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The Curtis Parent Organization (CPO) is a nonprofit organization, run by volunteers, comprised of parents and guardians of Ephraim Curtis Middle School students.

 

Our mission is to support the school with volunteers and funding for events and activities, enrichment programs, scholarships, and items for the teachers, staff, and administration that will enrich students’ experiences.

 

Our primary goals are to:

  • Provide scholarships for students
  • Offer cultural and creative enrichment programs
  • Fund items not covered in the SPS budget
  • Thank the teachers, staff, and administration with appreciation events
  • Foster a sense of community within our school 

Questions? Please contact board@curtiscpo.org

 

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)
Cost: free
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.
 
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Thank you!

10/5/2025 7:23 pm

We hope you enjoyed the Curtis Open House nights last month! It was great to see so many of you at the Curtis Gear table. Thank you to Ivana Huang and family for helping with the gear sales! Thanks also to Jennifer Spencer and Alicia Larkin, our 8th and 7th grade co-chairs, for introducing the CPO to Curtis families.

 

Over the next few weeks, we'll introduce CPO volunteers in the CPO Facebook group. Join us there if you haven't already!

 

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Volunteer with the CPO

10/5/2025 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.

 

Lost & Found (1 person needed): We are looking for a 6th grade caregiver who can assist with the Lost & Found this year and then continue this role next year. 

 

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!

 

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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.

 

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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

 

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