Dear Parent/Guardian,
I hope this letter finds you well and you are enjoying the final weeks of summer. The 2025–2026 school year is right around the corner, and here at Cloquet Middle School, the energy is building! Our office team and custodial staff have been hard at work preparing classrooms, organizing materials, and making sure everything is ready for a smooth and successful start. We are truly honored to partner with you in supporting your student’s growth, learning, and success this year.
Back-to-School Conferences
Mark your calendar! Our Back-to-School Conferences will take place on Thursday, August 28, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to:
Meet your student’s teachers
Review their class schedule * CMS schedules are not viewable or released until the open house
Receive locker assignments and combinations
Pick up bus schedules from Cloquet Transit
Ask questions and connect with our staff before the first day
Back-to-School Supplies - Click here for CMS supply list
2025-2026 Homeroom Teacher - please check your email.
Online Registration
We’re continuing to make our processes more convenient with online registration. Please log into your Parent Portal or visit the district website to complete registration. Keeping your contact information up to date is essential—phone calls and emails are our primary tools for sharing important information or emergency notifications.
Click Here to Login to Parent Portal
Don't have a Parent Portal Account? Can't remember your username or password?
Click Here to request a password reset or an Activation Key.
Student Morning Drop-Off
School Hours & Drop-Off Information
School Day: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Doors Open: 8:00 a.m.
Grade-Level Entrances:
8th & 6th Grades: Door #1
5th Grade: Door #20
7th Grade: Door #19
Families with multiple CMS students may drop off all children at one entrance for convenience.
School Crossing Guard Locations
For safety, crossing guards will be stationed:
20th & Washington Avenue (CMS Front Entrance)
Wilson Avenue & 18th Street
Guards will be present from 8:10–8:30 a.m. and 3:25–3:45 p.m. We encourage students crossing Washington Avenue to use the CMS Front Entrance location for the safest crossing environment.
Key School Policies
Cell Phone Policy – “Away for the Day”
Cell phones must be stored in lockers during class time. Students may check them during 5-minute passing periods. For urgent messages, please call the office and we will contact your student immediately.
Backpack Policy
Backpacks must remain in lockers during the school day. Students have access during passing periods.
Infinite Campus Food Service
We’re excited to announce that food service is now integrated into Infinite Campus! Families can view balances, make payments, and track purchases all in one place. Existing balances have been transferred and are visible in the “Food Service” tab of your Parent Portal.
Picture Day
Picture Day: September 23, 2025
Retake Day: October 28, 2025
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact our office at 218-879-3328.
Thank you for entrusting us with the privilege of educating and supporting your student(s). This year promises to be filled with learning, growth, and great memories. We can’t wait to welcome you back at our Back-to-School Open House on Thursday, August 28—let’s make 2025–2026 our best year yet!
With excitement for the year ahead,
Tom Brenner
Principal
Cloquet Middle School