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• Register for The Color Run Here
• Volunteer Sign Up

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Our CJMS Multicultural Night is a special evening that celebrates the rich cultures, traditions, and talents within our school community, and we are looking for parents and students to get involved.

We are currently seeking:

• Parents To Host a Country Table – Share your culture with the CJMS community! Country hosts may display cultural items, share traditions, and offer small samples of food (optional). It’s a fun and meaningful way to celebrate and teach others about your heritage.
• Volunteers to Perform on Stage – Do you or your student have a cultural performance to share? We welcome student and parent performers, including music, dance, demonstrations, storytelling, or other cultural performances. Performances should be 5 minutes or less.

Your participation helps make this event an engaging and memorable experience, and students who volunteer can earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours for their time.

 Sign up here to volunteer or perform PLEASE NOTE: Countries listed were represented last year based on prior sign-ups. This list is not intended to be exhaustive or to exclude any countries. If you do not see your country listed, please select the “OTHER COUNTRIES” option and include your country when signing up. We would love to expand the list and encourage you to participate!

Thank you for helping us celebrate the diversity that makes our CJMS community so special. We look forward to an incredible Multicultural Night together! 

The CJMS PTSA is proud to participate in the National PTA Reflections Program. This year, 22 CJMS students submitted creative entries.

We have exciting news …

After judging coordinated by the Montgomery County Council of Parent Teacher Associations (MCCPTA), nine Cabin John Middle School students have been selected to advance to the state-level competition!

Those students are:

• Dance Choreography: Delara Chini, Olivia Seo
• Film: Emerson Field, Elijah Harmelech
• Literature: Julia Chahalis
• Photography: Amir Ahmed, Layla Najafi
• Visual Arts: Ella Gerson, Victoria Kaydanov

Congratulations to our CJMS students who are progressing to the Free State PTA Reflections Program competition! We are so proud of your creativity, talent, and hard work, and we wish you the best of luck in the upcoming competition.

Your achievements are a wonderful reminder of the importance of arts education and the meaningful role it plays in our schools and community. Governor Wes Moore has officially proclaimed March 2026 as National Arts in Our Schools Month in Maryland. The month celebrates student creativity and supports continued efforts to expand access to arts education for all Maryland students. The CJMS PTSA extends our gratitude to Cabin John educators who inspire creativity in our students every day!

Families of 7th-grade students are invited to join Mrs. Snider for a 7th Grade Principal’s Tea on Wednesday, March 25, from 6:00–7:00 pm in the CJMS Cafeteria. This informal gathering is a great opportunity for 7th-grade parents and caregivers to ask questions and build connections with other 7th-grade families.

Immediately following the tea, the PTSA will hold our next meeting from 7:00–8:00 pm in the CJMS Cafeteria. All parents and caregivers are welcome to attend to hear updates, learn about upcoming events and initiatives, and find ways to get involved in supporting our school community. We hope you can join us for one or both events!

Save the date for our March Restaurant Fundraiser Night at Five Guys in Potomac Village on Tuesday, March 24, from 5:00–9:00 PM.

Treat your family to a fun night out and enjoy Five Guys’ famous burgers, hand-cut fries, and delicious milkshakes, all while supporting our school community. It’s an easy way to skip cooking, connect with other CJMS families, and give back at the same time.

A portion of the evening’s proceeds will be donated directly to the CJMS PTSA to help fund important programs, events, and resources for our students and teachers.

We hope to see many familiar faces there, so bring your friends, neighbors, and your appetite!

On Thursday, February 26, a CJMS student and his family were involved in a serious car accident that impacted the entire family – Mom, Dad, and their children, Alexander and Evelyn.

The injuries have been significant, and the recovery process will take time. Mom suffered a broken pelvis, and Dad sustained broken legs. Alexander was taken to the ICU at Inova with a brain bleed and a broken jaw. Evelyn was treated at Suburban Hospital for internal bleeding and two broken hips.

A GoFundMe page has been created to help support the family as they navigate the physical, emotional, and financial challenges ahead. If you are able and feel comfortable contributing, any donation – big or small – would be greatly appreciated. If donating isn’t possible, sharing the fundraiser or keeping the family in your thoughts is also a meaningful way to show support.

Fundraiser by Laura Houser: Support Gloria Mendoza and Her Family

Our CJMS community is strongest when we come together to support one another. Thank you for keeping this family in your thoughts during this incredibly difficult time.

We are so lucky to have such amazing teachers and staff at CJMS! Their dedication, creativity, and care make our school a welcoming and inspiring place for every student each day.

To show our appreciation, the PTSA created a rainbow of treats, complete with a “pot of gold” chocolate at the end. We are incredibly grateful for their hard work and the many ways they go above and beyond for our students.

Families of 7th-grade students are invited to join Mrs. Snider for a 7th Grade Principal’s Tea on Wednesday, March 25, from 6:00–7:00 pm in the CJMS Cafeteria. This informal gathering is a great opportunity for 7th grade parents and caregivers to ask questions and build connections with other 7th grade families.

Immediately following the Tea, the PTSA will hold our next meeting from 7:00–8:00 pm in the CJMS Cafeteria. All parents and caregivers are welcome to attend to hear updates, learn about upcoming events and initiatives, and find ways to get involved in supporting our school community. We hope you can join us for one or both events!

On February 5, 2026, MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor presented his recommended option for the Crown/Damascus Boundary Study to the Montgomery County Board of Education. Before the Board votes, it is important that our community understand the recommendations and provide comments. 

What did MCPS recommend? Dr. Taylor recommended a modified Option H, and provided a non-recommended alternative (Option D) if the Board does not accept his recommendation.

• Recommendation (Modified Option H): Wootton High School is permanently relocated to the Crown Farm Site in Gaithersburg. Cabin John feeder schools would be Bells Mill, Seven Locks, Potomac, and Travilah. Travilah students would articulate to Wootton at Crown, and all other Cabin John students would articulate to Churchill. Stone Mill would go to Hoover, then onto Wootton at Crown. Cold Spring would go to Hoover then onto Churchill. UPDATE: On March 3, 2026, Superintendent Taylor presented an “Optional Alternate” to his 2/5/26 recommendation, which would keep Stone Mill ES at CJMS and Potomac ES at HHMS.
  • Recording of 3/3/26 Presentation to BOE (discussion starts at 3:16)
  • Slide Presentation to BOE on 3/3/26 (see slide 92)
• Non-Recommended Alternative (Option D): Crown opens as a new high school with boundaries assigned per Option D presented in the fall. Under this option, Cabin John feeder schools would be Seven Locks, Bells Mill, part of Travillah, and part of Potomac ES. Travilah would go onto Wootton and Potomac would split between Churchill/Wootton. Stone Mill would go to Frost and onto Wootton. Cold Spring would go to Hoover and then onto Wootton.

What happens next? The Board of Education will take Dr. Taylor’s recommendation into consideration and will vote on a decision on March 26, 2026. Before the vote, the Board has an opportunity to make one or more motions to modify the options and also take public comment either via testimony or email. This means public input is important in these remaining weeks of the process. 

What can I do? We encourage you to review the recommendation and advocacy from impacted elementary schools and high schools. We know there are a lot of positions within our CJMS community and it’s important you allow your voice to be heard. 

• Sign up to testify at the Board of Education: There are several upcoming opportunities to provide public comment (pre-registration required)
• Provide written comments to local officials: This includes the Board of Education, Montgomery County Executive and Council and Rockville City Mayor and Council, and the MCPS Superintendent. Comments can include support and/or opposition, as well as recognition of ways your comments were or were not considered in the process to date.
• Get involved locally: Many of the feeder elementary school communities and Wootton High School have parent communities that are driving advocacy efforts for their specific communities. We encourage you to reach out and get involved if their efforts and suggested alternatives align with your comments. 

Where can I learn more? For more information about Dr. Taylor’s recommendation, please see the following resources provided to the Board of Education:

• Slide Deck: Secondary Program Analysis and Boundary Studies: Optimizing Facilities and Expanding Regional Program Opportunities
• Superintendent’s Recommendation: Relocation of Thomas S. Wootton High School to the Crown Farm Site and Expansion of Damascus High School
• Report: Determine the Service Area for the Crown Farm High School Site and Expansion of Damascus High School
• Middle School Map, High School Map, and Data Tables