

April 30, 2026
Today, Jefferson County Schools received a threat directed at Charles Town Middle School. Our team, alongside law enforcement partners, acted immediately to protect students and s...

April 29, 2026
Dear JCS Families, I want to start by saying that all students and staff are safe. This morning, Jefferson County Schools received a threat directed at Wildwood Middle Sch...

April 28, 2026
CTMS would like to send a special shout-out to our Media Specialist, Mrs. Reilly, for hosting an array of activities for National Library Week. In celebration of our beautiful l...

April 22, 2026
Charles Town, WV - In a first-of-its-kind exercise for Jefferson County Schools, our community partners, law enforcement, and hospitals came together on April 22, 2026, to test th...

April 17, 2026
While CTMS students were enjoying their quarterly Club Day period on Friday, April 17th, teachers were treated to lunch! Who doesn’t love a good hot dog? A special thank you goes...

April 17, 2026
Jefferson County Schools (JCS) celebrated the very best of public education at its annual Employee of the Year Banquet, honoring each school's Teacher and Service Person of the Ye...


March 30, 2026
CTMS celebrated its annual Winter/Spring Pep Rally on Thursday, March 19th. The theme was USA Pride! Select students were nominated by teachers to participate in Students vs. Staf...


March 5, 2026
CTMS participated in National FFA Week which was held from February 23-February 27th. A number of exciting games and activities were offered for students and staff througho...

February 19, 2026
Auditions for the Washington High School Jazz Band will take place on Wednesday, March 18th in the WHS Band Room from 3:00-4:30pm. Please email WHS Director of Bands, Lisa Hazle...

February 19, 2026
The Charles Town Middle School Jazz Band has been selected for the 2026 West Virginia State Honor Band. One middle school jazz band is selected each year. This is the first tim...

February 16, 2026
CTMS ELA teacher Mrs. Triggs introduced her 8th grade students to the classic version of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” with an exciting AI project! Students were asked to use ...

February 6, 2026
Take a look at our February 2026 Prowler Newsletter! CTMS February 2026 Prowler Newsletter

February 1, 2026
Jefferson County Schools (JCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ian Hillman as the district's new Deputy Superintendent of Instruction. In this role, Mr. Hillman will lead...

January 20, 2026
Everyone at Charles Town Middle School is so grateful for our amazing team in the Guidance Office! The Guidance Team includes our Counselors, Jen Mills and Jay Wilson, and our Gui...

January 8, 2026
Take a look at our January 2026 Prowler Newsletter! CTMS January 2026 Prowler Newsletter

January 5, 2026
Charles Town Middle School staff and students geared up for winter break by celebrating with a “12 Days of Christmas” Holiday Spirit Week! The Panthers got creative with spirit d...

December 10, 2025
A special Congratulations goes out to Charles Town Middle School 7th Grader, Eddie Erfurt! Per Susan Engle from the Berkeley County 4-H STEM Club Leaders: “We are su...
