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WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILY - SCHOOL RELATIONSHIPS SURVEY This survey will be used by Wurtland Middle School to gather feedback for a variety of purposes. Our educators may use the survey to determine strengths and areas for improvements on our annual needs assessment. We will work to examine results across different groups of parents to see how different populations view our school. Fundamentally, the survey is designed to give our educators the data we need to build more effective partnerships between Wurtland Middle School and families. http://bit.ly/41VSU4B Thank you for your time and participation!

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mr. Eric Boos shares that Ethen recently showed outstanding initiative in handling a very difficult situation in class. He urged faculty and staff to assist a student in great need. His actions helped all involved, particularly one of his fellow Wildcats. We are proud of you, Ethen!

GETTING GREENHOUSE READY Students in Mr. Haywood's agriculture class have been very busy! Recently, students have been planting various flowers that will soon be transferred to the greenhouse. We can't wait to see those beautiful blooms!

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK When another student recently dropped materials in class, Paityn immediately jumped in to help. Mrs. Long notes that Paityn is always eager to lend a hand, setting a shining example of what it means to be a true helper! We are proud you, Paityn!

WRITER OF THE WEEK Mrs. Bobbi Brumfield shares that Caroline has worked each day in English to compose a recent argumentative essay on Space Vacations. She worked ahead of the schedule of assignments and the checklist students are currently using. Great job in showing responsibility and taking care of your writing tasks, Caroline!

MEN OF TOMORROW Men of Tomorrow completed a light fixture workshop today.  Students wired a simple fixture to a mock junction box.  Students then had to secure hot and neutral wires, along with ground wiring.  This exposed students to basic home electricity, also exploring potential technical careers.  Students demonstrated mastery of the skill, all having very limited knowledge prior to the workshop. We are proud of these Wildcats!

AGRICULTURE EDUCATION WEEK CONTINUES Students in Mr. Haywood's agriculture class are ready to SHOW WHAT THEY KNOW! Students crafted a tri-fold board focused on the importance of the Wurtland Middle School agriculture program. Students are excited to share this project at this week's AgSplosion event! Great work, Wildcats!

WURTLAND WILDCATS HAVE HEART! Beginning this week, Wurtland Middle School will be participating in the American Heart Challenge. For the next two weeks, our students will be raising awareness and learning about the importance of heart health, mental health and hands-only CPR. Students will also have the opportunity to raise donations and help save lives while earning appreciation gifts from the American Heart Association for their hard work and support. Get a jumpstart and register online NOW! To register, students will need to go to https://www2.heart.org or download the AHA Schools App on their smart devices, registering with a parent or guardian. Registration is easy and the program is entirely online for 2025. For any questions about the American Heart Challenge, please reach out to Mr. Isaac Sherman at isaac.sherman@greenup.kyschools.us

AGRICULTURE EDUCATION WEEK We're focusing on all things related to agriculture at Wurtland Middle School this week! Isaiah Branam, one of our eighth-grade students, loves gardening. In preparation for Friday's AgSplosion event, Isaiah has spent time crafting over 400 biodegradable containers from newspapers. Yesterday, his peers helped him to fill those containers with potting soil. He's looking forward to teaching students about properly planting and tending to seeds to encourage growth. We are so very proud of this Wildcat!

EIGHTH-GRADE VOLLEYBALL Congratulations to our eighth-grade volleyball team! This evening, these ladies captured a win over Ashland. Great work, Musketeers! 🏐

TAKIN' THE SHOW ON THE ROAD Recently, our Hospitality and Tourism class visited the Extension Office. Family and Consumer Sciences Agent, Mrs. Lora Pullin, led the class, teaching about hand-washing, safe food preparation techniques, and measurement. Students enjoyed following a recipe to make blueberry muffins from scratch. This was the first visit in a four-part series where students will work to utilize the Teen Cuisine curriculum. It provides students with the skills and knowledge to prepare healthy meals and snacks at home. We are so thankful for Mrs. Pullin and the Greenup County Extension Office for offering this program and look forward to our next three visits!

WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL ARCHERY STATE RESULTS 🎯 * The Wurtland Middle School team placed 68 out of 108 teams! PERSONAL BEST SCORES Lexi Cox - 287 Chesney Whitlock - 286 Maya Talamantez - 269 Abby Shope - 262 RANKS PER GRADE AND IN MIDDLE SCHOOL DIVISION Lexi Cox - Fourth for Sixth-Grade Girls; Ninth for Middle School Girls Chesney Whitlock - Fifth for Sixth-Grade Girls; 11 for Middle School Girls Amelia Westfall - 13 for Sixth-Grade Girls; 71 for Middle School Girls Maya Talamantez - 36 for Sixth-Grade Girls Jocelyn Westfall - 63 for Sixth-Grade Girls Abby Shope - 75 for Seventh-Grade Girls Please join us in congratulating the accomplishments of these amazing Wildcats!

AgSPLOSION IMPORTANT INFORMATION This week has been named Agriculture Education Week across the Commonwealth by the Commissioner of Education and the Commissioner of Agriculture. On Friday, March 21, we have planned an amazing day full of fun for our students and the students of Wurtland Elementary School. Throughout AgSplosion, students will participate in hayrides, games, planting activities, and application of agricultural skills. Students will be treated to inflatables, a cookout, and so much fun! A local radio station and local news affiliate will both be on-site. These activities will last for the majority of the day. Please make certain that your child wears appropriate layers, hats, shoes, and sunglasses (if so desired) for a day of outside learning adventures. We are so excited to celebrate Agriculture Education Week with our students!

SO ARTSY Students across the building are preparing for an upcoming art show! Check-out the work that is being completed by some of Ms. Young's incredible students. We know that these suncatchers will be SUN-sational!

AIM SMALL, MISS SMALL Congratulations to Amelia Westfall! Amelia recently scored second place at Russell Independent's middle school archery tournament. Also, congratulations to Chesney Whitlock (not pictured)! Chesney scored third place at Russell's recent tournament! Greaat job, ladies!

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mr. Scott Bowling shares that Maylynn has been doing very well in science class and seems to really enjoy chemistry. Keep up the great work, Maylynn! We are so proud of you!

COLLEAGUE CREDIT Mrs. Kailey Musser shares that Mrs. Logsdon recently helped a student's dreams come true, helping him to sew pants and a shirt for a movie that he is planning. Mrs. Kailey notes that Mrs. Logsdon always goes above and beyond for the students and staff in our building. She's a perfect example of the Wildcat Way! Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Logsdon!

EdRISING SPECIALITY SPEAKER SERIES The second guest of the EdRising Speciality Series was Mrs. Renee White, a district speech language pathologist. She and her graduate student, Ms. Kayti, chatted with students about educational pathways, types of clients and therapies, and allowed students to familiarize themselves with some assistive devices used by complex communicators. As a follow-up, students who were interested in learning more about this field visited the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Clinic. Clinic director, Mrs. Clemins, therapists, students, and even clients were so welcoming in allowing students to observe individual and group therapy sessions after a tour of the clinic. Thank you, Mrs. Renee and Marshall University!

SPRING BOOK FAIR Don't forget to stop at the library during the upcoming spring book fair! Make sure to guess the number of bookworms in the jar for an amazing prize!

THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS With seventeen fresh eggs taken straight from the chicken coop, our Tourism and Hospitality students were able to craft some delicious deviled-egg potato salad this week. After taste tests were completed, the remains were packaged and donated to Greenup County Meals on Wheels. Talk about a full-circle learning moment! Great job, Wildcats!