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School is closed on Tuesday for the Veterans Day Holiday.  On Veterans Day we honor all those who have served in the United States Armed Forces and recognize not only their sacrifice but the sacrifice of their families.   West Millbrook Magnet Middle School salutes our veterans, active duty military members and their families with a sincere thank you for your service to our country. 

 

 

NC CheckIns for Language and Literature classes (all grade levels) 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. 

 

 

Congratulations to our 2025-26 West Millbrook Magnet Middle School Teacher of the Year Kelly Craft!  This is Mrs. Craft’s 19^th year at West Millbrook where she has taught I&S and reading intervention and serves as our school intervention coordinator.

 

 

Please join us in congratulating our new inductees into the WMMMS Junior Beta Club!  These scholars have demonstrated excellence in leadership, service, and academic achievement — we’re so proud of them! There will be a Beta Club meeting for all members, including new inductees, on Wednesday, November 12th at 3:30 PM in the Media Center. Please have rides here for pick-up by 4:10 PM in the carpool line. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Boykin-Rogers in room 1204.

 

Fall Sports ended last week and football, soccer, volleyball and cheer had outstanding seasons!  Volleyball reigns as conference champions and girls soccer earned co-conference championship bragging rights!  Football came in 2^nd place in our conference.  I am so proud of our student-athletes both on and off the field! 

 

Report cards were sent home last Friday.      

 

Looking for food resources? Visit wake.gov/findfood

Want to support students and families in need at West, or share needs your own family is facing? Please reach out to our school social worker at adelbusso@wcpss.net

 

School Psychologist Week was celebrated November 3 - 7 and is a time when we recognize the impact school psychologists have as they work to ensure all children and youth find their unique path to success.  Leigh Kokenes serves as our school’s psychologist.  This year Leigh is also hosting Elizabeth Sciarabba as a school psychologist intern. 

 

American Indian Heritage Month is celebrated in November and Celebrates and recognizes the accomplishments of the peoples who were the original inhabitants, explorers and settlers of the United States.

 

Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Randy Hunt rhunt2@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, November 10                  Athletic Boosters meeting

Tuesday, November 11                 Teacher Workday

Wednesday, November 12            BETA Club

                                                          Dance Company

Thursday, November 13                                                                                                    

 

 

From the Wildcat PTA:

No-Fuss Fundraiser Update  -  Our Wildcat community truly showed up this year! Thanks to your incredible generosity, we surpassed our goal of $20,000 — raising a total of $21,172 (105%) for our Wildcats! 💙🐾  It was amazing to see all the school spirit on Green Day and the enthusiasm from families across our community. Your donations directly support the programs, activities, and resources the PTA provides for students and staff throughout the year.

 

If you’d like to learn more about how these funds will be used — or get involved in planning and decision-making — we’d love to have you join the WMMMS PTA!

👉 Join the WMMMS PTA here

Stay tuned! The lucky winner of our No-Fuss Fundraiser Spirit Wear prize will be announced next week on our social media channels. 🎁

Once again, a huge THANK YOU for your support and generosity — we couldn’t do this without you! 

Mark Your Calendars for These Fun PTA Events:

• All November: 🎬 Regal Movie Fundraiser – 25% of sales go back to WMMMS PTA!
• All December: 🍩 Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens – 50% of sales support our PTA!
• Dec 18: 🍖 Spirit Night @ City BBQ (Falls of Neuse Rd)
• Jan 21: 🍪 Spirit Night @ Crumbl
• Jan 30: 🍦 Spirit Night @ Goodberry’s (Strickland Rd)
• Feb 13: 🧗 Spirit Night @ DEFY Raleigh (5604 Departure Dr)

Thank you again for helping make this year’s fundraiser such a success — our Wildcats are lucky to have a community like you!  💙

 

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School is closed for students on Tuesday.  It is a teacher workday and election day. 

 

 

Our PTA is only $400 away from meeting their goal, and they decided to extend their fundraiser through the weekend.  If you can, please DONATE HERE.    

 

 

NC CheckIns for Math 7 Plus 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.   

 

Safety Drills:  Last Thursday West Millbrook conducted a lockdown drill as part of the school’s comprehensive safety plan. 

 

Report cards will be sent home on Friday, November 7.      

 

Quarter 2 begins on Monday, November 3. 

 

Looking for food resources? Visit wake.gov/findfood.

Want to support students and families in need at West, or share needs your own family is facing? Please reach out to our school social worker at adelbusso@wcpss.net

 

Winter Sports Tryouts  Register for tryouts by November 7 at bit.ly/WMtryouts (click)  Dragonfly must be complete before tryouts begin.

 

Science Festival hosted by NCSU Department of Chemistry is on Saturday, November 8.  Details are HERE.  

 

American Indian Heritage Month is celebrated in November and recognizes the accomplishments of the peoples who were the original inhabitants, explorers and settlers of the United States.

 

Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Randy Hunt rhunt2@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, November 3                    PTA Board Meeting                       

Tuesday, November 4                   Teacher Workday

Wednesday, November 5              French Society

                                                          Dance Company

                                                          Student Council

                                                          Soccer @ Wakefield

                                                          Volleyball @ Wakefield

Thursday, November 6                 Football @ Wakefield

                                                          Yearbook Staff Meeting                                                                         

 

 

From the Wildcat PTA:

🗓️Mark Your Calendars for Some FUN Upcoming PTA Events:

· All November:  Regal Movie Fundraiser – Regal gives back 25% to WMB PTA all month long!

· All December: Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens Fundraiser – giving 50% back to the WMB PTA all month long!

· Dec 18: Spirit Night @City BBQ (Fall of Neuse Rd)

· Jan 21: Spirit Night @Crumbl

 

 

 

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Year 3 Science will take the Physical Science NC Check In 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.   

 

 

Safety Drills:  Fire drills, tornado drills and lockdown drills are components of the school’s safety plan. We will conduct our fall lockdown drill in the coming weeks. 

 

Students may not wear costumes or masks at school on Friday.   Please have your little ghosts and goblins leave those items at home to enjoy after the school day ends.

 

Congratulations to Year 1 for winning the coveted Spirit Stick during Spirit Week.  It was a tightly contested competition with the first ever run-off required to name the winning grade level!  It’s a great time to be a Wildcat! 

 

Say Something: All students will receive training in the Say Something app and anonymous reporting system over the next 2 weeks. More information can be found here: Say Something

 

Volunteer Renewals: If you have not yet renewed your volunteer status with WCPSS for this school year, please do so by this Friday, as the renewal window will close. Volunteer Renewal

 

Quarter 1 ends on October 31.   Report cards will be sent home on Friday, November 7.    Q2 begins on Monday, November 3. 

 

Year 3 Families:  The Magnet and Early College High School applications have opened. If your Year 3  student is currently at WMMMS as a magnet student and they wish to continue the magnet pathway for high school, you will want to read the attached documents (flyers with Info session/Fair dates, Open House opportunities and application instructions) and take action soon.

Magnet Application Window: October 15 - January 22

Early College Application Window: October 15 - December 12

What are Early College High Schools and why should my student consider this option?

• They are small, student-centered schools that focus on college readiness and career prep
• Earn a high school diploma and free college credits towards an associate's degree
• College credits are transferrable to all North Carolina public universities

Ms. Wheeler is posting information about each Early College High School option in the Year 3 Canvas classroom over the next two weeks. Ask your student to share it with you!

 

Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Randy Hunt rhunt2@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, October 27                     

Tuesday, October 28                     Run Club

Wednesday, October 29                French Society

                                                          Soccer v Durant

                                                          Volleyball v Durant

Thursday, October 30                   Football v Durant                                                                                   

Friday, October 31                        

 

 

From the Wildcat PTA:

No Fuss Fundraiser Update:

We’re almost there! Thanks to your amazing support, we’ve raised $15,250 — that’s 76% of our $20,000 goal — with just 5 days left! Let’s finish strong and hit 100%!

💡 Did you know your donation could go twice as far?

Many employers offer matching gift programs that double (or even triple!) your contribution to WMB. It only takes a few minutes to check—simply contact your HR department or search online for “matching gift” + your company’s name.

 

And don’t forget to share our donation link with family members who might also qualify for a match! DONATE NOW

 

Every dollar brings us closer to our $20,000 goal and helps fund the events and experiences our Wildcats love. Thank you for your continued support! 💙🐾

 

🗓️Mark Your Calendars for Some FUN Upcoming PTA Events:

· All November:  Regal Movie Fundraiser – Regal gives back 25% to WMB PTA all month long!

· All December: Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens Fundraiser – giving 50% back to the WMB PTA all month long!

· Dec 18: Spirit Night @City BBQ (Fall of Neuse Rd)

· Jan 21: Spirit Night @Crumbl

 

 

 

 

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Each year our PTA hosts a No Fuss Fundraiser so that the PTA can offer resources and programming for our students and teachers.  Our PTA chooses the No Fuss Fundraiser rather than having students (and families) selling items like gift wrap or coupon books.  If you’ve already supported the PTA fundraiser, THANK YOU.  If you have not yet donated, this is a personal ask that you consider supporting our PTA through a donation.  Details may be found HERE. 

 

School is closed on Monday for a teacher workday.  School resumes on Tuesday at 8:15am.

 

Thanks to North Raleigh Florist who gifted bouquets for our families in carpool last Wednesday.  Petal It Forward is a national initiative hosted by the Society of American Florists (SAF) where local florists give away bouquets of flowers.  It was so much fun to see the smiles than an unexpected gift of flowers brought to our families in carpool! Thanks to Ms. Alawar, manager of North Raleigh Florist and proud parent of 2 Wildcats, for making this possible!

 

Unity Day:   October is National Anti-Bullying month.  On Wednesday, October 22nd, West Millbrook Magnet Middle School will join with schools across the nation to celebrate Unity Day!  This is a day when all students, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear ORANGE to show unity for kindness, acceptance and inclusion and to send a visible message that no child should ever experience bullying.  Please encourage your child(ren) to wear orange clothing and/ or accessories on the 22nd to show their support for this cause! 

 

Late/Missing Work:  October 24 (this Friday) is the last day to submit late or missing work for Quarter 1.  Please review your child’s grades in Infinite Campus and encourage him/her to submit any missing assignments prior to the deadline. 

 

Wildcat Artists Featured at the NC State Fair:  Price Taylor, Madelyn Gault, Zoe Rummage, Barbara Tanabe, Violet Frost and Crosby Miller have work on display at the NC State Fair!  Here’s a sneak peek to entice you to stop by and see it in person.  Thanks to our amazing art teachers – Ms. Cretarolo, Ms. Jones and Mr. Niwa – for guiding our students’ artistic talents and for showcasing their work!

  

Make Up Picture Day is Thursday, October 23.  Contact Assistant Head of School Gary Robinson at grobinson5@wcpss.net or 919 870-4050 x 24296 with questions. 

 

Fall Parent/Family Conference Night is October 23.  Team scheduled conferences are from 4pm – 5:45pm and parent requested conferences are from 5:45pm – 7:00pm. 

 

SEL Behavior Universal Screener - All schools in WCPSS will be screening students using the Behavior Intervention Monitoring Assessment System-2 or BIMAS-2.  The BIMAS-2 is a research-based screening tool that assists in identifying students who may be at risk of future academic, behavioral, or emotional difficulties. West Millbrook staff will screen our students in the coming weeks.

Attached is the letter your student received in BeIB last week. If you would like to opt your child out of the BIMAS-2 screener for the 2025-2026 school year, please fill out the form included in the letter and return it to your child's Be IB teacher no later than October 22nd. Please reach out to your student's grade level counselor with questions.

 

Congratulations to Year 1 for winning the coveted Spirit Stick during Spirit Week.  It was a tightly contested competition with the first ever run-off required to name the winning grade level!  It’s a great time to be a Wildcat!

 

Congratulations to all Year 2 and Year 3 scholars who received an invitation to join the Junior Beta Club from their BIB teacher last week! Information on how to apply can be found on the Beta Club Canvas page. The link to join is included on the invitations. Applications are due by Friday, October 24th. No late applications will be accepted. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Boykin-Rogers in Room 1204. Good luck to all applicants! 

 

Say Something: All students will receive training in the Say Something app and anonymous reporting system over the next 2 weeks. More information can be found here: Say Something

 

Year 3 Families:  The  Magnet and Early College High School applications have opened. If your Year 3  student is currently at WMMMS as a magnet student and they wish to continue the magnet pathway for high school, you will want to read the attached documents (flyers with Info session/Fair dates, Open House opportunities and application instructions) and take action soon.

Magnet Application Window: October 15 - January 22

Early College Application Window: October 15 - December 12

What are Early College High Schools and why should my student consider this option?

• They are small, student-centered schools that focus on college readiness and career prep
• Earn a high school diploma and free college credits towards an associate's degree
• College credits are transferrable to all North Carolina public universities

Ms. Wheeler is posting information about each Early College High School option in the Year 3 Canvas classroom over the next two weeks. Ask your student to share it with you!

 

Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Randy Hunt rhunt2@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, October 20                      Teacher Workday

Tuesday, October 21                    

Wednesday, October 22                French Society

                                                          Dance Company

Thursday, October 23                   School-wide Conference Night                                                                             

Friday, October 24                        

 

 

From the Wildcat PTA:

🐱🐱Wildcats we have 12 days left of our No Fuss Fundraiser and our Wildcat Community has shown up getting us to 67% of our $20,000 goal. Thank you to all those who have donated! 

If every Wildcat family contributes $20, we will exceed our goal, so let’s keep it going!!

LET’S KEEP PUSHING TO 100% for our WILDCATS – DONATE NOW!!!

💙Your Donations Directly Support:

• $9,100 – Student Education & Classroom Support
• $2,700 – Student Quarterly Recognition Events
• $7,800 – 8th Grade End-of-Year Events: Dance, Picnic, and Promotion Ceremony
• $2,000 – 6th & 7th Grade End-of-Year Activities
• $9,700 – Hospitality & Staff Appreciation Events
• $4,500 – Advocacy, Diversity & Community Engagement Initiatives

Thank you for your continued support!

🗓️Mark Your Calendars for Some FUN Upcoming PTA Events:

· All November:  Regal Movie Fundraiser – Regal gives back 25% to WMB PTA all month long!

· All December: Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens Fundraiser – giving 50% back to the WMB PTA all month long!

· Dec 18: Spirit Night @City BBQ (Fall of Neuse Rd)

· Jan 21: Spirit Night @Crumbl

 

 

 

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School is closed on Monday for a teacher workday.  School resumes on Tuesday at 8:15am.

 

Congratulations to the 2025-26 Wildcat Flag Corps:

Shane Hoppesch, Caroline Copley, Journee Scaife, Joel Mead, Victor Winchell, Miller Goolsby, Dalton Earnhardt, Andrew Arnold We are very proud of our student leaders and value their service to our community!

 

 

National School Lunch Week is celebrated October 12 – 17. 

 

 

Fall Parent/Family Conference Night is October 23.  Team scheduled conferences are from 4pm – 5:45pm and parent requested conferences are from 5:45pm – 7:00pm.  Click here to sign up if you would like a conference.   

 

Reflections Contest:  The national Reflections Art Contest started September 8 and ends on Friday.  Students create and submit original works of art in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography or visual arts.  Your student can access the information and instructions for entering via their year specific Canvas pages. The top two entries in each category will advance to county level competition with an opportunity for continued advancement to state and national level recognition!

All submissions are due THIS FRIDAY October 17. Find out more.

 

 

Run Club:  West Millbrook Run Club will meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 3:30-4:30 starting on October 14th. All are welcome to join! A permission slip is required to attend, and students must have a ride by 4:45. Please see Mr. Johnson or Ms. Jetter for a permission slip and any other questions. 

 

 

Late/Missing Work:  October 24 is the last day to submit late or missing work for Quarter 1.  Please review your child’s grades in Infinite Campus and encourage him/her to submit any missing assignments prior to the deadline. 

 

 

 

Congressional App Challenge is an opportunity for students interested in STEM to compete individually or on small teams.  Information may be found  HERE

 

 

Year 3 Families:  Sanderson High School is hosting school tours as families begin to make important decisions about high school. 

 

 

Indigenous People’s Day is October 13 and is a time to honor Native American peoples and commemorate their histories and cultures. 

 

 

Disability History and Awareness Month is celebrated in October.  This year’s theme is Unity in Diversity.  West Millbrook Magnet Middle School strives to foster an inclusive school culture that celebrates and supports students of all abilities.

 

Transition and Community Agency Fair: All parents of students with disabilities are invited to attend the Agency Fair at Apex High School on October 16th from 4:00-7:30. More information can be found here: Community Agency Fair

Student absences:  If your student is absent from school, please email attendance608@wcpss.net  Include your name, your student’s name, the date(s) of the absence, the reason for the absence and your phone number.  Our attendance team will code the absence in Infinite Campus.

 

Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Randy Hunt rhunt2@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, October 13                      Teacher Workday

Tuesday, October 14                     Run Club

                                                          Athletic Boosters

Wednesday, October 15                French Society

                                                          Student Council

                                                          Volleyball @ Leesville

                                                          Soccer @ Leesville

Thursday, October 16                   FFA Chapter Meeting

                                                          Yearbook Staff meeting

                                                          Football @ Leesville

Friday, October 17                        

 

 

From the Wildcat PTA:

📢Wildcats we are still racing towards our goal and we’re over halfway there! Thank you for all your support of our school and the students so far, but there is still work to be done to reach our goal of $20,000. Please continue to spread the word by sharing our social media posts, and by good ole fashioned word of mouth! Funds raised aren’t for extras… we are raising money for resources that directly support and enhance the learning experience for each of our Wildcats.

 

PLEASE continue to donate and share as every contribution big or small matters!

 

LET’S SHOW UP FOR OUR WILDCATS – DONATE NOW!!!

 

 Mark Your Calendars for Some FUN Upcoming PTA Events:

· Oct 18: WMB Fall Family Day @ Homewood Nursery & Garden Center – 10% of all Pansies and Pumpkin sales goes back to our PTA

· All November:  Regal Movie Fundraiser – Regal gives back 25% to WMB PTA all month long!

· All December: Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens Fundraiser – giving 50% back to the WMB PTA all month long!

· Dec 18: Spirit Night @City BBQ (Fall of Neuse Rd)

· Jan 21: Spirit Night @Crumbl

 

 

 

 

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Spirit Week 2025 has been a fun week with lots of participation from all three grade levels (students and teachers!) Currently the totals are very close and any grade level at this point could win the Spirit Stick to display on their floor for this school year!  Spirit Week ends on Tuesday with the Spirit Run (during 6^th period) and the annual Clash of the Cats football game against Carroll Middle School at Sanderson High School.  Please note it is difficult to locate individual students during the Spirit Run so please plan to come early if you need to check your student out of school on Tuesday. 

Clash of the Cats pits your West Millbrook Wildcats against magnet rival Carroll Middle School in another night game under the lights.  Join us at Sanderson High School on Tuesday night at 6:30pm for a great game under the lights!  Let's pack those stands and show them which magnet school reigns!  

 

 

Fall Parent/Family Conference Night is October 23.  Team scheduled conferences are from 4pm – 5:45pm and parent requested conferences are from 5:45pm – 7:00pm.  Click here to sign up if you would like a conference.   

 

Reflections Contest:  The national Reflections Art Contest started September 8. Students create and submit original works of art in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography or visual arts.  Your student can access the information and instructions for entering via their year specific Canvas pages. The top two entries in each category will advance to county level competition with an opportunity for continued advancement to state and national level recognition!

All submissions are due by October 17. Find out more.

 

 

Run Club:  West Millbrook Run Club will meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 3:30-4:30 starting on October 14th. All are welcome to join! A permission slip is required to attend, and students must have a ride by 4:45. Please see Mr. Johnson or Ms. Jetter for a permission slip and any other questions.

 

 

Beta Club meeting for all current members is Wednesday October 8th at 3:30 in the media center. Please have your rides here for pick up by 4:10 in the carpool line. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Boykin-Rogers.

 

 

Congressional App Challenge is an opportunity for students interested in STEM to compete individually or on small teams.  Information may be found HERE 

 

 

Year 3 Families:  Sanderson High School is hosting school tours as families begin to make important decisions about high school. 

 

 

The Early College Fair is on Saturday, October 11th, from 9-11:00am at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy.

 

 

 

Disability History and Awareness Month is celebrated in October.  This year’s theme is Unity in Diversity.  West Millbrook Magnet Middle School strives to foster an inclusive school culture that celebrate and support students of all abilities.

 

Transition and Community Agency Fair: All parents of students with disabilities are invited to attend the Agency Fair at Apex High School on October 16th from 4:00-7:30. More information can be found here: Community Agency Fair

 

Student absences:  If your student is absent from school, please email attendance608@wcpss.net  Include your name, your student’s name, the date(s) of the absence, the reason for the absence and your phone number.  Our attendance team will code the absence in Infinite Campus.

 

Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Randy Hunt rhunt2@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, October 6                       

Tuesday, October 7                       Clash of the Cats at Sanderson HS @ 630pm

Wednesday, October 8                  Beta Club Meeting

Thursday, October 9                      Soccer v Carroll

                                                          Volleyball v Carroll

                                                          Yearbook Staff meeting

Friday, October 10                        

 

 

From the Wildcat PTA:

No Fuss Fundraiser – Let’s Go, Wildcats!🐾

 

We’re off to a fantastic start—our No Fuss Fundraiser is currently at 36% of our goal, and we couldn’t be more grateful for the incredible support we’ve received so far. THANK YOU to all the families who have already donated!

But we’re not done yet—and there’s still time to make a big difference! Every donation counts, and with your help, we can reach 100% of our goal.

👉Please continue to donate and share the fundraiser with family, friends, and coworkers. The more people who know, the faster we get there!

🔗DONATE HERE: https://app.givebacks.gives/5e2cb9/Campaign/Details

Let’s keep the momentum going, Wildcats!🐾

 

🗓️Mark Your Calendars – Upcoming PTA Events:

· Oct 8: Spirit Night @ Manhattan Pizza (Falls Pointe Shopping Center)

· Oct 18: WMB Fall Family Day @ Homewood Nursery & Garden Center

· All November: 🎬Regal Movie Fundraiser – Regal gives back 25% to WMB PTA all month long!

· All December: 🍩Krispy Kreme Digital Dozens Fundraiser – giving 50% back to the WMB PTA all month long!

· Dec 18: Spirit Night @City BBQ (Fall of Neuse Rd)

 

 

 

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Spirit Week 2025!  Student Council is excited to announce the 2025-26 West Millbrook Spirit Week! It will start this Wednesday October 1^st  and end on Tuesday October 7th with the Spirit Run (during 6^th period) and the annual Clash of the Cats football game against Carroll Middle School at Sanderson High. See each day's theme below:

Please encourage your child to get involved and show their school spirit! Students who participate will be given a ticket by their Becoming IB teacher and they will put tickets daily into their grade level box in the cafeteria. Throughout the week we will update students on the ticket totals. Let's see which grade level can come out on top and be awarded the West Millbrook Spirit Stick!

 

StarMath Assessments will be given to all students on Wednesday, October 1 and Thursday, October 2. 

 

 

Reflections Contest:  The national Reflections Art Contest started September 8. Students create and submit original works of art in the areas of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography or visual arts.  Your student can access the information and instructions for entering via their year specific Canvas pages. The top two entries in each category will advance to county level competition with an opportunity for continued advancement to state and national level recognition!

All submissions are due by October 17. Find out more.

 

Custodial Appreciation Day is October 2.  Offer a huge shout out to Head Custodian Robert Campbell for all he does every day to support our school, and to our interim custodian Julia!  

 

Run Club:  West Millbrook Run Club will meet every 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 3:30-4:30 starting on October 14th. All are welcome to join! A permission slip is required to attend, and students must have a ride by 4:45. Please see Mr. Johnson or Ms. Jetter for a permission slip and any other questions.

 

 

Battle of the Brooks was a fantastic community event!  The crowds were great.  Our pep band, cheerleaders and football team had a marvelous night, and we’ve brought the trophy home where it belongs!  Thanks for supporting our school!

 

From the Year 3 School Counselor, Ms. Wheeler:  Dear parents, as your student embarks on their final year of middle school, I wanted to bring some important dates and information to your attention. Please click here for the Year 3 Fall newsletter. If you have any questions, please email me at: mmwheeler@wcpss.net

 

Spirit Night at Captain Cookie on October 1 and PTA Book Fair:  The PTA Book Fair is at Quail Ridge Books located at North Hills from 9/29 – 10/5!  Join us on Wednesday October 1 at Captain Cookie (North Hills) and visit the book fair either before or after you grab a cookie!  Join special PTA guests Mr. Johnson, Ms. Abbott and Ms. Youth at Captain Cookie from 6-7pm.  Don’t forget to say that you’re with West Millbrook and Captain Cookie donates a portion of the sale to our PTA!  See you Wednesday night!

 

 

Interim grades were finalized last week.  Please log in to Infinite Campus and be certain your child’s academic progress meets your expectations! 

 

 

Student absences:  If your student is absent from school, please email attendance608@wcpss.net  Include your name, your student’s name, the date(s) of the absence, the reason for the absence and your phone number.  Our attendance team will code the absence in Infinite Campus.

 

Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Randy Hunt rhunt2@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, September 29                 PTA Book Fair @ Quail Ridge (all week)

Tuesday, September 30                 Student Council Meeting

Wednesday, October 1                  Captain Cookie Spirit Night

Dance Company

                                                          French Society

                                                          Volleyball @ Pine Hollow

                                                          Soccer @ Pine Hollow

Thursday, October 2                      Football @ Pine Hollow

                                                          Yearbook Staff Meeting

Friday, October 3                          

 

 

From the Wildcat PTA:

🎉 No Fuss Fundraiser Update – Let’s Keep the Momentum Going, Wildcats! 🐾

We’re currently at 31% of our No Fuss Fundraising goal, and we’re so proud of the support we’ve received so far—thank you to everyone who has donated!

 

There’s still time to make a difference. Every donation, big or small, helps our school community grow stronger and reach our goals. 🙌

 

Want to double your impact? Share the fundraiser with family and friends! The more people who know, the faster we get to 100%.

👉DONATE HERE: https://app.givebacks.gives/5e2cb9/Campaign/Details

 

Let’s go, Wildcats—together, we can make it happen!💙

 

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars – Upcoming PTA Events:

• Sept 29 – Oct 5: Book Fair @ Quail Ridge Books (North Hills)
• Oct 1: Spirit Night @ Captain Cookie — featuring Lang & Lit teachers as special guests!
• Oct 8: Spirit Night @ Manhattan Pizza (Falls Pointe Shopping Center)
• Oct 18: WMB Fall Family Day @ Homewood Nursery & Garden Center
• All November: 🎬Regal Movie Fundraiser – Regal gives back 25% to WMB PTA all month long!

 

 

From the Wildcat Athletic Boosters: 

 

Fall Sports Are Underway – Help Needed at Concessions!

We’re looking for volunteers to help out at the concession stand. Concession sales support the Athletic Boosters and help fund our sports programs. Plus, the middle school students love being able to grab a snack during games!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E45AEA62BAB9-58564512-west

Thank you for supporting our athletes!

 

 

 

 

Para leer este mensaje en español, haga clic aquí.

 

 

School is closed on Tuesday, September 23 for a teacher workday.  West Millbrook teachers will engage in professional learning on Tuesday.  School resumes on Wednesday at 8:15am.

 

 

Battle of the Brooks! is Wednesday at 6:30pm!  You do not want to miss this annual tradition now in its 28^th year!!  Make plans now to be at Millbrook High School on Wednesday, September 24 to see our West Millbrook Wildcats take on rival East Millbrook in a night game under the lights!  This is a big family night each year so come out and be part of the FUN.  Cheerleaders, pep band, an amazing fan section and your Wildcat Football Team are ready for this BIG GAME!  Let’s pack those stands and show them that West is the best! 

 

Tickets can be purchased through GoFan at Battle of the Brooks!

 

Fall Picture Day is Friday, September 26.  All students will take pictures during math class on Friday.  You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVTB2CX8G. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!

Your child can also bring their completed flyer (handed out on September 10) with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com

 

Picture Day Date(s): September 26, 2025

Picture Day ID: EVTB2CX8G

 

 

StarReading Assessments will be given to all students on Wednesday, September 24 and Thursday September 25. 

 

 

From the Year 3 School Counselor, Ms. Wheeler:  Dear parents, as your student embarks on their final year of middle school, I wanted to bring some important dates and information to your attention. Please click HERE for the Year 3 Fall newsletter. If you have any questions, please email me at: mmwheeler@wcpss.net

 

Immunization Deadline for Year 2 Students:  Documentation of required vaccines for our Year 2 students (TDAP and Meningococcal ) must be received in the main office no later than Wednesday, September 24.  Students for whom we do not have the necessary documentation will be unable to attend school beginning Thursday, September 25. 

 

 

Interim Reports will be completed this week.  Teachers will update all grades in Infinite Campus by Friday at 5pm.  Please log in and be certain your child’s academic progress meets your expectations! 

 

 

Student absences:  If your student is absent from school, please email attendance608@wcpss.net  Include your name, your student’s name, the date(s) of the absence, the reason for the absence and your phone number.  Our attendance team will code the absence in Infinite Campus.

 

AIG Parent Information Session for parents of Year 2 and Year 3 students on Wednesday, Sept. 24 from 11:00-11:30 am.  The link for the Google Meet is included in today's email message.   Contact Ms. Wise rawise@wcpss.net if you have questions.

 

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from September 15 – October 15 and is a time when we recognize and celebrate the contributions of Hispanic and LatinX people! 

 

Congratulations to Reagan Tate (Year 1), Lillie Boggs (Year 2) and Demetrius Brown (Year 3) who have been selected for the Superintendent’s Student Leadership Council!  I am so proud to have these 3 exceptional students represent students across our district as they work with Superintendent Robert P. Taylor this year! 

 

📓25-26 Yearbook 

You can now purchase your 25-26 WMMMS Yearbook for the lowest price of the year and receive free icons with personalization! We have sold out the past four years in a row, so secure your copy early! Order at JostensYearbooks.com by September 26 before prices increase. 

 

 

School-based Mental Health (DayBreak is our provider) hosts webinars on mental health topics that may be helpful, available in both English and Spanish. Examples include supporting youth through anxiety, helping youth build healthy relationships, and promoting online safety. Families can access the webinars here: https://www.daybreakhealth.com/family-webinars

 

 

International Faculty!  Two international teachers will be joining the West Millbrook Magnet Middle School faculty in the coming weeks.  These teachers arrive in the US with only their personal belongings and will be setting up apartments when they arrive.  If you have gently used houseware or furniture items that are no longer needed, please consider donating them to our incoming international faculty.  Items can be dropped off at the main office or contact me (kaman@wcpss.net or 919870-4053) if you need to arrange an after hours drop off. 

 

Questions?   Please reach out to the school’s administrative team (Randy Hunt rhunt2@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, September 22                 Interims Week

Tuesday, September 23                 Teacher Workday

Wednesday, September 24           Dance Company

                                                          French Society

                                                          Battle of the Brooks 6:30pm @ Millbrook High School

Thursday, September 25               Soccer v East Millbrook

                                                          Volleyball v East Millbrook

                                                          Yearbook Staff Meeting

Friday, September 26                    Fall Picture Day

 

 

From the Wildcat PTA:

💙No-Fuss Fundraiser: We’re 22% of the Way There! Let’s Keep It Going!

The PTA No-Fuss Fundraiser is off to a strong start — we’ve already hit 22% of our goal, and we’ve got just one month left to reach 100%!

Every dollar raised stays right here at West Millbrook, supporting our students, teachers, and staff — and yes, your donation is tax-deductible!

If you haven’t donated yet, now’s the perfect time. Our school gives so much to our kids — this is a simple, meaningful way to give back and keep that momentum going.

 

👉DONATE HERE: https://app.givebacks.gives/5e2cb9/Campaign/Details

 

Let’s rally together and show our support for the incredible community that makes West Millbrook so special! 🩵💙 🤍

 

🗓️ Mark Your Calendars – Upcoming PTA Events:

• Sept 29 – Oct 5: Book Fair @ Quail Ridge Books (North Hills)
• Oct 1: Spirit Night @ Captain Cookie — featuring Lang & Lit teachers as special guests!
• Oct 8: Spirit Night @ Manhattan Pizza (Falls Pointe Shopping Center)
• Oct 18: WMB Fall Family Day @ Homewood Nursery & Garden Center
• All November: 🎬Regal Movie Fundraiser – Regal gives back 25% to WMB PTA all month long!

 

 

From the Wildcat Athletic Boosters: 

 

Neon Apparel will be handed out during lunch on Wednesday for the NEON OUT at the big game that night.  If you ordered Neon items from booster, let your student know they will receive them during lunch so they can wear them to the big game that night.  

 

Fall Sports Are Underway – Help Needed at Concessions!

We’re looking for volunteers to help out at the concession stand. Concession sales support the Athletic Boosters and help fund our sports programs. Plus, the middle school students love being able to grab a snack during games!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E45AEA62BAB9-58564512-west

Win a $250 Capital Grille Gift Card! 

Support our athletes and enter to win a special prize!

For every $100 Family Sponsorship, you’ll receive one raffle ticket for a chance to win a $250 gift card to The Capital Grille.

✅ The more you sponsor, the more chances to win!

🎟️ Raffle Drawing: Wednesday, September 24

https://wmmsboosters.givebacks.com/shop

Thank you for supporting our athletes!