WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Shannon shares that Eli is just a wonderful human being! He is kind and always smiling. You make us proud, Eli!
WRITER OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Brumfield shares that Kyler has worked very hard in writing, so he would do well on his on-demand test. He was so excited that he stopped by her room to tell her that he worked as hard as he could, and he felt that he had done well on it. He was right!
EdRISING
Our first of several Specialty Speakers came to visit today! Our EdRising students got to learn from the greatest teacher of the blind and visually Impaired, Mrs. Amanda Greene. She was gracious enough to bring her resources, braille books, tactile books, magnifiers, and more. Thank you, Mrs. Greene, for sharing your expertise and insight into this specialty field of education!
REINDEER GAMES
Don't forget that next Wednesday, December 14, our drama students will present their inaugural performance, Reindeer Games. Look at these super flyers made by our gifted and talented students in advertisement of the play! Wow!
INDUSTRIAL ARTS
Our industrial arts classes wanted to show their appreciation for our wonderful cafeteria and all that these ladies do for each one of us every day. So, students made each of them a barn wood sign for Christmas. Thank you, ladies! Merry Christmas!
UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY #ICANENDTHETREND
We owe a special note of thanks to Courtney Martin, a research assistant from the University of Kentucky. She spent Friday sharing the dangers of vaping with our students. Thank you, Courtney! #icanendthetrend
TOURISM and HOSPITALITY
Today, students in Mrs. Shannon’s tourism and hospitality class enjoyed creating a holiday culinary treat, Grinchy-Claus. These tasty snacks were made with various fruits and marshmallows. Yum!
THE NUTCRACKER
Today, students in Ms. Scott’s drama class traveled to Ironton High School to view The Nutcracker. It was a delightful performance!
We’ve got (holiday) spirit! Yes, we do! We’ve got (holiday) spirit! How about you?!
READER OF THE WEEK
Michael is always the first (and usually only!) person in his class that ALWAYS volunteers to read orally. We recently read "The Hitchhiker," and Michael volunteered to read the lead role. He did a great job, keeping in character the entire play!
WRITER OF THE WEEK
Mrs. Brumfield shares that Meadow is a student in creative writing class. She has grow as a writer and as a student this year. She encourages others with her ideas and her work. She is always ready for the next writing challenge. Great work, Meadow!
COLLEAGUE CREDIT
Ms. Litteral shares that Connie is an asset to Wurtland Middle School. She is always willing to complete painting projects and does a great job! When a project needs polyurethane, Connie goes the extra mile and does this when students are out of the building!
WILDCAT OF THE WEEK
Mr. Bowling shares that Bradley has been working really hard in both science and in Industrial Arts. He is always willing to take his time and do his best work in Industrial Arts. Mr. Bowling adds that he has also really improved in science class!
HOT CHOCOLATE ATTENDANCE INCENTIVE
Wurtland Middle School students who have perfect attendance throughout the month of December will be treated to a hot chocolate bar on Wednesday, December 21. Let's work hard to be present every day, Wildcats!
DOOR DECORATING COMPETITION
The bracket is ready, and the door decorations are beginning to appear! Are you excited?! It’s time for our annual door decorating competition. More details will be coming soon!
THE LINCOLN FORUM SCHOLARSHIP
Congratulations to Mr. Kenton Horsley! Mr. Horsley received a full scholarship to attend The Lincoln Forum at Gettysburg. Congratulations, sir! We are so proud of you!
STEM BUILDERS
Today, Mr. Haywood’s STEM Builders spent time converting video game ideas into mechanical board games. Students chose Pac Man, Need for Speed, and a Christmas Grinch-themed game board. Wow! What an awesome activity!
INDUSTRIAL ARTS
Today, Industrial Arts students learned how to make Shaker-style cabinet doors and how to glue butcher block countertops in preparation for building a coffee nook for the main office. Wow. We are excited!
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THAT’S A BLUE RIBBON
Congratulations to Ms. Katie Williams and her EdRising students! “Our Future is Bright,” an education-themed tree, captured the big win and blue ribbon during the 2022 Festival of Trees and Trains at the Paramount Arts Center. Congratulations!
