ERAS HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK
(BEGINS 1.22.24)
MONDAY: IN MY RED ERA
Celebrate one of Taylor's most well-known albums! Wear red today.
TUESDAY: IN MY WILDCAT ERA
Wear green, black, and gold. Come and support our basketball team and celebrate our eighth-grade players and cheerleaders.
WEDNESDAY: IN MY SPORTY ERA
Wear your favorite jersey or a shirt that demonstrates your favorite sports team today!
THURSDAY: IN MY MIDDLE SCHOOL ERA
Teachers are dressing as students and students are dressing as teachers! What is the best style to wear for one's middle school era? It's up to you today!
FRIDAY: IN MY REP ERA
In celebration of another of Taylor's most popular albums, wear black today!
COLLEAGUE CREDIT
Tonya Bullion shares that Katie Williams is great with students. She loves them, and they love her. Thank you for all you do at Wurtland Middle School, Ms. Williams!
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Vanover shares that Ruth always comes to class prepared and ready to learn. When her classmates are in need of supplies, she lends hers without hesitation. She has the kindest heart and exemplifies the spirit of our school and our Wildcats!
READER OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Long shares that if Ava isn't working on schoolwork, you'll almost always find her reading. She has a joy for reading and loves to brag about how quickly she finishes her books! Way to go, Ava!
READERS ARE LEADERS AT WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL!
BASKETBALL GAME POSTPONEMENT
Please note that tomorrow evening's basketball game has been moved to Tuesday, January 23. We will also celebrate our eighth-grade basketball players at this time.
ANNUAL HOMECOMING DANCE
Please note the updated date for the annual homecoming dance.
WINTER INTRAMURALS
Winter intramurals look a little different than they do during warmer weather. Last week, Mrs. Dornon hosted cornhole and ping pong. We're having ALL of the fun at WMS!
SIXTH-GRADE MATHEMATICS
Students in Mrs. Shannon's class are learning about exponents. Last week, they had to randomly draw two cards and decide which produced the larger product. The fun in competition is alive at WMS!
Attention Musketeers! On Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, we will have a traditional snow day. This means staying warm, bundling up, and taking care of each other. #BelieveInGC
SIXTH-GRADE ELA
Students in Mrs. Long's sixth-grade English classes have been writing pen pal letters to students near Seattle, Washington. This is their second set of letters of the year, and they received lots of fun items in their envelopes, including bookmarks and Christmas cards. One student received a friendship bracelet and another received a Pokémon card. How cool is this opportunity?!
GREENUP COUNTY BOYS MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER
OPEN GYM INFORMATION
JANUARY 16, 2024
5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.
COLLEAGUE CREDIT
Mrs. Vanover shares that, although only physically in the building half of the day, Mr. Blevins goes above and beyond for our Wildcats! No matter what crazy idea we have asked him to help us create, he delivers without hesitation. Thank you, Mr. Blevins!
WRITER OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Brumfield shares that Logan provided an interesting and thoughtful response on a shared Padlet board for this week's video journal about the "Free Hug" campaign. Great job, Logan!
Logan is doing things WRITE at Wurtland Middle School!
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mr. Horsley shares that Macey showed what a team player she was when she brought in several pencils for her fourth period class. She donated them for anyone to use. Thank you for your generosity and kindness, Macey!
We're back on the job!
ONE GOAL.
TWO HOUSES.
THREE YEARS.
HOMECOMING DANCE T-SHIRTS
Don't want to dress up for the dance?! That's okay! These super fun t-shirts are on sale this week for only $5.00. Don't worry! There is definitely a Taylor Swift connection!
Or, should your child choose, he or she can also dress like Taylor Swift or Travis Kelce. A costume contest will occur during the dance, and the two winners will be awarded dazzling prizes.
We are going to be in the MOST FUN ERA!
MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER
Connect with our Familly Resource and Youth Services Center on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wurtland.frysc.1/
This will allow you to stay up-to-date regarding upcoming events and will provide information regarding community resources. Don't forget that we're here to help!
COLLEAGUE CREDIT Ms. Katie Williams shares that our principals never stop! They've taken the "YES!" approach to heart this year. She shares that it is especially fun to see them serving hotdogs and nachos in the basketball concession stand this year, working each game while also managing all of the other logistics. They always roll their sleeves up and jump right in to tackle any challenge!
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Long shares that Bonnie is a wonderful student and a great friend to others. She always comes into class with a smile and willingness to learn. Recently, Bonnie helped a friend that was in need. When mentioned, Bonnie shared she wanted to help.
