Wurtland Middle

EdRISING SPECIALITY SPEAKER SERIES The second guest of the EdRising Speciality Series was Mrs. Renee White, a district speech language pathologist. She and her graduate student, Ms. Kayti, chatted with students about educational pathways, types of clients and therapies, and allowed students to familiarize themselves with some assistive devices used by complex communicators. As a follow-up, students who were interested in learning more about this field visited the Marshall University Speech and Hearing Clinic. Clinic director, Mrs. Clemins, therapists, students, and even clients were so welcoming in allowing students to observe individual and group therapy sessions after a tour of the clinic. Thank you, Mrs. Renee and Marshall University!

THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS With seventeen fresh eggs taken straight from the chicken coop, our Tourism and Hospitality students were able to craft some delicious deviled-egg potato salad this week. After taste tests were completed, the remains were packaged and donated to Greenup County Meals on Wheels. Talk about a full-circle learning moment! Great job, Wildcats!

SPRING BOOK FAIR Don't forget to stop at the library during the upcoming spring book fair! Make sure to guess the number of bookworms in the jar for an amazing prize!

ARCHERY STATE COMPETITION Our amazing archers are heading to the state competition this weekend! Please help us to send lots of luck to Briley Parrish, Danielle Whitlock, and Daniel Johnson-Bertram. We are proud of these Wildcats!

COLLEAGUE CREDIT Mrs. Kailey Prince shares that Heather brings so much joy into our school each day! She goes above and beyond for both staff and students. She has been an amazing addition to our school! We love you, Mrs. Heather!

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mrs. Bobbi Brumfield shares that Dylan is always willing and ready to help. She notes that he is a role model for his peers and demonstrates the Wildcat Way with his willingness to always support others in any way he can. We are proud of this Wildcat!

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mrs. Baleigh Long shares that Cameron has recently demonstrated great initiative by frequently requesting to focus on his assignments during FLEX. He has been putting in a tremendous effort, especially on his vocabulary work. Great job, Cameron!

SCRUB-A-DUB-DUB Recently, students in Mrs. Logsdon's science class worked through a lesson focused on classifying and describing materials. In coordination, students completed an experiment and worked through the process of making soap. The students developed a hypothesis, noting what they thought would happen when soap blocks were placed in the microwave. Students noted chemical and physical reactions when the blocks of soap were melted in the microwave. Students documented their observations and drew conclusions based on the reactions of their individualized bars of soap after both colors and scents were added. Wow! Talk about hands-on learning at its finest! Great work, Wildcats!

RIGHT OFF THE SHELVES Students in Mr. Bowling's science classes have been working hard and exploring elements and compounds in their everyday foods through the examination of nutrition labels. This is an excellent example of learning with real-world application!

KMEA DISTRICT EIGHT SOLO AND ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL Wurtland Middle School recently participated in the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) District Eight Solo and Ensemble Festival. Students prepared musical selections, primarily independently, with only a small amount of time to rehearse during the school day. Students performed pieces in the presence of college professors, being both judged and ranked according to comprehensive performance scores. Despite the weather, Wurtland Middle School participated in thirty events. Director Andrea Daniels shares that she is very proud of the students. She notes that students fought through their nerves and overcame challenges in preparing music for the day. We are so incredibly proud of these Wildcats! DISTINGUISHED PLUS SOLO RECOGNITIONS Kennedy Melvin - Violin Abby Shope - Violin Lexi Cox - Violin Aubrianna Brant - Violin Caroline Woods - Cello Addison Daniels - Bass DISTINGUISHED PLUS ENSEMBLE RECOGNITION Kennedy Melvin and Briley Parrish - Violin Duet DISTINGUISHED SOLO RECOGNITIONS Jarin Shackelford - Alto Saxophone Caroline Woods - Flute Addison Daniels - Clarinet Shane Barker - Clarinet Abby Shope - Alto Saxophone Carmen Talamantez - Violin Briley Parrish - Violin Carmen Talamantez - Timpani Isiah Shaffer - Violin Rylen Picklesimer - Viola DISTINGUISHED DUET RECOGNITIONS Kennedy Melvin and Addison Daniels - Clarinet Duet Aubrianna Brant and Caroline Woods - Flute Duet Amelia Westfall and Jocelyn Westfall - Trumpet Duet Mirabella Whitehead and Carmen Talamantez - Violin Duet Ava Crisp and Isiah Shaffer - Violin Duet Abby Shope and Greyson Wireman - Violin PROFICIENT SOLO RECOGNITIONS William Billups - Snare Drum Maya Talamantez - Snare Drum Elijah Bowling - Violin Ava Crisp - Violin Greyson Wireman - Violin

AGRICULTURAL SHARKS Students in Mr. Haywood's agriculture class are learning the ways of the sharks! Students are participating in a Shark Tank series of activities and recently presented their preliminary work. We're excited to see the next step of the project, as it seems that everyone is off to a fantastic start!

MURDER IN THE MANOR: A NIGHT OF MAYHEM A WURTLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL DRAMA PERFORMANCE MAY 8, 2025 $10.00 6:00 P.M. DOORS OPEN AT 5:30 P.M. Please join us for our spring drama performance, a murder mystery and dinner theatre experience. Our Hospitality and Tourism have worked to prepare a special menu for the evening: spaghetti, salad, bread, dessert, and a drink. This meal will be provided with the cost of admission. A PERFORMANCE PREVIEW The wealthy and powerful patriarch of the family has died, and her relatives have gathered at her grand estate for the long-awaited reading of her will. With fortunes at stake, tensions run high as greedy heirs, estranged relatives, and suspicious staff all await their shares of the inheritance. But as the will is about to be revealed, chaos erupts—someone in the mansion isn’t who they claim to be. What will happen on this night of mayhem when murder occurs in the manor? Join our drama students on the hunt for this family's true criminal.

EdRISING Our EdRising students have been working hard on new bulletin boards.  One group made an interactive dinosaur-themed coloring bulletin board.  The other, near the fitness center, shared tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle with a touch of St. Patrick's Day.  We love to see our students taking ownership in their learning environment!

HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM This week, students in our Hospitality and Tourism class have been working hard to perfect their pasta salad recipe. From cutting the vegetables to cooking the noodles, the students completed the entire process. After a few taste tests, they generously donated the remaining pasta salad to Meals on Wheels for this week's deliveries. We are so proud of our Wildcats!

MOON PHASES AND ECLIPSE LAB Last week, students in Mr. Haywood's science classes explored the phases of the moon and eclipses through a hands-on learning activity. This lab allowed students to gain new perspectives and experience some science class fun!

MEN OF TOMORROW Last week, our Wurtland Middle School Men of Tomorrow were treated to a presentation from Officer Gollihue on decision-making future planning.  Students engaged in an honest and lively discussion, answering questions and sharing life experiences.  Following this discussion, students explored vehicle maintenance, covering oil checks and the components of an engine bay.  The students reflected on their experiences and agreed that both sessions provided practical life skills. We are so proud of these Wildcats!

GREENUP COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL SOFTBALL AND ROSTER Congratulations to the members of this year's middle school softball team! Please also note this season's schedule. Have a great season, ladies! We're rooting for you!

WILDCAT OF THE WEEK Mrs. Bobbi Brumfield shares that Keaghan helps in the classroom without being prompted. He returns any books or ChromeBooks that have not been returned to proper locations. He also updates the date on the agenda board each day. Way to be a leader, Keaghan!

SPRING OPEN HOUSE Please make plans to join us for our spring open house on March 25, 2025 between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.! * Hotdog Dinner * Building Tours * Greenup County School of Innovation Question and Answer Sessions * Book Fair Family Night * Art Show * Student Showcases and Exhibits * Musical Performances

DIGITAL MEDIA Students in Mrs. Vanover's Digital Media class have been exploring some amazingly creative avenues! They recently created clay sculptures and used them to develop stop-motion videos. Wow! This looks like some major fun!