Cooperative Middle School

Welcome...

The mission of the Cooperative Middle School is to provide a challenging, safe and healthy learning environment designed to meet the social, emotional and intellectual needs of all students.

The Cooperative Middle School is located in Stratham, New Hampshire and is administered by the Exeter Region Cooperative School District which serves the towns of Brentwood, Exeter, East Kingston, Kensington, Newfields, and Stratham. The student population is comprised of 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students from these six towns.

Attendance:

Please use Pickup Patrol or call: 603-775-8700, press 2 and leave the following info: Student Name and reason for absence.

CMS News

CMS News District News

Jun 13, 2025 · Cooperative Middle School
2025 - 2026 School Supply Kits
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Jun 13, 2025 · Cooperative Middle School
FAQ's for Incoming 6th Graders
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Jun 13, 2025 · Cooperative Middle School
Class of 2029 EHS Orientation
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Mar 24, 2025 · SAU 16 - Exeter NH
Congratulations to Melanie Faulkner (CMS 8th Grade Assistant Principal) Recipient of the NELMS A+ Administrator Award
New England League of Middle Schools has awarded CMS Eighth Grade Assistant Principal Melanie Faulkner with the A+ Administrator Award! NELMS seeks to honor administrators who value, understand, and support effective middle level education.
Criteria:
Understands how young adolescents learn
Champions middle level education by
\- actively promoting middle level education
\- building community support
\- recognizing middle level as a distinct entity of education
Support and models effective middle level philosophy
Encourages professional development in middle level best practices
Provides leadership & supervision of effective instructional practices and student outcomes
Feb 5, 2025 · Cooperative Middle School
Late Bus Routes
3 late buses will run from CMS to various locations throughout our district. Buses will depart CMS between 4:10 and 4:15. Buses may occasionally run late depending on circumstances beyond First Student's control.
Students will be required to sign in when they board the bus.
Students must be supervised by staff while at school awaiting the late bus. Supervision could include arranged after school help with a teacher or athletics coaches. Students may not stay after school without a purpose.
Bus stops are as follows:
BUS 1
Stratham Center@ top Bunker Hill
Newfields Store on Rte. 85
OLD Exeter HS/Gill St\ BUS 2
Firestation @ Court St. Exeter
Main St. School
Swasey Central in Brentwood\ BUS 3
Kensington Store on Rte. 150
Kingston Elem
Jan 30, 2025 · Cooperative Middle School
8th graders Preparing for EHS...
See this morning's presentation to students by Mrs. Kathy Newcomb
Make sure to attend tonight's Blue Hawk 101 at EHS; starts at 6pm!
Sep 10, 2024 · SAU 16 - Exeter NH
End 68 Hours of Hunger
End 68 Hours of Hunger is an organization open to all SAU 16 Schools to help end food insecurity for our students. This organization packs food weekly and will deliver to each elementary school, CMS & EHS. Contact the school nurse at your respective SAU 16 School to learn more. Go to https://www.end68hoursofhunger.org/find-your-community/new-hampshire/exeter/ for more information about the program.
Aug 5, 2024 · SAU 16 - Exeter NH
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