Wurtland Middle

COLLEAGUE CREDIT Mr. Michael Doran shares that Officer Gollihue works tirelessly to ensure the safety of the students and staff in three different buildings, all the while building community relationships and improving the morale of the adults and children with whom he comes in contact every day. He is a valuable member of the WMS family and a true asset to Greenup County Schools. We appreciate you, Officer Gollihue!

WRITER OF THE WEEK Mrs. Bobbi Brumfield notes that Carmen has been working hard to develop a short story for an upcoming competition that she plans to enter. Mrs. Brumfield shares that she LOVES Carmen's LOVE for writing! Carmen is doing things WRITE at Wurtland Middle School!

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mr. Scott Bowling shares that Rylan is doing a phenomenal job in science class! Keep working hard, Rylan! We are so proud of you!

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION STUDENT OF THE WEEK Mr. Scott Bowling shares that Violet has done a great job in Industrial Arts this year. He adds that she is always ready to help and pay close attention to the details of each project to which she contributes. Great job, Violet!

SAVE THE DATE Mark your calendars for our annual homecoming dance!

ATHLETIC TRAINING UNIT Students in Mrs. Dornon's Health Science class have been practicing the taping of wrists as they work through their unit focused on athletic training. Great work, students!

WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL COMMUNITY CALENDAR Make sure to stay connected to the Wurtland Middle School Community Calendar: https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0?cid=Y19ycjNraG5wdTdwbGdjOGd2bGNjbXA2bzg5MEBncm91cC5jYWxlbmRhci5nb29nbGUuY29t This will provide you with information about events happening at Wurtland Middle School!

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Saule Gollihue shares that Cris always lifts everyone’s spirits by just walking through the hallways! From walking past classmates to teachers, everyone is always so happy to be greeted by Cris's smiles, waves, and, sometimes, special hugs!

COLLEAGUE CREDIT Mr. Scott Bowling shares that Mr. Yancey helped him to prepare for a substitute when he was unable to make it to school. He helped to make sure the person covering Mr. Bowling's classes had everything that was needed. Thank you, Mr. Yancey!

HOLIDAY BULLETIN BOARDS Our EdRising elves have been sprinkling magic throughout the building! Take a look at their holiday-themed bulletin boards. Great work, students!

CHRISTMAS CLEARANCE SALE Industrial Arts and Cats' Creations students have a few remaining Christmas trees for sale. Small trees are $20.00; medium trees are $30.00; and large trees are $40.00. You may also purchase all three remaining trees for $75.00. Thank you for your support of our students! Merry Christmas!

EdRISING VISITS STORY HOUR EdRising students visited the Flatwoods Library Story Hour yesterday! Students had a great day that featured Christmas stories, a library scavenger hunt, and helping younger children make crafts. What a fun adventure!

THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER Before break, many students had been working hard and studying "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever". Upon the completion of the reading, students were able to go see the movie. They were even treated to a trip to Mr. Gatti's! WHAT. A. GREAT. DAY.

A FEW REMAINING ITEMS... Our Cats' Creations students have a few remaining items from their sale at the Festival of Trees. Please note prices and remaining quantities. If you are interested in making a purchase, leave a comment. We will reach out to you! Thank you in advance!

CREATIVE WRITING TAKES ON POETRY Students in Mrs. Brumfield's Creative Writing class have exercised their creativity in the poetry genre. They studied and composed poems in five different forms including reversal, blackout, dice, acrostic, and "Where I'm From" poetry. Wow!

EVOLUTION SELECTION MODEL LAB Students in Mrs. Dornon's science classes recently participated in an evolution selection model laboratory activity. Students used tweezers, along with various other tools, to mimic bird beaks. Different types of candies served as foods for which birds might forage. Students both enjoyed this activity and participated in an amazing learning experience! Great job, everyone!

A GENEROUS CHRISTMAS DONATION We would like to thank our friends of the Riverview Homemakers Club who stopped by today with a very generous donation! These funds will benefit our students throughout the holiday season! Thank you, friends of Wurtland Middle School!

LEARNING SOME NEW HABIT(ats) Mrs. Rebecca Spencer recently spent the week with Mr. Bowling's Industrial Arts students. Students spent time learning about Habitat for Humanity, crafted Habitat-inspired ornaments, and were visited by the organization's CEO, David Michael. The fourth annual wall build will be here in just a few short months, and we are excited!

A BOUNTIFUL HARVEST Wurtland Elementary School students recently visited Wurtland Middle School's agriculture classes. Together, the students harvested lettuce and basil in bountiful supplies. The lettuce was donated to Greenup County Meals on Wheels and was used for a recent delivery of taco salads. Our Wildcats are working hard each day to make impacts in the community!

COLLEAGUE CREDIT Ms. Jujuana Hieneman shares that, with the recent storms, the school's flagpole and flag were damaged. Mrs. Barb Tussey worked diligently to get a new flag and the parts to repair the pole purchased. She coordinated purchasing the correct parts, the repairs, and the delivery of the specialized equipment needed to complete the work. Barb persisted to make this happen before Veterans Day! When driving by Wurtland Middle School, make sure to look at how nice the new flag looks as it proudly displays the red, white, and blue. Thank you, Mrs. Barb!