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Principal’s Message
The first week after Christmas break is over. This week, students completed their iReady Diagnostic testing (for more information about iReady, click here) and received their report card and iReady test results. We have a fun-filled spirit week with dress-up days, a pep rally, and a celebration of our 8th-grade basketball players and cheerleaders during our last home basketball game on January 15th. Grade Recovery will start on Tuesday, January 13th; Time for Time will also resume on this date. Parents will be notified if their child has to attend. We hope everyone has a great weekend. 2025-2026 WCMS Basketball Spirit Week
Dress Up Days are as follows. WCMS Dress Code applies to all dress-up days:
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Monday, January 12: Tropical Tribe Day - Wear Hawaiian/Tropical Outfits! Embrace the Ohana (family/team) spirit! Wear Hawaiian shirts, leis, flowered skirts (must be school-length with shorts or pants underneath), bright tropical colors, etc. For basketball flair, add a basketball jersey with your tropical outfit.
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Tuesday, January 13: The Pride of Our Court! - Wear Animal Print! Think Lion King! Unleash your inner spirit animal with leopard spots, zebra stripes, or tiger prints. (No costumes or masks.) You might also accessorize with a sporty sweatband or wristbands to show your "pride of the court."
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Wednesday, January 14: Team Color-Out Mickey & Minnie Day— Wear Your Assigned Color! Incorporate a headband or socks with Mickey/Minnie mouse ears (or dots). Add a pair of basketball shorts or sneakers in your color for a unified, sporty look. Show your collective spirit by wearing as much of your assigned color as possible.
- 6th Grade- Red/7th Grade-White/8th Grade-Black/Faculty & Staff- Yellow
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Thursday, January 15: Maroon and Gray (Game Day)
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Friday, January 16: U-Niversal Spirit Day- Wear College Gear! Show off the colors of your favorite college, university, or the school you dream of attending! (T-shirts, hoodies, hats, etc.)
- Additional Information
- *Monday, January 12th Pizza Sale: $4 per Giant slice of pizza & $1 drinks
- 8th Grade Pinning of Colors and Recognition of Mr. & Miss Basketball
- We would like to invite everyone to attend our ceremony on Thursday, January 15, 2026, to recognize our 8th-grade basketball players and cheerleaders. The pinning of colors and recognition of Mr. & Miss Basketball will begin at 5:45 p.m., with the 8th-grade game following at 6:00 p.m. Admission is $3 for students and $6 for adults.
- *** Note to Parents: If your child attends the game, PLEASE have all rides at school by 8:00 p.m.
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If your child's grade is not at an acceptable level, please remember that we offer tutoring both before and after school. Morning Tutoring takes place Tuesday through Friday, 7 am-7:45 am, and Afternoon Tutoring will take place on the following days and times:
After-School Grade Recovery
Students whose grades are below 70 after the Q2 midterm grading period will be required to participate in the After-School Grade Recovery. Students failing one course will be required to attend at least one session per week; if a student is failing more than one course, they will be required to participate in two sessions per week.
Students can exit the after-school program by meeting the following criteria:
- Reach 50 percent completion in the assigned course by the end of Q2
- Reach 75 percent completion in the assigned course by the end of Q3
- Reach 100 percent completion in the assigned course by the Q4 progress report
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- Raise their classroom grade to a 70 by the end of Q2
- Raise their classroom grade to a 70 by the end of Q3
- Raise their classroom grade to a 70 by the Q4 progress report
Consequences (After-School Grade Recovery)
Students who do not attend their required after-school grade recovery session will be placed in ISS.
First offense: 1 to 2 days, depending on the number of sessions assigned.
- Failing one class (1 day of ISS)
- Failing two or more classes (2 days of ISS)
Second offense: 3 to 5 days, depending on the number of sessions assigned.
- Failing one class (3 days of ISS)
- Failing two or more classes (5 days of ISS)
Third offense: 5 to 10 days, Alternative placement, depending on the number of sessions assigned.
- Failing one class (5 days of alternative)
- Failing two or more classes (10 days of ISS)
Academic Excellence Night TTU
All K-12 students will receive free admission to the doubleheader basketball game on Thursday, January 15th. Parents of the students and any other fans wanting to attend can purchase full-price tickets at TTUSports.com or by calling our ticket office at 931-372-3940.
6th Grade:
 7th Grade: 8th Grade:
- Reminder: Parent drop-off and pick-up take place on the cafeteria side of the building. Please drive around the school to pick up and drop off your students safely. Additionally, during parent pick-up, please drive all the way forward to the stop sign and wait for us to release your child to your vehicle. We try to load all students at once to keep them safe and secure.
- Thanks for your help with the dress code. Students should not wear linked chains that hang off the waist. This creates a safety hazard as the chains can be used as weapons.
- Remind your child to keep their hands to themselves and to talk to an adult if they have an issue with another student.
We want to partner more with the community that we serve. -
(Still looking for some more partners) We are collecting donations to reward our students and teachers who display ARMOR, have exceptional attitudes, and are all-around good citizens at WCMS. Items include, but are not limited to:
- Monetary Donations
- Gift Cards
- Pre-packaged snack cakes
- Candy
- Fidget Toys
On the 4th unexcused absence, the student will begin owing Time-for-Time (One hour for each class period per unexcused absence). Unexcused absences must be made up within ten (10) school days. If students do not make up absences in the allotted time, students will be assigned two sessions of lunch detention for every hour of Time-for-Time owed. On the 5th unexcused absence, parent/guardian and student will be contacted to create a Tier 2 Attendance Contract. Further unexcused absences will result in a Truancy Board Hearing and possible filing of a truancy petition. Five parent notes are allowed per year (from August to May). Please turn in any doctor or parent notes as soon as possible. The Time for Time schedule is below. We encourage you to partner with us to ensure your student attends school regularly. If you have any questions or need additional help, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help.
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The following students were recognized by their teachers before Christmas Break for wearing ARMOR daily. The students were Accountable, Respectful, Motivated, Organized, and Responsible. Way to go, Warriors!
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Please do not allow your child to bring energy drinks to school. Below is some information about the concerns of caffeine and energy drinks:
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children under 12 avoid caffeine and that children and teens limit caffeine to 100 milligrams per day. A single energy drink can contain up to 15 teaspoons of sugar.
Health risks- Energy drinks can cause a variety of health issues, including irregular heart rhythms, headaches, stomachaches, nervousness, and shaking hands.
Other ingredients- Energy drinks can contain other stimulants and ingredients that are not safe for children. For example, some vitamin waters contain herbal ingredients that haven't been studied in children.
Sugar- The excess sugar in energy drinks can lead to a crash, leaving children tired and irritable. It can also contribute to tooth decay, high blood pressure, and heart disease.
Federal law prohibits outside food and drinks (e.g., McDonald's, Domino's, KFC, etc.) in the cafeteria, and outside food deliveries to students cannot be accepted. Students may bring their lunch boxes.
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Please see the student handbook for a list of policies linked here.
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Upcoming Events:
- Jan 12 Monday- JV and Varsity BB @ Upperman 4:30 & 6 pm
- Jan 12 - 16 Basketball Spirit Week (Dress Up Days)
- Monday: Tropical Tribe Day
- Tuesday: The Pride of our Court
- Wednesday: Team Color-Out
- Thursday: Maroon & Gray (Game Day)
- Friday U-Niversal Spirit Day
- Jan 13 Tuesday Grade Recovery 3 - 5 pm; Time for Time 3 - 5 pm
- Jan 15 Thursday
- JV & Varsity BB 4:30 & 6 pm
- Grade Recovery 3 - 5 pm
- Jan 16 Friday Mid State Band Performance
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