Homecoming is almost here! Please review these important details and schedule reminders for Friday, October 2nd.
⏰ Schedule & Sign-Outs
• Fall Fest: 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM
• Lunch: Begins at 12:15 PM
• Early Sign-Out: Please do not sign students out prior to 12:00 PM for afternoon homecoming activities.
📝 Action Required by Thursday (10/1/26)
• Pick-Up Permission: Send a written note to the school by Thursday for any special pick-up permissions.
• Parade Opt-Out: Send a written note to the school by Thursday if you do NOT want your student to attend the parade.
🍬 Parade Reminders
• Candy Bag: Students need to bring a bag to hold their candy.
• Weather: Be prepared and dress for potential rain!
• Logistics: We will walk uptown to watch the parade and return by the end of the day for normal bus departure and parent pick-up.
Please contact WCMS at 304-275-3977 with any questions or notes for students.
Reminder: Only 3 Days Until the Homecoming Food Drive! 🧡🖤
Heading to the Homecoming game this Friday, October 2nd? Don't forget to pack a few items to help support our students! Communities In Schools will be collecting donations for our local school food pantries.
Date: Friday, October 2nd
Collection Time: 1 hour before kickoff through halftime
Requested Items: Shelf-stable foods (canned goods, boxed meals, non-perishable snacks, etc.)
Every donation stays right here in our community to help feed Wirt County students. Thank you for your support!
LiveSchool Target Behavior of the Week: Being an Upstander
Parent Involvement Activity:
📈 Students will be bringing home their PBIS data tracker this week along with a parent involvement letter. Please complete the activity, sign it, and return it by Sept. 30th for your child to receive 5 LiveSchool points.
Student Activities:
🏈 Homecoming Week is here! Have your student join in on the fun by participating in spirit days. The week will wrap up with a CIS Food Drive during the WCHS Homecoming Game on Oct. 2nd.
🍁 Fall Fest is this Friday! Students must earn 45 LiveSchool points by Sept. 30 to participate.
Homecoming Spirit Week starts tomorrow! Here is the schedule for this week:
Monday, Sept. 28: Pajama Day
Tuesday, Sept. 29: Country vs. Country Club
Wednesday, Sept. 30: Four Seasons (5th Grade - Fall, 6th Grade - Spring, 7th Grade - Summer, 8th Grade - Winter)
Thursday, Oct. 1: White Tiger Gear
Friday, Oct. 2: Orange & Black
Show us your spirit all week! 🧡🖤
Only 4 SPOTS LEFT!
Don't miss out on our Highland Cow Photo Fundraiser on October 3rd! Grab one of the final spots before they’re gone to get your photos taken with an adorable Highland cow while supporting our school.
Sign up now to reserve your spot online at https://bit.ly/4hz4go5. Payment is due to WCMS (cash or check) by September 30th. Questions? Contact WCMS by calling 304-275-3977.
*In the unlikely event that the Highland calf is unable to be present, we will make every effort to have another lovable animal available for photos.
Together We Can Make a Difference! 🧡🖤
Heading to the Homecoming game on October 2nd? Join Communities In Schools in supporting our students by bringing donations for our local school food pantries!
Date: Friday, October 2nd
Collection Time: 1 hour before kickoff through halftime.
Requested Items: Shelf-stable foods (canned goods, boxed meals, non-perishable snacks, etc.)
Every donation stays right here in our community to help feed Wirt County students. Thank you for your support!
WCMS Weekly Update!
LiveSchool Target Behavior of the Week: Trying Your Best
Parent Involvement Activity:
📈 Students will be bringing home their PBIS data tracker this week along with a parent involvement letter. Please complete the activity, sign it, and return it by Sept. 30th for your child to receive 5 LiveSchool points.
Student Activities:
🍁 Fall Fest is coming soon! Students must earn 45 LiveSchool points to participate.
🏈 Homecoming Week is next week! Get ready by reviewing the Spirit Days with your student.
Monday, Sept. 28 - Pajama Day
Tuesday, Sept. 29 - Country vs. Country Club
Wednesday, Sept. 30 - Four Seasons (5th - Fall, 6th - Spring, 7th - Summer, 8th - Winter)
Thursday, Oct. 1 - White Tiger Gear
Friday, Oct. 2 - Orange & Black
Capture your family’s memories with a fluffy photo partner and support Wirt County Middle School. Spots are limited to one family per 10-minute time slot, so grab yours before they fill up!
Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: Wirt County Middle School (Front Lawn)
Duration: 10-minute sessions (1 family per slot)
Photo Packages
Option 1 - $20: 10 minutes of photo time with the Highland calf. Snap as many pictures as you like using your own personal camera or phone.
Option 2 - $30: 10 minutes of photo time with the Highland calf. Includes 5 digital photos plus permission to take your own personal camera shots.
Reserve your time slot today: https://bit.ly/4hz4go5. Payment is due to WCMS (cash or check) by September 30th.
Questions? Contact WCMS by calling 304-275-3977.
*In the unlikely event that the Highland calf is unable to be present, we will make every effort to have another lovable animal available for photos.
WCMS Weekly Update!
LiveSchool Target Behavior of the Week: Actively Participating
🅰️ Midterms will be mailed home on Wednesday for any student who has a D or F in a class. Parents, log in to Schoology to check your student's grades any time! Please contact the school if you need help with your Schoology account.
Student Activities:
🍁 Fall Fest is coming soon! Students must earn 45 LiveSchool points to participate.
📚 The Book Fair is this week!
🎉 Tomorrow's the day! The WCMS Book Fair starts in the morning! Students can shop on the following days:
- Monday - 8th Grade
- Tuesday - 7th Grade
- Wednesday - 6th Grade
- Thursday - 5th Grade
- Friday - Make-up day for all grades
Get your students excited and ready to find their next favorite book. Don't forget to set up your eWallet or shop online: https://bit.ly/WCMS-26-BookFair
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