Need to report an absence or tardy? Heading to an appointment? Picking up your child early? Making a dismissal change? Please utilize School Dismissal Manager for all of these.
If you cannot access your account, please contact the office for assistance. Please note that SDM emails, including password resets, often are filtered into spam/junk folders.
ATTENDANCE: Absences or late arrivals may be reported any time of day prior to 8:00 am on the affected day (9:00 am on late start days). For pre-arranged absences of 2 days or more, please also complete this absence form.
LEAVING EARLY: Add an exception in School Dismissal Manager and select, "Leaving Early." You will be given the option to indicate if your child will be returning to school or leaving for the day. This action notifies the office and your child's teacher. When you arrive at school, bring your picture identification into the office to sign out your child. We are unable to call students to the office prior to your arrival.
DISMISSAL: Complete any changes to your child's default dismissal no later than 1:30 pm on the date of the change. We are not able to make changes after that time.To change your child's default dismissal, please contact the office.
August 21st is Picture Day for grades 1st - 5th and any KG students who didn't attend KG orientation.
PRE-ORDERING for Picture Day is now open! Please follow the Cripe Photo link below to place your order. All pre-ordering will close after Thursday, August 21, 2025. You do not need to turn in a pre- ordering receipt or form for an online order at picture day. Proof ordering will be available 4-6 weeks after photo day once packages have been sent home.
Kindergarten & Special Persons Day: Friday, Feb. 27th - Special Persons at 8:00 am and Music Performance at 9:00 am
2nd Grade: Friday, March 27th at 9:00 am
SCHOOL NURSE COMMUNICATION:
We are grateful to have both Nurse Andrea Miller and Nurse Katelyn Horvath working at CWE this year. To assist with effective communication, please use the email address below to contact our nurses together.
"Hello, I am so excited to have joined the College Wood family! I'm looking forward to an amazing year getting to know the awesome students and staff. I have been in health care for 10 years, starting as an EMT and psychiatric patient care technician. I then moved into the Emergency Department as an RN--a role I still do on my off days from College Wood. I have been a substitute school nurse for 3 years, which led to my role here! I live in Carmel with my husband, two young children and our pets."
2025-2026 SCHOOL CLUBS
Looking for ways to get involved? We have several CWE clubs that will meet throughout the year. More information including registration details for each of these can be found by clicking the CWE CLUBS button below.
Math Pentathlon (K-5th grade) - Math Pentathlon is a competitive team, run by parent volunteers in coordination with the PTO. Students learn to play five problem-solving and strategy board games in a social and friendly way. The year long commitment finishes with a practice tournament and a competitive tournament. Interested families should complete this form and plan to attend a Zoom meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 7:00 pm.
Pup Running (4th-5th grade) - Pup Running is a Carmel school-based youth running program that is committed to encouraging fitness among 4th and 5th grade students through the sport of running. Through fall cross country and spring track seasons, Pup Running strives to develop positive character qualities in students as they train and compete in cross country and track races—qualities like: Good Health, Sportsmanship, Teamwork, Discipline, Perseverance, and Best Effort.
Registration for the fall season is open NOW until August 20th via the Pup Running website.
Spell Bowl (4th-5th grade)- Tryouts will be held in mid-September for the 2025-2026 CWE Spell Bowl Team! Get a head start now on the 750 words! You can access the 2025 Spell Bowl word list on the IASP Spell Bowl website or HERE.
Cardinal Choir (4th-5th grade) - The Cardinal Choir gives students a chance to develop their singing voice and expand their musical experience outside of the general music classroom. This is a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn and perform a varied repertoire of music. The choir meets weekly on Wednesday afternoons. Sign up information will be coming soon.
Student Council (4th-5th grade) - Student Council serves as a liaison between students, PTO, and building administration. Students are elected by their peers after presenting a brief speech. Two students from each homeroom will become representatives on council. Student Council meets once a month to organize school events and outside charity participation. Election information will be shared with students by their classroom teachers.
M.A.T.H. Bowl(4th-5th grade) - M.A.T.H Bowl allows students to compete with other academic teams at the local and state level. The competition will be made up of four rounds with a maximum of five different team members competing in each round. Each round shall consist of eight multiple-choice questions, varying in difficulty. More details can be found on the IASP M.A.T.H. Bowl website. Tryouts for the CWE club will occur during the second semester.
A person who seeks to volunteer in any capacity within Carmel Clay Schools, or visit a school building during school hours, will be subject to a National Volunteer Background Check prior to being allowed to volunteer or visit without direct supervision. A National Volunteer Background Check must be completed every three years and the fee will be paid by the volunteer/visitor. For additional information about this CCS policy, please visit the CCS Visitors & Volunteers website.
If you intend to volunteer at CWE or chaperone a field trip, we recommend applying for a background check at least two weeks prior to the event. Background checks are not required for attendance at music performances or most other grade level events.
If you need to verfiy the expiration date of your background check, please contact the office. Thank you in advance for your attention to this matter!
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