Announcements

Weekend Update 05-17-26

Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update. I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend.

This coming week we will continue our state assessments as well as start our PCS final exams. I have attached our testing schedule and the bell schedule. Also, computers will be collected this week from students once testing is complete. Please be sure your child has their computer and charger ready to be turned in.

Additionally, starting this week, any 8^th grader who receives a disciplinary referral resulting in in-school or out-of-school suspension will be restricted from taking part in the 8^th grade events on the last day of school. Please help us ensure our students are behaving appropriately these last two weeks of school.

Also, families, ELP has concluded for the school year. We will not have ELP this week.

Monday we will have make up FAST & EOC testing. Additionally, Mrs. Alahouzos students will take their Pre AP final, and they will turn in their computer and charger after testing.

Tuesday Mrs. Karren’s, Mrs. Makryllos’, and Mrs. Scalia’s students will take their Civics EOC and they will turn in their computer and charger after testing.

Wednesday will have make up FAST & EOC testing. Additionally, Mrs. Makryllos’ students will take their Pre AP final. Also, 6^th grade students and Mrs. Makryllos’ students will be turning in their computer and charger.

Thursday we will begin our PCS final exams for non-state tested classes. Thursday students will take exams for periods 2 and 3.

Friday students will take final exams for periods 4 and 6. Also, we will distribute yearbooks on Friday for those students who pre-ordered one. We will have a limited number of additional yearbooks for sale on Wednesday, May 27^th. Yearbook sales will begin at 8:30AM, first come first served. Yearbooks will be $40 CASH ONLY.

Friday and Saturday evening (May 22^nd & 23^rd) will be the premier of the Carwise Musical Theater spring musical, Once Upon a Mattress, the true story of the Princess and the Pea, at East Lake High School. Both shows will be at 7:00PM. Click this link (click here) to purchase tickets or scan the attached QR code. Please come out and enjoy watching our incredibly talented musical theater students for an evening of comedy and fun!

Carwise will also be hosting a Staff vs. Student basketball game on May 27^th during the school day. Tickets are a $2 donation to our athletics department or 25 shark bites. To be eligible to attend, students cannot have any disciplinary referrals during quarter 4 and no current D’s or F’s for quarter 4. Tickets will be sold during all three lunches.

Also, I have attached some school/community flyer(s): Test Day Strategies Flyer, CMS May Testing Calendar, Final Exam Bell Schedule, Student/Staff Basketball Game Flyer, the Honor Our Heros Memorial Walk & Run Event Flyer (use this link - HOHCSHARKS2026 - for a Carwise discount or enter it as a discount code), and the East Lake High Girls Soccer Summer Workout Flyer for rising ELHS 8^th Graders, and the East Lake Summer Baseball & Sports Camp Flyer.

Last, I want to let everyone know that I will be retiring from education at the end of this school year. I have spent 26 wonderful years with PCS and seven of those years as the principal at Carwise Middle. However, after a health scare two years ago, my heart is telling me it is time to move on to new adventures. I want to thank all of the amazing and supportive parents and staff members that I have worked with. Also, I want to give a SHOUT OUT to our awesome students! Carwise is a very special place. Let’s finish the year strong!

Thank you, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward. Take care and have a wonderful weekend.

Spring Musical – May 22^nd & May 23^rd

The Carwise Musical Theater spring musical, Once Upon a Mattress, the true story of the Princess and the Pea, will premiere on Friday, May 22^nd and Saturday, May 23^rd at East Lake High School. Both shows will be at 7:00PM. Click this link (click here) to purchase tickets or scan the attached QR code. Please come out and enjoy watching our incredibly talented musical theater students for an evening of comedy and fun!

Weekend Update 05-10-26

Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update. I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there!

First, I want to start by thanking our PTSA and our families for a wonderful Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week. Thank you for spoiling our staff this week! We appreciate YOU!

Attention Families: This coming week will be the FINAL week of ELP.

Also, this coming week we will continue with our state assessments. Please help us by reviewing our Testing Strategies with your child as they prepare for their tests. Our testing schedule for the month of May is also attached. Please be sure your child is well rested, has a charged computer, and their computer charger each day for testing. Thank you!

Monday we will have make up FAST testing. Also, Monday after school, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school. Additionally, Monday evening will be our Sprint Spectacular Chorus Concert at 7:00PM at Palm Harbor University High School. Don’t miss this great event!

Tuesday Mr. Little’s, Ms. Spratlin’s, and Mrs. Vehar’s students will take their FAST Reading assessment. Also, Tuesday after school, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school. Additionally, please join our PTSA Shark Family Night Tuesday evening at 5:30PM. This event will include a short PTSA meeting, an Italian dinner, crafts/games, door prizes/giveaways, Jeremiah’s Ice, and an Internet Safety Lesson by Google. Please see the attached flyer. Additionally, please use this link (click here) to RSVP. Thank you!

Wednesday Ms. Julian’s and Mr. Zahra’s students will take their FAST Reading assessment. Also, Wednesday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Additionally, we will have a SAC meeting at 5:30PM. All are welcome!

Thursday Ms. Lang’s and Ms. Ramos’ student will take their FAST Reading assessment. Also, Thursday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Additionally, on Thursday morning we will have Volleyball Intramurals starting at 8:00AM in the gym. School insurance, a participation form, and a physical are required to participate. Thursday evening, we will have our Spring Band Concert at 7:00PM at East Lake High School. Don’t miss this great event!

Friday Mrs. Chiques’, Mrs. Pate’s, and Mr. Wallace’s Algebra & Geometry students will take their EOC assessment.

Lastly, I have attached school/community flyer(s): Test Day Strategies Flyer, CMS May Testing Calendar, PTSA Shark Family Night Flyer, the Honor Our Heros Memorial Walk & Run Event Flyer (use this link - HOHCSHARKS2026 - for a Carwise discount or enter it as a discount code), and the East Lake High Girls Soccer Summer Workout Flyer for rising ELHS 8^th Graders, and the East Lake Summer Baseball & Sports Camp Flyer.

Thank you, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward. Take care and have a wonderful Mother’s Day Weekend.

Weekend Update 05-03-26

Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update. I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

This coming week our state testing window starts. I know that our students and teachers have worked very hard this year to prepare for these important assessments. Please help us by reviewing our Testing Strategies with your child as they prepare for their tests. Our testing schedule for the month of May is also attached. Please be sure your child is well rested, has a charged computer, and their computer charger each day for testing. Thank you!

Also, this coming week is Teacher Appreciation Week. Please be sure to thank your teachers for all they do. Thank you parents, for your partnership this school year. Our work together helps ensure that our students are set up for success. Thank you!

Monday Mr. Wallace’s Pre-Algebra students will take their FAST Math assessment. Also, Monday after school, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school.

Tuesday Mrs. Hart’s and Mr. Repking’s students will take their FAST Math assessment. Also, Tuesday after school, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school.

Wednesday Mrs. Mesker’s and Ms. Russo’s students will take their FAST Math assessment. Also, Wednesday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.

Thursday we will conduct make-up FAST assessments for students that were absent. Also, Thursday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Additionally, on Thursday morning we will have Volleyball Intramurals starting at 8:00AM in the gym. School insurance, a participation form, and a physical are required to participate. Also, Thursday evening we will have our Orchestra Spring Concert at 6:30PM (performers arrive at 6:00PM) at East Lake High School. Don’t miss this great performance!

Friday Mr. Georgei’s and Ms. Himmel’s students will take their SSA Science assessment.

Also, a reminder that our Girlfriend’s Club is partnering with EmpowHERment to collect hygiene items for those in need in our community. EmpowHERment is a non-profit organization based in Clearwater that provides free services and support for women in our community. Please see the attached flyer on ways to support. Students should bring in items to donate and drop off in their 1^st period class. Two Shark Bites will be given for each item donated. Items will be collected through May 8^th. Thank you, families!

Families, please plan to join our PTSA Shark Family Night on Tuesday, May 12^th starting at 5:30PM. This event will include a short PTSA meeting, an Italian dinner, crafts/games, door prizes/giveaways, Jeremiah’s Ice, and an Internet Safety lesson by Google. Please see the attached flyer. Additionally, please use this link (click here) to RSVP. Thank you!

Also, SAVE THE DATE for the Carwise Musical Theater spring musical “Once Upon a Mattress.” Tickets are coming soon! Show dates are Friday, May 22^nd and Saturday, May 23^rd at East Lake High School. Both shows will be at 7:00PM. Don’t miss this amazing experience!

Lastly, I have attached school/community flyer(s): Test Day Strategies Flyer, CMS May Testing Calendar, Girlfriends Club EmpowHERment Hygiene Drive Flyer, PTSA Shark Family Night Flyer, FEAST Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Flyer, and East Lake Summer Baseball & Sports Camp Flyer.

Thank you, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Weekend Update 04-26-26

Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update. I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

This coming week we will have our final spirit week of the school year to recognize National Youth Violence Prevention Week. Each day will have a message and a dress up theme. We are excited for students to show their spirit but please help us make sure that students remain in dress code. Thank you!

Monday is a teacher workday and there will be NO SCHOOL for students.

Tuesday’s spirit day theme is “Think Orange: Think Safety.” Students should wear orange. Tuesday after school, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school. Also, Tuesday after school our girls flag football team will have a playoff game at 5:45PM at Clearwater High. Best of luck ladies!

Wednesday’s spirit day theme is “Having a trusted adult role model is a critical factor in preventing your violence.” Student/Teacher Swap Day: students should dress like teachers and teachers should dress like students. Wednesday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.

Thursday’s sprit day theme is related to the end of the year state testing: Testing Readiness Day – Positive Thinking (yellow), Calmness (green), and Focus (blue). Sixth grade wear yellow, seventh grade wear green, and eighth grade wear blue. Thursday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Also, on Thursday morning we will have Volleyball Intramurals starting at 8:00AM in the gym. School insurance, a participation form, and a physical are required to participate.

Friday’s spirit day theme is to show your Carwise spirit. Students should wear their Shark gear and/or Gradventure shirts. Speaking of Gradventure, Friday is the 8^th grade Gradventure trip to Universal Orlando! Those attending received an important message yesterday. Please be sure to review the reminders/rules.

Also, our Girlfriend’s Club is partnering with EmpowHERment to collect hygiene items for those in need in our community. EmpowHERment is a non-profit organization based in Clearwater that provides free services and support for women in our community. Please see the attached flyer on ways to support. Students should bring in items to donate and drop off in their 1^st period class. Two Shark Bites will be given for each item donated. Items will be collected through May 8^th. Thank you, families!

Lastly, I have attached school/community flyer(s): National Youth Violence Prevention Spirit Week Flyer, Girlfriends Club EmpowHERment Hygiene Drive Flyer, Volleyball Intramurals Flyer, East Lake Summer Baseball & Sports Camp Flyer, Summer Theater Camp Flyer, and the Rays PCS Spirit Night Flyer.

Thank you, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Weekend Update 04-19-26

Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update. I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

First, I want to congratulate Mr. O’Shea and our Sharknadoes drone teams. This past week and weekend they traveled to the University of Alabama to compete in the Southeast Regional Drone Competition. We are so proud of our students. Three of our teams advanced to the quarterfinals and took home two 5^th place finishes and an 8^th place finish. Job well done Sharks!

Also, I want to wish our flag football teams the best of luck as the playoffs will start this week. Unfortunately, we don’t have dates/times just yet as some schools still have one more regular season game this Monday.

Monday after school, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school.

Tuesday after school, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school.

Wednesday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.

Thursday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Also, on Thursday morning we will have Volleyball Intramurals starting at 8:00AM in the gym. School insurance, a participation form, and a physical are required to participate. Additionally, we will have a PTSA spring dance after school on Thursday until 5:30PM. Tickets will be on sale Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday during lunch for $3. Please be sure students are picked up promptly at 5:30PM behind the school. Thank you!

Friday students will receive their Quarter 4 Progress Report. Please be sure to review these with your child to ensure they are on track to pass this quarter.

Also, on Saturday, April 25^th our National Junior Society will be sponsoring the 5^th Annual Carwise Brings the HEAT Walkathon. Funds raised from this event will go to the PCS HEAT department that supports the 4,500+ students in Pinellas County Schools that are homeless or living in transitional housing (shelters, cars, public spaces, hotels, etc.). The walk will be held on the Carwise track from 10:00AM until 12:00PM. Donations of $10 (or more) per person can be paid directly to HEAT using this link (click here) or by using the QR code on the attached flyer. Please join us and support the walkathon! Thank you!

Lastly, I have attached school/community flyer(s): NJHS HEAT Walkathon Flyer, PTSA Spring Dance Flyer, Volleyball Intramurals Flyer, Participation Form, East Lake High Cheer Tryouts Flyer, Summer Theater Camp Flyer, and the Rays PCS Spirit Night Flyer.

Thank you, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Weekend Update 04-12-26

Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update. I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

Monday after school, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school. Additionally, we will have flag football games after school at Countryside High against Dunedin Middle. This is a new location from what was originally sent out to families. Best of luck to our boys and girls teams! Parents, please remember that all PCS athletic events cost $3 for all spectators over the age of 10. Tickets must be purchased online using the PCS Pre Pass System. All funds help support PCS athletic programs. Thank you!

Tuesday after school, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school.

Wednesday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Additionally, we will have flag football games after school at Palm Harbor High School against Palm Harbor. This too is a new location from what was originally sent out to families. This could change again due to upcoming high school lacrosse playoffs. Best of luck to our boys and girls teams!

Thursday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Also, on Thursday morning we will have Volleyball Intramurals starting at 8:00AM in the gym. This is a great time for students to practice their volleyball skills. Students interested in participating need to turn in a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), school insurance (link), and a 2.0 GPA. All paperwork can be dropped off at the front office labeled Attn: Ms. Mudd/7^th Grade Office. Additionally, our Girlfriends club will take a field trip to USF St. Pete on Thursday. Enjoy ladies! Also, there will be no FBLA meeting on Thursday. Last, we will have our Unified Cornhole Tournament after school in the gym. Best of luck to our players!

Also, I want to wish the Sharknadoes drone teams good luck as they travel to the University of Alabama for the Southeast Regional Drone Competition. We wish them the best of luck!

Lastly, I have attached school/community flyer(s): Volleyball Intramurals Flyer, Participation Form, East Lake High Cheer Tryouts Flyer, Summer Theater Camp Flyer, Rays PCS Spirit Night Flyer, and the Crystal Beach 5K Run & SUP Flyer.

Thank you, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Weekend Update 04-05-26

Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update. I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

First, I want to send a SHOUT OUT to several students and academic teams. Congratulations to our Model UN Team who won two Best Delegation Awards, an Outstanding Diplomat Award, and the Secretary’s General Award for Best Overall Middle School. Additionally, congratulations to our Mighty Mu Math Team who competed last Saturday. Also, congratulations to our five CMS students who completed in the State Science and Engineering Fair this week. We are extremely proud of our students. Thank you all for representing Carwise Middle!

Monday before school we will have a very important National Junior Honor Society meeting at 8:50AM in room 2-109. The NJHS will be working on plans for our annual HEAT Walkathon. Also, after school on Monday, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school. Additionally, we will have flag football games after school at East Lake High against Tarpon. Best of luck to our boys and girls teams!

Tuesday after school, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school.

Wednesday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Also, Wednesday will be our FBLA Tree Hoppers field trip. Have fun! Additionally, we will have flag football games after school at East Lake High against Clearwater Fundamental. Best of luck to our boys and girls teams! Also, on Wednesday evening we will have a SAC meeting at 5:30PM in the front office Conference Room. See you there!

Thursday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Also, Thursday morning we will have Volleyball Intramurals starting at 8:00AM in the gym. This is a great time for students to practice their volleyball skills. Students interested in participating need to turn in a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), school insurance (link), and a 2.0 GPA. All paperwork can be dropped off at the front office labeled Attn: Ms. Mudd/7^th Grade Office.

Parents, I need a favor. Please have your child leave their squishy/NeeDoh/sensory squeeze toys at home. Unfortunately, these have become a distraction at school. Additionally, we have had many of these items pop and create large messes in our school. Thank you very much for your help with this!

Lastly, I have attached school/community flyer(s): Volleyball Intramurals Flyer, Participation Form, April Middle School Menu, East Lake High Cheer Tryouts Flyer, Rays PCS Spirit Night Flyer, and the Crystal Beach 5K Run & SUP Flyer.

Thank you, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Weekend Update 03-29-26

Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update. I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

This week our students will be taking their FAST Writing Assessment. Please make sure students are well rested, eat a good breakfast, have a fully charged computer, and their computer charger. Thank you!

Monday our 6^th graders will take their FAST Writing Assessment. Also, Monday after school, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school. Additionally, we will have flag football games after school at Oak Grove Middle. Best of luck to our boys and girls teams! Monday is also the FINAL day to order a yearbook. You can order yours by bringing $38 cash or check to the front office or by using this link (order link). Don’t miss out!

Tuesday our 7^th graders will take their FAST Writing Assessment. Also, on Tuesday after school, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school.

Wednesday our 8^th graders will take their FAST Writing Assessment. Also, Wednesday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Also, our Advanced Band (band3) students will be going to their Music Performance Assessments (MPAs) on Wednesday. Best of luck musicians! Additionally, we will have flag football games after school at Safety Harbor Middle. Best of luck to our boys and girls teams!

Thursday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Also, we will have our SEA field trip to Sea World which will depart before school. Please be sure student arrive by 7:15AM in front of the school. Additionally, we will have an Active Threat Drill during school on Thursday. Please speak to your child about the importance of these drills. Also, students will receive their 3^rd Quarter Report Cards on Thursday. Please review your child’s report. Students must pass all core classes in order to be promoted to the next grade level. Please reach out to your grade level office to set up a conference if your child has low grades.

Friday there will be no school. Enjoy!

Also, parents please remember that during drop off and pick up times, the front of the school is our bus loop and visitor parking lot. Students should not be dropped off or picked up in front of the school during these times. For the safety of your child, please use the car loop behind the school. Thank you!

Lastly, I have attached school/community flyer(s): Flag Football Game Schedule, East Lake High Cheer Tryouts Flyer, PSA Spring Sports Flyer, VFW Art Contest Flyer, and the Crystal Beach 5K Run & SUP Flyer.

Thank you, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Weekend Update 03-22-26

Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update. I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

This coming week will start Quarter 4 for the school year. It is essential that students pass all core classes for the school year in order to be promoted to the next grade level. Please review your child’s progress to ensure they are on track for promotion.

Monday after school, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school.

Tuesday after school, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school.

Wednesday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Wednesday after school we will have our Bridge Club Tournament until 6:30PM. Best of luck players!

Thursday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office.

Friday is the Model UN Competition. Best of to Mr. Scalia and our Model UN Team!

Additionally, families don’t forget that YEARBOOKS are currently on sale for just $38. You can order yours by bringing $38 cash or check to the front office or by using this link (order link). The deadline to order your yearbook is March 30, 2026. Don’t miss out!

Lastly, I have attached school/community flyer(s): Flag Football Game Schedule, PSA Spring Sports Flyer, VFW Art Contest Flyer, and the Crystal Beach 5K Run & SUP Flyer.

Thank you, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Spring Break Update 03-14-26

Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Spring Break Update. I hope everyone is having off to a great Spring Break!

First, I wanted to share the Spring Break Challenge Flyer. When your kiddo says they are bored, there are plenty of educational opportunities to keep them active, engaged, and learning. Rewards will be given to our top performers for each content area. For more information, please check out the attached Spring Break Challenge Flyer.

Also, families don’t forget that YEARBOOKS are currently on sale for just $38. You can order yours by bringing $38 cash or check to the front office or by using this link (order link). The deadline to order your yearbook is March 30, 2026. Don’t miss out!

Speaking of yearbooks, 8^th grade families, don’t forget to submit your 8^th Grade Yearbook Dedications. Eighth grade families can purchase a special section in the yearbook featuring your 8^th grader, complete with pictures and messages of well wishes. Dedication options are 1/8 of a page for $25 or 1/4 of a page for $35. Sample dedications are attached. These dedications are for 8^th graders ONLY and must be submitted by March 27^th, 2026. Click this link (8th grade dedication link), scroll down, and click the “start your ad” button. If prompted for a school order number, use access code 394.

Also, the 8^th Grade Panoramic Picture is still available to be ordered. Don’t miss out on this important keepsake. This panoramic picture is $18 and available online. Additionally, the picture will be shipped to your home. Use this link (click here) to order you picture. If prompted, use access code G732626.

Last, below I have also attached a few additional flyers/reminders: Middle School Spring Break Challenge Flyer, Sample 8^th Grade Dedication Flyer, Flag Football Game Schedule, PSA Spring Sports Flyer, and VFW Art Contest Flyer.

Thank you again, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward. Take care and I hope everyone has a wonderful Spring Break.

Weekend Update 03-08-26

Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update. I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

First, I want to congratulate Mrs. Moss and our chorus students on their performance at their Music Performance Assessments. Our Concert Choir received all superior ratings (highest rating), and our Carwise Ladies received all superior ratings with distinction. The distinction rating is extremely rare and a very high honor. Bravo to our amazing choral students!

Also, congratulations to Mrs. Wight and our orchestra students who achieved two excellent ratings and one superior rating at their MPA’s. They finished just one point away from an overall superior rating. Job well done!

Additionally, SHOUT OUT to our Drone Teams the Sharknadoes who competed on their home turf yesterday. Thank you to all the parents and staff who volunteered to make this happen! Also, thank you Mr. O’Shea for organizing this huge event. Go Sharks!

This coming week is Say Something Week and will also be a Spirit Week. Say Something Week raises awareness and educates students about ways to protect ourselves and others from violence. Say Something is a youth violence prevention program from the Sandy Hook Promise organization. Our schools are our home away from home, a place where we should all feel safe, and be loved. Say Something week reinforces the power young people have, to prevent tragedies and to protect friends from hurting themselves, or others. Each day will have a Say Something message/activities as well as a Spirit Day theme. We are excited for students to show their spirit, but please help us make sure students are in dress code. The only exceptions will be on two days (hats & pajamas). Please see the attached flyer for more details.

Monday’s Say Something theme is “Carwise Sharks Say Something When They See Something.” Students should wear Carwise colors and/or Carwise gear. Also, Monday after school, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school. Additionally, Monday is Day 1 (of three) of boys and girls flag football tryouts after school until 5:30PM (flyer attached). Students interested in trying out need to turn in a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), school insurance (link), and a 2.0 GPA. All paperwork can be dropped off at the front office labeled Attn: Ms. Mudd/7^th Grade Office.

Tuesday’s Say Something theme is “Hats Off To Speaking Up.” Students should wear a hat. Also, Tuesday, our students taking Civics will take their Cycle 3 Assessment. Additionally, Mrs. Alahouzos’ students will be attending Finance Park. After school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school. Also, after school is Day 2 of flag football tryouts until 5:30PM.

Wednesday’s Say Something theme is “Looking Out For Each Other Never Goes Out Of Style.” Students should pick a decade of style – 70’s, 80’s, or 90’s. Also, Wednesday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Also, Mrs. Makryllos’ 8^th grade students will be attending Finance Park. Additionally, on Wednesday our SAT Tips students will take the SAT. Best of luck scholars! After school is Day 3 of flag football tryouts. Best of luck!

Thursday’s Say Something theme is “Be A Hero And Report.” Students should dress like their favorite superhero. Thursday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Also, on Thursday Mrs. Manning’s Pre AP Art students will attend an art field trip. After school the Mighty Mu Math team will meet from 4:10 until 5:00PM. Please be sure to pick up your mathletes in front of the school by 5:05PM.

Friday’s Say Something theme is “We Are Comfortable Speaking Up.” Students should wear their pajamas/flannels.

Lastly, I have attached school/community flyer(s): Say Something Spirit Week Flyer, Flag Football Tryouts Flyer, Participation Form, and the Crystal Beach 5K Run & SUP Flyer.

Thank you, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Weekend Update 03-01-26

Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update. I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

First, I want to congratulate our Ball Hockey Team who took home 1^st place at yesterday's middle school hockey tournament in Pinellas Park. Congrats players and coaches! Also, congratulations to our Drone Team the Sharknadoes. Team A won the teamwork competition and received the airmanship award. Also, Team C won the judge’s award. Congrats teams!

This week (and next) our Algebra, Geometry, Civics, and 8^th Grade Science students will take their Cycle 3 Assessments. These are the last assessments prior to the state tests at the end of the school year. These are important in that they give us data points to ensure we know where remediation needs to occur prior to May.

Monday our Algebra and Geometry students will take their Cycle 3 Assessment. Also, Monday, after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school. Additionally, the PCAC individual track finals will start at 3:30PM at Clearwater High. Best of luck athletes!

Tuesday there will be the Choral Music Performance Assessments. Best of luck to our singers! Tuesday, after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school.

Wednesday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Also, on Wednesday our 8^th grade science students will take their Cycle 3 Assessment. After school we will have Flag Football Intramurals - Skills & Drills until 5:30PM (must have participation form, insurance, and physical). Please pick up students behind the school by the gym.

Thursday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. After school the Mighty Mu Math team will meet from 4:10 until 5:00PM. Please be sure to pick up your mathletes in front of the school by 5:05PM.

Friday is our SPIFFs field trip. Have fun students!

Saturday, March 7^th we will have a Drone Competition at Carwise Middle. Best of luck Sharknadoes!

Flag football tryout will be March 9^th, 10^th, and 11^th after school until 5:30PM each day. Students should attend all three days, if possible. Students interested in trying out need to turn in a current physical (dated within the past year), a participation form (attached), school insurance (link), and a 2.0 GPA. All paperwork can be dropped off at the front office labeled Attn: Ms. Mudd/7^th Grade Office.

Lastly, I have attached school/community flyer(s): Flag Football Tryouts Flyer, Participation Form, Palm Harbor University High 9^th Grade Registration Flyer, East Lake High 9^th Grade Registration Flyer, Countryside High 9^th Grade Curriculum Night Flyer, Tarpon Springs High 9^th Grade Registration Night Flyer, and the ESE Parent Survey Flyer.

Thank you, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Weekend Update 02-22-26

Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update. I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

First, I want to start by thanking our wonderful families for their support of our NJHS Pasta & Sauce Food Drive. As a school we collected over 500 items of food for the FEAST Food Pantry. Thank you, families! Additionally, a big thank you to everyone for supporting our PTSA Kindness Fundraiser. This program helped raise important funds to support our students and staff at Carwise. Thank you so much!

Monday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school. Also, Monday after school starting at 4:45PM will be Day 1 of Track Championships at Tarpon High School. Tickets are $3 on GoFan (QR code attached).

Tuesday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school. Also, Tuesday after school starting at 4:45PM will be Day 2 of Track Championships at East Lake High School. Tickets are $3 on GoFan (QR code attached).

Wednesday morning, we will have Ball Hockey practice at 8:00AM. Please drop off our ball hockey team players behind the school at the gym. Additionally, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Also, Wednesday, Mr. Hills’ students will take a field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete. After school, our Flag Football Skills & Drills intramurals will be canceled for Wednesday. We will resume next week.

Thursday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Also, the Thursday FBLA Tree Hoppers field trip has been postponed. Stay tuned for the rescheduled date. Thursday after school we will have Ball Hockey practice until 5:15PM. Player pick-up will be behind the school. Also, after school the Mighty Mu Math team will meet from 4:10 until 5:00PM. Please be sure to pick up your mathletes in front of the school by 5:05PM.

Friday, Mr. Allison’s students will take a field trip to the Museum of Fine Arts in St. Pete. Friday is also the ECG/EKG testing for those who are registered. These students will be called to the front office for this test.

Saturday, Feb. 28^th will be the Ball Hockey Tournament at Sprowls Horizon Hockey Rink in Pinellas Park. Games will begin at 12:00PM. Best of luck Sharks! Also, on Saturday, our Science Olympiad Team will compete. Best of luck Olympiads!

Lastly, I have attached school/community flyer(s): Track Championships Day 1 & Day 2 QR Codes, Plam Harbor University High 9^th Grade Registration Flyer, East Lake High 9^th Grade Registration Flyer, Countryside High 9^th Grade Curriculum Night Flyer, Tarpon Springs High 9^th Grade Registration Night Flyer, and the ESE Parent Survey Flyer.

Thank you, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

Weekend Update 02-15-26

Hello, Carwise Middle School families. This is Mr. Eiben, your principal, reaching out with your Weekend Update. I hope everyone is having a wonderful weekend!

First, I want to start by congratulating Teagan Patterson who finished in 7^th place at the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee that took place at USF in Tampa yesterday. Regionals included nine counties and 60 participants. Carwise Middle is extremely proud of Teagan! Job well done!

Monday there will be no school for students as this is a District-Wide Training Day. We look forward to welcoming our students back on Tuesday.

Tuesday after school we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the media center until 5:20PM. Please be sure to pick up your child in the car circle behind the school.

Wednesday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. After school we will have Flag Football Intramurals - Skills & Drills until 5:30PM (must have participation form, insurance, and physical). Please pick up students behind the school by the gym. Also, after school we will have a track meet at Palm Harbor High School. As with all middle school athletics, tickets are $3 and must be purchased online. Best of luck athletes!

Thursday morning, we will have ELP Tutoring & Credit Recovery in the Media Center at 8:20AM. Please drop off your child in front of the school at the main office. Thursday after school the Mighty Mu Math team will meet from 4:10 until 5:00PM. Please be sure to pick up your mathletes in front of the school by 5:05PM.

Also, our PTSA Kindness Fundraiser is in full swing. Thank you to all those who registered to support our PTSA! Please remind your child to complete their Kindness Passport and place it in the mystery prize box while at lunch so they will be entered for the prize giveaways!

Lastly, I have attached school/community flyer(s): PTSA Kindness Fundraiser Boarding Pass, ECG/EKG Testing Flyer, Countryside High 9^th Grade Curriculum Night Flyer, and Tarpon Springs High 9^th Grade Registration Night Flyer.

Thank you, families, for your continued support of Carwise Middle where SHARKS are Always Moving Forward. Take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend.

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