5th, 6th, and 7th-grade students interested in playing Volleyball next year received information today about an opportunity to participate in a summer volleyball camp. Those forms are due Friday, April 17th!
about 18 hours ago, Wirt County Middle School
Graphic featuring a stylized tiger head overlaying a volleyball net and a silhouette of a volleyball player hitting a ball
As previously sent home, we are getting ready to cover some of our state mandated Wellness Standards at WCMS. We are excited to have representatives from the WV Department of Health as guest speakers for these lessons. The Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Initiative is responsible for community outreach and education for the Title X Family Planning Program and provide statewide development, oversight, and coordination of adolescent pregnancy prevention activities. We are thrilled to announce that they are offering a parent presentation BEFORE their student presentations at WCMS. This will allow parents to hear the information first and pose any questions you may have.

We are asking that parents register for this event so that we can plan accordingly. If you would like to attend, please use the link below to register. Please register by Wednesday, April 15th at 3:00PM. You will enter through the front doors at WCMS. The parent presentation will be on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00PM. If you have any questions, please feel free to call WCMS at 304-275-3977. You may also call to register at the school, if you wish.

Use the link below to register:
https://forms.office.com/r/uUx7H4ArLu
about 19 hours ago, Gayle Hickman
There is no PATCH next week (Week of April 20-24) The current session will end this Thursday 4/16th. The final session for this school year will begin April 27th. The new papers are in the office if a student needs one!
about 22 hours ago, Gayle Hickman

Help Refill the WCPC/WCMS Food Pantry!

We are collecting non-perishable and unexpired items to support the families of students in Wirt County. Every can, box, and bag makes a difference for our community!

Items Needed:
Any pantry stable foods/snacks
Canned meat, fruits, and veggies
Shelf-stable milk & juice
Microwavable pasta/meals
Boxed meals that feed up to 6/7 people

Drop Off Location: WCPC/WCMS Main Office
Questions? Contact Taylor Smith at 304-377-7285 or email taylor.smith@k12.wv.us.

Thank you for your support!

1 day ago, Wirt County Middle School
Promotional flyer for the WCPC/WCMS Food Pantry. It features an orange background with a grocery bag illustration and the headline "Help Fill WCPC/WCMS Food Pantry Before summer!" It lists needed items like canned meats, snacks, and shelf-stable milk, and provides contact info for Taylor Smith.

We had so many students interested in our recent Space Day program! Check out this cool summer camp opportunity for middle school students entering 7th and 8th grade this fall.

Register online at https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/BGAiUfepcf

1 day ago, Wirt County Middle School
Promotional flyer for Fairmont State University’s STEAM Day Camp for middle school students. The flyer features a vertical gradient from maroon to green and includes the following details: Tuesday, June 11th, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the 3rd Floor Lobby of the Engineering Technology Building. The cost is $25 per student, including lunch and a t-shirt. Eligible students must be entering 7th or 8th grade in Fall 2025. Contact sstem@fairmontstate.edu for more information.
WCMS ROCKS! Help Us Paint the Town (Literally!)  

It’s time for our final school-wide parent involvement activity of the year, and we’re ready to show the community that WCMS ROCKS! View all the information here: https://bit.ly/2526-WCMS-PI-AprMay  

At WCMS, we are Responsible, Organized, Committed, Kind, and we Show up every day. Now, we want to see those values - and your creativity - on display!  

We are asking parents and students to grab a rock and get painting! Find a great rock, decorate one side however you wish, and bring it into school.  

The Rewards (LiveSchool Points!): Students can earn big points for participating:  
- 10 Points: Return a student-painted rock.  
- 15 Points: Return both a student rock and a parent-painted rock.  
- 10 Bonus Points: Once returned, we’ll add a QR code to the bottom. Mrs. Good will hide them around Elizabeth. If a community member finds and scans your rock, you get an extra 10 points!  

Important Dates:
Rocks will be hidden on Monday, April 27th and Monday, May 4th. Make sure to get your rocks turned in to Ms. Harris or Mrs. Good before these dates so they can be tagged and hidden!  

Questions? Feel free to reach out to our Title I specialists, Ms. Harris or Mrs. Good.
2 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
A graphic for Wirt County Middle School featuring five vibrantly painted rocks with patterns like spirals and hearts, set against a black background decorated with white paw prints. The text reads: 'April & May Parent Involvement' with the school's tiger mascot logo at the top.

WCMS Weekly Advisory Update

LiveSchool Target Behavior of the Week: Volunteering

Parent Involvement:
💯 Midterms are this Friday, April 17th! Be sure to log in to Schoology this week to check your child's grades! Encourage your child to turn in any missing work.

Student Activities:
GeriOlympics on April 17th! Students can purchase a chance to participate using their LiveSchool points. All students will be able to attend this event at WCMS with the Elizabeth Care Center staff and residents.

3 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
Schedule of "Weekly Events" with sports-themed icons.  Monday: Softball at Tyler.  Tuesday: No events listed.  Wednesday: Band Adjudication at Williamstown.  Thursday: WV Dept of Health Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Initiative Parent Presentation at 4 p.m.; Home Softball vs. Wahama.  Friday: GeriOlympics at 2:00 p.m.; Midterm number 4.  Saturday: Home Softball vs. Doddridge at 11:00 a.m.
Weekly lunch menu featuring a pizza-patterned background.  Monday: Cheeseburger with lettuce/tomato, tater tots, orange wedges, salad bar, and milk.  Tuesday: Chicken fritter, scalloped potatoes, baked beans, bread slice with butter, salad bar, and milk.  Wednesday: Detroit style pizza, sweet corn, cheesy broccoli, cookie, salad bar, and milk.  Thursday: Grilled chicken sandwich with bacon/lettuce/tomato, seasoned fries, diced pears, salad bar, and milk.  Friday: Homemade baked spaghetti with meat sauce, green beans/apple, garlic bread, salad bar, and milk.
Educational slide titled "LiveSchool Target Behavior" focusing on "Volunteering." The graphic includes a large red heart with white hands reaching upward. Text states: "Earn a point in this area this week to be entered into a drawing for a weekly random reward!"
Event announcement for "GeriOlympics: April 17th." The text states the event will take place from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the gym. It notes that all students will attend and encourages advisory groups and classes to make pep rally signs to bring with them. A hyperlink at the bottom provides a link to a video of the GeriOlympic statewide event.
Promotional graphic for "GeriOlympics: April 17th." It features four event options: Basketball, Bowling, Clothes Pin Clip, and Cornhole. Each event costs 5 LiveSchool points to enter a drawing for a chance to participate. Text at the bottom states: "Purchase a chance to be selected to participate in one of the events above with LiveSchool points now through lunch on April 17th!"
As previously sent home, we are getting ready to cover some of our state mandated Wellness Standards at WCMS. We are excited to have representatives from the WV Department of Health as guest speakers for these lessons. The Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Initiative is responsible for community outreach and education for the Title X Family Planning Program and provide statewide development, oversight, and coordination of adolescent pregnancy prevention activities. We are thrilled to announce that they are offering a parent presentation BEFORE their student presentations at WCMS. This will allow parents to hear the information first and pose any questions you may have.

We are asking that parents register for this event so that we can plan accordingly. If you would like to attend, please use the link below to register. You will enter through the front doors at WCMS. The parent presentation will be on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00PM. If you have any questions, please feel free to call WCMS at 304-275-3977. You may also call to register at the school, if you wish.

Use the link below to register:
https://forms.office.com/r/uUx7H4ArLu
7 days ago, Gayle Hickman
It is time for Open Enrollment applications to be submitted! Just a reminder that if your student lives outside of Wirt County, you have to fill this form out each year, even if your child has always went to Wirt County Schools. We have included a QR code to make this process simpler. If you have questions, please call the school!
7 days ago, Gayle Hickman
Open Enrollment QR code

7th Grade Parents: Please take a few minutes to complete this month’s Spring Family Challenge. Complete and return the signed activity by April 17 for your student to receive 5 PBIS points. Check with your student for a paper copy or access the challenge online at https://bit.ly/WCMS-7th-ParentInvolvement-April.

8 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
A poster with a light blue background features a tiger emblem and the text '7th Grade Parent Involvement Activity' above a row of yellow, orange, red, and white tulips.
We have four spots remaining for our April 11th Spring Family Photos. Register online at bit.ly/WCMS-SpringFamilyPhotos

- 10:45 - 11:00 a.m. (2 Spots)
- 11:00 - 11:15 a.m. (1 Spot)
- 11:15 - 11:30 a.m. (1 Spot)

Don't miss this opportunity to capture precious memories with our adorable furry visitors!
8 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
Spring Family Photos - April 11, 2026, Wirt County Middle School - $25 for 4 Photos.  An illustrative blue spring background with flowers, chicks, a duck, and a white rabbit in a water color style.
🚀 Field Trip: Space Day – Friday, April 10th

WCMS 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students are invited to attend Space Day at the Robert H. Mollohan Research Center in Fairmont, WV! To attend, students must arrive at school by 6:50 a.m. on April 10th. We will return before the end of the school day.

🧑‍🚀 Permission forms due WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8!
WCMS was recently selected for this exclusive opportunity and spots are limited. If interest exceeds availability, students will be selected based on attendance, behavior, and grades. Permission forms are being sent home today with all interested students!

Selected students will enjoy a keynote speech from NASA Goddard Planetary Scientist Dr. Caitlin Ahrens, followed by hands-on stations exploring the space industry and future careers.

If you have questions about the trip, please call WCMS at 304-275-3977.
8 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
Graphic for NASA Space Day Field Trip on April 10, 2026. A central blue box reads: Permission forms are due Wednesday, April 8th! The image features the NASA and Wirt County Middle School logos alongside an illustration of a space shuttle launch.

While you're organizing your kitchen, please consider grabbing a few extra items for the WCPC/WCMS Food Pantry! We are looking for:

Any pantry stable foods/snacks
Canned meat, fruits, and veggies
Shelf-stable milk & juice
Microwavable pasta/meals
Boxed meals that feed up to 6/7 people

Drop Off Location: WCPC/WCMS Main Office
Questions? Contact Taylor Smith at 304-377-7285 or email taylor.smith@k12.wv.us.

Thank you for your support!

17 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
Promotional flyer for the WCPC/WCMS Food Pantry. It features an orange background with a grocery bag illustration and the headline "Help Fill WCPC/WCMS Food Pantry Before summer!" It lists needed items like canned meats, snacks, and shelf-stable milk, and provides contact info for Taylor Smith.
Don’t miss out! 🐣 Priority registration for Spring Family Photos ends TONIGHT, and there are a few spots remaining. Register online today and drop off your payment at the school after Spring Break!

Claim your spot: bit.ly/WCMS-SpringFamilyPhotos
19 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
"Promotional flyer for Spring Family Photos on April 11, 2026, at Wirt County Middle School. The cost is $25 for 4 photos. The design features a light blue watercolor background with blue cornflowers, daisies, and illustrations of baby chicks and a rabbit."
Reminder for our 6th grade students and families! The Wax Museum is tomorrow from 2:00 - 2:45 p.m. Students need to bring their costumes to school with them in the morning.
20 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
We are so incredibly proud of our FBLA students after their success at the State Conference! Their hard work, professionalism, and dedication truly paid off. They represented our school with excellence and class - what an amazing group of future business leaders!

Congratulations to the following award winners:
Addison Williams - 1st Place Career Exploration
Ayva Holbert - 1st Place Exploring Animation
Brenna Goodnight - 1st Place Exploring Leadership
Caroline McCallister - 1st Place Business Concepts
Caroline McCallister - 1st Place Business Issues
Daisy Wilson - 1st Place Digital Citizenship
Ellie Casenelli - 1st Place Exploring Professionalism
Emma Dotson - 2nd Place Public Speaking
James Pitts - 1st Place Parliamentary Procedure
James Pitts & Nolan McCallister - 2nd Place Community Service
James Pitts & Nolan McCallister - 1st Place Marketing Strategies
Jordan Hill - 1st Place Exploring FBLA
Lylah Bumgarner - 1st Place Business Communications
Melanee Exline - 1st Place Agribusiness
Olivia Brannon - 1st Place Digital Video Production
Parkar Dye - 1st Place Website Design
Parkar Dye - 2nd Place Agribusiness
Rayann Nay - 1st Place Exploring Business
Shyanne Starkey - 2nd Place Customer Service
Sophie Romage - 1st Place Career Research
21 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
A medium shot shows a diverse group of high school students and chaperones posing on a sidewalk under a lit theater marquee. The marquee reads "WELCOME WV FBLA." Students stand in front of brick buildings and a clear blue sky.
A group of smiling students in business suits standing indoors, proudly holding up their silver competition medals for the camera.
For our students who are ice skating tomorrow, here are a few important things to remember.
- Please wear tall socks! This will prevent the skates from rubbing your legs.
- Wear layers! The ice rink will be cold.
- Concessions and a few arcade games will be available. Students may bring extra money if they wish to purchase food/drinks or play games.

We are leaving promptly at 8:30 a.m. Students need to be at school on time to eat breakfast and be ready for the trip.
21 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
Ice Skating March 26th - Picture of skating shoes gliding across ice with the WCMS logo

Help Refill the WCPC/WCMS Food Pantry!

We are collecting non-perishable and unexpired items to support the families of students in Wirt County. Every can, box, and bag makes a difference for our community!

Items Needed:
Any pantry stable foods/snacks
Canned meat, fruits, and veggies
Shelf-stable milk & juice
Microwavable pasta/meals
Boxed meals that feed up to 6/7 people

Drop Off Location: WCPC/WCMS Main Office
Questions? Contact Taylor Smith at 304-377-7285 or email taylor.smith@k12.wv.us.

Thank you for your support!

21 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
Promotional flyer for the WCPC/WCMS Food Pantry. It features an orange background with a grocery bag illustration and the headline "Help Fill WCPC/WCMS Food Pantry Before summer!" It lists needed items like canned meats, snacks, and shelf-stable milk, and provides contact info for Taylor Smith.
Wirt County Schools is excited to invite homeschool students to our upcoming 'Glasses2Classes' Vision Event!
🗓 Date: Wednesday, March 25th
⏰ Time: 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Wirt County High School
This is a wonderful opportunity for students to receive a free vision screening and, if needed, be fitted for glasses to help them succeed both in and out of the classroom.
We would love for our homeschool community to take advantage of this event! Clear vision plays a big role in learning, and we’re here to help support your child’s success.
If you have any questions or plan to attend, feel free to reach out to Nurse Kelly at 304-275-3977. We hope to see you there!
23 days ago, Gayle Hickman
Free Eye Exams and Glasses for Wirt County Students flyer
WCMS Weekly Advisory Update

LiveSchool Target Behavior of the Week: Trying Your Best

Parent Involvement:
▪️ Final week! Complete the March parent involvement activity. Download the activity here: bit.ly/2526WCMS-Mar-Parent-Involvement.

Student Activities:
The PBIS Reward trip is Thursday, March 26th. Students who have turned in permission forms will be ice skating. Qualified students who do not wish to skate will be able to participate in a reward activity at school.
24 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
Weekly Events graphic for Wirt County Middle School featuring a schedule against a black background with orange accents and sports icons. Events include FBLA at SLC (Mon-Tue), Report Cards and Regional Math Field Day (Tue), PBIS Ice Skating Reward Day and Softball at Spencer (Thu), 5th Grade Ballet trip and Wax Museum at 2:00 p.m. (Fri), and Softball at Ravenswood (Sat). A note at the bottom mentions Spring Break is March 30th – April 5th with no school for students on April 6th.
Here is the ADA-compliant alt text for the lunch menu image. Since this contains critical information for students and parents, it is important to include the specific menu items for each day.  Alt Text Lunch Menu graphic for a school week. The menu is presented in five vertical columns against an orange background with faint food-related doodles.  Monday: Baked Spaghetti, Homemade Meat Sauce, Green Beans, Garlic Bread, Salad Bar, Milk.  Tuesday: Pepperoni Roll, Cheese/Carrot Sticks, Chip Variety, Yogurt Cup, Salad Bar, Milk.  Wednesday: French Bread Pizza, Sweet Corn, Cheesy Broccoli, Cookie, Salad Bar, Milk.  Thursday: Breaded Chicken Sandwich, Lettuce/Tomato, French Fries, Banana, Salad Bar, Milk.  Friday: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Buttered Carrots, Bread Slice/Butter, Salad Bar, Milk.
Graphic titled "LiveSchool Target Behavior" featuring the text "Trying Your Best." Below, it states: "Earn a point in this area this week to be entered into a drawing for a weekly random reward!" To the right is an illustration of a smiling doughnut character with the words "Donut Stop Trying" curved around it.
Graphic titled "March Parent Involvement" on a black background with an orange brushstroke header. The text states: "Students can earn 10 LiveSchool points and extra recess time by completing a visual, one-page book report. See Mrs. Good or Ms. Harris if you need an activity worksheet. FINAL WEEK!" To the right are two overlapping images of example book reports featuring colorful drawings and handwritten sections.