WMS Boy's Basketball attended a team camp at ETSU this week.
We are excited to announce the appointment of Ms. Camille McKenzie as the new head coach of the Wallace Middle School Volleyball team!
Coach McKenzie brings a wealth of experience, a passion for the game, and a strong commitment to student-athlete development. Coach McKenzie graduated from James Madison University in 2024 and is currently an English teacher at WMS. With a background in competitive play and coaching, she is dedicated to building a program centered on teamwork, discipline, and excellence.
Congratulations, Coach McKenzie!
Go Trojans
Summer Reading Challenge
Article: 2025-21-295
Audience: Superintendents, Directors, School Principals, Teachers, Parents
Second Lady Usha Vance has invited K-8 students to participate in the Second Lady’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. Joining is easy: Read 12 books of your choice between June 1 and September 5 and track your progress on the official reading log. Students who complete the challenge with parent/guardian input can earn a personalized certificate and a small prize. All finalists will also be entered into a drawing for the chance to win a visit to the Nation’s Capital with a chaperone. You can learn more at wh.gov/read.
WMS will host its 6th-grade step-up day on Thursday, July 17, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This event is for rising WMS 6th-grade students only! A midday snack will be provided. Parents must call the main office at 276-642-5400 to RSVP.
High Point, Valley, and Wallace would like to thank the following community partners for their generous donations to the school attendance incentive for the 24-25 school year. Their donations helped to make the incentive a huge success, and their kindness is greatly appreciated.
Traveling Bear Indoor Mini Golf
Dairy Queen
Hands on Discovery
Legacy Theater
Bristol Skateway
Pins & Friends
Just Jump
Wallace Middle School had their Fun Fabulous Learning Day on Tuesday, May 20. Students participated in a variety of activities such as Ninja Warrior,
Jiu Jitsu, 5 on 5 Basketball, College Football 25, Board Games, Chef for the Day, Chess,
Peruvian Huayruro Seed bracelet making, Color Me Calm, Dairy Farm Tour, Escape Room, Hyrox, Self Defense, Roller Skating, and Wire Jewelry!
🎉 Spring Fun + Fabulous Learning = One Amazing Day at Wallace Middle School!
Students at Wallace Middle School got to step outside the usual classroom routine and dive into a day full of creativity, curiosity, and connection.
From making tasty meals in the cafeteria to crafting friendship bracelets to learning the art chess -- students explored hands-on activities that were both fun and educational.
And that's not all -- many also enjoyed exciting off-site learning activities, making this a day to remember!
On Monday (5/19) we will be changing the menu to Chicken Wings instead of Chicken Patty Sandwiches.
The 8th Grade Dollywood field trip will return one hour later than previously scheduled this afternoon. Students will arrive at JSB around 8:30 p.m.
SRO Deputy Stainker presented WMS students with Perfect Attendance certificates.
See below for important upcoming events this month.
A. McCroskey, an 8th grade student at Wallace Middle School, was named the United Way Student of the Year during the 2025 Impact Awards Ceremony. Students were nominated from 21 localities for their leadership, acts of service, and volunteerism while contributing to the betterment of their community. What an honor to win such a prestigious award! Washington County leaders and educators were present to honor her for this tremendous accolade regarding her generosity of time and talents. Congratulations, A. McCroskey! Keep making the world a better place!
On Tuesday, May 6th, there will be a meeting with Coach Hess for all upcoming 7th and 8th grade students interested in playing football next year. The parent meeting will be at John Battle in the Mason Building Auditorium room M110 at 5:30.
We are switching the menu for Wednesday and Thursday.
Tomorrow (4/30) will be chicken patty on bun instead of spaghetti.
Wallace Middle School celebrated bus driver appreciation day on this week. We recognized their hard work with a Bojangles breakfast! Thank you to all the bus drivers!
WMS Band Awards Night will now be on May 19th at 6pm in the Gym at Wallace Middle School.
See the flyer for more information about the WMS family fun night sponsored by Communities In Schools.
Wallace Middle School baseball game for Friday (4/18) has been moved to John Battle High School field. Game starts at 5:00.
Mr. Stinson’s English and Science classes competed in a review Easter egg hunt on Wednesday.
WMS will be participating in a lockdown drill on
Thursday (4/17)
