Worth County Middle School

𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟏-𝟑𝟎 The Georgia Milestones assessment is how our students will show all they have learned this year. It will take place from April 21-30. Check appointments and schedules. 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙙𝙖𝙮, as testing alongside their classmates on the regular schedule provides a more comfortable and familiar environment, setting them up for success. 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙨 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨, 𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨, 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨, 𝙚𝙩𝙘... 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙖. To help students do their best, make sure they: ✅ Get a good night’s sleep before each test ✅ Eat a healthy breakfast to fuel their minds ✅ Arrive at school on time and ready to go ✅ Bring a positive attitude and confidence! Please encourage students to stay focused, do their best, and believe in themselves. #GeorgiaMilestones #DoYourBest #BeReady

𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 𝟐𝟏-𝟑𝟎 The Georgia Milestones assessment is how our students will show all they have learned this year. It will take place from April 21-30. Check appointments and schedules. 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙙𝙖𝙮, as testing alongside their classmates on the regular schedule provides a more comfortable and familiar environment, setting them up for success. 𝘿𝙚𝙫𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙨 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙨 𝙘𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨, 𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙖𝙩𝙘𝙝𝙚𝙨, 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙨, 𝙚𝙩𝙘... 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙤𝙪𝙩𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙖. To help students do their best, make sure they: ✅ Get a good night’s sleep before each test ✅ Eat a healthy breakfast to fuel their minds ✅ Arrive at school on time and ready to go ✅ Bring a positive attitude and confidence! Encourage students to stay focused, do their best, and believe in themselves. #GeorgiaMilestones #DoYourBest #BeReady

WCMS Softball Tryouts are April 28-May 1, 2025, 3:45pm-5:15pm at the WCMS Fields. April 28 - all grades April 29 - rising 6th grade only April 30 - rising 7th grade only May 1 - rising 8th grade only Participation Information: Updated physical required; Academic requirements met; Must attend designated dates*; Closed tryouts-no spectators; Bring a glove (bats & helmets provided); Team posted on May 2nd. *Email Coach Mitchell, mmitchell@worthschools.net, if you have a conflict with dates due to sickness, field trip, etc.

WCMS April 2025 Breakfast and Lunch Menus

Badges vs. Ballers – Balling for Unity The Sylvester Police will face off against our WCMS 8th graders in a basketball game on April 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the WCMS gym. This event is a community outreach initiative by the Sylvester Police, bringing everyone together for a fun and engaging game.

Our WCMS Girls Soccer team is the 2025 Conference Champion after an intense battle against an undefeated Fitzgerald team! After a hard-fought 0-0 tie in regulation, they pushed through two PK shootouts, securing the win 3-2! Successful PKs by Austyn Kate Rucker, Libby Cornell, and Emily Barnes, with Laurie Pritchard dominating in goal! This victory was a true team effort, fueled by grit, hustle, and determination! We are SO proud of these girls! Our WCMS Boys Soccer team made big strides this season! While they didn’t advance to the championship, this is the first season in a while where they won multiple games. A huge shoutout to our 8th graders for their leadership and dedication. The future is bright for WCMS soccer! Head Coach: Courtney Hamilton Lewis Assistant Coach: Bryan Manuel

Congratulations to our WCMS Track team! The boys finished 2nd in the region, and the girls finished 3rd. Many of our student-athletes achieved personal bests, while others placed in the Top 5 of their events. You all represented WCMS well this season!

Congratulations to our PBIS RAM Award recipient for March 2025, Dale Hill! Dale is an 8th grader at WCMS. He was nominated and voted on by students and staff for exhibiting outstanding character. Woodmen of the World - Georgia South Chapter 172, in partnership with our WCMS PBIS Team, supports our students by sponsoring this award. Thank you so much for recognizing our students' good character throughout this school year! (The photo includes members of Woodmen of the World, PBIS faculty advisors, and the award recipient) #RAMPRIDE #PBIS

Congratulations to our WCMS Soccer Teams! The girls defeated Berrien 3-1 and advanced to the Championship game tomorrow (03/26) against Fitzgerald. The game will be held in Fitzgerald, beginning at 4:30 pm. Our boys wrapped up a great season, falling to an undefeated Fitzgerald team. Congratulations WCMS Soccer! GO RAMS! (photos: Lisa Jones Photography)

THE PARENT INSTITUTE NEWSLETTER MIDDLE SCHOOL - MARCH 2025 •Click the link below to access the English or Spanish version of the March 2025 Parent Institute (TPI) Newsletter for Middle School. •English> https://5il.co/3az1l •Spanish> https://5il.co/3az0i

WCMS 8th-Grade Mathletes recently participated in the Dr. Dale Graham Mathematics Tournament at Thomas County Schools. Our students completed a ciphering round and a written test. They did a great job representing WCMS! Staff Advisor - Angie Rachels, Student Participants - Jayden Sewell, Colton Rogers, Sky Puckett, Kailey Grace Worn, Colton Letchworth, Josie Parten, Laurie Pritchard, Camy McCall

Another busy month is underway at WCMS! March 2025 is in full swing with sports, academic events, celebrations, and more. Check your Campus Portal for announcements and the district calendar on our webpage for future events. WCMS Webpage Link >> https://wcms.worthschools.net/o/wcms

WCMS Jr Beta Club recently held a gift card basket raffle. The basket contained over $500 in gift cards and gift certificates. Congratulations to Mr. James Hightower on winning the drawing. His daughter, Mrs. Barney, BOE receptionist accepted the prize on his behalf. Jr Beta Club member Parker Hunt won a $50 gift card for selling the most raffle tickets - an impressive total of 214 tickets! Thank you to all who purchased a ticket to support this fundraiser.

WCMS March 2025 Menus

WCMS Parent Meeting (Second Semester) - Tuesday, February 25, 2025 - 6:00 pm - WCMS Cafeteria - We will meet as a whole group to discuss practical tips for busy parents to help their children succeed in school. Then, parents will have the opportunity to visit their child's classroom, where our teachers will share GMAS testing information. Before leaving, we will provide valuable resources to take home to support learning at home.

THE PARENT INSTITUTE NEWSLETTER MIDDLE SCHOOL - FEBRUARY 2025 Click the link below to access the English or Spanish version of the January 2025 Parent Institute (TPI) Newsletter for Middle School. English>https://5il.co/383pj Spanish>https://5il.co/383pm

ATTENTION WCMS PARENTS: The Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE) and WCMS value your feedback! Our dedicated faculty and staff, in partnership with the Georgia DOE, strive to provide your child with a high-quality education in a safe and supportive environment. Please take a few minutes to complete an online survey and share your thoughts on how we're doing. Your input is greatly appreciated! The Georgia DOE utilizes these survey results to assess the overall climate at WCMS. We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback! Survey Link> https://survey.gadoe.org/FM?sid=87AC990C

Please see the memo from the WCMS Transportation Department about Valentine's Day deliveries and bus safety. View/Print flyer click here > https://5il.co/36y5t

Book Fair week is finally here! (February 3rd through the 7th) All classes will visit the Book Fair this week. Parents, guardians, or grandparents are invited to shop with their students in person or online. The link below is our Book Fair website. Here you can see a digital flyer and shop online until February 16th with all proceeds supporting our Media Center. This fundraiser helps us promote the joy of reading while supporting literacy skill development. WCMS Book Fair Website >> https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/worthcountymiddleschool

Lots of sports, academic, and Valentine's Day events happening at WCMS during February 2025. List edited as events are added. Athletics schedules are posted on our webpage at > https://wcms.worthschools.net/o/wcms/page/worth-county-middle-school-athletics