We hope you are having a wonderful summer. A new school year is just around the corner and the staff at Chaska Middle School West is looking forward to an exciting year of working with students and parents/guardians. We hope all students have a great middle school experience while they go through some of the biggest changes in their lives physically, emotionally, socially and intellectually. In order to help learners through these transitions, we all must work together. We encourage you to stay involved with your child's education and contact the school with any questions.
Enjoy the rest of your summer. We look forward to working with you and your student to make it a great year!
Wednesday, August 21
6th grade - WEB program -- 1:00 - 3:00
6th grade Open House -- 3:00 - 6:30
7th & 8th grade Open House -- 4:30 - 6:30
Thursday, August 22
All grades -- 3:00 - 6:00
During Open House:
take school photos
pick up schedules and locker assignments
drop off school supplies
deposit money into lunch account
purchase PE t-shirt for $10
locate classrooms
If your student is unable to attend the Open House event, they may stop by the office the following week for their locker assignment and to drop off supplies.
All students should have their photo taken during Open House and will receive a student ID. Ordering school pictures is optional. Here is a link to the ordering form
You will soon receive an email when preliminary bus information is posted on Portal. Please contact the
Transportation Department directly with questions at 952-556-6160.
All students are expected to arrive at school the first day with their chromebook
fully charged.
Incoming 6th graders will exchange their current chromebook from elementary school for a brand new one during the first few weeks of school.
All students new to the district will receive a new chromebook. We will do our best to issue them during the first week of school.
Lunch Accounts
Meal prices:
Lunch -- $2.75, Breakfast -- $1.70
The District Nutrition Services has made a change that will impact your student's lunch account number.
Students will be purchasing meals and a la carte items using their student ID number. Former PIN numbers will no longer be valid.
Student ID numbers can be found in Infinite Campus, Parent Portal. For assistance finding one call the Nutrition Services office at 952-556-6150. Here is a link to the
Nutrition Services Update.
Here is a link to the
District 112 Nutrition Services web site which has complete information and forms regarding student meals including links to Applications for Educational Benefits for free and reduced price meals available for students who qualify.
Volunteers Needed for Open House Events
Our PTO is looking for people to assist with student photos for short shifts during the upcoming Open House dates on Wed. 8/21 and Thurs. 8/22. If you can help for awhile either date, please send an email with your contact information and availability to [email protected]
Here is a link to our
PTO Volunteer Form which shows the variety of opportunities throughout the school year. Please fill it out and bring it to the office to support CMSW students and staff.
Looking Ahead
8/21 6th grade WEB experience - 1:00 - 3:00
8/21 6th grade Open House - 3:00 - 6:30
8/21 7th & 8th grade Open House - 4:30 - 6:30
8/22 All grades Open House - 3:00 - 6:00
9/3 First day of School 8:40am - 3:30pm
9/19 Curriculum Night 6:00 - 8:00pm
10/3 2-Hour Late Start
10/8 School picture make-ups and retakes
11/4 - 8 6th grade Deep Portage Trips
11/14 & 21 Conference Nights
Your Contact Information
At CMSW we try to be paperless and contact families through email or phone calls. Be sure that all of your contact information is accurate - all emails and phone numbers. If you need to check, here is the link to Parent Portal. If you do not have an account yet, call the office at 952-556-7400 to get one set up.
Curriculum Night
Thursday, Sept. 19, 6:00 - 8:00pm
This is a very important evening and we strongly encourage all parents/guardians to attend. Come hear grade level presentations, follow your student's class schedule and meet their teachers.
Backpacks & School Supplies Available
Love Inc. is proving families in need free backpacks and school supplies.
We have an active, supportive PTO. They meet once a month and offer several areas of support. Please consider being a member. Click on this
PTO Volunteer Form to see how you can help even if unable to attend meetings.
Text Messaging "Opt In" Directions
We encourage all families to register to receive text messages from the school and district.
This year's annual all school fundraiser will take place in October
We are seeking Corporate Sponsors to defray costs. In exchange for their donation, their corporate logo can be printed on backpacks or in social media. If you or anyone you know might be interested please share this letter with them --
