School of Innovation

PICTURE RETAKE DAY IS COMING! NOVEMBER 3, 2023

BREAKING NEWS FROM WILDCAT COUNTRY! This morning, we are a proud bunch of Wurtland Wildcats! Last year's state assessment scores are now public, and our school's overall score rose by 20.3 points, giving us a final rating of green according to the state's color-based rating system. Out of over 317 middle schools in the Commonwealth, we are number 95, moving up from number 242. Our overall score is 66.9, giving us the highest score in the Greenup County School District! We are proud of our students, and we are proud of our faculty and staff! Stay tuned for updates throughout the day! We have a fun-filled day planned for everyone! IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A WILDCAT!

MANY HANDS MAKE LIGHT WORK EdRising students have been hard at work making some Velcro busy books for our little friends at the elementary school. Cutting, laminating, cutting some more, binding, and adding Velcro can be tedious work. We are happy to help lighten the load for our neighbors!

LEARNING IS ELECTRIC AT WMS Today, State Electric Supply Co. brought their training kits and taught gifted students in the class of Mrs. Miruka Williams how to install push buttons and pilot lights. Students also learned how to complete a circuit using push buttons and pilot lights. Special thanks to State Electric Supply Co. and their product specialists, Ryan Williams and Brett Newland. They will be returning in the near future to work with other groups of students!

MATHEMATICS PUMPKIN LAB Every year, students in Mr. DuDomaine's mathematics classes complete a lab using pumpkins. The task involves measuring circumference, counting seeds, determining correlations, lots of fun, and a taste of Spooky Season! 🎃

TRUNK-OR-TREAT Thursday's trunk-or-treat event was the spookiest bit of fun we could've imagined! Please enjoy these pictures and videos from a wonderful evening!

A SPECIAL GUEST Susan Fleming, EXP Realtor, sponsors Ramsey Education, our finance class, within the building. Last week, she visited Wurtland Middle School and spoke with the afternoon classes of Mrs. Miruka Williams about entrepreneurship and finding a career to love.

GREEN-OUT DAY Wednesday, November 1, 2023, will be a special day dedicated to school spirit! Wear green to school and join us in celebrating our Wurtland Middle School Wildcats! It will be a day you don't want to miss!

Students in Mrs. Tucker’s math class have been solving math problems using Project-Based Learning Adventures: Underwater World and Hiking along the Appalachian Trail. What an awesome learning opportunity for students!

SEVENTH-GRADE MATHEMATICS Students in the classes of Ms. Melissa Travis are solving problems with rational numbers to find the cure for our invisible illusionist. It’s a Math Mystery!

INDUSTRIAL ARTS SALE TONIGHT Please be sure to check out our industrial arts class sale that will be happening tonight! Students have been hard at work creating ghosts, pumpkins, benches, flowerpots, tilt-out trashcans, and a few other surprises!

BIG NEWS! NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER CLASSROOM WILDLIFE SERIES At Wurtland Middle School, we are so excited to share that we have been chosen by National Geographic as one of only ten schools in the country to participate in the Explorer Classroom Wildlife Series. What does this mean? Each week, our students will be participating with National Geographic Explorers as they study carnivores, birds, elephants, and so much more! We're leading the way at Wurtland Middle School, and we can't wait to partner with National Geographic!

SEVENTH-GRADE ELA BOOK PROJECTS Students completed their first book projects of the school year. Students were given creative freedom to represent any parts of their books that they chose. Look at their excellent work!

ACADEMIC TEAM Congratulations to the seventh-grade quick recall team! They captured a win over Raceland-Worthington Independent yesterday evening. The following students placed in their subject areas: ARTS AND HUMANITIES Second Place: Caitlyn Fields Fourth Place: Caroline Woods, Khloe Chaffin, and Aubrey Stone LANGUAGE ARTS First Place: Raelynn Ream Third Place: Briley Parrish Fourth Place: Caroline Woods Sixth Place: Kennedy Melvin MATHEMATICS Fourth Place: Layden Stephens Fifth Place: Brayden Gillum Sixth Place: Holden Buckler SCIENCE Third Place: Raelynn Ream Fourth Place: Waylon Hall Fifth Place: Caitlyn Fields Sixth Place: Aidan Whitlock SOCIAL STUDIES First Place: Waylon Hall Third Place: Stephen Stith Fifth Place: Aidan Whitlock

TOURISM and HOSPITALITY Last week, Caleb Burton taught members of Mrs. Shannon's Tourism and Hospitality class how to make tortilla pizzas. According to Mrs. Shannon, "They were delicious!" Students share that they tasted just like thin crust pizzas. 🍕

WE'VE GOT SPIRIT! HOW 'BOUT YOU?! It's a brand new day in Wurtland! For the first time in a long time, cheerleading is BACK at Wurtland Middle School. We have some excited young ladies! IT'S ALWAYS A GREAT DAY TO BE A WILDCAT!

TITLE ONE INFORMATIONAL SESSION

ARCHERY PRACTICE DAYS Please note the changing of days for archery practices. Practice times will remain the same.

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mr. Doran shares that Jameson displayed great integrity and honesty in a situation where many people, both teenagers and adults, would have been tempted to take the easy path and make quick gains. Jameson instead sought out a trusted adult, reported a situation, and made sure the right people were treated fairly in the end. Mr. Doran shares that Jameson earned a new level of respect with him that day. Way to be a leader, Jameson!

COLLEAGUE CREDIT This is a tough one for our Wildcats... For dedicating so many years to the students and staff of Wurtland Middle School and making sure we were fed, not only with delicious food, but with the warmth of her smile and a kind word every day, Mrs. Jennifer Martin deserves this week's Colleague Credit. Mr. Doran shares that she will absolutely be missed in our building. While we will still have a kind and capable crew in our kitchen, the absence of Miss Jennifer will be felt by everyone for a long time. She has earned her retirement, and we all wish her many years of blessings and happiness! Join us in congratulating Miss Jennifer on her retirement! We love you, Jennifer! You're one of the best Wildcats to ever pass through our building!