Dear CVMS Students and Families,

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year! I hope your summer was filled with relaxation, adventure, and new experiences that reminded you how much you can grow. As your principal, it fills me with joy to open our doors again to each and every one of you at CVMS. This year’s theme—A Place to Belong, A Place to Become—reflects our commitment to making our school feel like a second home, a place where you’re not just a face in the crowd, but an important and valued part of our community.

Here, you’ll find friendships that lift you up, teachers who care about more than just your grades, and a vibrant community that welcomes both the familiar and the new. Whether you’re walking down these halls for the first time or returning with familiar faces and routines, know that you have a place where you belong. At the same time, this is a year of becoming—becoming someone more confident, more curious, and even more you. You’ll have the chance to explore new subjects, hobbies, teams, and activities that spark your passion and stretch your imagination.

I can’t wait to see you walking into your classrooms with that hopeful energy, ready to make mistakes, learn from them, and grow in unexpected ways. Our staff has been busy preparing caring spaces for you—spaces where voices matter, differences are celebrated, and challenges are met with support. This year will offer chances to join clubs, play sports, dive into creative projects, and share your thoughts, ideas, and stories with the rest of us.

Remember, the first day, Tuesday, September 2, 2025, marks the beginning of something special. Take a moment to breathe in the energy of possibility that every school year brings. If you ever feel overwhelmed or unsure, know that your teachers, counselors, and principals are here to help. We’re here to listen, to guide you, and to encourage you every step of the way.

To parents and families, thank you for entrusting us with your children’s hearts and minds. We’re honored to partner with you and welcome you as part of our school family. Together, we’ll nurture a learning environment where every child feels they belong and is encouraged to become the very best version of themselves.

Here’s to a wonderful year ahead—a year of connection, discovery, challenge, and growth. I truly believe that together, we’ll make 2025–2026 unforgettable.

Warmly,

Lisa A. Hankinson
Principal, Circleville Middle School