Wallace Middle School

Student Ambassadors at WMS enjoyed their end of the year leadership lunch with their faculty sponsor Ms Bradshaw and Mr Worley before heading to their team building workshop. It has been an absolute pleasure having these students serve in several different capacities at Wallace. And while we are sad to see our five 8th graders leave for high school, we are excited to invite new students to apply for next school year.

On Wednesday, April 24, the WMS 6th and 8th grade bands along with the JSB Jazz band visited HPES and VIES. The bands performed for the elementary students to encourage them to join band when they enter middle school this fall. Students were treated to a variety of songs including "Anyway You Want It", "Firework" and "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".

Where would WCPS be without the amazing professionals who work tirelessly behind the scenes each day? They are the faces of our schools, the voices on the phones, and the supporters of our entire staff. We appreciate all that our administrative professionals do to keep our schools running! #WashingtonWay. @WashCoSuper

There aren't enough words to express our gratitude to the Transportation Department and each of the school bus drivers who make it their mission to safely transport the students of WCPS! Thank you for your dedicated service! #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper

WMS loves our secretaries: Ms. Childress, Ms. Whited, Ms. Partin, and Ms. Wilson. Thank you for all you do for Wallace!

SCA students provided bus drivers with Bojangles biscuits and Dunkin Donuts coffee for Bus Driver Appreciation Day. We are thankful for all of our bus drivers!

Head Wallace Middle School Volleyball Coaching Position available. Please see the information below. https://washingtonco.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2024

Wallace Middle School Community Spirit Week April 22 - April 26 Sponsored by SCA

Washington County Schools cannot be more thankful for and proud of the actions of GSMS Custodian Dustin Forrester. See details here: https://wcyb.com/news/local/school-custodians-quick-thinking-helps-choking-student-at-glade-spring-middle-school-washington-county-virginia-public-schools-dustin-forrester-daytime-custodian-scott-keith-principal-dawn-robinson-school-nurse-heimlich-maneuver?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0BMQABHQCeVUSFTjbLsTt3zXEMl5jjdgLvGLBYao-wiKRWIx_Gn7jAuNJ0W7DYXA_aem_ASm9nJKRFCgOYGFeOejc6YDvEELUo56sBUEJamOG1Z6KBqIHGQrCFi7H1i4bLu9f4XQ#

Heating/Cooling Update: During this transition time in Spring, it is always difficult to determine when to "switch over" the heat to air conditioning. Once the switch is made, it is very difficult and time consuming to switch back. Therefore, we try to determine the most effective time to make that switch. After consultation with school administrators and staff it was decided to begin the process. All the schools with boilers have the heat turned off and the process of switching over has begun. The schools with cooling towers will be able to have air as soon as the process of cleaning the towers is complete. This process is anticipated to be completed by early next week. Thank you for your understanding, WCPS Schools

Each Year, Washington County Public Schools partner with the Region Seven Virtual Academy (R7VA) to offer a rigorous, online learning experience for students who choose an alternative to the "brick and mortar" school setting. You can apply for acceptance into the program by clicking the link below. The deadline for applying for the 2024-25 School Year is July 12, 2024. Applications close at that point and acceptance notifications will go out by email on or before July 26th. If you are considering applying, please do so by July 12. If accepted, you can always remove your name from the acceptance list after July 12, but you cannot apply for acceptance after that time. https://www.wcs.k12.va.us/article/1520082

On Monday, April 15, the JSB Winter Guard came to WMS to perform for 7th and 8th grade girls. Guard members shared their favorite moments and encouraged middle school students to tryout in the upcoming weeks.

Sign ups are ending soon. If you plant to register, please do so as soon as possible.

Washington County Schools is proud to be involved in the Washington County Day of Service happening on Saturday, April 20th. This is an opportunity for all of us to be involved in giving back to organizations in our county that provide valuable services to those in need.

Be sure to take advantage of this wonderful event!

Mrs. Haderer's Math Classes are constructing/designing Board-Games. Each group has selected an SOL Topic to use within their game. Students will create Game play directions, goals, rules, answer keys, pieces, props, question cards (SOL related), and etc to play their game. Each board game is designed to fit a theme of their choice. Students will test and play each other's games when completed.

Check it out! Washington County ITRTs Andrew Smith and Thomas Larimer are featured on the VDOE's ActiVAtED Learning Podcast today: https://www.blueridgepbs.org/educational-resources/activated-learning/ #WashingtonWay @WashCoSuper

Be sure to take advantage of this opportunity for upcoming 5th-8th graders. To register for this camp, please use this link: https://forms.gle/MVNLwojezZfrvuWM9

Due to the increasing number of jobs in the realm of Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math (STEM), Mrs. Chaney at Wallace Middle School created a Science Career Fair for students on Wednesday, April 3rd. Many community professionals were eager to talk to students and show them the importance of their jobs and how STEM is important in their daily duties, responsibilities, and routines. The following professions/organizations attended the event: U.S. Marshals Service, General Shale, Bell/Aeronautical Accessories, BVU, Washington County Life Saving Crew, Department of Wildlife Resources, Washington County Fire/Rescue, Westfall Orthodontics, TechTrek, Probation & Parole, Countryside Realty, Appalachian Contracting Co., LLC, Blended Pedaler, Blue Door Garden, Wallace Repair Shop, Goodson & Kinderhook, Washington County Service Authority, Natural Heritage, & Natural Tunnel State Park.

There will be a parent meeting for band students who are going on the Carowinds trip this upcoming weekend. The meeting will be held at JSB at 6:00 on April 9.