Save the Date!

10/19/2025 9:07 pm

Please join us for the first CPO General Meeting of the year on Monday, November 17th at 8 pm. We'll have a brief update about the CPO and hear from Principal Mela. Online meeting details to follow!

Volunteer with the CPO

10/8/2025 7:14 pm

The CPO has a few open volunteer positions. Limited, flexible hours are involved for all positions:

6th Grade Fundraising (1 person needed): We're looking for a volunteer who can help plan a fundraising "athon" event for Curtis 6th graders (think jog-athon, read-athon, dance-athon, etc.). The specific event is to be determined, and you can help shape what we do.

May Staff Appreciation (1 person needed): The CPO organizes quarterly staff appreciation events, and we are looking for a volunteer who could lead May staff appreciation.

If you are interested in any of the above positions, or if you'd like more information, please email cochairs@curtiscpo.org. To learn more about the CPO, visit curtiscpo.org. Thanks for your interest!

MATHCOUNTS

10/7/2025 8:06 pm

Attention all math enthusiasts!

We’re excited to announce that the MATHCOUNTS Competition is returning to Curtis this year. All full-time Curtis students in grades 6-8 are eligible to participate in a school-level MATHCOUNTS practice competition.

From this group, up to 14 students will be selected to represent Curtis at the Chapter Competition.

Registration and Cost

School Practice Competition
Date: TBD, before end of December 2025 (after school or weekend)
How to register: Complete the registration form HERE by Nov 30th, 2025

Chapter competition
Date: February 2026
Cost: $40 per student

Details: Up to 14 students per school will represent Curtis at the Chapter Competition

Who leads the Chapter team? Either the school math teachers or the parents can coach the school MATHCOUNTS team. This year, the Curtis MATHCOUNTS team will be led by volunteer parents from Curtis. Practice sessions will be offered online or in person before the Chapter Competition, but there are no weekly meetings.

This year’s coaches will be Junling Zhou and Shanhong Ji. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact Junling Zhou at junlingz@gmail.com.

Support the Curtis Annual Fund

10/5/2025 7:08 pm

Please consider a tax-deductible donation to the CPO to help support cultural, creative, and educational programming at Curtis. The CPO supports a variety of programs and initiatives, including:

• cultural enrichment
• Curtis Messenger
• student scholarships
• student social events
• technology
• end-of-year activities
• classroom curriculum aids for teachers
• UA supplies
• recess equipment
• teacher appreciation events
• library furniture
• the student counseling department
• the tile project in the school hallways
• outdoor beautification projects
• and much more!

These are all important additions to the Curtis community and they truly improve the students’ experience at Curtis Middle School.

This is all possible because of the generosity of the Curtis caregiver community. Your money goes directly to work for the students and the school, improving your child’s learning experience.

Also, please check if your company offers a match to your donation.

Please support the CPO with a tax-deductible donation! We encourage a $100 donation but welcome any amount. 

Please note that donation acknowledgment letters will be provided by request only. If you require a letter for tax purposes, please email a request to cpotreasurer@gmail.com.

Earn Money for the CPO

10/5/2025 7:07 pm

The CPO earns money by filling the textile bins located in the Curtis parking lot. A check is sent to the CPO based upon the weight of the monthly donations.

The company takes footwear, clothing, linens, and stuffed animals. When cleaning out, bring those bags of textiles to the bins to earn money for the CPO! Please remember to bag your donations.

For a complete list of items acceptable for recycling, please visit: Bay State Textiles – Acceptable Items for Recycling

Curtis Gear

10/5/2025 6:09 pm

The Curtis online store is open throughout the year with lots of Curtis spirit wear and gear, including clothing, hats, bags, and more!