THE NUTCRACKER
Today, students in Ms. Scott’s drama class traveled to Ironton High School to view The Nutcracker. It was a delightful performance!
We’ve got (holiday) spirit! Yes, we do! We’ve got (holiday) spirit! How about you?!
READER OF THE WEEK
Michael is always the first (and usually only!) person in his class that ALWAYS volunteers to read orally. We recently read "The Hitchhiker," and Michael volunteered to read the lead role. He did a great job, keeping in character the entire play!
WRITER OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Brumfield shares that Meadow is a student in creative writing class. She has grow as a writer and as a student this year. She encourages others with her ideas and her work. She is always ready for the next writing challenge. Great work, Meadow!
COLLEAGUE CREDIT
Ms. Litteral shares that Connie is an asset to Wurtland Middle School. She is always willing to complete painting projects and does a great job! When a project needs polyurethane, Connie goes the extra mile and does this when students are out of the building!
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mr. Bowling shares that Bradley has been working really hard in both science and in Industrial Arts. He is always willing to take his time and do his best work in Industrial Arts. Mr. Bowling adds that he has also really improved in science class!
HOT CHOCOLATE ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE
Wurtland Middle School students who have perfect attendance throughout the month of December will be treated to a hot chocolate bar on Wednesday, December 21. Let's work hard to be present every day, Wildcats!
DOOR DECORATING COMPETITION
The bracket is ready, and the door decorations are beginning to appear! Are you excited?! It’s time for our annual door decorating competition. More details will be coming soon!
THE LINCOLN FORUM SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to Mr. Kenton Horsley! Mr. Horsley received a full scholarship to attend The Lincoln Forum at Gettysburg. Congratulations, sir! We are so proud of you!
STEM BUILDERS
Today, Mr. Haywood’s STEM Builders spent time converting video game ideas into mechanical board games. Students chose Pac Man, Need for Speed, and a Christmas Grinch-themed game board. Wow! What an awesome activity!
INDUSTRIAL ARTS
Today, Industrial Arts students learned how to make Shaker-style cabinet doors and how to glue butcher block countertops in preparation for building a coffee nook for the main office. Wow. We are excited!
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THAT’S A BLUE RIBBON
Congratulations to Ms. Katie Williams and her EdRising students! “Our Future is Bright,” an education-themed tree, captured the big win and blue ribbon during the 2022 Festival of Trees and Trains at the Paramount Arts Center. Congratulations!
Santa’s elves have been hard at work at Wurtland Middle School today!
Today, these four ladies treated everyone to an amazing holiday meal! Thank you, Jennifer, Christy, Shannon, and Tonya! You are so appreciated and loved by your Wildcat family!
ACADEMIC TEAM
We had another successful academic meet, traveling to play against our friends at McKell. We did well in subject area testing and played two great Quick Recall matches but came up a little short. Both teams had a great night; the future of GC academics is BRIGHT!
We’re FALLing in love with reading at Wurtland Middle School!
INDUSTRIAL ARTS
Can’t stop. Won’t stop. It’s another amazing project by Mr. Bowling and our industrial arts students. This new cart will serve a multitude of purposes at Wurtland Middle School, ranging from the coffee shop to community events. That’s impressive!
INDUSTRIAL ARTS and HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
There’s a quote that speaks of leaving good in all you do: “Leave footprints of kindness and love wherever you go.” On Monday, a Habitat for Humanity home will be dedicated to one of our own Greenup County families. Look at the special additions that Mr. Bowling and his students crafted as gifts for the new homeowner. Wow! We are so proud of their generosity.
COLLEAGUE CREDIT
Mr. Bowling shares that Mr. Cordle is working very hard to ensure a safe and productive learning environment for all the classes that he substitutes in each day. Thank you, Mr. Cordle! Keep up the great work!
