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.

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

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!"

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!

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

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!

PBIS is for teachers too! Assistant Principal May reminds our faculty and staff that we are so delighted to have them and they make our school pop! Everyone received flavored popcorn, soda, and a bag of goodies!

Students and staff in their Christmas sweaters! #countingdowntoChristmasbreak

🚨 Reminder: Tomorrow is an early dismissal day! Primary/Elementary: Students will be released at 1:00 PM Middle/High School: Students will be released at 1:15 PM Our students' holiday break is from December 23 - January 6, and students will return on Tuesday, January 7. We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable holiday season! 🎄✨

Sixth graders work hard to complete their graphic organizers in Science class!

Kai Simmons completes his writing assignment in ELA by drafting an argumentative paragraph! #proficientwriteralert

It's always a great day to read a great book!

Book characters spotted at WCMS! #countingdowntoChristmasbreak