This is a reminder that, beginning on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Calera Middle School will enforce the FOCUS Act phone policy with increased accountability. If a student violates the FOCUS Act by having their phone or Bluetooth/wireless device in their possession during the school day, the phone will not be returned at the end of the school day.
What to expect if a phone is confiscated:
* The phone will NOT be returned to the student at the end of the day.
* Parents/guardians will be notified at the time the phone is retrieved by school staff.
* A parent/guardian must come to the school to retrieve the phone before the office closes for the day.
This change is due to an overwhelming number of students not following school policy and procedures, as well as parents instructing their children to break school rules. Parents with scheduling conflicts should talk with their child about the importance of following the law and school expectations.
We appreciate your support as we work together to keep students focused, safe, and learning throughout the school day.
Sincerely,
Desaree Jackson
Principal, Calera Middle School
Last week, a group of 6th and 7th grade girls attended "Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day" at the McWane Science Center. This event was hosted by Sain Associates to give girls a look into different careers in the field of engineering!
We are especially proud of Jade’lynn for earning 2nd Place in the Beef Category — Way to go!
All three students did a fantastic job showcasing their cooking skills from FACS class! We are proud of each of you for your effort and for representing us so well!
Each year, the state department conducts a school culture and climate survey for each school in the state. The information put into this survey helps us make our school better.
Your opinion matters!!
PLEASE Respond by this FRIDAY!!
🔨✨ Love building, creating, and trying something new? ✨⚡🔥
Then Girls Can Camp is for YOU!
Join us for an exciting 3-day, hands-on camp for current 8th, 9th, and 10th grade girls, where you’ll dive into the worlds of carpentry, welding, and electrical work. You’ll learn how to use real power tools, wire outlets and switches, and even weld metal together with fire—all while creating awesome projects you’ll get to take home!
Build skills. Boost confidence. Make new friends. Have fun.
📄 Details:
June 9 through June 11
8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Held at: Career Technical Educational Center in Columbiana
📲 Ready to apply? Scan the QR codes on the flyer to watch a video from a previous year’s camp and submit your application, or visit: bit.ly/2026-GCC-Application
⏰ Don’t wait—applications are due by Friday, March 20!
Let’s build something amazing together! 💪👷♀️
Today, our students took part in hands-on learning designed to help them understand and prepare for the natural disasters and major weather events that can impact our state and local community. Students explored disaster simulation tools, geographic displays, and common weather events specific to Alabama. During their PE classes, they also had the opportunity to work directly with Calera Public Safety officials to learn how to prepare their own homes for severe weather.
This event supports our preparation for Alabama’s annual Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, beginning Friday, February 20, 2026. Our goal was for students and families to walk away with practical knowledge—and a stronger plan—to stay safe during severe weather season. 💙🌩️
7th Grade parents! Please check your email to find out more information about our 7th Grade Weather Preparedness day on Friday!
Winners:
3rd place- Blair Seales
2nd place- Gabrielle Crear
1st place- Ashley Ochieng
Honorable Mention:
Hudson Jones
Jennifer Rodriguez
Avery Walker
Yesterday, this group moved on to compete at the Shelby County Science Fair. They did a great job representing Calera Middle School! Great job, Eagles!
On February 27th, we are hosting Winter Formal at Calera Middle School for 7th and 8th grade students. See Mrs. J. Lee to buy your ticket today!
Join us for our next All Pro Dads Meeting on Wednesday, February 4th, at 7:15 a.m. The topic this month is Emotional Intelligence. RSVP Here: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/12787/chapter_meetings/69649
