Welcome to WPMS

Check out the schedule...

The new bell schedule is now posted.  Click the button on the left. 

Parents:  We have experienced an increase in calls for messages to students. We make every effort to assist you in these matters, but we need to ask you to make after school arrangements with your child in advance when at all possible. We understand emergencies do occasionally occur. However, we are trying to reduce the number of classroom interruptions so that your child does not miss instructional time. Thank you for your cooperation.

Office Hours 7:30am until 5:30pm Monday through Thursday

Registration for 2008-2009 School Year
August 5 - 12noon until 8:00pm
August 12 - 9:00am until 2:00pm
All registration packets can be returned by mail or in person during the summer from 7:30am until 2:30pm

Tiger Day Camp will be Thursday, July 31, 2008 from 1:00pm – 4:30pm.  This camp is for rising 6th graders.  The cookout is at 4:30pm.  Flyer Page 1, Flyer Page 2

Summer school is from June 16, 2008 to July 17, 2008.  The hours are 7:15 am – 1:07 p.m.
Summer School Teachers are:  
6^th Grade:  ELA - Michelle Lilleck, Math - Karen Watts      7^th Grade: ELA - Matt Penna,  Math - John Williams
8^th Grade: ELA - Mary Beth Smith, Math - Natalie Ropp,  
Real World Applications for Math/ELA- Alicia Hutchinson
Reading Mastery - James DiLauro

First Day of School August 25, 2008.  Have a safe and happy summer.

Open House will be Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 6:30 p.m.

What else is happening at WPMS?

Fly Day Pictures Picture 1, Picture 2, Picture 3, Picture 4, Picture 5, Picture 6, Picture 7, Picture 8, Picture 9

Goldilocks on Trial Pictures Picture 1, Picture 2, Picture 3, Picture 4, Picture 5, Picture 6, Picture 7, Picture 8

Recycling Project Pictures Picture 1, Picture 2

Student Writings:  Student 1, Student 2, Student 3, Student 4, Student 5, Student 6, Student 7, Student 8

Supply List Click here for the list of supplies you need for 2008-2009 school year.

Summer Reading List Middle School Reading List.
For the Conway High School letter - click here. 

Time Warner Cable Recycling Contest: Congratulations to John Cameron Rowell as being selected as one of the top participants.  He was chosen to be featured in a 30 second commercial and won prizes.  Click to see the commercial. 

Sports:  Taquisha Spain 12^th out of 16 at the region meet with a time of 29.34 (Excellent job for a 7^th grader).  She is also an alternate for the 4x100 team. Diamond Pickett finished 3^rd in the Triple Jump.  She will compete at the State Qualifying meet. Devantae Kinlaw finished in 1^st place in the 400m hurdles.  He is a region champ this year with a time of 1.00.33!! He also finished in 8^th place in the 200m with a time of 23.55; 6^th place in the 110Hurdles with a time of 17.80.  He will go to compete in the 400m hurdles at the State Qualifying meet.  Rashad Burroughs finished in 11^th place in the 400m hurdles. Great job for his first year!!

Band Solo and Ensemble:  Some band students travelled to Florence and participated in Solo and Ensemble this past weekend. They earned a total of 12 Superior ratings and 2 Excellent ratings (the equivalent of 12 A’s and 2 B’s). The participating students were:  Michaela Bessant, Maxx Brown, Ben Canfield, Mady Crabill, Sedria Davis, Jonathan Dillard, Tiffany Green, Tateanna Hernandez, Quentin Ivery, Jenny Jones, Kyle Jordan, Cody Lloyd, Jade Murray, Tiffany Pickett, Alexis Smith, Brian Traver, Breanna VanDeusen, Demar Williams

Science and Technology:  Congratulations to these students for their participation at the S.C State University 2008 Science and Technology Day:  Benjamin Canfield, Malik Frazier, Chris Krzak, Cody Lloyd, Christopher Quintois, Alex Reese, Darius Williams and Tahrea Sherman.  They participated in:  Solar Car, Dragster, and Hover Craft.  Cody's mother made t-shirts for them.  Solar Car, 2^nd place winner was Benjamin Canfield, Chris Krzak, and Cody Lloyd. They each won a $300 savings bond!  Thank you to Linda Jones and Stephanie Long for attending with them.  Also, parent Marlo Frazier for leading the TSA club.  She was a member in high school and shares her experience and time with the students.

Superintendent's Reading Honor Roll:  Congratulations to the following students who participated in the Superintendent’s Reading Log this year.  These students will receive a certificate for being on the Superintendent’s Reading Honor Roll from the superintendent.  These students are Bianca Hemingway, Garrett Jordan, Ashton Hyman, Hunter Skipper, Mady Crabill, Davion Drayton, Shydirah Vereen, Chris Quintois, Demar Williams, Tyvonta Maynes, Justin Rhems, David Cox, Travis Crawford, Tyshawn Hills, Emani Chestnut, Daron Green, Matthew Givens, Jeffery Altman, Francisco Perez, Tonisha Bennett.

No Books Left Unread (NBLU) is a 2008 Summer Reading Challenge for teachers and students. Contact Ms. Futrell, librarian, for more information. 

Congratulations to the following student winners in the National Library Week  (April 14-18, 2008) contest drawing:  Francisco Perez, David Cox, Travis Crawford, Chad Cannon, Kimberly Livingston, Sedria Davis, Dean Lawrimore, Cinque Connor, Rochelle Pettit, Carlos Johns, Brian McGuinness, Casey Randoloph, Amanda Causey, Khadijah Gause, and Marisa Davis.

2008-2009 Sports Physicals Student Athletes: 
Horry County Schools will not provide any free physicals for the upcoming school year. The Doctor's Care offices in Conway and Carolina Forest are offering sports physicals for
$25 during May.  
Office hours are M-F 8am until 8pm and 9-5 on weekends. 
No appointments are needed.  
School excuses will not be issued!  
All student athletes MUST HAVE a completed physical form
 prior to the start of try-outs! 

Homework TV  Horry County Schools and HCS TV12 presents the 8th full season of Homework TV.  For more information, click here:  Flyer or Information Sheet

HCS Nondiscrimination Statements The HCS Nondiscrimination Statements in various languages are now available on our website.  To access them  click here. 

Gifted and Talented Programs: Get important information about Gifted and Talented by clicking here:  Gifted and Talented 

Check out this web site: The Whole Child 
     In this issue: 

• A Different Kind of Back-to-School Supply List
• Real Stories
• Whole Child Supporter: New Hampshire Department of Education Commissioner Lyonel B. Tracy