Attention: Parents and Students

The exam schedule for 2nd Quarter is as follows:

January 9   - Social Studies and Elective 1

January 10 - ELA and Elective 2

January 11 - Science and Math

Join us for Crayton Spirit Night!!

Where:    Moe's on Beltline (2130 N Beltline Blvd.)

When:    Tuesday, November 27th

Mention Crayton for a portion of the proceeds to come back to Crayton Middle!

ORDER YOUR 2018-2019 YEARBOOK TODAY!

Yearbooks are on sale until October 26 for $22 plux tax. After October 26, they will be $25 plus tax.

Call 1-877-767-5217 or visit Jostens Yearbooks. Click here for a flyer with more information.

Rainy Day Dismissal 

Parents and students, in anticipation of rainy weather next week, this is a reminder that students with an umbrella ☔️ will be allowed to wait in the median of the parking lot at dismissal instead of under the awning on rainy days. 🌧💦☔️

Teen Talk Program and Lessons

Teen Talk is a weekly youth development program for middle and high school students held during each participating school’s lunch period. Lunch is provided for Teen Talk participants. The program is designed to help teens get through a challenging time in life. The program helps teens make good choices toward a bright future. Some of the topics and lessons are Healthy Relationships, Body Image, Friendship Limits and Talking with Parents.

Crayton's Teen Talk groups meet every Wednesday during the students' lunch period. The first meeting will be on October 3rd in room 126.

Students can pick up a registration form from the Attendance Office and return it to any guidance counselor. You can also register online at the following website:

Register for Teen Talk

For more information, please contact Dr. Alston at 738-7224 ext. 3110.

Car Loop Procedures Video

Attention Parents:
In anticipation of the first day of school, we have created a video of the car loop procedures for drop off and pick up. Please take a moment to view this video so we can streamline this process. (There is no sound.) If you have difficulty opening this video, it is posted on Crayton's Facebook Page at Crayton Middle.

Car Loop Video

2018-2019 Bus Schedules

2018-2019 Crayton Middle School Supply List

We are excited this year to be able to supply all students with a 3 inch, 3-ring binder (this will hold all class notes and papers), dividers with pockets, highlighters, and a thumb drive. Our teachers will work with all of our students on organization during the first week of school.

Please make sure that your child has the following each nine weeks:

* Wide ruled notebook paper- 3 or 4 packs

* 4 2-pocket folders with prongs for notebook checks

* 4 composition notebooks

* Pencils

* Rounded scissors

* Glue sticks

* Pens

* Pencil pouch that can clip inside a notebook

* One pack of colored pencils

* One small pencil sharpener

* Erasers

* Index Cards

* Post-it notes

* Ear buds (Dollar Store sells them)

* Graph Paper- one small pack

* A sturdy book bag

* Agenda Book or app

* DO NOT purchase a calculator

Click here to download and print a copy.

Sports Pre-participation Athletic Forms

The Athletic Department at Crayton Middle School now hosts their Pre-participation Athletic Forms online with ArbiterAthlete, powered by PlanetHS, a software company committed to keeping your student(s) safe. This digital platform will allow you, and your student(s), to complete and access athletic forms via computer, tablet, or mobile phone. It is HIPPA, COPPA and FERPA compliant.

Athletes cannot participate in sports until digital forms are complete, unless otherwise specified by your school. Forms will be valid for the entire school year for which they are filled out, with the exception of the physical exam provided by your physician which will reflect the policy set in place by your athletic department.

Parent Kickoff Letter

Parent and Student Account Creation Guide

Link to ArbiterAthlete

Crayton Newly Elected Board Members for 2018-2019

The Crayton PTO Board of Directors is pleased to announce the newly elected Board members for the 2018-2019 school year:

Co-Presidents:  Patrick McElderry and Jennifer Purdy

Vice President:  Kathia Valverde

Co-Treasurers:  Sherri Jenkins and Allison Gallagher

Secretary:  Brenda Anderson Green

Hospitality Chairmen:  Pam Bowman and Marci Goodwyn

Business Sponsor Chairman: Jeannie McDaniel

Membership Chairmen:  Katie Free and Wendy Barker

Volunteer Coordinator:  Sandi Graham

Fundraising / Spirit Night Chair:  Elizabeth Helmboldt

School Store:  Lorien Owens

Ex-officio members of the Board are:  Christine Koutrakos (Hospitality Committee), Christy Case (Treasurer Trainee), Angela Burns (Principal), and Donna Hill (Teacher Representative).

The PTO would like to encourage all parents to volunteer for PTO sponsored events and activities.  Please contact one of the current or newly elected Board members to become involved!  We look forward to a great year at Crayton!

PowerSchool Parent Portal Mobile App

The PowerSchool Mobile App gives the parents instant access to information they need to stay informed on student grades, performance, and attendance.

Parents using the PowerSchool Mobile App for the first time will need to have a District Code before they can enter their username and password.    

Here is the Richland School District One district code and where it should be entered on the app:

SIC Annual Report to Parents 2018

Click below to read our SIC Annual Report for 2018.

2018 SIC Annual Report

Congratulations to Crayton for becoming a Schools to Watch® school, an initiative launched by the National Forum to Accelerate Middle-Grades Reform. Crayton has met the three criteria to become a high-performing middle-grades school. We are academically excellent, developmentally responsive and socially equitable. Congratulations to all the faculty, staff and students for achieving this level of performance. For more information about this award, please visit the following site: http://middlegradesforum.org/ 

2018-2019 Crayton Business Partners

GOLD Sponsors:

Collins & Wright      

Family Ford-Chevrolet-GMC 

Elizabeth Ferguson - The Moore Company

SILVER Sponsors:

Assured Partners

Corporate Concepts, Inc.

Foster Engineering & Consulting, LLCs

Infrastructure Supply Company

Jack Oliver's Pool, Spa & Patio

Joye Roofing, LLC

Schooly Mitchell

BRONZE Sponsors:

Brandon Davidson Interiors

Shives Funeral Home

Southern First

Crayton PTO eNews Newsletter

The Crayton PTO sponsors an email newsletter to enhance communications with parents and others in the community.

To start receiving the Crayton PTO eNews, please click on the link below and subscribe!

Crayton PTO eNews

Staggered Dismissal

Crayton will be doing a staggered dismissal for the safety of students. Walkers will be dismissed approximately 5 minutes after our car riders.

DLE Consent

DLE consent must be signed by parents/guardians prior to laptop distribution.  The annual laptop fee is $30.00 and can be paid in cash or with a check made payable to Crayton Middle School.