School of Innovation

CENTERED ON NON-FICTION Recently, students in Mrs. Long's sixth-grade English classes spent time studying non-fiction text structures while working through centers. Those smiles mean they're learning and having fun!

WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL REMIND Throughout the next several months, we will be going through many changes. We have established a Remind account to communicate important updates. Please text the noted code and join to receive news and information. As of July 1, 2025, we will establish an additional account for the Greenup County School of Innovation. Should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to let us know: 606.836.1023.

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mrs. Christi Dornon shares that recently, when a new student was confused about where to go for afternoon classes, Jaylynn showed the student around the school voluntarily. Way to be a leader, J.J.! We are proud of you!

COLLEAGUE CREDIT Mrs. Kailey Prince shares that Crescent has jumped right into assuming multiple job duties and has become such an amazing addition to our school! She is always going above and beyond for students! Our Wildcat family is so glad to have her! Thank you, Mrs. Crescent!

YEAR FOUR. BUILD MORE. Monday, April 21, will be a special day for Wurtland Middle School! We'll continue our tradition of building the walls of homes in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State. We are proud to continue to share that we are the ONLY MIDDLE SCHOOL in the country to participate in this mode of collaboration. This year, we'll be building two homes and a complete shed. In addition, our elementary friends will be joining us to complete two special projects for future homeowners. We are excited to continue this journey!

SPRING PICTURE DAY INFORMATION APRIL 16, 2025

NTI LEARNING UPDATE: APRIL 7, 2025 Today is certainly an unexpected day of non-traditional instruction, as we were hoping to see each of our Wildcats back in the building today, but, sometimes, the weather throws wrenches into the best laid plans. In an effort to accommodate all students, assignments for today may be accessed via this Google Doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10zCkRqx0E98EPMaJivqpengehAmW1McfflfbXU5Hy_Y/edit?usp=sharing As our teachers do, they will show grace and understanding tot hose students who may not have technological resources at home. In addition, we know that the weather is currently posing challenges to many families. We will exercise flexibility and address each need individually. Stay safe and stay dry, Wildcats! If we can help or support your family in any way, please do not hesitate to let us know: 606.836.1023.

APRIL 21, 2025 Are you ready to do some good?

Due to flooding GCSD will use an emergency weather related NTI Day. Assignment due dates will be extended at each school to help any student impacted with flooding/lack of technology. Pray for our families impacted and those working in these conditions. #BelieveInGC

OPENGATE METAL AND WEAPONS DETECTION SYSTEM At Wurtland Middle School, the safety of our school community is a paramount concern. Beginning on Tuesday, we will begin utilizing a new metal and weapons detection system in an effort to further protect each student and faculty member. This system will detect vapor products and cylindrical metals, amongst a variety of other items. OPENGATE is the groundbreaking automatic screening system designed for high-throughput security environments. With its advanced technology, OPENGATE ensures efficient and accurate detection of metallic weapons in school environments and beyond. For more information regarding the OPENGATE system, please visit this link: https://k12.ceia-usa.com/opengate/ Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us: 606.836.1023.

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mrs. Bobbi Brumfield notes that Paisley is usually the first to arrive in her seventh period class. Paisley has volunteered to return all ChromeBooks to their charging stations and clean or pick-up around the classroom near the end of each day. Mrs. Brumfield adds that Paisley is also cheerful and positive each day. Mrs. Brumfield appreciates her willingness to be a helpful student and to keep a positive outlook.

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mr. Nick Yancey notes that Cooper displays a unique love of social studies. Mr. Yancey notes that Cooper volunteers to help in class all of the time, even creating questions to put in a social studies game for his class. We are proud of you, Cooper!

COLLEAGUE CREDIT Katie Williams shares that Nurse Tracey Marshall is so patient with our students. She never makes our students feel like burdens or bothers. She takes her time and is a soothing presence when a student is upset. We appreciate you, Nurse Tracey! Thank you!

* Clothing giveaway at Wurtland Middle School tomorrow. * Enter through end gymnasium doors. * Signs will be posted for guidance. Please reach out with any questions: 606.836.1023.

IN THE DRONE ZONE Congratulations to Bailey Lashley! Bailey completed the CoDrone EDU pilot basecamp modules and passed her drone pilot certification test with a perfect score. Congratulations, captain! We are so proud of you!

AND NOW, FOR SPECIAL BULLETIN (BOARDS) Our EdRising students are back to work, designing and creating bulletin boards throughout our school.  Their frog bulletin board is an interactive sticker art bulletin board.  We can't wait to see it finished, so make sure to add contributions when you pass it in the stairwell. Excellent work, students!

SPRING OPEN HOUSE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Our spring open house event will be filled with many activities, from an Industrial Arts sale located in the main lobby to a detailed question and answer session focused on the Greenup County School of Innovation. Please make plans to join us for this event!

BIG SMILES VISIT Big Smiles is scheduled to be at Wurtland Middle School on April 21 to see Wurtland Elementary School and Wurtland Middle School students.    If you would like to have your child examined by the dentist, please register using the listed links. Paper forms are also available. Look for the paper forms in your elementary child's backpack at the end of this week.  Please contact Amy Shaffer (FRYSC Coordinator) or Tracey Marshall (school nurse) should you wish to have a form sent home with your middle school student.  Elementary School: https://www.myschooldentist.com/WEGCKY_schsrm Middle School: https://www.myschooldentist.com/WMGCKY_schsrm As always, please reach out to us with any questions: 606.826.1023.

AgSPLOSION APPRECIATION Friday's AgSplosion event was nothing less than AgMazing! We have many community partners, families, volunteers, and faculty and staff members to thank for their incredible and generous contributions! David and Heather French Presley and Cory Grubb Delinda Adkins Cody Wolfe Colton Ream Kyler Kopenhaver Lisa Osborne Carrie Davis Alexandra Young Kyrie Litteral Ciera Vanover Mary Logsdon Jujuana Hieneman Ranger Vanburg Ranger Stamper Ranger Carter Angie Howard Amy Shaffer Brennan Plummer Lora Butler Chris Witten Garth Wireman Dawndy Wagner Michelle Colley Miranda Stevens Jeremiah Haywood Mike Bryant John Warnock Josh Brewer Michael and Becky Blevins Myra and Sandy Mosser Brooklyn Greene The Professor and Stephanie Natalie Billups Sara Bush Brandy Gullett Matt Thompson Isaac Sherman Isaiah Branam and Family Representative Aaron Thompson Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell Caleigh Sherman Mandi Brumfield Crescent Holbrook Jeff Bonzo John Nickell Marlee Pinchok Greenup County 4-H Greenup County Extension Office Greenup County Farm Bureau Greenup County High School Future Farmers of America Kentucky Department of Forestry Greenup County Public Safety Wurtland 21C Program Greenup Old Tractors, Engines, and Machinery (GOTEM) Greenup County Schools Maintenance Department Kool Hits 105.7 Greenup County Foodservice Wurtland Elementary School Food Service Wurtland Middle School Food Service Wurtland Elementary School Faculty and Staff Wurtland Middle School Faculty and Staff Greenup County Beekeepers WSAZ We are so appreciative of every individual and organization that worked so hard to make this such a special day for our students! Once more, thank you!

HAPPY LITTLE TREES Students in Mrs. Tucker's FLEX have been working hard on paintings for an upcoming art show! Their process involved using bubble wrap to craft their paintings, and we are impressed with the final results! Great work, Wildcats!