Windy Hill Middle School Newsletter
Summer Update
Knight Nation,
We hope everyone is enjoying your summer so far. If your child will not be returning to WHMS for the new school year, please contact the school at 443-550-9310 as soon as possible.
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.
If you are interested in volunteering with Windy Hill Middle School, please watch the volunteer training video and complete the application for the 2023-2024 school year. Become a Volunteer - Calvert County Public School District (calvertnet.k12.md.us)
All existing approvals expired on 6/30/23 and new applications will need to be completed for any future volunteering opportunities.
As a calendar reminder, 6th grade and new student orientation will be August 25th from 8am-11am and the first day of school is August 28th.
Enjoy your summer.
Mark Whidden,
Principal, Windy Hill Middle School
Windy Hill Middle School PTSO Updates
PTSO has Windy Hill T-Shirts available for sale. Please see the flyer for details and to order:
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLJZK4TBVP14Y/checkout/ONE5HFUPQNVAXOBTUXXHN6ZD. If you do not see your size here, we will open a "pop up shop" late summer for orders as well.
THE WHMS PTSO NEEDS YOU!
We are seeking committee members for next year. We want to have many helping hands and that makes less work for all. Email: merewitzk@calvertnet.k12.md.us if you are interested in more information. The current board members include Karen Merewitz, Mary Rooney, Andrea Hoover, Michelle Dyro.
Please consider joining the WHMS PTSO! We need the support of all parents and families. The link for membership is https://square.link/u/U7UYMyTm.
You can email the PTSO officers at any time at merewitzk@calvertnet.k12.md.us.
GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT
Transportation Drop-off/Pick-off for the school year
School Supplies
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
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
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.