Dear Cedar Valley Families,
We have officially entered the final week before the well-deserved Fall Break (November 24-28)! As we push toward the break, please remember that staying focused is key. Let’s make this final week before the holiday a successful one.
Have a great weekend. Go Jags!
Larissa Ortiz, Cedar Valley Middle School Principal
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Our Fine Arts students came together to honor our Veterans for their dedication and service in three meaningful assemblies. Click this video to see highlights from this year's assemblies. |
The Lady Jags took on the Walsh Wildcats on Thursday night in their second basketball game of the season. The final scores are below:
7A: 20-15; Top scorer was Alex C. with 9 pts.
7B: 29-19; Top scorer was Lucia M. with 7 pts.
8A: 45-15; Top scorer was Natalia G. with 16 pts.
8B: 26-10; Top scorer was Sophie G. with 12 pts.
We are very proud of the hustle and heart each team demonstrated. Great job, Jags!
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The Jaguar Boys Basketball Teams Faced The Chisholm Trail Cougars This Week!
7th A team won their game with a score of 54 to 12.
7th B Team won their game with a score of 52 to 15.
8th A Team won their game with a score of 48 to 41
8th B Team lost their game with a score of 39 to 57
Please see the attached sheet which includes the players game stats and accomplishments! Go Jags!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/18NuXOAgOJZtyxBEk22gVK3BlQg6i5Aiv/view?usp=sharing
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Last weekend 1200 students tried out for District Band, and 330 students of those students tried out for Region Band, which ultimately came down to 220 students earning placement.
Cedar Valley had 23 students make the Region Band! Congratulations to these hard working musicians!
Flute - Matthew P. & Ellie B.
Clarinet - Leo Y., Yangyang S., and Kavin N.
Alto Sax - Woohyung L.
Trumpet - Hannah C., Noah S., Rishi K., Bryce D., and Advaiyt S.
French Horn - Deven H. & Ishan G.
Trombone - Brody H., Brooks F., Alex D., and Ayrton S.
Euphonium - Ganesh M.
Tuba - Veer B.
Percussion - Joy L., Carter S., Arjun G., and Benjamin Y.
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Middle School Dance Convention Results |
Forty members of Leap Dance Company attended the Middle School Convention at Chisholm Trail Middle School. They took a Hip Hop class and a Contemporary class from two different Austin-based choreographers. Their dedication to hard work and amazing dance skills made them shine!
Award winners are as follows:
Technique-Brielle A.
Motivator-Chloe H.
Improv-Adrienne K.
Focus-Cassandra A.
Overall Scholarship Winner-Emma S.
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Arjun P. represented CeVMS at the South Texas State Chess Championship at Brownsville the past weekend of Nov. 7th through Nov. 9th. Arjun tied for 5th in state overall with 3.5 pts (3 wins and a draw)!
It was a highly competitive event with 35+ schools and 300+ students competing from across the state. With this, he has represented CeVMS at both the North/Central and South Texas State Chess Championships this year. Congratulations, Arjun, for representing Cedar Valley at these state competitions.
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6th Graders Visit the PAC to Hear from Author Adam Gidwitz |
Reminder: Personal Communication Devices are Prohibited |
Cedar Valley prides itself in being a phone-free learning environment. Phones and other personal electronic communication devices can distract from learning, interfere with community building and connection with others, and can contribute to online conflict.This starts at the first bell and ends at the last bell. Students are required to keep their personal communication devices in their backpacks between 8:10-3:35.
Personal Electronic Devices Include:
Personal cell phones
Tablets
Gaming devices
⭐Smartwatches⭐
Bluetooth headphones or earbuds
Fitness trackers that can send or receive messages
Personal (non-district-issued) computers
Two-way radios
Pagers
Any other device capable of digital communication.
Before school: Phones and headphones are allowed in the morning while students wait to be released to 1st period.
No audio should come from the phone (please use headphones).
Personal Communication devices must be put away by 8:10.
During the Day:
Phones are not allowed to be used in restrooms or locker rooms - this will result in immediate possession of the phone and possible disciplinary action.
Students should not use their devices to contact parents to be picked up. If students are sick during the school day, they should visit the nurse clinic. If students need to contact parents during the school day, they may ask to use the phone in the main office.
We ask that parents please refrain from calling and texting students during the school day. In the event of an emergency, please contact our main office at 512-428-2300 and we will get the message to your student.
Click here to read the full policy. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Community Communication Sign Up |
Currently, our campus communications are limited to students, parents, and staff.
We recognize that many other important family members and community members wish to stay informed (e.g., grandparents, stepparents, local supporters).
We are pleased to announce that in the near future, we will be launching a dedicated "Community" communication list.
If you know of someone who is not currently receiving our updates, please ask them to sign up to join this new list. Once our new system is fully operational, it will take approximately one week after completing the sign-up form for recipients to begin receiving campus communications.
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Our district is providing families access to GoGuardian Parent, a mobile app designed to provide parents/guardians insight and control over their student's online activity when on school-managed devices and accounts. GoGuardian Parent was created to help provide students additional educational support and is a companion to the classroom engagement and internet filtering tools that our school uses. The GoGuardian Parent app provides an overview of the apps, extensions, documents, and websites your student visited, as well as internet controls that you can set for out-of-school hours.
Learn more about GoGuardian Parent here.
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TAG Referral Window - Nov. 10 - Dec. 12 |
The referral window for students to be considered for gifted services is from November 10, 2025, through December 12, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. You will find the registration link on the Round Rock ISD TAG website. On the morning of November 10th at 8:00 a.m., the links will be live, and you can submit registration requests. After completing the online form, you will receive an email confirmation of your referral for gifted services. Please keep a copy of the confirmation email for your records.
TAG Referral Information:
TAG Referral Information – English
TAG Referral Information – Spanish
Please feel free to reach out to our TAG counselor, Tracy_Hendley@roundrockisd.org, if additional assistance is needed.
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Rising 9th Grade Parent Night At McNeil HS - Dec. 1 |
McNeil High School Parent Orientation
Parents of future McNeil High School 9th graders are invited to attend Parent / Guardian Orientation.
Date: Monday, Dec. 1, 2025
Time: 6:00-8:00PM
The Academy and Elective Fair is TBD. We will share info. as soon as it is shared. |
Rising 9th Grade Parent Night at Round Rock HS - Dec. 2 |
Round Rock High School 8th Grade Parent Night
Presentation Topics will include:
Graduation Requirements
4-Year Planning
Advanced Academics
Campus Life
December 2, 2025 | 6:00-8:00 PM
Round Rock High School
1100 Cafeteria
Please register here. |
Attn: 8th Grade Parents - Yearbook Ads Info.
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RRISD IB Information Meetings - Next Meeting: Dec. 3 |
Round Rock ISD Clothes Closet Donations |
The Clothes Closet is a project run by the local PTA's of Round Rock ISD. It offers good, gently used clothes to all students in the district who have need. Once per semester, each student can use this service. No referral necessary, just turn up to one of the two locations during opening hours.
In our ongoing support for RRISD's Clothes Closet we are always keen to take your donations of tops, bottoms, jackets/hoodies. Clothes must be in great, clean condition with no tears, stains, bobbling etc.
We also need, NEW ONLY boxer briefs style underwear for girls and boys, plus teen appropriate sports bras. Please deliver to the Jag lobby.
Alternatively, you may wish to support by donating directly using the Amazon wishlist.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2G8VOE7SO1TII?ref_=wl_dp_view_your_list
There is always a need for happy helpers with a "can do" attitude at the Clothes Closet. For more information about what this would entail contact clothescloset@cevmspta.org or sign up directly. Volunteering with the Clothes Closet is a great way to support families in our wider community. No experience necessary. Spanish speaking volunteers are particularly helpful.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45AEAF2CA0F8C52-58114760-20252026#/
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Round Rock Area Serving Center Food Drive |
One of the best ways to show your student that education is important to you, is by volunteering at their school. There are lots of different ways to contribute your time, support and resources.
Please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form below to help us match your interests with the school's needs (such as Staff Appreciation, Concessions, Fundraising or School Dances).
Cedar Valley Volunteer Interest Form
This does NOT obligate you to anything, other than possibly receiving emails when we need help in your areas of interest. Please contact Livy Knox, the PTA Volunteer Coordinator with any questions at volunteer@cevmspta.org.
If you plan to volunteer at CeVMS in any capacity, you must complete the RRISD online application. Click here to access the Online Volunteer Application.
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Career & College Fair "Presenters" Needed
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Cedar Valley Middle School will be hosting our Career & College Fair on April 29, 2026 and would like to invite parents or family members to consider sharing your career details with our eighth grade students. All you would need to do is set up a display at a table and answer questions as our students visit your table.
The Career Fair will be held from 12:00 -1:00 pm on the 29th of April. You will be able to set up your display from 11:00-11:30 am.
This is an exciting way for our students to begin thinking about what they need to do in high school to prepare for their future. We would love to have you participate to showcase your field of expertise to our eighth grade students. Please click on the link below and fill out the information requested if you would like to participate:
CeVMS Career Participation Form 2026
Please feel free to contact Liz Guidry at elizabeth_guidry@roundrockisd.org with any questions!
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Visit our Cedar Valley PTA Online Store to purchase your annual PTA membership and Cedar Valley merchandise! |
Helpful Staff Contact Information
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