MATHEMATICS PUMPKIN LAB
Every year, students in Mr. DuDomaine's mathematics classes complete a lab using pumpkins. The task involves measuring circumference, counting seeds, determining correlations, lots of fun, and a taste of Spooky Season! 🎃
TRUNK-OR-TREAT
Thursday's trunk-or-treat event was the spookiest bit of fun we could've imagined! Please enjoy these pictures and videos from a wonderful evening!
A SPECIAL GUEST
Susan Fleming, EXP Realtor, sponsors Ramsey Education, our finance class, within the building. Last week, she visited Wurtland Middle School and spoke with the afternoon classes of Mrs. Miruka Williams about entrepreneurship and finding a career to love.
GREEN-OUT DAY
Wednesday, November 1, 2023, will be a special day dedicated to school spirit! Wear green to school and join us in celebrating our Wurtland Middle School Wildcats! It will be a day you don't want to miss!
Students in Mrs. Tucker’s math class have been solving math problems using Project-Based Learning Adventures: Underwater World and Hiking along the Appalachian Trail. What an awesome learning opportunity for students!
SEVENTH-GRADE MATHEMATICS
Students in the classes of Ms. Melissa Travis are solving problems with rational numbers to find the cure for our invisible illusionist. It’s a Math Mystery!
INDUSTRIAL ARTS SALE TONIGHT
Please be sure to check out our industrial arts class sale that will be happening tonight! Students have been hard at work creating ghosts, pumpkins, benches, flowerpots, tilt-out trashcans, and a few other surprises!
BIG NEWS! NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPLORER CLASSROOM WILDLIFE SERIES
At Wurtland Middle School, we are so excited to share that we have been chosen by National Geographic as one of only ten schools in the country to participate in the Explorer Classroom Wildlife Series.
What does this mean? Each week, our students will be participating with National Geographic Explorers as they study carnivores, birds, elephants, and so much more! We're leading the way at Wurtland Middle School, and we can't wait to partner with National Geographic!
SEVENTH-GRADE ELA BOOK PROJECTS
Students completed their first book projects of the school year. Students were given creative freedom to represent any parts of their books that they chose. Look at their excellent work!
ACADEMIC TEAM
Congratulations to the seventh-grade quick recall team! They captured a win over Raceland-Worthington Independent yesterday evening.
The following students placed in their subject areas:
ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Second Place: Caitlyn Fields
Fourth Place: Caroline Woods, Khloe Chaffin, and Aubrey Stone
LANGUAGE ARTS
First Place: Raelynn Ream
Third Place: Briley Parrish
Fourth Place: Caroline Woods
Sixth Place: Kennedy Melvin
MATHEMATICS
Fourth Place: Layden Stephens
Fifth Place: Brayden Gillum
Sixth Place: Holden Buckler
SCIENCE
Third Place: Raelynn Ream
Fourth Place: Waylon Hall
Fifth Place: Caitlyn Fields
Sixth Place: Aidan Whitlock
SOCIAL STUDIES
First Place: Waylon Hall
Third Place: Stephen Stith
Fifth Place: Aidan Whitlock
TOURISM and HOSPITALITY
Last week, Caleb Burton taught members of Mrs. Shannon's Tourism and Hospitality class how to make tortilla pizzas. According to Mrs. Shannon, "They were delicious!" Students share that they tasted just like thin crust pizzas. 🍕
WE'VE GOT SPIRIT! HOW 'BOUT YOU?!
It's a brand new day in Wurtland! For the first time in a long time, cheerleading is BACK at Wurtland Middle School. We have some excited young ladies!
IT'S ALWAYS A GREAT DAY TO BE A WILDCAT!
TITLE ONE INFORMATIONAL SESSION
ARCHERY PRACTICE DAYS
Please note the changing of days for archery practices. Practice times will remain the same.
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mr. Doran shares that Jameson displayed great integrity and honesty in a situation where many people, both teenagers and adults, would have been tempted to take the easy path and make quick gains. Jameson instead sought out a trusted adult, reported a situation, and made sure the right people were treated fairly in the end. Mr. Doran shares that Jameson earned a new level of respect with him that day. Way to be a leader, Jameson!
COLLEAGUE CREDIT
This is a tough one for our Wildcats...
For dedicating so many years to the students and staff of Wurtland Middle School and making sure we were fed, not only with delicious food, but with the warmth of her smile and a kind word every day, Mrs. Jennifer Martin deserves this week's Colleague Credit. Mr. Doran shares that she will absolutely be missed in our building. While we will still have a kind and capable crew in our kitchen, the absence of Miss Jennifer will be felt by everyone for a long time. She has earned her retirement, and we all wish her many years of blessings and happiness!
Join us in congratulating Miss Jennifer on her retirement! We love you, Jennifer! You're one of the best Wildcats to ever pass through our building!
WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL ARCHERY PRACTICE
BOYS BASKETBALL PRACTICE
Starting tomorrow, boys basketball practice will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 3:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Please reach out to Coach Jeremiah Haywood with questions.
Note: There will be no practice this Thursday (10.26.23) due to trunk-or-treat.
NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN
SRO Elliott Gollihue has wasted no time getting into classrooms. Last week, with the conclusion of Safe Schools Week, he spent time speaking about being a good digital citizen. Cyberbullying. ✅ Digital footprint. ✅ Hidden dangers. ✅
READ ALL ABOUT IT
The book fair is in town, and EdRising students had a great time helping our little friends shop and make their wishlists. While waiting to shop, students made bookmark monsters and Lego monsters. We're reading about succeeding at WES and WMS!
