WCMS Weekly Update!

LiveSchool Target Behavior of the Week: Using Manners

Student Activities:
Fall Fest is a month away! Students must earn 45 LiveSchool points to participate.
1 day ago, Wirt County Middle School
"Graphic titled 'Weekly Events' with a black and orange background featuring white outline icons of a football, cheerleaders, a golf ball, a runner, and musical notes. The schedule lists: Monday - Volleyball vs. Doddridge; Tuesday - Volleyball @ New Martinsville; Wednesday - Golf @ Glenville (Gilmer/Spencer); Thursday - Golf @ South Hills (Hamilton/Warren) and Football vs. Ritchie. A note at the bottom center reads, 'No School on Monday for Labor Day!'"
Graphic titled 'LUNCH MENU' over a dark background with faint food outlines. The menu lists meals by day from Monday to Friday. Monday: Fried Chicken, AuGratin Potatoes, Buttered Carrots, Bread Slice, Salad Bar, Milk. Tuesday: All Beef Hot Dogs, Homemade Sauce, Tater Tots, Diced Peaches, Salad Bar, Milk. Wednesday: Pizza Quesadilla, Sweet Corn, Cookie, Cheesy Broccoli, Salad Bar, Milk. Thursday: Chicken Sandwich, Lettuce/Tomato/Pickle, Cheesy Potatoes, Pineapple Tidbits, Salad Bar, Milk. Friday: Spaghetti & Meatballs, Parm/Mozz Cheese, Green Beans, Diced Peaches, Salad Bar, Milk.
Graphic for Wirt County Middle School displaying 'LIVESCHOOL TARGET BEHAVIOR' in blue text above 'USING MANNERS' in large white letters on a black rectangular background. Next to the text is a blue square icon showing white silhouettes of hands reaching upward. The background of the image features faint gray line illustrations of various school supplies.
A split-design graphic announcing a school event. On the left side is a photograph of a group of students sitting at outdoor tables in the sunshine, playing games and interacting with each other. On the right side, white text on a black background decorated with orange autumn leaves reads: '1ST NINE WEEKS REWARD - FALL FEST - OCTOBER 2ND, 2026. STUDENTS MUST EARN AT LEAST 45 LIVESCHOOL POINTS BY SEPTEMBER 30TH TO PARTICIPATE.'
Your WCMS student is bringing home parent access codes for two essential communication portals:
📚 Schoology :Track real-time grades, check for missing work, and message teachers directly.
🎉 LiveSchool: See positive points and teacher comments for great behavior in class.

Ask your student for your access codes tonight to get connected! If you have any questions or need help setting up an account, please call us at 304-275-3977.
5 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
Image of the text "Parent Schoology and LiveSchool Access Codes" with the school logo.

Reminder! WCMS Picture Day is tomorrow, Wed. August 26th.

7 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
WCMS Picture Day is Wednesday August 26th
Mark your calendars! The WCMS Book Fair is coming up from September 14th to September 18th, 2026! Get ready to discover fantastic new books, support our school library, and build your home bookshelf. A digital wallet will be available closer to the book fair!
7 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
WCMS Book Fair flyer with a dark purple background surrounded by illustrated bookshelves filled with colorful books. Text reads: "WCMS BOOK FAIR Sept. 14-18, 2026. Visit the website below if you'd like to set up a Book Fair eWallet or shop online during the time of the fair. https://account.scholastic.com/my-scholastic/profile/ewallet.html?fairID=6195335&sUCN=600105565
Reintroducing PBIS at WCMS!

At WCMS, we are committed to helping every student succeed by fostering a positive, supportive school culture through our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) program. Our goal is simple: reinforce our core expectations - Respectful, Organized, Committed, Kind, and Show Up - while providing clear feedback and support to help students thrive every day.

How PBIS Works at WCMS:
🌟 Celebrating Success with LiveSchool: Students earn LiveSchool points throughout the day for demonstrating positive behavior and attending school. Points accumulate, allowing students to earn rewards and recognition for their hard work.
⚠️ Classroom-Level Accountability: When minor behavioral redirects are needed, teachers use classroom-level warnings to give students a quick opportunity to self-correct in real time.
🛠️ Supportive Behavior Reteach: If a student receives 3 warnings in a month, they are referred for a targeted behavior reteach. This session is designed as a supportive step to discuss what went wrong, reflect on choices, and build a plan to help the student get back on track.

How Parents Can Get Involved:
📋 Data Tracking Sheets: Keep an eye out for data tracking sheets sent home at midterms. Students will use these throughout the year to track their attendance, warnings, and LiveSchool points.
✅ LiveSchool Parent Account: See your student's positive behavior points in real time by signing up for a parent LiveSchool account at https://my.liveschoolapp.com/. Parent invites are being sent home this week for students who don't already have a linked account!
📞 Home Communication: If your student is referred for a behavior reteach, you will receive a phone call or letter home. Please take a moment to discuss the behavior and improvement plan with your student.
8 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
Illustration should three graphs for students to track their own metrics - attendance, warnings, and Liveschool points. The WCMS logo is displayed at the bottom of the illustration.

WCMS Weekly Update!

Each week, students will review announcements and events with their advisory teacher on Monday morning. To ensure our parents and families stay in the loop, we will also share these updates with you here so you can stay informed on everything happening at WCMS during the upcoming week!

LiveSchool Target Behavior of the Week: Having Materials Ready

Student Activities:
📝 Student Leadership Team applications are open throughout the week!

8 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
Weekly events for WCMS
School lunch menu graphic titled "LUNCH MENU" over a dark background decorated with food line doodles. The weekly menu is organized into five white columns: Monday: Sloppy Joes, Tater Tots/Pickle Spear, Diced Pears, Salad Bar, Milk Tuesday: Popcorn Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Salad Bar, Milk Wednesday: Stuffed Crust Pizza, Sweet Corn, Cookie, Cheesy Broccoli, Salad Bar, Milk Thursday: Chicken Sandwich, Lettuce/Tomato/Pickle, French Fries, Pineapple Tidbits, Salad Bar, Milk Friday: Salisbury Steak, Mashed Potatoes/Gravy, Mixed Veggies, Bread Slice/Butter, Salad Bar, Milk
Poster for Wirt County Middle School on a background of line-art science doodles. A central black card with a blue header label reads: "Wirt County Middle School — LiveSchool Target Behavior." To the left is a blue square icon showing three raised hands inside a white circle. Large white text to the right reads: "HAVING MATERIALS READY."
Announcement graphic titled "Student Leadership Team" in white text inside a yellow paint-stroke header. Below, white text on a black background reads: "Applications are now open for the student leadership team. 5th/6th grade students may be recommended by their teachers or fill out the application themselves. 7th/8th grade students must complete the application. Check your Schoology messages for a link. Please see Mrs. Dunkle or Mrs. Daugherty if you have questions! Applications are due Friday, Aug. 28th."
Promotional flyer for "1st Nine Weeks Reward: Fall Fest." On the left, a photo shows middle school students sitting at an outdoor table making beaded crafts with one student cheering in the background. On the right, white text on a black background decorated with fall leaves reads: "1st Nine Weeks Reward: Fall Fest. October 2nd, 2026. Students must earn at least 45 LiveSchool points by September 30th to participate."
Meet Our Communities In Schools Site Coordinator!

Wirt County Primary and Middle School families, welcome back Taylor Smith, our Communities In Schools (CIS) Site Coordinator for year two!

What CIS Does & How We Help:
• Support Student Learning: Boost academic achievement, attendance, and positive behavior.
• Family & Community Connection: Connect families with basic needs, community resources, and referrals.
• Relationship Building: Foster trusting relationships through ongoing support and home visits.
• School Supports: Coordinate initiatives like Back to School events, clothing drives, school supply distribution, and parent workshops.

Get Involved:
Parents and guardians can scan the QR code on the flyer or reach out directly to complete a consent form to access these supports.

Contact Information:
Coordinator: Taylor Smith
📞 Phone: (304) 377-7285
📩 Email: taylor.r.smith@k12.wv.us
13 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
Infographic flyer for Communities In Schools at Wirt County Primary and Wirt County Middle School featuring Site Coordinator Taylor Smith. It details the coordinator's role in promoting parent-school communication, improving student learning, supporting families with basic needs, and facilitating community partnerships. Includes contact information (Phone: 304-377-7285, Email: taylor.r.smith@k12.wv.us), school year goals for attendance, behavior, and academics, list of community supports, and a QR code to scan for parent or guardian consent forms.
Good morning! We realize we have a lot of students out today because of bus issues. Please make sure to send a note tomorrow so we don't miss excusing anyone. Students who missed because the bus didn't run will be excused.
14 days ago, Gayle Hickman
7th & 8th Grade Families! Your student is bringing home their school computer today! Please review these expectations with your child: ​📅 Computers must be brought to school every day. ​🔋Laptops should be plugged in and fully charged at home each evening so they are ready for class the next morning. ​🏫 These devices are strictly for educational and school-related activities. ​🛠 Any physical damage, technical issues, or missing equipment must be reported to our technology folks immediately so we can get it resolved.
14 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
school netbook image
WCMS Families! If you have not turned in your enrollment paperwork, please send it with your student tomorrow! Computers are being distributed, and students must have a signed AUP in order to get their device.
15 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
Illustration featuring a yellow open folder against a green patterned background of school supplies, with the Wirt County Middle School White Tigers logo below and the motto: "Respectful. Organized. Committed. Kind. Show Up."
Wirt County school buses return to the roads tomorrow morning for the first day of school, so please allow extra travel time and stay alert throughout our community. Remember to watch for children at bus stops and our students who walk to school in Elizabeth. There are a few bus route changes this year. Follow our transportation department to stay up to date. https://www.facebook.com/Wirtcotransportation Bus 51 Due to needing to push back pick up times in the mornings, here are the pickup times for the 2026-2027 school year... 7:05am First Pick up @ Ruble’s (very end of Enterprise Rd) 7:12am Henderson Run turn around 7:20am Faustine Farm Rd (across from Three Bridges) 7:24am Enterprise Rd + Route 14 7:26am Right Past Mountaineer Gas 7:30am Fulls Trailer Court 7:32am Martin Circle + Sycamore Drive 7:35am Middle/Primary/Pre-K 7:40am High School BUS 47 Due to a recently-added stop on Willow Road, Bus #47 will pick up at Windy Ridge/Somerville Road Intersection at 6:30, and Wine Road at 6:35, Willow Road at 6:45. BUS 40 is now BUS 41 Parents of students who rode bus 40!! Your child's bus number is now 41 and, and the morning bus time has also been pushed back by 5 minutes. New Times: Starting point Somersville fork windy ridge: 06:35 Windy gap: 06:49 Entering Fulls Fork: 06:57 Leaving Fulls Fork: 07:16
19 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
wirt county schools logo with a picture of a bus stop sign

Reminder! The WCMS Open House is Tuesday, August 11th, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Join us to meet your teachers, claim your locker, and get the information you need for a successful school year!

22 days ago, Wirt County Middle School
WCMS Open House

Have a student coming to the middle school this year? Make sure that you update your notification preferences for the Wirt County Schools app!

about 1 month ago, Wirt County Middle School
"Instructional graphic showing the Wirt County Schools app interface with arrows pointing to the dropdown menu and the checkbox for Wirt County Middle School to enable notifications
n instructional graphic for the Wirt County Schools app. A smartphone screen shows the Live Feed for Wirt County Middle School. Text to the right includes: 'LIFE FEED: GET THE LATEST INFO FROM WCMS' and 'MORE: MENUS, EVENTS, AND OTHER HELPFUL INFO' with arrows pointing to the corresponding sections of the app interface."
"An instructional graphic for the Wirt County Schools app showing the 'More' menu. Arrows point to specific features: 'Events: Up to date school calendar', 'Dining: Breakfast + Lunch Menus', and 'Submit a school excuse'. The app screen shows Wirt County Middle School is selected in the dropdown.
We are excited to welcome our new and returning students and families during the WCMS Open House on Tuesday, August 11th, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. Join us to meet your teachers, claim your locker, and get the information you need for a successful school year!
about 1 month ago, Wirt County Middle School
WCMS Open House
Attention sixth through eighth graders interested in playing volleyball for WCMS!!! Hello everyone! Just wanted to let you all know about tryouts and how they will work this year. It will be August 10th & 11th in the Middle School gym. We’re going to be dividing times this year. This is how it will look. —————————— Monday August 10th 3:00-5:30 (everyone) —————————— Tuesday August 11th Group 1: If you played last year 4:00-5:30 Group 2: If you didn’t play last year 5:30-7:30 ——————————- Please make sure proof of insurance and sports physicals are in BY AUGUST 10th. If you have any questions feel free to reach out!
about 1 month ago, Gayle Hickman
The Wirt County Family Resources Office is hosting a free Back to School Backpack Giveaway on Monday, August 10 from 3-6 pm in their office at 116 Market St in Elizabeth. Families with school aged children attending Wirt County Schools (or enrolled in a homeschool curriculum) are eligible to receive supplies.
about 1 month ago, Gayle Hickman
Back to School Flyer
Don't forget that all students playing sports for WCMS in grades 6-8 must have a completed physical AND a copy of current insurance BEFORE they can start official practices. Please make sure coaches get a copy of that insurance to submit to the school.
about 2 months ago, Gayle Hickman

Check out the vaccine information below!

about 2 months ago, Gayle Hickman
Get Your Vaccines poster!
The countdown is officially on for STEAM into SPACE 2026!

All applicants who have been accepted into the limited spots for this program have been contacted. For those joining us next week, here is a quick checklist to make sure you're ready for mission departure:

📅 Dates: June 15 - 18
⏰ Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
🚗 Drop-off: 8:20 – 8:30 a.m. (WCMS Front Loop)
🚙 Pick-up: 3:20 – 3:30 p.m. (WCMS Front Loop)
🍉 Food: Breakfast and lunch will be served daily!
👟 Reminder: We have a mix of indoor and outdoor activities planned daily, so please make sure to follow the WCMS school dress code and bring a refillable water bottle!
3 months ago, Wirt County Middle School
Promotional graphic for "STEAM into SPACE" camp at Wirt County Middle School (WCMS) running June 15 through 18, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. On the left is a photo of NASA's Artemis I Space Launch System rocket on the launchpad at night under bright spotlights. On the right, the text details camp guidelines: Drop-off is 8:20 to 8:30 a.m. and pick-up is 3:20 to 3:30 p.m. in the WCMS Front Loop. Breakfast and lunch are served daily. Students will participate in indoor and outdoor activities daily, WCMS school dress code applies, and students should bring a water bottle.
If you registered your child for the food box pick up, the first pick up will be Thursday, June 11 at noon in the WCHS parking lot. Each weekly pick up will be at noon every Thursday until the final one on July 23rd. Please make sure the person picking up the box knows your child's name.
3 months ago, Gayle Hickman