Jaguar Tales - October 10, 2025

Cedar Valley Middle School - Round Rock ISD

Dear Cedar Valley Families,

As we wrap up the first nine weeks of the school year, I want to thank you for your continued support and partnership. It’s been a strong start, and we’re proud of all that our students have accomplished so far. The new grading period begins Tuesday, October 15, offering a fresh start and new opportunities for growth.

Just a quick reminder: There will be no school on Monday, October 14 due to a staff development day. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, ready to kick off the next nine weeks!

Have a great weekend! Go Jags!

Larissa Ortiz, Cedar Valley Middle School Principal

XC Season Recap

GIRLS TEAM – BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS!
Congratulations to the Cedar Valley Girls Cross Country Team for winning the District Title for the second consecutive year! The team showed outstanding depth, determination, and growth, with many athletes achieving personal records (PRs).

Top Finishers:

1st Place – Liz B. (12:22.53, PR)
2nd Place – Samantha G. (12:38.48)
4th Place – Bronagh G. (12:59.94)

Outstanding Team Depth
Cedar Valley had 17 girls compete, many with PRs. The team placed multiple runners in the top 20, with solid contributions from both 7th and 8th graders.

BOYS TEAM – SILVER MEDALISTS & MOVING UP!
The Cedar Valley Boys Team delivered a strong performance, earning a 2nd place team finish, improving on last year’s third-place showing!

Top Finishers:

2nd Place – Aran L. (12:00.06, PR)
12th Place – Liam N. (12:40.91, PR)
17th–24th Place – Fino P., Demitri M., Brodie N., and Jayden H. all ran sub-13:30 times, most earning PRs!

Season Highlights:

Girls Team: District Champions – 2nd Year in a Row
Boys Team: Improved to 2nd Place Finish
Multiple Personal Records (PRs) across both teams
Strong leadership and promising young talent

Huge congratulations to all runners and Coach Davila for their hard work and success. The future of Cedar Valley Cross Country is bright!

Lady Jags Volleyball

The Lady Jags played against the Hopewell Hornets on Thursday night in the seventh volleyball game of the season.

Below are the final scores of the games:

7A: 25-15, 25-22

7B: 22-25, 15-25

8A: 25-14, 23-25, 25-20

8B: 25-16, 21-25, 26-24

All four teams competed with remarkable effort and heart. We are proud of their commitment and the hard work they continue to display. Great job, Lady Jags!

Jaguar Football

This week the Jaguar Football Teams Faced off with the Chisholm Trail Cougars.

7th B team did not have a game so they remain undefeated and 1st place in district play with a record of 4-0

7th A team won their game this week vs Chisholm Trail with a score of 36-0 which keeps them undefeated and in 1st place on the season with a record of 5-0

8th A team lost a close game vs Chisholm Trail with a score of 8-0 and their season record is currently 1-3-1.

8th B team lost a close back and forth game vs Chisholm Trail with a score of 30-20, which brings their season record to 4-1 and currently they are sitting in 2nd place.

You can click the links below to see all the season scores and players of the week. Thanks for your support and Go JAGS!

7th grade weekly scores and players of the week

8th grade weekly scores and players of the week

Safety Drills Conducted

The safety and well-being of our students and staff are our top priorities, and conducting regular drills is an essential part of our preparedness efforts. During the drills, students and staff practice the procedures that would be followed in the event of a real emergency.

This week students and staff practiced an Evacuation Drill.

Evacuation Drill - This drill is used to practice safely evacuating the building in the event of a hazard inside the building (ex: fire).

If you have any further questions or require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Andrew_Carroll@roundrockisd.org.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

Volleyball Spirit Days

Join in to show your spirit for our Volleyball teams! Please see the themes in the image below.

Next up: Oct. 16 vs. Ridgeview- Peace, Love & Volleyball - Wear: Retro! / 70s Vibes

All wardrobe must continue to meet the RRISD dress code.

No School - Oct. 13

No School - Oct. 20

Upcoming Campus-Wide Testing - Oct. 21

Please be aware of upcoming campus-wide testing.

Tuesday, Oct. 21: ELA STAAR Interim Test

Modified Bell Schedule

Testing will take place in an assigned testing room. Students will need to check the posted list to know where they will be testing. Lists will be posted in the days leading up to testing.

Students should bring fully charged chromebooks for each day of testing.

For questions about testing, please contact our Campus Testing Coordinator, Marc_Scott@roundrockisd.org.

Lady Jaguar Basketball Tryouts - Oct. 21-23

Red Ribbon Week - Oct. 27 - 31

Picture Retake Day - Oct. 29

Did you miss picture day last week? No worries! You can take your photo on Wednesday, Oct. 29. This will also be the opportunity for anyone who would like to retake their photos.

Halloween Dress Up Info.

Students and staff are welcome to dress up in costumes on Friday, October 31. We ask that costumes be school appropriate and meet the following requirements:

Costumes must follow the RRISD dress code (p. 69 of Student Handbook)
Staff must be able to identify students. No masks.
Costumes must not hinder student’s ability to walk in the hall or participate in class, including PE. (no inflatable costumes)
Props and accessories should stay at home (ex: masks, wands, weapons, etc.)

We also ask that candy be left at home.

Students who prefer not to dress up are encouraged to wear purple to show their Cedar Valley spirit.

Volunteers Needed

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.

Career & College Fair "Presenters" Needed

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!

Free and Reduced Meal Application

Eligibility for free and reduced meals requires families to apply each year. To ensure your child receives this benefit, please complete the application, which take less than 5 minutes and can be completed online.

For more information about the free and reduced lunch and breakfast program and to apply, please visit: https://www.roundrockisd.org/o/rrisd/page/lunch-faqs