P.I.V.O.T.
Flexible seating, anyone? We owe a special note of thanks to our friends at Habitat for Humanity of the Tri-State’s Huntington ReStore. We were given a special deal on 20 couches that will expand our building’s seating options. Today, our friends delivered these to us FREE OF CHARGE. If needed, we are ready to PIVOT.
Did you know that Melissa Bowling, assistant principal, serves on the executive committee of this organization’s Board of Directors, and, on April 19, our building will partner with the organization for our third annual wall build? This year, we’re building two houses!
ONE GOAL.
TWO HOUSES.
THREE YEARS.
IN THE AIR
Students in Mr. Haywood's STEM class have been focused on a unit in aviation design. This week, students are crafting paper airplane designs, testing them in both the areas of distance and accuracy. Students are finalizing their designs for an upcoming competition!
"LET ME SEE YOU ONE, TWO-STEP"
Students in Mrs. Tucker's mathematics class have been hard at work. Students are learning to solve two-step inequalities, utilizing multiple modes of practice throughout the unit.
Great work, Wildcats!
WMS IS POPPIN'
EdRising students, Jaylynn, Graci, and Mirabella, created another cute bulletin board that's on display in our hallways! Wurtland Middle School is poppin'!
WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILY RESOURCE AND YOUTH SERVICES CENTER FREE ITEMS
The Family Resource and Youth Services Center (FRYSC) has been blessed with an abundance of donations recently, and we are at capacity. We have clothing, shoes and other household items available at Wurtland Middle School. These FREE items will be out today until 2:30 p.m.
Parents and Guardians: Please come and get any items you might want. We have baby sizes through adult sizes available. Mrs. Amy Shaffer will be in the back of the building near her office.
Please reach out to us with any questions.
EdRISING
It's another masterpiece by our future teachers. Emma, Kendra, Layla, and Bennie worked to make this bright, beautiful reminder for our students and staff! We are learning and growing at Wurtland Middle School! 🍄🌷🌸🌺🌻🪻☁️🌞🌤️🌅🌈
SPRING HAS SPRUNG
The sights in the agriculture lab can only mean one thing: spring has sprung at Wurtland Mjddle School! New crops are SPRINGing to life, and we are so proud of the work of our students!
GIVE IT AWAY, GIVE IT AWAY, GIVE IT AWAY NOW!
We are grateful for our community, and our students want to continue to give back to you for supporting them! It's our fourth opportunity for you to join our Give It Away, Give It Away, Give It Away Now Campaign!
How do you participate?! Follow the WMS Facebook page, like and share this post, and drop a comment on the original post for a chance to win these student-created car coasters. These gems were designed and made by members of our Cats' Creations class.
The drawing will be held next Wednesday. Good luck!
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Brumfield shares that Serenity recently helped to clean a mess in the cafeteria during breakfast. She was headed out of the cafeteria and stopped to go back and help. Way to be a leader, Serenity!
READER OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Long shares that Greyson has been hooked on a series from the library, and he has quickly made his way through several of the books. After finishing a book, he is always eager to go check-out the next!
READERS ARE LEADERS AT WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL!
COLLEAGUE CREDIT
Mr. Yancey shares that Mr. Scott Bowling has created a great program centered around industrial arts. The students are creating many projects that showcase a great mastery of carpentry skills. Thank you, Mr. Bowling!
BOARD GAMES
Students in Mrs. Long's eighth-grade reading class have been working on a project to demonstrate their knowledge of "Flowers for Algernon". They spent time designing their own board games, both questions and game concepts. Then, students spent time playing the games!
PASSION PROJECTS
Next week, Wurtland Middle School will become a little more magical than it already is! Throughout the course of the school year, we have been planning for next week's Passion Project implementation. Students will spend time working with educators throughout the course of the week, participating in various projects with which they may be unfamiliar. Today, students were able to sign-up for the projects they will join, and we can't wait for Monday to arrive!
Take a look at the Wurtland Middle School Passion Project initiative:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAF_-AV7ePI/hVZSfeYObU9fcVxJBwCsQg/view?utm_content=DAF_-AV7ePI&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor
I SCREAM. YOU SCREAM. WE ALL SCREAM...
Today was Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen, and we were treated to enough ice cream for everyone in our entire building! Thank you, Dairy Queen, for these sweet treats!
PARENT AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT SURVEY
Parents and/or Guardians:
Please take a moment to complete the linked survey: https://forms.gle/38Yq2xGzVJd5Xf2n6
This will provide us with valuable information that will help us to both drive WMS forward and with future planning.
LEGO ROBOTICS
On Saturday, our two Lego Robotics teams competed at the regional tournament. Caitlyn Fields and Briley Parrish captured fourth place and will advance to the state tournament. Mark Daniels and Waylon Hall placed fifth. Both teams did an excellent job!
FRYSC MEET AND GREET
Last week, our very own Mrs. Amy Shaffer, Family Resource and Youth Services Center (FRYSC) Coordinator, attended the FRYSC Meet and Greet at the Kentucky State Capital. She met with both Governor Andy Beshear and Senator Robin Webb. Thank you, Mrs. Amy!
STEM CLASS
Students in Mr. Haywood's STEM class recently spent time working through an activity using popcorn and coffee filters. It looks both tasty and engaging!
HEALTH SCIENCES
Students in Mrs. Dornon's health sciences class spent time in the fitness center. Students were checking heart and respiration rates using both weightlifting and cardiovascular exercises. Students are currently working through a cardiovascular unit.
EdRising on the Road
Our EdRising students were back on the road yesterday. A handful of students were able to visit Smith Hall on Marshall University's campus, home to the Marshall Speech and Hearing Center! Students were given a tour of the facility and equipment and, then, were privileged with observing therapy sessions.
They were able to view a therapy session working with a patient with aphasia, a pediatric language evaluation, a pediatric session on articulation, and an adult evaluation.
Our students are so thankful for the opportunity to see speech and language services in action. Special thanks to Mrs. Sarah Clemins and Ms. Miranda for accommodating our Wildcats!
Go, Herd! 💚🤍🖤
