At Wurtland Middle School, we know that each of you want the absolute best for each of your children. You want your children to succeed in each and every area of life, and we do, too! Wurtland Middle School values your thoughts, ideas, and goals, and we want to help and support both you and the dreams you have for each of your children in any way possible.
As a parent, what are your hopes and dreams for your children? What do you hope they achieve? Please use the back of this piece of paper to write a letter to your child. Describe and explain what your expectations are for each of them. These family letters will encourage students to achieve their goals here at Wurtland Middle School and will be used at multiple points throughout your son and/or daughter’s education at Wurtland Middle School. You may write this letter in any language.
Send this letter back to Wurtland Middle School with your child and submit it to the main office. With great communication between parents and teachers, our Wurtland Middle School family will be stronger than ever.
If it is not possible for you to send back a hard copy of this letter, you may, as an alternate form of submission, complete this Google Form: https://forms.gle/CfLkK5gcSFiNrums8
Please reach out to us with any questions. Thank you for your participation!
OCTOBER IS BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH!
JOIN US FOR A PINK-OUT ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19.
Wear pink to school in honor of those who have fought or are still fighting breast cancer.
ROOM TO GROW
Our agriculture and hydroponics laboratory needed a work table, and our industrial arts students stepped up to the challenge. We never have our PHYLL of growing at WMS! (See what we did there?!) 😜
A WARM WELCOME
When our industrial arts students heard that our new school resource officer, Officer Gollihue, needed a bookcase for his office, they were more than happy to put one together for him!
HOSPITALITY and TOURISM
Last week, Gracie Smith led a cooking demonstration in Mrs. Shannon's class, making homemade brownies from scratch. To quote Mrs. Shannon in describing the finished product, "They were yummy!"
HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
Gracie Smith and Brooklyn Clifton, students in Mrs. Shannon's Hospitality and Tourism class, have been working hard to deliver Gracie's homemade brownies this afternoon. Gracie led a cooking demonstration this week and did a super job!
WE ARE FAMILY
When we say we're family at Wurtland Middle School, we mean it! Today, Mr. Hall's students are taking a test. His wife, Sarah, made origami stars filled with inspirational messages. Every student received one today before his or her test. Thank you, Sarah!
LETTUCE CONTINUE TO GROW
WOW. Last week, we shared the beginnings of some lettuce growing in our new grow tower that is stationed in our agriculture lab. Look at the progress after only a few days. Also, do you spy that basil?
AT WMS, WE GROW TOWARD SUCCESS EVERY DAY!
SEVENTH-GRADE ELA
Seventh-grade students in the classes of Katie Williams are reviewing story elements in centers this week. Everyone loves centers!
COLLEAGUE CREDIT
Mrs. Vanover shares that the building principals, Brandi Litteral and Melissa Bowling, always go above and beyond to take any extras that they can off of the plates of teachers.
DRAMA STUDENT OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Long shares that Hailey deserves this recognition because she comes to class every day excited and eager to practice for the upcoming play. She puts 100 percent effort into every practice, and she is always willing to take the leadership role when needed. She makes Mrs. Long very proud!
WRITER OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Brumfield shares that Caitlyn does her very best on her English work both in class and on the academic team. She demonstrates what it means to be dedicated and engaged.
Caitlyn is doing things WRITE at Wurtland Middle School!
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Brumfield shares that Ruthie is always extremely helpful to her teachers and her classmates. She doesn't hesitate to jump in when extra help is needed, from carrying things and cleaning up to assisting students in finding and completing absent work.
WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY
October 10 is World Mental Health Day. Our faculty, staff, and students had a wonderful and fun-filled day. Students participated in three sessions. We owe special thanks to each of our district and community partners: Amy Crum, Chelsea DeLong, Pathways, ReGroup, Appalachian Folkology, and the KYOWA Writers Group. We also owe a special note of thanks to Mrs. Shannon's and Mr. Gwinn's puppies!
IT'S A GREAT DAY TO BE A WILDCAT!
ACADEMIC TEAM
Congratulations to members of our academic team! They had an impressive performance in their competition against Louisa Middle School last night! The following students placed in written assessments:
ARTS and HUMANITIES
Fourth Place: Caroline Woods
Fifth Place: Kennedy Melvin and Caitlyn Fields
LANGUAGE ARTS
Second Place: Raelynn Ream
Third Place: Briley Parrish and Caroline Woods
Fourth Place: Kennedy Melvin
MATHEMATICS
Second Place: Brayden Gillum
Fifth Place: Holden Buckler
Sixth Place: Layden Stephens
SCIENCE
First Place: Caitlyn Fields
Second Place: Raelynn Ream
Fourth Place: Waylon Hall
SOCIAL STUDIES
Third Place: Logan Jobe
Fourth Place: Violet Brown
If your son and/or daughter is interested in joining the academic team, please contact Mrs. Andrea Daniels.
CANDY DONATIONS: PLEASE SHARE
Wurtland Elementary and Wurtland Middle are seeking donations for candy and/or distributable items to give to Wurtland students during our Trunk-or-Treat event on October 26, 2023. We do request that all candy is donated in unopened bags.
21C CANCELLATION (10.12.23)
WMS IS PARTICIPATING IN GC SPIRIT WEEK See the attached flyers for more information. We would love to see your GC spirit shine!
FALL IN LOVE WITH PANCAKES (AND EGGS)
This week’s student-led cooking adventure in Mrs. Shannon's Hospitality and Tourism class centers on breakfast staples, eggs and pancakes. Gunner Ratcliff showed cooking expertise in his presentation of a savory duo. With this individual dish, the rest of the class got to make their own eggs and pancakes. Great job, Gunner!
IT'S SPOOKY SEASON
Our EdRising students continue to work on bulletin boards throughout the building. These spooky displays are haunting! 🎃👻
