• Ms. Aman's March 22 Family Message

    Posted by Kelly Aman on 3/22/2026 8:00:00 AM

     

     

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    Spring Break begins on Friday, March 27 at 3pm.  I hope our Wildcats enjoy good weather, time with family and friends and an opportunity to recharge before 4th quarter begins!  School resumes for students on Tuesday, April 7 at 8:15am. 

     

     

    Welcome to Kathy Livengood who joins us on March 23 as the Year 1 Assistant Head of School.  Mrs. Livengood has more than 14 years’ experience as both an assistant principal and principal and we are excited to have her join the Wildcat community.  She looks forward to meeting families (and seeing some she already knows!) in the coming weeks. 

     


    Math 6 NC Check Ins
    will be given this week. NC Check Ins provide students and their teachers with data about mastery of grade-level-specific content standards  which guides instruction.  NC Check Ins are also a strong predictor of future EOG achievement. 

     

    Student Council is hosting a Tropical  Spirit Day on Friday in honor of Spring Break! Your child can participate by wearing their tropical themed clothing and accessories. Regular dress code rules apply. 

    Our annual talent show, Wildcats Got Talent 2026, will be held on Wednesday April 22nd from 4.00-5.00pm. It is free to attend, and students can stay after school. Important dates for interested performers are below:

    March 18th  - March 27th  Tryout form is in each grade level Canvas. This must be submitted to tryout.

    Tuesday April 14th - Tryouts will be held after school in the Media Center from 3.30-4.45pm.

    Tuesday April 21st  - talent show rehearsal after school from 3.30-4.30pm

    Wednesday April 22nd - Wildcats Got Talent 2026 

     

    Congratulations to  Alexander Ballek, Sofia Bieniek, Aarav Nathani, Liam Patel and Rohan Ratia who were finalists in their FBLA State Event in Greensboro and earned awards through their outstanding performance.  We are very proud of their hard work, dedication, and impressive accomplishments.

     

    Last day to submit missing/late work was last Thursday.  The quarter ends on March 27.  Report Cards will be sent home on April 10. 

     

    Course Selection for 26-27 ends this week.  If you have any questions, please reach out to your student's grade-level Counselor.  

     

    March is Arts in Our Schools Month and I want to highlight the outstanding arts teachers who work with your children every day!  We are very fortunate to have such talented artists and arts educators on our faculty!

    Amanda Maxwell, Dance

    Jenna Martel, Music

    Abby Brady, Theatre

    Lindsay Jones, Visual Arts/3D Art/Pottery

    Ange Cretarolo, Visual Arts/Visual Comp 2

    Dan Niwa, Visual Arts/Magnet Drawing

     

    Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Kathy Livengood, klivengood@wcpss.net, Mike Collins rcollins@wcpss.net,  Gary Robinson grobinson5@wcpss.net or Kelly Aman kaman@wcpss.net) with your questions.  We are here to help!

     

     

    Around the ‘brook this week!    

                                       

    Monday, March 23                        Matilda Rehearsal

                                                              Softball @ Leesville                                                                  

    Tuesday, March 24                        Soccer @ Pine Hollow

                                                              Run Club

                                                              Matilda Rehearsal                                                                                                 

    Wednesday, March 25                  Track @ Pine Hollow

                                                              Softball @ Pine Hollow                                                                           

    Thursday, March 26                      Matilda Rehearsal                                                     

    Friday, March 27

                                

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  • Ms. Aman's March 16 Family Message

    Posted by Kelly Aman on 3/15/2026 7:00:00 AM

     

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    School is closed for students on Friday, March 20.  It is a teacher workday. 

     


    Math 8 NC Check Ins
    will be given this week. NC Check Ins provide students and their teachers with data about mastery of grade-level-specific content standards  which guides instruction.  NC Check Ins are also a strong predictor of future EOG achievement. 

     

     

    Last day to submit missing/late work for Q3 is Thursday, March 19. 

     

     

    A huge thank you to Ms. Cunningham-Brown who has served as an interim Assistant Head of School for Year 1 while we hired for this position.  Ms. Cunningham-Brown’s last day at West Millbrook is Thursday, March 19 and we are grateful for all that she has done for us in the past 2 months!           

     

     

    Welcome to Kathy Livengood who will join us on March 23 as the Year 1 Assistant Head of School.  Mrs. Livengood has more than 14 years’ experience as both an assistant principal and principal and we are excited to have her join the Wildcat community. 

     

    LightSpeed Internet Filtering:  Upcoming Update to Student Device Internet Access – March 16  Beginning March 16, students may notice changes to how websites and online content work on their school-issued devices.  WCPSS is making these updates as part of an ongoing effort to strengthen online safety and ensure digital resources align with instructional and age-appropriate expectations. As a result, some websites or online activities that were previously accessible may now be limited.  These updates are districtwide and will continue to be reviewed and adjusted as needed. 

     

     

    Course Selection for 26-27 On Wednesday, March 11, the elective course selection process for Year One and Year Two students for the 2026-2027 school year started in Be IB classes.  The Course Description Guide is available in the grade-level Canvas pages.   We encourage families to review the guide together, so students are prepared to make their elective selections.  Thank you for taking the time to explore these options and support your student in planning for the upcoming school year.  If you have any questions, please reach out to your student's grade-level Counselor.  

     

    Scenes from Gifts of Gold!  We are so proud of our student artists whose work was exhibited at the Dix Chapel.

    March is Arts in Our Schools Month, and we’re proud to highlight our students, their talents, and the powerful impact of the arts in our schools.. The arts are recognized as a core subject in our district’s strategic plan and in the IB! Music, visual arts, theater, and dance are essential to a well-rounded education.

     

    Women’s History Month is celebrated in March and recognizes the specific achievements women have made in a variety of fields and the broader contributions of women to the world. 

     

    Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Mike Collins rcollins@wcpss.net,  Gary Robinson grobinson5@wcpss.net or Kelly Aman kaman@wcpss.net) with your questions.  We are here to help!

     

     

    Around the ‘brook this week!    

                                       

    Monday, March 16                        Matilda Rehearsal

                                                              Softball v  Pine Hollow                                                            

    Tuesday, March 17                        Soccer v East Millbrook                                                                                         

    Wednesday, March 18                  Track @ East Millbrook

    French Society

    Dance Company

    Student Council                                                                                      

    Thursday, March 19                      Matilda Rehearsal

                                                              French Society Parent Showcase

                                                              Softball v Carroll

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  • Ms Aman's March 8 Family Message

    Posted by Kelly Aman on 3/8/2026 9:00:00 AM

     

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    Welcome to Kathy Livengood who was appointed by the WCPSS school board as Assistant Head of School at West Millbrook last Tuesday.  Mrs. Livengood will join us on March 23 as the Year 1 Assistant Head of School.  Mrs. Livengood has more than 14 years’ experience as both an assistant principal and principal and we are excited to have her join the Wildcat community.  We are grateful to Ms. Cunningham-Brown who will continue to serve as an interim Assistant Head of School until March 20.     

     

    Congratulations to Harper Mckee (3D), Paige Adams (Drawing) and Sophia Scheck   whose work was selected for Gifts of Gold.  Gifts of Gold is a student exhibition of exceptional art.  This year Gifts of Gold is on exhibit at Dix Park Chapel March 10 – 12.  There is a reception to honor to artists on March 12 at 6pm. 

     

    Congratulations to Zach Oldson who earned first chair in bassoon at All State Band! 

     

    March Madness was an outstanding community event hosted by the Wildcat PTA!  Sarah Copley and her team outdid themselves with this event, which was enjoyed by all.  The students won the student-faculty basketball game on a last minute 3 point shot!  Raffle prizes, pizza dinner and a student free-throw contest were also lots of fun.  Thanks to Boosters for running the concession stand.  It’s a great time to be a Wildcat!

     

    Magnet Dance Ensemble! had a stellar performance at Pieces of Gold on Wednesday night at the Meymandi Center for the Performing Arts!  Their piece, Through Degas’ Eyes, brought to life one of Degas’ famous paintings in an incredibly unique and artistic performance. 

     

    Transition and Community Agency Fair: Families of students with special needs can explore resources available to them at the Transition and Community Agency Fair on March 12th and Felton Grove High from 4:30-7:30. More information can be found here: Fair

     

    Course Selection for 26-27 On Wednesday, March 11, we will begin the elective course selection process for Year One and Year Two students for the 2026-2027 school year.  The Course Description Guide will be available in the grade-level Canvas pages beginning Friday, March 6th.  We encourage families to review the guide together, so students are prepared to make their elective selections.  Thank you for taking the time to explore these options and support your student in planning for the upcoming school year.  If you have any questions, please reach out to your student's grade-level Counselor.  

     

    March is Arts in Our Schools Month, and we’re proud to highlight our students, their talents, and the powerful impact of the arts in our schools.. The arts are recognized as a core subject in our district’s strategic plan and in the IB! Music, visual arts, theater, and dance are essential to a well-rounded education.

     

    Women’s History Month is celebrated in March and recognizes the specific achievements women have made in a variety of fields and the broader contributions of women to the world. 

     

    Attention Run Club! Our next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 11 in 3208. Please notice that this week's meeting is on Wednesday, and not our normal day of the week. All are welcome to attend ! New members must have a signed permission slip. See you Wednesday!

     

    Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Mike Collins rcollins@wcpss.net,  Gary Robinson grobinson5@wcpss.net or Kelly Aman kaman@wcpss.net) with your questions.  We are here to help!

     

     

    Around the ‘brook this week!    

                                       

    Monday, March 9                          Matilda Rehearsal

                                                              Softball v Heritge                                                                     

    Tuesday, March 10                        Soccer v Heritage

    Matilda Rehearsal

                                                              Athletic Boosters                                                        

    Wednesday, March 11                  Year 3 Field Trip

    French Society

    Run Club

    Beta Club                                                                                                 

    Thursday, March 12                      Matilda Rehearsal

                                

     

    From Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

     

    Please sign up to help with concessions for our spring sports and the school dance.   Concessions funds coaching positions, end of season celebrations for our student-athletes, equipment and much more, but we need volunteers to run concessions! 

     

    https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F0E45AEA62BAB9-60742875-winter

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  • Ms. Aman's March 1 Family Message

    Posted by Kelly Aman on 3/1/2026 8:00:00 AM

     

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    School is closed
    on Tuesday for a teacher workday.  Teachers will be hosting conferences in the morning and attending professional learning in the afternoon.

     

     

    March Madness is this Friday, March 6!!  This is a family event and students should attend with their families. 

     

     

    Severe Weather Preparedness Week is March 1 – 7.  West Millbrook will participate in the state-wide tornado drill which is one component of our emergency preparedness plan. 

     

     

    School Social Work Week is celebrated this week.  We are so fortunate to have Mrs. DelBusso as our school social worker and appreciate the many ways she supports students and families! 

     

     

    Interim Grades for Q3 were updated last week.  Please log in to ensure your child is meeting your academic expectations. 

     

    Magnet Dance Ensemble will perform at Pieces of Gold on Wednesday at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts.  This is event is sold out and our dancers will be performing for an audience of over 3,000 people! 

     

    Lights, Camera, Dance! has been rescheduled for Friday, April 10 from 5pm - 7pm.  

     

    • Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored on the rescheduled date.  As a reminder, students did not receive a physical ticket.  Student Council has a spreadsheet of each ticket purchased which will be used to admit students to the dance.

     

    • Tickets are non-transferable so you may not resell your ticket to a different student.  

     

    • Additional tickets are not available.  

     

    • If your student is no longer able to attend on the rescheduled date and you would like a refund, complete this form.  Refund requests must be received by March 1, 2026.

     

    Spring Parent/Family Conferences will be held on March 3 for families who signed up for an individual or a team conference. 

     

    Course Selection for 26-27 On Monday, March 16th, we will begin the elective course selection process for Year One and Year Two students for the 2026-2027 school year.  The Course Description Guide will be available in the grade-level Canvas pages beginning Friday, March 6th.  We encourage families to review the guide together, so students are prepared to make their elective selections during the week of March 16th.  Thank you for taking the time to explore these options and support your student in planning for the upcoming school year.  If you have any questions, please reach out to your student's grade-level Counselor.  

     

    National School Breakfast Week is March 2 – 6 and highlights the important role of breakfast on a student's day, both academically and behaviorally.  Our cafeteria staff – Ms. Habte, Ms. Jeffreys, Ms. Bodnarchuk and Ms. Lewis – provide nutritious and delicious meals to support student success. 

     

    Women’s History Month is celebrated in March and recognizes the specific achievements women have made in a variety of fields and the broader contributions of women to the world. 

     

    Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Mike Collins rcollins@wcpss.net,  Gary Robinson grobinson5@wcpss.net or Kelly Aman kaman@wcpss.net) with your questions.  We are here to help!

     

     

    Around the ‘brook this week!    

                                       

    Monday, March 2                          Matilda Rehearsal                                                                   

    Tuesday, March 3                           Teacher Workday                                                      

    Wednesday, March 4                     Year 2 Field Trip

    French Society

                                                              Pieces of Gold                                

    Thursday, March 5                        Matilda Rehearsal

    PTA Board Meeting

                                                              Spring Sports Parent Meeting and Spring Sports Pictures                              

    Friday, March 6                             March Madness!

                                                              FBLA     

                                                             

     

    From the PTA:

     

    We are less than 1 week away from MARCH MADNESS –Friday, March 6 @ 5:30pm!  

     

    Order Dinner and Raffle Tickets for the family

    • Whole pies & 4 drinks ($25)  OR Two slices  & a drink ($7)
    • Dinner served from 5:30-6:10
    • Orders must be placed by Wednesday, March 4
    • Heres a sneak peak at some of our raffle items:
    • Overnight stay at The Umstead
    • $200 Gift card to Wegmans 
    • Golf for four at local courses 
    • Marriott Gift Package
    • And MANY more!

     

    Purchase Dinner and Raffle Tickets here:    Buy Raffle Tickets and Pizza

    Tickets for dinner and raffle can be purchased the night of March Madness as well

     


    We also are in need of volunteers! 
    If you would also like to give of your time, we have several different volunteer options for the night with varying time commitments.  This event runs beautifully with everyone's support!!  WMMMS Volunteer Signup 

     

    Let's go Wildcats!!!  Getting excited about March Madness???  All students are encouraged to wear their favorite team swag on Thursday March 5th to school!!!  

     

     

     

     

    From Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

     

    Please sign up to help with concessions for our spring sports, school dance and March Madness!  Concessions funds coaching positions, end of season celebrations for our student-athletes, equipment and much more, but we need volunteers to run concessions! 

     

    https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F0E45AEA62BAB9-60742875-winter

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  • Ms. Aman's February 22 Family Message

    Posted by Kelly Aman on 2/22/2026 10:00:00 AM

     

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    March Madness Countdown is ON!  We are less than 2 weeks away from March Madness 2026 (Friday, March 6 @ 5:30pm)

    As we get closer to the exciting night, be sure you have ordered dinner and raffle tickets. It's going to be such a fun night for WMMMS Families! 

    Raffle Prize Sneak Peek

    The raffle prize selection is top notch this year. Here are some more of the amazing items you can enter to win:

           Wegman’s $200 Gift card

           Large Scout Bag from Swagger

           Round of golf for 4

        Kendra Scott Necklace

        Night at The Umstead 

    With over  25 items to win, there is something for everyone! Bidding on raffle items will be based on the value of the items. Some items will only require 1 ticket for entry, others will require 5 or 10 tickets, and of course you can put in as many tickets as you want. 

    Order Dinner for the family!

    Papa John's pizza will be delivering dinner for our tailgate party. You can order whole pies ($25)  for your group or a couple of slices ($7) for yourself. Drinks are included in your order, and it all will be waiting for you in the cafeteria at 5:30.  

    Purchase raffle tickets and dinner HERE

    PTA also needs volunteers!  We have several different volunteer options for the night with varying time commitments.  WMMMS Hospitality: West Millbrook Magnet Middle School Hospitality Sign Up

     

    Interim Reports for Q3 are this week.  All grades will be updated in Infinite Campus by Friday at 5pm.  Please log in and review your child’s academic progress to ensure they are meeting your academic expectations. 

     

     

    Lights, Camera, Dance! has been rescheduled for Friday, April 10 from 5pm - 7pm.  

     

    • Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored on the rescheduled date.  As a reminder, students did not receive a physical ticket.  Student Council has a spreadsheet of each ticket purchased which will be used to admit students to the dance.

     

    • Tickets are non-transferable so you may not resell your ticket to a different student.  

     

    • Additional tickets are not available.  

     

    • If your student is no longer able to attend on the rescheduled date and you would like a refund, complete this form.  Refund requests must be received by March 1, 2026.

     

    Spring Parent/Family Conferences will be held on March 3.  Parent requested conferences are from 8:15am  - 9:45am.  Team scheduled conferences are from 9:55am - 11:45am.  Teachers will attend professional learning in the afternoon.  Click  HERE  to sign up if you would like a conference.  

    The sign up is available through February 24.  

     

    IBSNC (IB Schools of North Carolina) will hold its spring meeting at West Millbrook on Friday, February 27.  We are happy to have this opportunity to collaborate with IB schools around our state. 

     

    February is National Magnet Schools Month!  West Millbrook is a vibrant school within the nationally recognized magnet school program of WCPSS.  Additionally, our school is a Magnet Schools of America 2025 Top Magnet School of Excellence and a Certified Demonstration Magnet School, as well as an authorized IB World School and member of the International Baccalaureate Organisation. I am so proud of our students and their teachers for their work in making West Millbrook an outstanding magnet school!    

     

     

    Congratulations to Charlie Jennings who earned a spot at FFA Regional Competition when she competed last week in Fuquay Varina.  Charlie competed against middle and high schoolers winning in the CREED competition which propels her to Regionals!  Way to go Charlie!

     

     

     

    Spring Sports Tryouts begin on Monday, February 23.

     

     

    Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Mike Collins rcollins@wcpss.net,  Gary Robinson grobinson5@wcpss.net or Kelly Aman kaman@wcpss.net) with your questions.  We are here to help!

     

     

    Around the ‘brook this week!    

                                       

    Monday, February 23                                                                                           

    Tuesday, February 24                    Run Club

                                                              Matilda Rehearsal

    Wednesday, February 25              French Society

                                                              Dance Company                                          

    Thursday, February 26                  Yearbook Staff  

                                                              Matilda Rehearsal                                                     

    Friday, February 27                                                   

                                                             

     

     

     

    From Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

     

    Please sign up to help with concessions for our winter sports, school dance and March Madness!  Concessions funds coaching positions, end of season celebrations for our student-athletes, equipment and much more, but we need volunteers to run concessions! 

     

    https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F0E45AEA62BAB9-60742875-winter

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  • Ms. Aman's February 15 Family Message

    Posted by Kelly Aman on 2/15/2026 9:00:00 AM

     

     

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    February 16 is now a regular school day instead of a teacher workday due to recent snow. 

     

     

    A huge thank you to the PTA for bringing The Beast to West Millbrook last Friday.  This was a musical and historical cultural arts performance that all students experienced.  I appreciate the PTA’s commitment to making enrichment opportunities available for our students! 

     

     

    Lights, Camera, Dance! has been rescheduled for Friday, April 10 from 5pm - 7pm.  

     

    • Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored on the rescheduled date.  As a reminder, students did not receive a physical ticket.  Student Council has a spreadsheet of each ticket purchased which will be used to admit students to the dance.

     

    • Tickets are non-transferable so you may not resell your ticket to a different student.  

     

    • Additional tickets are not available.  

     

    • If your student is no longer able to attend on the rescheduled date and you would like a refund, complete this form.  Refund requests must be received by March 1, 2026.

     

    Spring Parent/Family Conferences will be held on March 3.  Parent requested conferences are from 8:15am  - 9:45am.  Team scheduled conferences are from 9:55am - 11:45am.  Teachers will attend professional learning in the afternoon.  Click  HERE  to sign up if you would like a conference.  

     

    February is National Magnet Schools Month!  West Millbrook is a vibrant school within the nationally recognized magnet school program of WCPSS.  Additionally, our school is a Magnet Schools of America 2025 Top Magnet School of Excellence and a Certified Demonstration Magnet School, as well as an authorized IB World School and member of the International Baccalaureate Organisation. I am so proud of our students and their teachers for their work in making West Millbrook an outstanding magnet school!    

     

     

     

    NC Check Ins for Math 1 and Math 6+ will be February 16 – 18.  Nc Check Ins for Math 7 and Science 8 will be February 18 – 20.    NC Check Ins provide students and their teachers with data about mastery of grade-level-specific content standards  which guides instruction.  NC Check Ins are also a strong predictor of future EOG achievement.   

     

     

    Congratulations to our winter sports athletes and their coaches for outstanding (and championship) seasons!  It’s a great year to be a Wildcat!

     

     

    Spring Sports Tryouts begin on Monday, February 23.

     

     

    Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Mike Collins rcollins@wcpss.net,  Gary Robinson grobinson5@wcpss.net or Kelly Aman kaman@wcpss.net) with your questions.  We are here to help!

     

     

    Around the ‘brook this week!    

                                       

    Monday, February 16                    Matilda Rehearsal                                                                   

    Tuesday, February 17                    Matilda Rehearsal

    Wednesday, February 18              French Society

                                                              Dance Company                                          

    Thursday, February 19                  Yearbook Staff  

                                                              Matilda Rehearsal                                                     

    Friday, February 20                       FBLA                   

                                                             

     

     

    From the Wildcat PTA:

     

    Mark your Calendars for the 28th Annual March Madness PTA Fundraiser on March 6th! This community event brings our Wildcat family together for a night of fun including a FREE student vs. faculty basketball game, performances by our cheer team, dance company and band, as well as free throw contests, and LOTS of raffle prizes. We will host a TAILGATE PARTY before the game that includes pizza dinner packages.

     

    We would love to have your support to create the best March Madness possible. In order to do that we need a few donations and lots of volunteers. 

    • Please consider ordering from the Amazon wishlist or purchasing items and dropping them at school before February 27.   Amazon.com      
    • If you would also like to give of your time, we have several different volunteer options for the night with varying time commitments.  WMMMS Hospitality: West Millbrook Magnet Middle School Hospitality Sign Up
    • If you are interested in purchasing raffle tickets or Pizza Tailgate Packages access it here: Givebacks
    • If you are a small business owner looking for an opportunity to support our school community, consider donating a gift card, beach house weekend or experience for our raffle! If you can help, contact Sarah Copley for more information (sarahhcopley@gmail.com).

     Can't wait for this exciting event in March!

     

     

    From Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

     

    Please sign up to help with concessions for our winter sports, school dance and March Madness!  Concessions funds coaching positions, end of season celebrations for our student-athletes, equipment and much more, but we need volunteers to run concessions! 

     

    https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F0E45AEA62BAB9-60742875-winter

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  • Ms. Aman's February 8 Family Message

    Posted by Kelly Aman on 2/8/2026 10:00:00 AM

     

     

     

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    Congratulations to our Wildcat cheerleaders and Coach Goldstein and Coach Hinton for a 1st Place win at Friday’s cheer competition!  They’re bringing home the hardware as the Division Champions!  It’s a great year to be a Wildcat!

     

     

    Welcome Teresa Cunningham-Brown!  Ms. Cunningham-Brown will serve as an interim Assistant Head of School for Year 1 while we continue the hiring process for a full-time Assistant Head of School.  She is a retired veteran WCPSS administrator and we are happy to have her support Year 1.  If you need to reach her, her email is tcunninghambrown@wcpss.net and her phone number is 919 80-4050 x 24297. 

     

     

    Bus Driver Appreciation Week/Love the Bus is celebrated this week.  We appreciate our bus drivers who transport our students to and from school safely each day.

     

     

    School Resource Officer Awareness Day is celebrated on Wednesday, February 11.  Deputy Don Cooper is our long-time SRO and is a valued member of our school community.

     

     

    Deliveries:  We are not able to accept Valentine’s Day deliveries for students.   Please help your student make arrangements to exchange their Valentine’s Day items outside of our school day.

     

     

    February 16 is now a regular school day instead of a teacher workday due to recent snow. 

     

     

    Run Club meets Tuesday, Feb 10) in room 3208. All are welcome to attend. New members must have a signed permission slip to attend.

     

    February is National Magnet Schools Month!  West Millbrook is a vibrant school within the nationally recognized magnet school program of WCPSS.  Additionally, our school is a Magnet Schools of America 2025 Top Magnet School of Excellence and a Certified Demonstration Magnet School, as well as an authorized IB World School and member of the International Baccalaureate Organisation. I am so proud of our students and their teachers for their work in making West Millbrook an outstanding magnet school!    

     

     

     

     

    PTA Grants Awarded!  Our PTA supports students, teachers and our school at a very high level, and I am most appreciative of the many things they do for us.  This year, PTA has awarded many grants that directly impact learning in the classroom! 

     

                Feed/Bedding for animals in our AGRICULTURAL STUDIES program. 

    Supplies for a cooking unit in our SPANISH 1 FOR High School Credit classes.

    Flute for our INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC program.

    Life-size Dragon Puppet for LANGUAGE Acquisition - CHINESE program.

    Delta Math subscription for Ms. Varney

                Books for the media center.

     

    Year 3 Families:  On Wednesday, January 28 we held our annual Year 3 Parent Information Night. To support families who were unable to attend and to reinforce the information shared, we are providing a summary of the presentation.

    The document includes details regarding high school graduation requirements, WCPSS Career Academies, High School Open House events and Rising 9th Grade course selection materials, the WCPSS High School Program Planning Guide, and course registration information.

    Please use the link below to access the document.

    Year 3 Parent Info Night Presentation Summary and Resources

     

    StarMath is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday for all grade levels. 

     

     

    NC Check Ins for Language and Literature (all grades) is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday.  NC Check Ins for Math 1 and Math 6+ will be February 16 – 18.  Nc Check Ins for Math 7 and Science 8 will be February 18 – 20.    NC Check Ins provide students and their teachers with data about mastery of grade-level-specific content standards  which guides instruction.  NC Check Ins are also a strong predictor of future EOG achievement.   

     

     

    Spring Sports Tryouts (boys soccer, softball, track & field)  Register for tryouts before February 13 at bit.ly/WMtryouts (click)- early registrants have been emailed already! Dragonfly must be complete and students must be eligible based on their fall semester grades & attendance. Contact Mr. Calhoun, Mr. Navin, or Mrs. Prijatel for any questions. 

     

     

    Black History Month is celebrated in February and is a time to celebrate the contributions that African-Americans have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our Nation's history.

     

     

    Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Mike Collins rcollins@wcpss.net,  Gary Robinson grobinson5@wcpss.net or Kelly Aman kaman@wcpss.net) with your questions.  We are here to help!

     

     

    Around the ‘brook this week!    

                                       

    Monday, February 9                      Basketball @ Durant      

                                                              Matilda Rehearsal          

    Tuesday, February 10                    Run Club

                                                              Athletic Boosters

                                                              Matilda Rehearsal

    Wednesday, February 11              Basketball v Leesville

    BETA Club

                                                              Dance Company                                          

    Thursday, February 12                  Yearbook Staff

                                                              FFA Chapter Meeting

                                                              Basketball v Wakefield                                                                           

    Friday, February 13                        PTA Cultural Arts Assemblies                     

                                                             

     

     

    From Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

     

    Please sign up to help with concessions for our winter sports and March Madness!  Concessions funds coaching positions, end of season celebrations for our student-athletes, equipment and much more, but we need volunteers to run concessions! 

     

    https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F0E45AEA62BAB9-60742875-winter

     

     

     

    From the Wildcat PTA:

     

    Mark your Calendars for the 28th Annual March Madness PTA Fundraiser on March 6th! This community event brings our Wildcat family together for a night of fun including a FREE student vs. faculty basketball game, performances by our cheer team, dance company and band, as well as free throw contests, and LOTS of raffle prizes. We will host a TAILGATE PARTY before the game that includes pizza dinner packages.

     

    We would love to have your support to create the best March Madness possible. In order to do that we need a few donations and lots of volunteers. 

    • Please consider ordering from the Amazon wishlist or purchasing items and dropping them at school before February 27.   Amazon.com      
    • If you would also like to give of your time, we have several different volunteer options for the night with varying time commitments.  WMMMS Hospitality: West Millbrook Magnet Middle School Hospitality Sign Up
    • If you are interested in purchasing raffle tickets or Pizza Tailgate Packages access it here: Givebacks
    • If you are a small business owner looking for an opportunity to support our school community, consider donating a gift card, beach house weekend or experience for our raffle! If you can help, contact Sarah Copley for more information (sarahhcopley@gmail.com).

     Can't wait for this exciting event in March!

     

     

    Mark Your Calendars for These Fun PTA Events:

    • Feb 13: 🧗 Spirit Night @ DEFY Raleigh (5604 Departure Dr)
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  • Ms. Aman's February 1 Family Message

    Posted by Kelly Aman on 2/1/2026 10:00:00 AM

     

     

    Para leer este mensaje en español, haga clic aquí.

     

     

     

    Happy National School Counselors Week!  West Millbrook Magnet Middle School benefits from 3 truly amazing school counselors:  Mr. Wishon, Ms. Wiersum and Ms. Wheeler!  They embody this year’s theme of School Counselors Amplify Student Success!  I know you’ll join me in extending a special thanks to your child’s school counselor.  Please take a moment to send them a note or an email this week. 

     

     

    PTA Grants Awarded!  Our PTA supports students, teachers and our school at a very high level, and I am most appreciative of the many things they do for us.  This year, PTA has awarded many grants that directly impact learning in the classroom! 

     

                Feed/Bedding for animals in our AGRICULTURAL STUDIES program. 

    Supplies for a cooking unit in our SPANISH 1 FOR High School Credit classes.

    Flute for our INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC program.

    Life-size Dragon Puppet for LANGUAGE ACQUISTION - CHINESE program.

    Delta Math subscription for Ms. Varney

                Books for the media center.

     

    Remote Learning Reminders:  In the event WCPSS moves to Emergency Remote Instruction this week, students should:

    • Log into Canvas each day to access and complete assignments
    • Email teachers with questions or message teachers via Canvas

    Upon return, students should:

    • Submit any assignment that has not been submitted (within 5 days)
    • Check in with teachers for missed information or clarification
    • Follow up on feedback or corrections provided on submitted work

    Staying in touch with teachers during remote learning will help students remain on top of learning tasks.

     

    Year 3 Families:  Last Wednesday we held our annual Year 3 Parent Information Night. To support families who were unable to attend and to reinforce the information shared, we are providing a summary of the presentation.

    The document includes details regarding high school graduation requirements, WCPSS Career Academies, High School Open House events and Rising 9th Grade course selection materials, the WCPSS High School Program Planning Guide, and course registration information.

    Please use the link below to access the document.

    Year 3 Parent Info Night Presentation Summary and Resources

     

    StarMath is scheduled for Monday and Tuesday for all grade levels.  StarReading is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday for all grade levels. 

     

     

    Students may not be dropped off or picked up on Strickland Road.  The Raleigh Police Department, Transportation Department and HOAs asked that we remind families of the No Parking/No Stopping/No Standing Restrictions in the neighborhoods across from and around our school.  Students who do not live in the walk zone must either ride their assigned school bus or be picked up in the school’s carpool.  Please review our carpool procedures.  Thank you for helping us ensure the safety of students as they arrive to and depart from school.  

     

     

    NC Check Ins for Math 7, Math 1 have been rescheduled for February 9. NC Check Ins for all grades ELA are rescheduled for February 11NC Check Ins provide students and their teachers with data about mastery of grade-level-specific content standards  which guides instruction.  NC Check Ins are also a strong predictor of future EOG achievement.   

     

     

    📣 Great news! The deadline to create an ad for your Year 3 student has been extended. You can still give your Year 3 student a shout-out for all their middle school accomplishments!  Your ad can include pictures, quotes, and well wishes from family. Follow the link to create your own: jostensadservice.com/studentNew Deadline: February 6.

     

     

     

    Spring Sports Tryouts (boys soccer, softball, track & field)  Register for tryouts before February 13 at bit.ly/WMtryouts (click)- early registrants have been emailed already! Dragonfly must be complete and students must be eligible based on their fall semester grades & attendance. Contact Mr. Calhoun, Mr. Navin, or Mrs. Prijatel for any questions. 

     

     

    Black History Month is celebrated in February and is a time to celebrate the contributions that African-Americans have made to American history in their struggles for freedom and equality and deepens our understanding of our Nation's history.

     

     

    Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Mike Collins rcollins@wcpss.net,  Gary Robinson grobinson5@wcpss.net or Kelly Aman kaman@wcpss.net) with your questions.  We are here to help!

     

     

    Around the ‘brook this week!    

                                       

    Monday, February 2                      Basketball v Leesville                    

    Tuesday, February 3                      Student Council

                                                              PTA Meeting 6:30pm

                                                              Matilda Rehearsal

    Wednesday, February 4                Basketball v Pine Hollow (rescheduled)

    French Society

                                                              Dance Company                                          

    Thursday, February 5                    Yearbook Staff

                                                              Winter Dance Concert

                                                              Matilda Rehearsal                                                                                  

    Friday, February 6                        

                                                             

     

     

    From Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

     

    Please sign up to help with concessions for our winter sports, school dance and March Madness!  Concessions funds coaching positions, end of season celebrations for our student-athletes, equipment and much more, but we need volunteers to run concessions! 

     

    https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20F0E45AEA62BAB9-60742875-winter

     

     

     

    From the Wildcat PTA:

     

    Mark Your Calendars for These Fun PTA Events:

    • Feb 13: 🧗 Spirit Night @ DEFY Raleigh (5604 Departure Dr)

     

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