Cortez Middle School - The Journal

Cortez Middle School eighth graders shared personal poems in Sunflower Theatre showcase

Students have been working on their poetry in anticipating of the showcase

DATE: Nov 17, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

CMS theater tackles dyslexia, ADD in upcoming one-act production

Students reflect on the impact during rehearsals

DATE: Nov 13, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Lewis-Arriola shines in CMAS testing; other schools fall below state average

Statewide CMAS scores show students catching up to pre-pandemic levels

DATE: Sep 3, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Middle School receives $40,000 in donations for band instruments

Contributors gave to Mr. Holland’s Opus Foundation’s Adopt A School program

DATE: Aug 27, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Middle School earns prestigious music award for fifth time

School is only one of 87 to receive the award in 2025

DATE: May 14, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Middle School hosts annual career fair, inspiring eighth graders

The goal is to motivate students to go into high school with a purpose

DATE: Apr 23, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

All-District Band Night continues tradition in Cortez on April 17

Bands from the district’s middle school and high school come together

DATE: Apr 4, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Montezuma-Cortez middle school bands receive superior rating

The two bands received a top score and top sight-reading score

DATE: Apr 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Middle School prepares to perform ‘The Wizard of Oz: Youth Edition’

Team of 71 students bringing classic tale to life, musical style

DATE: Feb 26, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Middle School provides ‘closet’ of necessities for students

School resource officer started the effort, which is stocked by donations

DATE: Jan 1, 2025 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez middle school band teacher chosen to represent Colorado in national magazine

Andrew Campo has been teaching in Cortez for 17 years

DATE: Dec 7, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education

Sunflower Theatre to host eighth grade poetry performance

Poetry helps students reflect about their lives, teacher says

DATE: Nov 21, 2024 | CATEGORY: Education