School of Innovation

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Katie Williams shares that, recently, one of Hunter's classmates dropped and spilled a salad in the cafeteria. Before that student even had a chance to react, Hunter was up, gathering the broom and dustpan, and had the job finished. Thank you, Hunter!

GREENUP COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER BOYS AND GIRLS SCHEDULE SPRING 2024 * PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL HOME GAMES WILL BE HELD AT THE GREENUP COUNTY SOCCER COMPLEX.

GREENUP COUNTY BOYS MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER OPEN GYM INFORMATION JANUARY 24, 2024 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

BOYS BASKETBALL Tonight's boys basketball game against Fairview is canceled.

ERAS HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK (BEGINS 1.22.24) MONDAY: IN MY RED ERA Celebrate one of Taylor's most well-known albums! Wear red today. TUESDAY: IN MY WILDCAT ERA Wear green, black, and gold. Come and support our basketball team and celebrate our eighth-grade players and cheerleaders. WEDNESDAY: IN MY SPORTY ERA Wear your favorite jersey or a shirt that demonstrates your favorite sports team today! THURSDAY: IN MY MIDDLE SCHOOL ERA Teachers are dressing as students and students are dressing as teachers! What is the best style to wear for one's middle school era? It's up to you today! FRIDAY: IN MY REP ERA In celebration of another of Taylor's most popular albums, wear black today!

COLLEAGUE CREDIT Tonya Bullion shares that Katie Williams is great with students. She loves them, and they love her. Thank you for all you do at Wurtland Middle School, Ms. Williams!

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mrs. Vanover shares that Ruth always comes to class prepared and ready to learn. When her classmates are in need of supplies, she lends hers without hesitation. She has the kindest heart and exemplifies the spirit of our school and our Wildcats!

READER OF THE WEEK Mrs. Long shares that if Ava isn't working on schoolwork, you'll almost always find her reading. She has a joy for reading and loves to brag about how quickly she finishes her books! Way to go, Ava! READERS ARE LEADERS AT WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL!

BASKETBALL GAME POSTPONEMENT Please note that tomorrow evening's basketball game has been moved to Tuesday, January 23. We will also celebrate our eighth-grade basketball players at this time.

ANNUAL HOMECOMING DANCE Please note the updated date for the annual homecoming dance.

WINTER INTRAMURALS Winter intramurals look a little different than they do during warmer weather. Last week, Mrs. Dornon hosted cornhole and ping pong. We're having ALL of the fun at WMS!

SIXTH-GRADE MATHEMATICS Students in Mrs. Shannon's class are learning about exponents. Last week, they had to randomly draw two cards and decide which produced the larger product. The fun in competition is alive at WMS!

Attention Musketeers! On Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, we will have a traditional snow day. This means staying warm, bundling up, and taking care of each other. #BelieveInGC

SIXTH-GRADE ELA Students in Mrs. Long's sixth-grade English classes have been writing pen pal letters to students near Seattle, Washington. This is their second set of letters of the year, and they received lots of fun items in their envelopes, including bookmarks and Christmas cards. One student received a friendship bracelet and another received a Pokémon card. How cool is this opportunity?!

GREENUP COUNTY BOYS MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER OPEN GYM INFORMATION JANUARY 16, 2024 5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

COLLEAGUE CREDIT Mrs. Vanover shares that, although only physically in the building half of the day, Mr. Blevins goes above and beyond for our Wildcats! No matter what crazy idea we have asked him to help us create, he delivers without hesitation. Thank you, Mr. Blevins!

WRITER OF THE WEEK Mrs. Brumfield shares that Logan provided an interesting and thoughtful response on a shared Padlet board for this week's video journal about the "Free Hug" campaign. Great job, Logan! Logan is doing things WRITE at Wurtland Middle School!

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mr. Horsley shares that Macey showed what a team player she was when she brought in several pencils for her fourth period class. She donated them for anyone to use. Thank you for your generosity and kindness, Macey!

We're back on the job! ONE GOAL. TWO HOUSES. THREE YEARS.

HOMECOMING DANCE T-SHIRTS Don't want to dress up for the dance?! That's okay! These super fun t-shirts are on sale this week for only $5.00. Don't worry! There is definitely a Taylor Swift connection! Or, should your child choose, he or she can also dress like Taylor Swift or Travis Kelce. A costume contest will occur during the dance, and the two winners will be awarded dazzling prizes. We are going to be in the MOST FUN ERA!