Google Form Watch DOGS- CTMS WATCH DOG FORM REQUIRED-https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScRomIvTblp7_12bkO8YqdhiFiBqjabeQHFmhDB06ASZZ7bxg/viewform?usp=header

Complete the volunteer application and background check- https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MzUzOmVuLVVT

Complete the Volunteer 101 Orientation - https://sites.google.com/nisdtx.org/samplevipssite/home?authuser=0

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Ashley Latham- [email protected]

Have a great day!

Volunteer applications are valid for one full calendar year from the day of approval. To be fully eligible to volunteer on an NISD campus, please make sure you have also completed Step 2 of the volunteer process, the Volunteer 101 Training. Training can be found at www.nisdtx.org/volunteer101.We a....

08/11/2026

🎉This year we wanna see your Bulldog Spirit! Please add these to your calendars and show that Bulldog Pride!

08/06/2026

8/6 Professional Development day had staff dressing like their favorite book character. Our CTMS paraprofessionals outdid themselves and won first place! 🥇