Windy Hill Middle School Newsletter
6th Grade Summer Update
Knight Nation,
Welcome to our 6th grade families. We look forward to you joining our Knight Family.
We hope everyone is enjoying your summer so far. If you have questions after reading this newsletter, feel free to contact us at 443-550-9310.
Our offices are open Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm during the summer. Please call before coming to the building to ensure we are here to assist you.
Enjoy your summer.
Mark Whidden,
Principal, Windy Hill Middle School
School Supplies
Windy Hill Middle School PTSO Updates
PTSO has Windy Hill T-Shirts available for sale. Please see the flyer and link below
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLJZK4TBVP14Y/checkout/ONE5HFUPQNVAXOBTUXXHN6ZD
THE WHMS PTSO NEEDS YOU!
We are seeking a new TREASURER to take the lead for next year. Email: Mrs. Merewitz at merewitzk@calvertnet.k12.md.us if you are interested in more information.
Please consider joining the WHMS PTSO! We need the support of all parents and families. Even if you have no time to volunteer, there are other ways to support all children at WHMS.
The electronic link for membership is https://square.link/u/U7UYMyTm
You can email the PTSO officers at any time at windyhillptso@gmail.com.
Windy Hill Middle School Athletics
Winter sports include girls basketball, boys basketball, cheerleading, poms.
Spring sports include softball, baseball, boys and girls track and unified bocce ball
Recurring Resources for Families
CCPS School Lunch Menus
Become a Volunteer
Calvert County Public Schools uses Raptor for visitors and volunteers to sign in and sign out. Volunteers must apply annually to be an approved volunteer. All volunteers will need to review the volunteer handbook and watch the volunteer training video before completing and Online Volunteer Application. Volunteers must be approved before they may begin service as a volunteer in any school buildings.
CCPS Online Volunteer Application & Process: https://www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/departments/human-resources/become-a-volunteer
Here Comes the Bus - A School Bus Tracking App for Parents
Here Comes the Bus (HCTB) is an app with tracking features for the bus(es) your child(ren) is assigned to ride. They include
- Showing the real-time location of your child's bus on a map
- Scheduled and actual arrival times at home and school for bus routes
- Push and email notifications when the bus is near
Click this link for more information on getting the app - https://www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/departments/transportation/bus-status/here-comes-the-bus
To create an account, you will need to know your child's ID number and the school district activation code 87557.
PARENT ACCOUNTS IN SCHOOLOGY
Schoology accounts for parents are view only accounts. They were created for parents who have an email address in Home Access Center (HAC). For more information about how to access your Schoology parent account click: https://www.calvertnet.k12.md.us/departments/instruction/programs/digital-learning/schoology-for-parents
Technology Support
If students have questions about their device (laptop/computer), they can get help from a member of the CCPS IT team at helpdesk@calvertnet.k12.md.us or call 443-550-8146. Students needing assistance can also drop off their laptop in the main office and fill out a paper Help Desk ticket.
Supports are also available on the CCPS website using the Technology Support button (pictured below) on the main page. This resource provides links to submit help desk tickets, frequently asked questions, and other resources students can use to solve issues.