💛 The Heart of Our Schools 💙 This Teacher Appreciation Week, Wilkinson County Schools celebrates the incredible educators who keep our classrooms moving forward.

📅 Menu for the Week of May 5 - 9 , 2025 🍴 All students enjoy FREE breakfast and lunch as a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) school. Have questions or need special accommodations? Contact our Nutrition Director, Mrs. Judy Brown.

Students from WCMS and WCHS represented Wilkinson County Schools at the May Day Festival in McIntyre today. The WCMS FCA Praise Dancers performed beautifully, and the WCHS JROTC led with pride and precision. Thank you to all who came out to support!

🎶 The wheels on the bus...🚌 It's crystal clear, bus drivers are the driving force to Education. Without you, Education would not have any flavor!!🚍 WCMS too the time to celebrate are dedicated bus drivers with a cool refreshing gift of appreciation. Thank you for traveling miles to bring such brilliant minds into our buildings. #wilcobusdrivers #WCMS #WeCARE

As a reminder, Professional Learning Monday will be held Monday, May 5. All students will be dismissed early, with Primary/Elementary dismissal at 1:00PM and Middle/High at 1:15PM. For more information about PL Mondays, please visit our website: https://www.wilkinson.k12.ga.us/our-district/pl-mondays

Happy School Lunch Hero Day! Today, May 2, we celebrate and honor the incredible ladies and gentlemen who keep us fed every day here at WCMS! From preparing nutritious meals to serving with a smile, our cafeteria staff are true heroes. We are thankful and grateful for your hard work, dedication, and the care you put into everything you do. Thank you for keeping our students and staff fueled and ready to learn! You're our heroes—today and every day!

✨ A Night to Remember at the WCMS Blue and Gold Ball! 💙💛 What an unforgettable evening! The Blue and Gold Ball was a huge success, filled with fun, laughter, and amazing memories. Our students arrived looking absolutely debonair and stunning, dressed to impress and ready to celebrate in style. From dancing the night away 💃🕺 to snapping the perfect selfie 🤳, every moment was full of joy and connection. The energy was high, the smiles were endless, and the memories created will last a lifetime. Thank you to everyone who helped make this magical night possible — here's to many more incredible moments at WCMS! 🎉🌟 #WCMSBall #BlueAndGold2025 #StudentLife #UnforgettableMoments #ProudToBeWCMS

Happy School Principal’s Day to our school leader, Mrs. Choice. She is definitely one of a kind and, ✨Motivates everyone with grace and strength ✨Respects every voice, big or small ✨Shapes the future with wisdom and heart ✨Cultivates a culture of kindness and learning ✨Holds high standards while offering support ✨Opens doors to opportunity and growth ✨Inspires staff and students every day ✨Cares deeply, leads boldly ✨Empowers others to shine Your dedication, guidance, and tireless support make our school a better place every single day. Your leadership inspires both students and staff to strive for excellence, and your caring spirit creates a community we’re proud to be part of. Thank you for everything you do—today we celebrate you!

Congratulations to our Students of the Month (April) for embodying our core values of respect, responsibility, and safety. Their teachers nominated these students for their outstanding character and leadership. 🌟Marlee Hodges- Sixth Grade 🌟Sui Iang-Seventh Grade 🌟Payden Hurst-Eighth Grade. We are also excited to recognize Ms. Chesniya Larkin as Staff Member of the Month (April) for her outstanding professionalism, dedication, positive impact, who was nominated by her fellow educators! Congratulations !🎉🎊 #PBIS #MakingMiddleSchoolAmazing

Cheer tryouts start next week. Students must have a physical on file to attend tryouts. Please click the link below to access and complete the 2025-2026 cheer form. Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScT2bFc-3ZlZv_V62ktyQRbPzM9dx5g79WLhgd0YYDFG3mYFA/viewform?usp=header

8th Grade Film Directors in the Making! Our 8th graders are wrapping up their Film Studies unit with a hands-on project aligned to ELAGSE8RL7. They’re making key storytelling decisions—just like real directors—and even stepping into acting roles to bring scenes to life!

Teaching and learning is happening in Ms. Daniel's Science class. Students are learning about atoms, ions, and isotopes with a sorting activity. Students are working collaboratively.

Attention: Rising Sixth Graders The Wilkinson County Middle School Band is excited to welcome our next generation of musicians! Whether you’ve never played an instrument before or you're already a musical pro, we want YOU to be part of the WCMS Band family. Head over to our 6th Grade Band Recruitment site to submit the interest form and discover everything you need to know about becoming a member of this awesome program: https://www.bepartofthemusic.org/group/index.php?id=9338

Happy Administrative Professional's Day to two incredible members of our WCMS team, Ms. Jasmine Love and Mr. Jamario Nesbitt! Jasmine's cheerful and compassionate nature brightens our days, while Jamario's resourceful and resilient attitude ensures everything runs smoothly. Together, they form a dynamic duo in our front office. Thank you both for all you do for our students, staff, and families!

Mr. Coats and Ms. Little team up to teach a lesson on probability and selective breeding. Working in small groups, they tackled challenging math problems and discussed their findings, gaining insights into agriculture and technology. Kudos to our students for their excellent critical thinking skills and their enthusiasm for learning!

📝 WCMS Georgia Milestones testing is April 22–28. Please review the schedule and help your student be well-rested, on time, and ready to test. Let’s go, Warriors!

🟦Tickets are selling fast. If you have not done so already, please purchase your ticket to the Blue & Gold Ball (Friday, May 2, 2025)! 🟦Tickets may be purchased ($20) by students during their lunch period. 🟦This event is for WCMS students only.

As a reminder, Professional Learning Monday will be held tomorrow, April 21. All students will be dismissed early, with Primary/Elementary dismissal at 1:00PM and Middle/High at 1:15PM. For more information about PL Mondays, please visit our website: https://www.wilkinson.k12.ga.us/our-district/pl-mondays

Congratulations to James Clance and Akylan Reeves on their outstanding participation in the 2025 South Georgia Region Honor Band! From April 10–12, these talented students traveled to Valdosta State University to take part in this event. They showcased remarkable dedication and musicianship, learning five challenging pieces of music in just 10 hours of rehearsal. We are extremely proud of their hard work and the way they represented the WCMS Band program.

Due to delivery issues, we’ve made a few changes to this week’s breakfast menu. Thank you for your understanding and flexibility! We appreciate your continued support as we ensure our students start the day with a nutritious meal!