West Pine Middle
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Weekly Updates/Reminders
NEW INFORMATION
Teacher Workday & Report Card/Parent-Teacher Conference Day, November 2nd
- The end of the grading period is October 22. Final grades will be viewable in PowerSchool. If you would like a paper copy, they will be available November 2nd between 9:30am-4pm with your child's homeroom teacher. Conference requests can be made through your child's homeroom teacher for that day. Students not stopping by on November 2nd will receive their paper copy of the report card on Wednesday, November 3rd.
Missing Work Deadline
- Any assignments due October 11-15 are due by October 20.
NC Check-ins #1
- Wednesday: 6th and 7th graders will take the NC Check-in for reading, and our 8th graders will take the NC Check-in for math.
Transportation Update
All transportation routes are on schedule for this week!
Battle of the Books
- The Battle of the Books Team will meet this Thursday until 4:00PM in the Media Center.
PTSO/Parent Advisory Meeting
- Join us October 26 from 4:45-5:45pm for our PTSO board meeting/parent advisory.
- Tuesday, October 26 from 6-7pm
- In conjunction with Red Ribbon Week, our PTSO is sponsoring our next parent support session. Stacey Gatling, our school social worker, and Ricky Gooch, our SRO, will share information with families on the dangers our teens face with drugs, alcohol and vaping. We hope you will join us for this informative session.
Athletics
Documentation: If your child is interested in trying out for a winter sport (boys or girls basketball, wrestling, girls volleyball, or boys soccer), please create or verify your Planet HS account to make sure all documentation is up to date. This must be completed and approved by Mr. Willms in order for your child to play.
Basketball: A reminder that Coach Simpson and Coach Eury are hosting an open gym for any students who are seriously considering trying out for basketball. The open gym's purpose is to provide conditioning for the upcoming tryouts in November. Open gym will take place on Tuesday, 10/19, (girls only) and Thursday, 10/21, (boys only). Students MUST be picked up by 5:00pm. Please have your child bring a change of clothes, sneakers, water bottle, and a snack. Planet HS account must be made and documentation updated to participate in open gym.
There is a signup for basketball tryouts outside the cafeteria. The cutoff for signing up for tryouts is 11/1. Tryouts will be after school on 11/8, 11/9, and 11/10.
Wrestling: Coaches Bill & Adam Robins will host an informational meeting on Tuesday, 10/19 at 2:20pm, for any student interested in wrestling this season. A signup for wrestling will be posted outside the cafeteria starting Monday, 10/18. The cutoff for signing up wrestling will be Tuesday, 10/27.
Wrestling practice will begin on Monday, 11/1, in the cafeteria from 3:00pm - 5:30pm.
Upcoming Events this Week:
Golf is hosted by West Lee at Sanford Golf Club on Tuesday, 10/19. Start time is 3:30pm.
Football will play their FINAL home game on Wednesday, 10/20, vs Northern Moore. Start time is 4:00pm. Students may stay after school. Tickets are $2 for students and children, and $4 for adults. Concessions will be open! Rides must be here by 5:30pm. WEAR YOUR SCHOOL COLORS!
The Moore County Middle School Cross Country Championship takes place Thursday, 10/21, at North Moore High School. Start time is 4:30pm. Good luck to our runners!
District Information
Moore County Schools is excited to announce that starting within the next few weeks we will be offering FREE COVID-19 diagnostic testing in all schools across the district. This testing program is offered through the state and DHHS for parents who want to take advantage of the no-cost, convenience, and quick results associated with testing at school. Registration and parent consent are required for student testing. Be on the lookout for additional communication and a letter sent home Friday, October 15th that will provide you with more information and directions for registration.
Upcoming Dates
- October 27 - WPMS vs SMS FOOTBALL GAME at Pinecrest HS, 6pm
- November 2 - Teacher Workday/Report Cards
- November 11 - Veterans Day Holiday
- November 12 - School Picture Make-up Day
- November 24-26 - Thanksgiving Holiday
School Information
Not Feeling Well...
- Students who are not feeling well are asked to stay home. Staying home when sick is essential to keeping infections out of school and preventing spread to others.
Cell Phones
- Students are reminded each morning during announcements to turn off their cell phones and place them in their book bags. If there is an emergency and your child needs to contact you, he/she is allowed to come to the office to call. Same goes for you. Please call the office and we will be sure to get the message to your child.
Reminders for afternoon dismissal
- School dismisses at 3pm. 6th graders are picked up at the front of the school. 7th graders are picked up by the baseball field (enter at West Pine Elementary School). 8th graders are picked up in the back parking lot (staff parking area). Please note: once the 8th grade afternoon carline is at capacity, those cars will be asked to remain in the regular line until a staff member directs them to the back of the school.
- 8th grade cars are asked to use their right turn signal to alert the staff member on duty directing traffic that you are turning right.
- 6th/8th carline: All cars are asked to stay close to the curb in the bend near the split in the road so that the 8th grade cars have enough clearance to exit safely.
Late Arrivals
- Students arriving after 8am must sign in at the front office. A parent/guardian must accompany the student to the front door and ring bell for assistance.
Early Dismissals
- We understand that doctor/dental appointments and other appointments cannot be avoided. However, in order to protect the instructional time and limit class disruptions, no early dismissals will be allowed after 2:30pm. Students will not be called out of class early until the parent/guardian arrives to school. Any changes to your child's afternoon ride home must be shared with our office staff prior to 2:30pm.
Instructional Fees
- School fees are $40 (technology and instructional). There may be additional fees for encore classes. Those fees can be paid online, or your child can bring in to school and one of our staff members will receipt. Families may submit a request for waiver or reduction of fees form if they feel they cannot afford to pay these fees. This form is available through our bookkeeper, Ms. Campos.
Face Coverings
- Students, staff and visitors are required to wear face coverings in the building. No face coverings are required while outside. The BOE will revisit this decision at the 10/4 board work session. Face coverings must be worn from the top of the nose to the chin.
Student Medication
- All medication, prescription and/or over-the-counter drugs that parents want given at school must have a physician order accompanying the medication to school. The Request for Medication Administration in School Form (Spanish) must be filled out in its entirety, on one sheet of paper with the front page being the physician order, and the back, the parent authorization. Medication of any type must be brought to school by the parent/guardian in the original container with the Request form Medication Administration at School completed by the physician and the parent/guardian.
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Parent Support Session: Teens and Dangers of Drugs, Alcohol and Vaping
Tuesday, Oct 26, 2021, 06:00 PM
West Pine Middle School, Archie Road, West End, NC, USA
Parent Involvement
PTSO
Do you want to get involved but don't know where to start? Join the WPMS PTSO. For more information, reach out to one of our board members or email them at wpmptso@gmail.com.
- Alison McCloskey - president
- Amanda Peterson - secretary
- Suzanne Johnson - treasurer
- Karyn Schwagel - board member
- Derek Crotzer - board member
Parent Advisory Representatives
Here are your parent representatives for the 2021-22 school year.
- Parent Advisory Council (PAC): Beth Bedwell
- Military Family Advisory Council (MFAC): Alison McCloskey
- Hispanic Community Advisory Council (HCAC): Flor Martinez
- African American Community Advisory Council (AACAC): Whitney Alford
- School Improvement Team (SIT): Alison McCloskey
WPMS Athletic Booster Club
More information will be forthcoming.
Booster Clubs
Band, Orchestra and Theater
Did you know?
WPMS has a total 675 students in the building and another 36 Connect! Virtual Academy students. We have a total of 83 staff members.
- Mrs. Mary Beth Dillione, 7th grade Exceptional Children's teacher
- Mrs. Kristin Williams, 6th grade science/social studies teacher
Mark Your Calendars!
WPMS Car Magnets On Sale
Wildcat Closet
Important Links
Contact Us
Email: wpmsquestions@ncmcs.org
Website: wpms.ncmcs.org
Location: 144 Archie Road, West End, NC, USA
Phone: (910) 673-1464
Facebook: facebook.com/westpinemiddlemcs
Twitter: @WestPine