FIRST PLACE SPIRITWEAR PROMOTION
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DISTRICT ACADEMIC TEAM COMPETITION
We had a fun and fruitful day at the District Academic Meet on Saturday. We owe big congratulations to the students who qualified to move on to the regional competition. Of all of the awards given, we are most proud that Wurtland Middle School received the Hume Award for Sportsmanship, as voted on by their peers. We are so proud of our team and their time and effort!




ACADEMIC TEAM DISTRICT COMPETITION
Yesterday, members of our academic team had a wonderful experience at the district competition! We appreciate everyone who was present to support them!


BOYS BASKETBALL EIGHTH-GRADE NIGHT
On Friday evening, we had the best time celebrating the eleven members of the eighth-grade boys basketball team. We are so proud of each of them!




HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK
Get ready for a BLAST TO THE PAST during our annual Homecoming Spirit Week!

READER OF THE WEEK
Mr. Bowling shares that Raelynn is currently reading a Steven King collection of short stories. He adds that he and Raelynn recently had a great conversation because he, too, is a Stephen King fan!
Readers are leaders at Wurtland Middle School!

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mr. Bowling shares that Heidi is such a hard worker in Industrial Arts. She has worked hard in painting the difficult trim in the conference room. She is always willing to take on any task and takes her time to make sure things are done right!

WRITER OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Brumfield shares that Eric gives 110 percent of his efforts every day in English class. From reading articles and finding language errors to writing argumentative essays, Eric is dedicated to being the best writer and student he can be!

COLLEAGUE CREDIT
Mrs. Brumfield shares that Mr. Yancey has been spotted coming in to work extra early, so he can be the best teacher for his Wildcats. He is dedicated to his profession and his students!

HOMECOMING
Our annual homecoming dance will be held on Jan. 28 between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. You may dress formally, wear your Sunday best, or even dress as your favorite Stranger Things character.
Parents, please let us know if you would be interested in helping to decorate.

1st Place Spiritwear Hoodie Promotion
Now through Sunday, Wurtland Middle hoodies are just $29.99! Get your Valentine's Day shopping done early this year.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE REWARD
How do we celebrate a month’s worth of perfect attendance? We celebrated with an amazing hot chocolate bar organized by our amazing guidance counselor, Mrs. Amy Hieneman! These sweet treats were delicious!




Ms. Young’s FLEX group is happy to celebrate its door decorating competition win!

REINDEER GAMES
Yesterday, seventh-grade students who had no demerits participated in the annual Reindeer Games. Fun was had by everyone involved!




Shout-out to our amazing guidance counselor, Mrs. Amy Hieneman! Mrs. Hieneman worked hard to treat students with perfect attendance throughout the month of December to a hot chocolate bar.

AND THE WINNER IS...
Thank you to everyone who voted in this year's door decorating tournament! Congratulations to Ms. Alex Young and her students! They captured the most votes in the final round of the competition and will be recipients of a pizza party!

HOMECOMING
Our annual homecoming dance will be held on January 28 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. It's certain to be strange...

THE FINAL ROUND
It's time to choose the big winner for our annual door decorating tournament. Voting will remain open through the close of the day. Today, please choose ONE door that will receive the crown: https://forms.gle/oCMXAzyv85QXMAWr9
Thank you for participating!

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Vanover shares that Charlee was recently in competition with someone else. At the end, Charlee lost, but she was the first to congratulate the other student for the win, showing great sportsmanship. Way to go, Charlee!

THE FINAL FOUR
Four doors have advanced to the Final Four round of our annual door decorating tournament. Today, please choose two doors that will advance to the final round of the competition: https://forms.gle/WQHTa1MiMvFxG8Sv9
