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School Messenger 1/10/2025

Hello WMS,

Report cards are available online in Skyward. Please be sure that you check your child's report card. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the teacher. Remember ... we all have to work together ,,, student, parent, and teacher ... to do what is best for the student.

01/10/25
Thank You!
Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 1/7/2025

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As part of our ongoing commitment to student safety, we have installed environmental sensors in restrooms throughout the district. These sensors can detect vaping, unusual noise levels, and tampering. When triggered, school leaders will be alerted in real time, allowing them to respond quickly and appropriately. This initiative is part of our larger effort to combat the negative health effects of vaping and create a safer, more supportive school environment.

Vaping is a serious health concern, especially for young people, and may be driven by addiction, peer pressure, or curiosity. Like cigarettes, vaping products are not legally sold to individuals under the age of 21. Unfortunately, students have reported obtaining these products from a variety of sources, including stores, online, and even from older siblings or parents. If you are aware of any stores selling vaping products to minors, please report it to the appropriate authorities.

This issue is not isolated to any one school, district, or state, and it requires a collaborative effort to address. We are committed to changing the culture in school restrooms and ensuring that they remain safe spaces for all students.

Please be reminded that vaping is strictly prohibited on all Sumner County Schools campuses. Students found possessing or using vaping products on school property will face consequences, as will those who tamper with the environmental sensors. These consequences may include citations, police involvement, suspension, or, in severe cases, expulsion.

We are committed to working with you, our parents and guardians, to help support our students in making healthy, positive choices for themselves and their school community. We encourage you to have a conversation with your child about this important issue. Together, we can work toward a healthier, safer future for all students.

Thank you for your continued support of our schools.

Sincerely,

Jerrica Mayo

K-12 Safe Schools Supervisor

Sumner County Schools

695 East Main Street

Gallatin, TN 37066

615-442-8433

#1--Cumberland Rim Invitational Basketball Tournament ...

The Cumberland Rim Invitational Tournament games were scheduled for January 6th/9th/11th.

WMS will not have to play until January 11th.

Here is the schedule for Saturday 01/11/25:

10am: RBS or HSprings v Celina (Girls)

11:15am: Trousdale v Westmoreland (Girls)

12:30pm: RBS or HSprings v Trousdale (Boys)

1:45pm: Celina v Westmoreland (Boys)

3pm: Girls Championship

4:30pm: Boys Championship

All games this day are to be played at

Clay County High School

860 Clay County Hwy

Celina, TN 38551

#2--Sumner County Schools Basketball Tournament ... Attached is the bracket schedule for the Sumner County Schools Basketball Tournament scheduled to begin Monday 01/13/25.

The schedule for Monday 01/13/25 is ...

Portland West Middle School Girls vs. WMS Girls at WMS

WMS Boys vs. White House Middle School Boys at White House Middle School

Game times have not been finalized yet.

School Messenger 12/18/2024

Hello WMS,

There are 3 items in this communication:

#1—A severe weather drill is planned for tomorrow. Just like the fire drill earlier this week, it is just a drill.

#2—Our Super Renaissance Rally to recognize students for their academic, discipline, and attendance is planned for tomorrow. Students may also wear caps and hats plus their pajamas. There will be a concession stand open so please make sure your child has money to spend.

#3—Student dismissal time on Friday is 10:40 AM.

12/18/24
Thank You!
Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger #2 12/16/2024

Hello WMS Parents & Staffulty,

Due to moving our basketball games to WHS, there will not be a concession stand open. Basketball & Cheer Parents: Please bring food and drinks ... especially drinks ... that basketball players and cheer team members will need to stay hydrated.

School Messenger 12/16/2024

Hello WMS Parents & Staffulty,

Due to roof leaks in the North Wing Gym, our basketball games for today have been moved to Westmoreland High School. The JV girls basketball game will begin at 4 PM followed by the JV boys game at 5 PM. Our girls varsity game will begin at 6 PM. In between the girls game and the boys game we will have our 8th grade recognition night. The boys varsity game will be after the 8th grade recognition.

Let's Go Eagles!!!

12/16/24
Thank You!
Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 12/13/2024

Hello WMS Parents & Staffulty,

There are 4 items to share with you:

#1—We plan to have fire drill on Monday. It is just a drill.

#2—Girls Basketball Team: Please remember that the November Calendar fundraiser money is due Monday. Please get that to Mr. May.

#3—Please be sure to check the school website calendar and the school FaceBook Page daily.

#4—Please encourage your child to be at school everyday all day.

12/13/24
Thank You!
Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 12/12/2024 Basketball News

Hello WMS Parents & Staffulty,

The purpose of this communication is to make a clarification regarding WMS Basketball.

Westmoreland Middle School has varsity teams and junior varsity teams for both girls and boys.

There are no 6th grade teams. 6th graders that are on the basketball team are members of either the varsity and/or junior varsity teams.

Also, there is no 5th and 6th grade basketball teams sponsored by WMS.

There may be some AAU teams or peewee basketball teams that these students play on. However, our coaches do not have these type teams because they are not allowed and they can not be a part of these teams because they are middle school coaches.

To further clarify, the only games that will be played this weekend are the basketball games with Red Boiling Spring Junior High here at WMS. The girls varsity team will tip off at 12 Noon with the boys game to follow. At this point, I have not heard about any JV games prior to the varsity games. Our coaches will share those plans with players and they will share that information with parents.

12/12/24
Thank You!
Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 12/11/2024

Hello WMS Parents & Staffulty,

The purpose of this communication is to share:

#1—Our basketball game tomorrow night is being played at Rucker Stewart Middle School. They have student/parent engagement policy that we must follow since we are visiting them. We need to do the following:
1. School aged students (17 and under) must be accompanied by a parent/guardian while in attendance at the game.
2. Students will not be allowed to bring backpacks in the school/gym for the game, and we will not watch or hold backpacks for students (participating athletes are the exception).

#2—Our Robotics Team is sponsoring a dance Friday beginning at 3:30 PM and ending at 5:30 PM. The price of admission is $5 per student. Eligibility requirements are posted on the school website in the calendar section under 12/13.

#3—Our band will have their winter concert Friday beginning at 6:30 PM. Everyone is invited to attend. There is no charge.

#4—The start time for our basketball game Saturday has been moved to 12 Noon.

12/11/24

Thank You!

Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

WMS Basketball Supporters: Game Time Change On Saturday, December 14th from 6:00 pm to 12:00 pm.
Go Eagles

Reminders for Attendance at RSMS Games:
1. School aged students (17 and under) must be accompanied by a parent/guardian while in attendance at the game.
2. Students will not be allowed to bring backpacks in the school/gym for the game, and we will not watch or hold backpacks for students (participating athletes are the exception).

School Messenger 12/8/2024

Hello WMS,

There are 3 items to share:

#1--The WMS Math Club will meet Monday morning at 7 AM. It was originally planned for Friday, but has been moved to tomorrow.

#2--Our homecoming dress up days continue with Monday being "Candy Cane Day/Eagle Spirit Day--Wear Red and White". Our homecoming pep rally will begin at approximately 1 PM. Night time homecoming activities will be held after the Boys JV game and before the Girls Basketball Game at 6 PM. 5:30 is the approximate time to begin the homecoming, but it could vary some.

#3--Attendance--We have approximately 10 days of school left before our next break. Please encourage and motivate your child to be at school everyday all day during this time. Attendance is very important to their success.

12/08/24
Thank You!
'Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 12/2/2024

Hello WMS,

There are three items to share with you today:

#1—Toys for Tots Information—You may find this information on our school website and school FaceBook Page. I will also attach it to the email that will be sent out.

#2—Basketball Homecoming Spirit Week/Dress Up Day--You may find this information on our school website and school FaceBook Page. I will also attach it to the email that will be sent out.

#3—Please make sure your child is at school every day all day as much as is possible. Attendance is very important to your child's success.

12/02/24

Thank You!

Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 11/15/2024

Hello WMS,

This communication has 3 items:

#1—Progress Reports are available online in Skyward. Please be sure to check the one for your child.

#2—Toys For Tots registration dates/times are ...
Monday 12/09, 9 AM—3 PM
Tuesday 12/10, 9 AM—3 PM
Wednesday 12/11, 9 AM—3 PM

Registration is only at ... Gallatin Shalom Zone, 600 Small Street, Gallatin. More information will be shared in the email as an attachment and will be posted on our school website and school FaceBook Page.

#3—The WMS Student Council is sponsoring a food drive. Information about this will be shared in the email as an attachment and will be posted on our school website and school FaceBook Page.

11/15/25
Thank You!
Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 10/30/2024

Hello WMS,

There are 4 items to share with you:

#1—Fall Fundraiser money is due tomorrow. Prizes that can be earned have been shared and may be found on our school website and school FaceBook Page. Please do what you can to support WMS through this fundraiser.

#2—Our "Super" Renaissance Rally is scheduled for tomorrow. This rally will recognize students achieving their academic, discipline, and attendance goals from the 4th quarter of the 23-24 school year for 7th and 8th grade and it will recognize 6th grade students for their performance in these areas from the first 4 ½ weeks.

#3—Tomorrow is Halloween. Students may dress up for Halloween. The dress up requirements are posted on our school website and school FaceBook Page.

#4—Red Ribbon Week continues tomorrow. Our theme this year is "Life Is A Movie, Film Drug Free". Students have dressing up all week for Red Ribbon Week and they have also taken some time to decorate doors to spread the message about Red Ribbon Week. The dress up day tomorrow is also connected with Red Ribbon Week—it is the Halloween theme to "scare away drugs".

10/30/24

Thank You!

Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 10/18/2024

Hello WMS

There are 5 items to share with you:

#1—The concession stand ran out of candy and sodas to sell before 8th grade was called today. Therefore, we will do a special day next week for just 8th grade so they can have an opportunity to purchase candy and sodas. We are very sorry this happened.

#2—Report cards are available online in Skyward. Please check the one for your child.

#3—WMS will practice a lockdown drill on Monday. This is just a drill.

#4—The Fall Fundraiser is still underway. The fundraiser is the October 2024 calendar where you get donations for dates on the calendar. For information about rewards, please check our school website and school FaceBook Page.

#5—Please check our school website and school FaceBook Page regularly.

10/18/24
Thank You!
Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 10/17/2024

Hello WMS,

The WMS Concession Stand will be open during 8th period to give students an opportunity to purchase sodas and candy as a reward for the great school-wide attendance in September. WMS had an attendance rate of 97.8%. AWESOME!!! Our students did a GREAT JOB!!! The concession stand is a Jr. Beta Club fundraiser.

10/17/24

Thank You! Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 10/16/2024

Hello WMS,

This message has 3 items:

#1—Thursday is Pix Day for makeups and retakes!

#2—The Fall Fundraiser is underway. It involves students receiving donations for as many days as possible on the October calendar. Rewards have been shared on our school website and school FaceBook Page.

#3—Attendance Update: WMS students had a 97.8% attendance rate for the September Attendance Awareness Month.

10/16/24

Thank You!

Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 10/14/2024

Hello WMS,

Information about the Cumberland Crisis Pregnancy Center presentation for 7^th and 8^th grade students was distributed today. Information will be given to 6th grade students on Tuesday. The Cumberland Crissi Pregnancy Center will present to 7th grade science students on Wednesday, 6th grade science students on Thursday, and 8th grade science students on Friday. If your child or you want your child to opt out of this program, please let Mr. Walker know.

10/14/24

Thank You!

Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 10/01/2024

Hello WMS,

This message has 3 items to share:

#1—Please drive slowly and cautiously in our parking lot. Safety is a top priority so please do what you can to keep WMS safe.

#2—Our school-wide Fall fundraiser begins today. Our fundraiser is completing the October 2024 calendar with donations for as many days on the calendar as is possible. Prizes and other information may be found on our school website and school FaceBook Page.

#3—The 1st Quarter ends Friday. Please emphasize to your child to have all work completed by the end of the day Friday. Report cards will be available online in Skyward after Fall Break.

10/01/24
Thank You!
Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 9/30/2024

Hello WMS,

Reminder: Students who are absent from school may not participate in any school activities after school on the day of the absence.

09/30/24
Thank You!
Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 9/27/2024

Hello WMS,

You may have received an email from SchoolCash Online yesterday notifying you that you have been granted access to the SchoolCash Online system. This message was sent as part of a routine update to our online fee payment system. SchoolCash Online is used by Sumner County Schools to provide parents with an online payment option for school fees such as class fees, club memberships and school t-shirt fees. Please use the directions in the email if you would like to register to use SchoolCash Online. Otherwise, you may disregard the email.

09/27/24

Thank You!

Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 9/26/2024

Hello WMS,

Friday is a dress up day. Students who had perfect attendance for the past Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday may wear a cap/hat and/or their pajamas. Also, all students are encouraged to "dress like their favorite teacher" for the day. There will be a prize for the best one!!!

Also, we are still in competition with all the middle schools in Sumner County to see who can have the best attendance for September. Please encourage your child to do their part by being at school everyday all day.

09/26/24
Thank You!!!
Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 9/20/2024

Hello WMS,

All after school activities are cancelled for this afternoon due to the weather.

09/24/24
Thank You!
Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 9/20/2024

Hello WMS,

The purpose of this communication is to remind everyone that Parent Teacher Conference Day is Monday. The Parent Teacher Conferences will begin at 1 PM and will end at 7 PM with the last appointment beginning no later than 6:45 PM. Please come with your child to the Parent Teacher Conference. Due to a technical problem, appointment sheets were not available. However, please come and the teachers will work you in for an appointment.

Thank You!

Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 9/17/2024

Hello All,

This message has 3 items:

#1--This Friday night we will have our first school dance this year. The dance is sponsored by our Jr. Beta Club. The dance will begin at 5 PM and end at 7 PM. The price of admission is $5 per student and only WMS students may attend. The requirements to be eligible to attend include ...

--Students may not have any unexcused absences.

--Students may not have been assigned ISI or greater.

--Students must having passing grades in all classes.

As we go throughout the school year, attendance at and participation in extra and extracurricular activities will be determined by these requirements.

#2—Students who have had perfect attendance from Thursday 09/12 through Wednesday 09/18 (5 days) will earn a special dress up day this Friday. Students who have met this requirement may wear a cap or hat and/or their pajamas. In order to encourage the best attendance possible, we will do this incentive again for Thursday 09/19 through Wednesday 09/25/24 for students to be eligible for another reward next Friday.

#3—Students who have perfect attendance for the 1st Quarter will be eligible to attend a perfect attendance party sponsored by the Attendance Department after Fall Break. The party will involve free popcorn, cotton candy, and sno-cones. This is an incentive we will try to continue all throughout the school year after each quarter.

09/17/24
Thank You!!!
Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 9/15/2024

Hello WMS,

Homecoming activities continue Monday with the dress up being either Patriotic Day and/or Hawaiian Day. Caps and hats are permitted.

LET'S GO EAGLES!!!

09/15/24 Thank You! Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

9/12/2024

Dear Sumner County Schools Parents,

We wanted to make everyone aware of a social media hoax that is circulating in our Tennessee communities.

The Tennessee Office of Homeland Security has sent information out to law enforcement and school districts about a Tik Tok post that has been making the rounds on social media.

The post alleges to show a “hit list” of schools circulating on-line which contain names of schools from various States to include Tennessee. Based on information provided by the Tennessee Fusion Center, we have no information to indicate a threat toward any Sumner County or Tennessee school that may appear on this list. Currently no Sumner County Schools have been identified on this list. Several variations of the list have been circulating on social media.

Our school administrators and the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office will continue to prioritize student safety by taking all threats seriously until investigation has proven them false.

(09/12/24)

Sumner County Schools Office of Student Support and School Safety

School Messenger 9/11/2024

Hello WMS,

Due to the weather that is predicted to move into our area, our homecoming activities are being moved to Tuesday 09/17/24. Attempts were made to move the football game to an earlier time, but Livingston could not do so. Unfortunately, we will not be able to reschedule the game because there are no other dates that will work. The dress up day planned for Thursday will be moved to Tuesday. Also, we will have our homecoming pep rally on Tuesday. Night time homecoming activities will begin at 6 PM. Also, our 8th Grade Recognition was already planned for Tuesday so we will go ahead as planned with our recognition at half time.

Summary:

The Livingston game will not be rescheduled because there are no open dates that will work.

Thursday homecoming activities are moved to Tuesday.

Pep rally will be Tuesday beginning at approximately 1 PM.

Night time homecoming activities will begin at 6 PM on Tuesday night.

The football game Tuesday night will still be with Watertown.

8th Grade Recognition will be held at half time.

09/11/24

Thank You!

Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 9/7/2024

Hello WMS Parents & Staffulty,

WMS will have football homecoming next week. The week will involve homecoming activities and a pep rally on Thursday. Next week is also dress up week. Monday begins our dress up week with "Manic Monday ... I thought it was Sunday." Everyone is encouraged to wear their pajamas and slippers. Everyday has a dress up theme. Please check our school website and/or school FaceBook Page for more information.

09/07/24

Thank You!!!

Danny Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 9/6/2024

Hello WMS Parents & Staffulty,

I just wanted to remind you that progress reports are available online in Skyward.

09/06/24
Thank You!!!
Danny Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 9/05/2024

Hello WMS Parents & Staffulty,

Here's 3 items you need to know:

#1—Picture Day is Friday 09/06.

#2—Students & Staffulty with perfect attendance for the 1^st Quarter will participate in an Attendance Party sponsored by the Attendance Department sometime after Fall Break. The party will involve popcorn, cotton candy, and sno-cones all provided by the Attendance Department.

#3—September is Attendance Awareness Month. In order to encourage attendance, all schools in Sumner County are competing to see which school can have the best attendance for September. The goal for WMS is to win the Attendance Trophy for Middle Schools. Everybody can help in this effort by being at school as much as is possible every day all day. LET'S GO EAGLES!!!

Thank You!!!

Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 9/3/2024

Hello WMS Parents & Staffulty,

This communication has two items to share with you.

#1—We will have a fire drill on Wednesday 09/04/24.

#2—Progress Reports will be available online in Skyward by 3 PM on Friday. Please encourage your child to do their best!

Thank You!
Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 8/23/2024 #2

Hello WMS Parents & Staffulty,

Here's some more info YOU need to know:

There are 3 items.

#1—TCAP individual test results for each student went home today.

#2—YearBook ordering information went home with each student today.

#3—School picture ordering information and dates went home with students today. School Picture Day is 09/06/24 and Retake Day is 10/17/24.

08/23/24
Thank You!
Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

Hello WMS Parents & Staffulty, Here's some info YOU need to know.

There are three items.

#1—New Flex Class assignments begin on Monday. Placement in these classes was determined by available data results such as state assessment and based on student need. This assignment is to help each student to become the best YOU YOU can be.

#2—If you pickup in the afternoon, please follow the afternoon dismissal plan regarding traffic flow. A map regarding the plan was emailed earlier this week. This information has also been placed on our school website and our school FaceBook Page.

#3—Please continue to encourage perfect attendance. Just a reminder ... the Attendance Department is sponsoring a "perfect attendance" party for all students and staffulty who have perfect attendance for the 1st quarter. (Perfect attendance means the student or staffulty member has been at school all day every day.)

Thank You! Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 8/20/2024

Hello WMS Parents & Staffulty,

This message has two items to share with you:

#1—We will have our first fire drill on Wednesday 08/21/24. This is just a drill.

#2—If you pick up someone in the afternoon, then please remember to follow the Afternoon Dismissal Plan found on the main page of our school website or attached to the email that will be sent today.

08/20/24

Thank You!!!

Danny Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 8/9/24

Hello WMS Parents & Staffulty,

The purpose of this communication is to make you aware that the Attendance Department at Central Office will have a party with popcorn, cotton candy, and sno-cones for all students who have perfect attendance for the 1^st quarter.

Regarding attendance, please remind your child that every day is important and that they need to be in school every day all day every day. This way they have the opportunity to receive the best education possible.

08/09/24

Thank You!

Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 8/7/2024

Hello WMS!

This is a test message using our new notification system. Therefore, I am not sure how this will look.

However, I want to commend everyone on a GREAT 1st Day of school. THANK YOU for what YOU did to make that happen.

Many things are happening at WMS so please be sure to keep up with everything by checking our school website ... especially the calendar section ... daily and our school FaceBook Page daily.

08/07/24
Thank You!
Danny Kay Robinson, Principal

School Messenger 8/2/2024

Hello WMS Parents & Staffulty,

Previously, you received two messages regarding the nurse's form that needs to be completed. Hopefully, this message will provide better clarity about the situation. Here goes ... a new form was recently added to Skyward for all Sumner County students. It is called, “24-25 Non-Emergent Care Permission”. This form is required to indicate whether or not school nurses and staff can provide non-emergent care to your student. Please log into skyward to ensure you have completed the form.

08/02/24

Thank You!

Danny Kay Robinson, Principal