Cuba Middle School

CCR2 students had a great time at the 2026 Back to School Festival set up by Melanie Weber and Niki Hulsey. Free haircuts, physicals, backpacks, wildcat cups, snacks, and lots of other great items were passed out to help students get ready for the new school year. We even had a drawing for TV's. All of our staff are excited to welcome our students back and get started on a fantastic new school year.

Today we had the opportunity to welcome our newest teachers and administrators to Crawford County R-II! We are excited for the energy, experience, and enthusiasm they bring to our schools and can’t wait to see the impact they will make on our students and community.

Please join us in giving our new Wildcats a warm welcome as we kick off the 2026–2027 school year!

From left to right:

Back Row: Douglas Boyce (HS), Callie Harmon (ELM), Celissa Brown (ELM), Jennifer Ray (HS Assistant Principal), Shane Hunt (MS Assistant Principal), Maxwell Clark (MS)

Front Row: Samantha Holle (ELM), Kerry Borthacyre (HS), and Jarrod Van Gundy (ELM)



Welcome to CCR2! We’re glad you’re here! 🐾🖤💛

The Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) and End-of-Course (EOC) exams are state-required assessments developed under Senate Bill 380, also known as the "Outstanding Schools Act" of 1993. This legislation directed the Missouri State Board of Education to adopt academic performance standards that define the knowledge, skills, and competencies students need to progress through Missouri’s public education system, graduate from high school, and be prepared for college or the workforce.

Each year, school districts are required to communicate with families about how and when assessment results will be shared. This year, Individual Score Reports (ISRs) for MAP and EOC assessments will be sent home with students on Friday, September 4, 2026.

If you have questions about ISRs or the assessment process, please contact your building counselor for support.

Elementary: Casey Bladdick, cbladdick@ccr2.org
Middle School: McKenzie Clark, mclark@ccr2.org
High School: Tonya Hulbert, thulbert@ccr2.org

Here are the 26-27 School Meal Prices. Free and Reduced Lunch forms will be available in the Parent Portal as soon as Online Registration starts. We will have paper copies at the Back to School Festival on August 12th. A Cuba Cup will be given to those who turn in the Form on that day (while supplies last).

The Board Recognized the follwing people at the May Board Meeting:

Allison Heads for her service this year as the Student Representative to the Board.
Retirees :
Vickie Gorsuch, Special Education Director (20 Years), Martha Sellers, HS Teacher (19 Years), Martha is not pictured as she could not attend, and Doug Windle, Transportation Director (15 Years).

CMS 8th Grade students visited the Cuba Museum, Library, Osage Statues, and Murals and had a fantastic time! Thank you to https://crawfordmomuseum.com/ , https://crawfordcountylibrarydistrict.org/ , https://visitcubamo.com/ , and https://cubamomurals.com/ for allowing our students to visit and learn about our local history and resources. More photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/wVMx6BJEcehGw9Lm6

We've had a very busy week here at CCR2. We want to thank our Nurses, Teachers, Principals, and our Lunch Heroes. CCR2 is an amazing place to work because of our dedicated and amazing staff.

Congrats to Belma and Ty as the 7th grade students of the month for April!

CMS 8th grade students of the month for April are Liam Lawless and Emma Baker. Congratulations!

Come join CMS Drama for performances of Adventures of a Comic Book Artist!

Thursday, April 30 @ 6
Friday, May 1 @ 6
Saturday, May 2 @ 2

Location: High School Commons
Admission: $5.00

Happy Administrative Professional's Day! We are blessed to have a great group of Administrative Professionals in the Crawford County R2 School District and they do a fantastic job of maintaining the office. Thank you for all you do!

Our 5th and 6th grade Knowledge Bowl teams.

In early May, the Middle School Drama Club will perform Adventures of a Comic Book Artist!. We are starting the process of selling ADs for the musical. The ADs will be put in the playbill of the musical. The following are the prices.

1/4 Page: $25
1/3 Page: $35
1/2 Page: $50
Full Page: $100

We will accept ads from any of the surrounding counties: Gasconade, Phelps, Franklin, Dent, Washington, and Iron County. As a reminder, donations are always welcomed. All funds will go towards the purchase of props, costumes, set pieces, and other items that may be necessary for a successful performance. Thanks for all the help! Please contact Steven Emmons (semmons@ccr2.org) or call the Cuba Middle School Office (573-885-2534 Ext. 1183) if interested.

Congratulations to the 8th grade students of the month for March, Kamryn Peters and Cole Elsey!

Cuba Middle School won first place for the second year at the South Central Regional Book Battle! They defeated seven other schools for this victory and earned 112 of 120 total points. Congratulations to Allison Williams, Zoie Wilson, Amelia Sousa-Sommo, Zane Cremer and Samuel Reyes as well as their sponsor Brandy Pollack!

Congrats to Cohen and Layla for being selected as the 7th grade students of the month for March!

Builders Club Talent Show was very successful with many participants. Their talents were amazing. We will try to do another one in Fall of 2026. Thank you to all participants and their family & friends for supporting them!

Some of Mrs. Haist's students have been able to complete the assigned work and then make extra projects in addition.