💙 Great Things Happening at WCMS! 💛 Our 8th grade team is shining with amazing collaborative planning, sharing instructional strategies, and building each other up as one strong team. Shout-out to Ms. Cabiness and her 8th grade students, who brought Georgia’s regions and rivers to life in a creative way—by decorating cakes to represent them! 🎂🌍 What an engaging, hands-on way to learn, check understanding, and make meaningful connections. At WCMS, we are empowering people and practices while excelling with high expectations and accountability for all. #WCMSPride #EngagedLearning #ExpandEmpowerExcel #OneWilco #leadingfromthemiddle #bethebrand

❗️Reminder: Asynchronous Learning Day – Monday, August 18
Tomorrow, students will not report for in-person classes. Instead, they will complete assignments at home (either online or paper-based). There is no required online check-in. Learn more: wilkinson.k12.ga.us/page/asynchronous-learning

💙💛 It’s time, Warrior Nation! Fall sports are here at WCMS! 💛💙 All tickets are available now on GoFan:
https://gofan.co/app/school/GA74286

📚 7th Grade Readers in Action! 📚 Students in Ms. Little’s class are diving into Crossover with excitement and energy! Smiles filled the room as they made meaningful connections to the text and engaged in rich, thoughtful classroom conversations. This is what reading for understanding and enjoyment looks like at WCMS! 💙💛 #ReadersAreLeaders #WCMSPride #EngagedLearning #CrossoverConnections #leadingfromthemiddle

🍗 Wild Wings Wednesday at WCMS! 🍗 Today’s lunch was definitely a hit! Students were all smiles and full of compliments for the delicious wings served up in the cafeteria. They’ve been sharing just how much they’ve enjoyed lunch lately, and we love seeing happy, satisfied students! Great food. Great vibes. Great day at WCMS. 💙💛 #WildWingsWednesday #WCMSPride #HappyStudents #WeAreWilco #leadingfromthemiddle

✨ Winning Wednesday at WCMS! ✨ Today, we are dressed for success and showing the world what it means to be a Wilco Warrior! 💙💛 We are looking forward to more students joining us. We are committed to: 🔹 Expand – Reaching further, building stronger relationships, and opening new doors for growth. 🔹 Empower – Strengthening people and practices to lead with confidence and purpose. 🔹 Excel – Striving for excellence in everything we do, every single day. One Team. One Family. ONE WILCO. #WinningWednesday #ExpandEmpowerExcel #WCMSPride #WeAreWilco #BetheBrand #Leadingfromthemiddle

💙💛 Warrior Nation, we need your vote! 💛💙 We've been nominated for the first #GATrayOfTheWeek of the school year — tap the link, find our photo, and hit 👍 or ❤️ to help us bring the title home! Voting ends Friday at 8 AM. https://www.facebook.com/share/178JhoV6uX/?

Reminder: Our first Asynchronous Learning Day is next Monday, August 18.
Students will learn from home and complete assignments while staff take part in professional development.
Full list of dates & details: www.wilkinson.k12.ga.us/page/asynchronous-learning-days

We held our first Leadership Team meeting of the year! 💛💙 Our focus: Culture & Climate- building strong relationships, fostering collaboration, and setting the tone for for a year of excellence at WCMS. We also engaged in a powerful team building activity. Together, we will Expand, Empower, and Excel for our students , staff, and community. #leadingfromthemiddle #OneTeamOneFamilyOneWilco #LeadershipInAction #CultureandClimate

📸Smile, Picture Day is almost here!
📸All students and staff will take Fall pictures on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
📸 Note: Fall pictures are featured in the yearbook!
📸 Order forms will be sent home with students this week. Additional forms will be available on Picture Day. Online purchases are available and the information is included on the printed order forms.

Get ready, Warriors! Cross Country season is just around the corner. Tryouts will be held next week on Wednesday and Thursday, August 13th and 14th.

Whether you're a seasoned athlete or new to running, Cross Country offers a fantastic opportunity to improve endurance, build camaraderie, and challenge yourself both mentally and physically. Join us and discover the strength of the team and the thrill of the run!

Our cafeterias got a fresh new look thanks to art teacher (and Wilco alum!) Ms. Hannah Grube! From Warrior Chophouse signs to colorful murals, she brought our spaces to life. We’re so thankful for her talent and Warrior pride! 💙💛

🚾🍽️ We’re serving up free breakfast and lunch every day. August menus are now posted—check the app or visit our website to plan ahead.

Our WCMS Warriors showed up strong at Open House! 💙 Big thanks to our families for making it a great start. We’ll see everyone back this Friday, August 1! #OneTeamOneFamilyOneWilco

📣 Today’s the day! Open House is happening from 1PM–4PM at all schools across the district. Come meet your teachers, drop off supplies, and get ready for a great year! 🎒 Pre-K families, don’t forget—Pre-K Orientation starts at 1PM in the Media Center at Wilkinson County Primary/Elementary. #OneTeamOneFamilyOneWILCO

🎶 Help us welcome Mr. Cameron Jerod Nicely to WCMS as our new Middle School Band Director! He brings experience teaching band across all grade levels and is passionate about helping students reach their full potential. He describes himself as positive, hype, and passionate—and he’s ready to bring the energy to Warrior Nation. 💛💙

📢 If you didn’t get a chance to speak with Leona Hill from Communities in Schools Georgia at the Back to School Bash, she'll be at Open House! Be sure to stop by and learn more about the support she’ll be offering our middle and high school students this year. 🌟

💙 THANK YOU, WARRIOR NATION 💛 What an incredible morning at our 2025 Back to School Bash! From free supplies and smiling faces to strong community connections — it was a powerful start to the new year. To every family who showed up, every student who stopped by a table, and every community partner who made this event possible: THANK YOU.

🍽️ August menus are now available! Check out what’s cooking at your child’s school — including second-choice options and our Harvest of the Month: melons 🍉 https://www.wilkinson.k12.ga.us/page/school-food-services