Welcome to Culver City Middle School, home of the Panthers!

Message From our Principal

At CCMS, we believe every student deserves to feel known, valued, and challenged. Our dedicated faculty and staff work every day to create an environment where high expectations and genuine care go hand in hand, because we know that when students feel supported, they thrive.

Our mission is simple: to ignite a love of learning and equip every Panther with the confidence, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills they'll carry far beyond these halls. Whether your student is finding their voice, discovering a passion, or pushing through a challenge, we are here for every step of the journey.

As your Administrative Team, we see ourselves as partners with our students, our families, and our entire school community. The work we do together is what makes CCMS special, and we never take that lightly.

So whether you have a question, a concern, or just want to connect, please reach out. Our door is always open.

Here's to a PAWsitively amazing year.

One School, Every Student, Endless Possibilities. 🐾

-Crystal Lane 

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About Culver City Middle School

Culver City Middle School is a public middle school proudly serving grades 6–8 as part of the Culver City Unified School District.  Now 1500 students strong, we are proud to be home to the Panthers! We are a community built on our guiding vision: One School, Every Student, Endless Possibilities. CCMS is a community of learners where we all have important expectations and responsibilities. We expect students to accept the role of learner with enthusiasm and curiosity, to explore learning, and to challenge themselves intellectually, while our staff encourage them to reach their highest potential. As educators, we accept our responsibility to teach our students, to challenge their intellect, and to invite and encourage their curiosity. We are committed to helping students achieve in every possible way. When students, parents, and staff work together in an atmosphere of mutual respect and appreciation, we can learn together and accomplish great results. At CCMS, students will receive a quality, well-rounded education, but they should also be prepared to give back to their school, their community, and their world.

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Mission and Vision

The mission of Culver City Middle School, a culturally diverse and environmentally active learning community, is to ensure that all students are provided a challenging educational program that will foster integrity, respect, and a passion for success in our ever-changing global environment by bringing the resources available in our unique city together to achieve this goal.

WE BELIEVE:

•  All students can learn.
•  Family and community partnerships are integral to student’s learning.
•  School should meet the needs of every student to promote active learning.
•  Students and staff will learn from each other and respect one another’s contributions and diversity.
•  The school’s facilities must be safe, aesthetically pleasing, and conducive to learning.
•  Character and academic expectations should be clearly defined.
•  The environment encourages open communication and dialogue among staff, students, and families.