📅 Menu for the Week of January 13 - 17 , 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. If any adjustments occur, we will update the menu on our site as soon as possible.

Today, on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Deputy Steele for her unwavering dedication to keeping our school safe. Your daily support of our students and staff makes a lasting impact and we are so thankful for your commitment to our community.

Ms. Williams and Mr. Lane facilitate small groups during Increased Learning Time (ILT) to help students deepen their understanding of linear equations. Small group instruction allows targeted support, fosters collaboration, and ensures students receives personalized feedback to enhance their learning experience.

Our student scholars are engaged in learning about ecosystems in Ms. Little's class. Students are working in peer groups and are also confident peer teachers! We are expanding horizons, empowering minds, and excelling together.

🔔 Important Weather Update - School Closure In response to the winter weather advisory, all schools will be closed on Friday, January 10, for students and staff. Learning will continue asynchronously for all teachers and students. We encourage everyone to prioritize safety and stay tuned to our district website, app, and social media channels for any additional updates.

Dr. Judith Geter and Dawn Howell from Oconee Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA) led an engaging and meaningful professional learning session on high-leverage practices, focusing on Classroom Rituals and Routines and Explicit Instruction. The session was relevant and impactful, providing valuable strategies for enhancing classroom success. Professional growth is essential for empowering educators to create positive and effective learning environments!

Mrs. Choice led an insightful professional learning session with staff, sharing strategies to reduce and eliminate teacher and leader burnout. Balancing professional and personal lives is essential for educators to bring their best selves to the classroom and positively impact their students.

Shoutout to our sixth grade scholars who achieved perfect attendance for the first semester of school! Thank you for showing up every day and making the most of your learning opportunities---way to go!

Netjer, Carson, and Arianna are kicking off Semester Two with a Growth Mindset and big goals ahead!

Ty'Kelsiah's love for reading knows no bounds---you can find her immersed in a book anytime, anywhere throughout the day!

Dr. James, WCSD superintendent, stopped by WCMS this morning to welcome students and staff back to school. Mrs. Choice, principal, and Ms May, assistant principal, continued their daily wellness walkthroughs, checking in on students and staff during homeroom---because leadership and visibility matter!

Mrs. Larkin, dedicated para educator, led a powerful professional learning session for staff, highlighting the importance of data talks with students, how to conduct them, and the benefits they bring to student growth. Teachers as lead learners create a culture of growth, and providing professional learning opportunities empowers both the facilitator and those receiving the training. At WCMS, we believe in the mantra: "Each One, Teach One!"

The Afterschool Program will resume on Tuesday, January 7, the same day students return to school. Please note that the program will end at 5:00 PM. Thank you for your continued support as we kick off the new year! 🌟

Our staff returned to work today, spending the day preparing lessons for our students and participating in professional learning sessions to enhance their knowledge and practices!

✨ Happy New Year, Warrior Nation! ✨ To our students, staff, families, and community partners: thank you for your hard work, support, and commitment. Together, we are shaping a brighter future for every Warrior. Let’s make 2025 a year of learning, connection, and success!

Spotlighting our seventh graders that demonstrated a spirit of service today by serving theirs peers and teachers for their grade level Christmas party.

Report cards were sent home with students today (printed on red paper)!

Congratulations to our Students of the Month (November & December) for embodying our core values of respect, responsibility, and safety! Their teachers nominated these students for their outstanding character and leadership. 🌟DeAubrae Walker - Sixth Grade 🌟Alanna Mathis - Seventh Grade 🌟Jai'Den Blackshear - Eighth Grade We are also eager to recognize Ms. Kanesha Williams as Staff Member of the Month (November & December) for her exceptional professionalism, dedication, and positive impact---nominated by his fellow educators! #PBIS #MakingMiddleSchoolAmazing

Students received their PBIS rewards online orders today. Students earn points for being respectful, responsible, and safe. After earning their points, they can spend them in our online PBIS Rewards store!

Taraja is all smiles because she passed all of her final exams!