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2024 Gold PBIS Award
Christensen Middle School is a recipient of the 2024 PBIS Gold Implementation Award! Way to go, Cougars!
CMS Community Service Day 2024
We thank the approximately 40 Livermore Community Service Day and CMS volunteers who came together to complete various projects on the CMS campus.
Celebrating Our Talented Artists and Writers in PTA Reflections!
Congratulations to the students who participated in this year’s PTA Reflections program, showcasing their incredible creativity around the theme, "Accepting Imperfection." CMS is proud of the six entries that combined stunning artwork and thought-provoking artist statements, highlighting the diverse talents of our students.
Please visit the PTA webpage for more information.
CMS orchestra students
Orchestra students practicing their craft.
2025-26 New Student Enrollment is NOW OPEN!
Click here to begin the NEW STUDENT enrollment process for the UPCOMING 2025-26 school year!
Check out our Livermore Learns video!
Wondering what high school will look like for your 8th grader? Watch the recording of our recent Livermore Learns where LVJUSD administrators and counselors talked about what your student can expect and how to best prepare for the transition. Click here to watch the video!
Science Odyssey Registration is OPEN!
Registration is open for the 2025 Science Odyssey. Click HERE for more information on this exciting annual event.
News & Events
Important Information from the District Office!
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Science Odyssey is an exciting opportunity for students to share their passion for science and engineering with our community!
Click HERE for more information and to register.
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New student enrollment and the priority transfer request period for the 2025-26 school year will open on January 6, 2025. Click here for videos and more information on the enrollment and transfer request process.
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Superintendent Gibson's fall newsletter highlights key initiatives in progress and those our district has planned for the future. Newsletters are automatically sent to all staff and parents. Community members interested in subscribing can click here to be added to our mailing list!
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Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District will hold our second map consideration public hearing on Monday, November 18 at 5:30 p.m. to review and discuss 7 draft maps, each identifying five trustee area possibilities for our future board elections. This is part of the initial plan to transition from at-large board elections to by-trustee area board elections starting in 2026. Click here for more information.
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The LVJUSD is currently seeking community members to serve on the Parcel Tax Oversight Committee. Application deadline is November 5, 2024. For more information and to apply, click HERE.
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Our 2024-25 Parent Handbook is now available!
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Click above for a Welcome Message from Superintendent Torie Gibson, Ed.D.
Upcoming Events
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LVJUSD Boardroom - 685 East Jack London Boulevard, Livermore, CA 94551
Headlines & Features
CMS Cougar Communication Newsletters from Mr. Scharmann
T2 Report Cards will be emailed to Parents March 12-14, 2025
CMS Course Request Information for Grades 6, 7 and 8
CMS Library Online Fundraiser 2025
CMS Dine-Out Fundraisers (Pizza Guys on 3/19, Chipotle on 5/14)
March Events and Happenings
Christensen Highlights
2024
PBIS Gold Award
2022
Schools to Watch Award
2022
Pivotal Practice Award
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