Cortez Middle School - The Journal

Eight Cortez teachers nominated for 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year

Nominations closed March 20

DATE: Mar 31, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Middle School eighth graders to experience live abridged ‘Hamlet’ after studying Shakespeare

The students have been studying ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’

DATE: Mar 24, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Middle School bands earn back-to-back superior ratings at NMMEA Music Performance Assessment

This is the first time the bands have achieved superior ratings in back-to-back years

DATE: Mar 11, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Middle School students to perform Disney’s ‘Frozen Jr.’ this weekend

Nearly 70 middle school students are participating in the production

DATE: Mar 10, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

Cortez Middle School students show appreciation to police with homemade treats

The group is part of the middle school’s Sources of Strength club

DATE: Mar 5, 2026 | CATEGORY: Education

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