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A huge thanks to our PTA for celebrating our teachers and staff every day last week during Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week! 

 

 

Happy Mother’s Day to our Wildcat mothers and to those that are like a mother to so many.  We hope today is as special as you are! 

 

 

StarMath for all grade levels will be administered on Monday and Tuesday.  NC Check Ins for Year 3 Science (Life Science) will be administered on Thursday and Friday. 

 

 

Interims for Q4 were posted in Infinite Campus last week.  Please log in to ensure your child is meeting your academic expectations. 

 

 

EOG Retesting Information (response needed from each family) CLICK HERE! 

 

 

Congratulations to Year 3 student August Zandstra who was honored last week at the WCPSS Spotlight on Students! 

 

Congratulations to Clay, one of West Millbrook’s bus drivers, who won the WCPSS Bus Rodeo last week!  He now moves on to compete at the state level!!!

 

 

Bathroom procedures – To reduce inappropriate student behavior in bathrooms and hallways and to ensure all students have access to restrooms and water fountains, we have shifted to a whole class bathroom break each period of the day. 

 

 

Let’s Talk Special Education: Families of students who receive Special Education Services are invited to this event on May 11th from 6-7:30 at the Knightdale High School auditorium. Topics will include the regional model, budget and allocations, school support and Family and Community connections.

 

EOGs will begin on Friday, May 29 and continue through Wednesday, June 10.  A schedule of which tests will be administered on which days will be released later this week.  As you plan appointments for your student during the 10-day testing window, we want to remind families that we are not permitted to interrupt the testing setting and are not able to check students out until school-wide testing ends at approximately 12:30 each day. This includes all students on campus, even if they are not testing that day.   

 

Year 3 Students who will attend Millbrook High School next year should click HERE for information. 

 

Jewish American Heritage Month is celebrated in May.  We recognize the contributions Jewish Americans have made to America since they first arrived in New Amsterdam in 1654.

 

May is Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month where we celebrate the contributions Asian/Pacific Americans have made to American history, society and culture. 

 

📉 ACT FAST: FEWER THAN 21 YEARBOOKS LEFT!  Don’t miss out on the memories! We are down to our final supply, and fewer than 50 copies remain for the 2026 school year. Once these are sold, no additional copies can be ordered. When they’re gone, they’re gone! Secure yours now at JostensYearbooks.com

 

It’s not too early to register for Fall Athletics!  Rising Year 2 and Year 3 students . . .

 

WCPSS Family Survey – Your Voice Matters!
Wake County Public School System invites families to participate in the Spring 2026 Family Survey, open April 6–May 15. This survey is an important opportunity to share feedback that helps guide school improvement and planning. The survey is available in multiple languages and includes a read‑aloud option. Families can access the survey at Wake County Panorama Survey.

 

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, May 11

Tuesday, May 12              Spring Dance Concert (Dance 1/Intro)

                                           Athletic Boosters

                                           Student Council                                                                                      

Wednesday, May 13        Dance Company

                                           BETA Club Meeting                                                                                 

Thursday, May 14            Spring Dance Concert (Dance II/Ensemble)                                                       

Friday, May 15                 FBLA     

                            

 

From the Wildcat PTA:

 

Year 3 celebrations are coming up soon and the PTA needs your help to make them  amazing!  Can you help with the Year 3 dance on Friday, June 5? Or maybe at the picnic on Wednesday, June 10?  Morning, afternoon and evening volunteer slots are available. Please sign up here. Thank you!

 

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT FROM WEST MILLBROOK MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA - TST TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW Use promo code WMMS10 to get 10% off tickets -> HERE

The Soccer Tournament (TST) is coming back to Cary for its fourth-straight year, May 27–June 1 at WakeMed Soccer Park, and 2026 tickets are on sale now!  The TST 2026 field is filled with global soccer clubs and stars including Landon Donovan, Wrexham AFC, Hope Solo, Gerard Pique, Villarreal CF, Sergio Agüero, US Women, Club America!  TST’s Fan Festival is packed with fun for kids and families and 10% of every purchase goes directly back to support our PTA. Families can experience world class soccer in their back yard while supporting their schools!      👉 BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

 

 

Mark Your Calendars for These Fun PTA Upcoming Spirit Night Events:

• May 19: 🍴Spirit Night @ City BBQ
• June 6: 🍦 Spirit Night @ Goodberry's

 

From the Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

 

Summer is just around the corner - what better way to stay active than with West Millbrook Magnet Middle School Sports Camps? Registration is now open for rising 6th–8th graders, so be sure to sign up today! Click HERE for more information and to register.   Link: https://wmmsboosters.givebacks.com/shop 

 

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Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week is celebrated May 4 – 8!  Please take a moment to thank our teachers and staff for the incredible work they do with our students each day! 

 

 

Matilda was incredible!  Acting, singing, dancing, set design, make up and tech skills were on full display last week for the spring musical!  Hats off to our student performers for an outstanding 2-day run of the show!  Kudos to directors Mrs. Johnston and Mr. Thomas and a huge thanks to Ms. Nay and Ms. Maxwell and to all the Wildcat staff that supported the production in different ways! And thanks to Jason Maners for helping our tech theatre kids with lights and sound!   I am incredibly proud of the vibrant arts program that exists at West Millbrook!

 

 

Interims for Q4 are this week.  All grades will be updated in Infinite Campus by 5pm on Friday so families can review student academic progress.

 

 

Bathroom procedures – To reduce inappropriate student behavior in bathrooms and hallways and to ensure all students have access to restrooms and water fountains, we have shifted to a whole class bathroom break each period of the day. 

 

 

Let’s Talk Special Education: Families of students who receive Special Education Services are invited to this event on May 11th from 6-7:30 at the Knightdale High School auditorium. Topics will include the regional model, budget and allocations, school support and Family and Community connections.

 

 

IB Community Project Showcase showcased our Year 3 students’ research, executive functioning and presentation skills as the culminating activity for their capstone projects!  Aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), these projects highlighted how ready our Year 3 students are for high school.  Our world is in a better place with these future leaders! 

 

EOGs will begin on Friday, May 29 and continue through Wednesday, June 10.  A schedule of which tests will be administered on which days will be released the week of May 11.  As you plan appointments for your student during the 10-day testing window, we want to remind families that we are not permitted to interrupt the testing setting and are not able to check students out until school-wide testing ends at approximately 12:30 each day. This includes all students on campus, even if they are not testing that day.   

 

Jewish American Heritage Month is celebrated in May.  We recognize the contributions Jewish Americans have made to America since they first arrived in New Amsterdam in 1654.

 

May is Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month where we celebrate the contributions Asian/Pacific Americans have made to American history, society and culture. 

 

📉 ACT FAST: FEWER THAN 37 YEARBOOKS LEFT!  Don’t miss out on the memories! We are down to our final supply, and fewer than 50 copies remain for the 2026 school year. Once these are sold, no additional copies can be ordered. When they’re gone, they’re gone! Secure yours now at JostensYearbooks.com

 

It’s not too early to register for Fall Athletics!  Rising Year 2 and Year 3 students . . .

 

WCPSS Family Survey – Your Voice Matters!
Wake County Public School System invites families to participate in the Spring 2026 Family Survey, open April 6–May 15. This survey is an important opportunity to share feedback that helps guide school improvement and planning. The survey is available in multiple languages and includes a read‑aloud option. Families can access the survey at Wake County Panorama Survey.

 

WCPSS Bus Rodeo will be hosted at the transportation hub near our football field on Wednesday, May 6!  We are excited to cheer on our bus drivers as they showcase their skills. 

 

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, May 4                Softball @ Durant           

                                           Art Show                                          l

Tuesday, May 5                Soccer @ Wakefield

                                           PTA General Meeting 6:30pm                                                                                            

Wednesday, May 6          Dance Company

                                           Track v. Wakefield                                                                                                               

Thursday, May 7              Softball v. Wakefield                                   

                                           Rising Year 1 Orientation/Open House                                                                             

Friday, May 8                                                

                            

 

From the Wildcat PTA:

 

PTA Board Confirmation and General Meeting - Tuesday, May 5 at 6:30pm. All of the current PTA Board members will return for a second term. Join us in the school library where we will vote to confirm the board. If you can't join in person, please join us via Google Meet because we will need a quorum to vote! Link to join - https://meet.google.com/jzk-bdvt-bwp

Returning Board members: President - Libby Taylor, Treasurer - Emily Chen; Secretary - Shara Ellenbogen, VP Fundraising - Kellie Boggs, VP Hospitality - Ghenet Mogos, VP Outreach & Community Events - Sarah Copley, VP Programs - Kelly Keane

 

 

Year 3 celebrations are coming up soon and the PTA needs your help to make them  amazing!  Can you help with the Year 3 dance on Friday, June 5? Or maybe at the picnic on Wednesday, June 10?  Morning, afternoon and evening volunteer slots are available. Please sign up here. Thank you!

 

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT FROM WEST MILLBROOK MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA - TST TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW Use promo code WMMS10 to get 10% off tickets -> HERE

The Soccer Tournament (TST) is coming back to Cary for its fourth-straight year, May 27–June 1 at WakeMed Soccer Park, and 2026 tickets are on sale now!  The TST 2026 field is filled with global soccer clubs and stars including Landon Donovan, Wrexham AFC, Hope Solo, Gerard Pique, Villarreal CF, Sergio Agüero, US Women, Club America!  TST’s Fan Festival is packed with fun for kids and families and 10% of every purchase goes directly back to support our PTA. Families can experience world class soccer in their back yard while supporting their schools!      👉 BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

 

 

Mark Your Calendars for These Fun PTA Upcoming Spirit Night Events:

• May 19: 🍴Spirit Night @ City BBQ
• June 6: 🍦 Spirit Night @ Goodberry's

 

From the Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

 

Summer is just around the corner - what better way to stay active than with West Millbrook Magnet Middle School Sports Camps? Registration is now open for rising 6th–8th graders, so be sure to sign up today! Click HERE for more information and to register.   Link: https://wmmsboosters.givebacks.com/shop 

 

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School is closed for students on Friday, May 1.  It is a teacher workday for faculty and staff. 

 

The West Millbrook Drama Department proudly presents “Matilda Jr.”!  Matilda the Musical is a stage adaptation of Roald Dahl’s classic novel about a brilliant young girl named Matilda! With high intelligence and psychokinetic powers, she uses her wit and imagination to overcome her neglectful parents and tyrannical headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, while forging a special bond with her teacher, Miss Honey.  Performances are Wednesday, April 29th and Thursday, April 30^th at 7pm.  Tickets are $7 and we will not be accepting cash! 

Purchase Tickets For Wednesday's Performance HERE 

Purchase Tickets for Thursday's Performance HERE

 

 

Bathroom procedures – To reduce inappropriate student behavior in bathrooms and hallways and to ensure all students have access to restrooms and water fountains, we have shifted to a whole class bathroom break each period of the day. 

 

 

Let’s Talk Special Education: Families of students who receive Special Education Services are invited to this event on May 11th from 6-7:30 at the Knightdale High School auditorium. Topics will include the regional model, budget and allocations, school support and Family and Community connections.

 

 

Reality of Money and IB Community Project practice were held last Friday.  We appreciate the State Employees Credit Union (and all their volunteers) for making Reality of Money possible.  Thanks to all the parents who volunteered to support this event as well. 

 

 

Signs of Suicide lessons will be presented to Year 2 students by their school counselor (Mr. Wishon) this week. 

 

EOGs will begin on Friday, May 29 and continue through Wednesday, June 10.  A schedule of which tests will be administered on which days will be released the week of May 11.  As you plan appointments for your student during the 10-day testing window, we want to remind families that we are not permitted to interrupt the testing setting and are not able to check students out until school-wide testing ends at approximately 12:30 each day. This includes all students on campus, even if they are not testing that day.   

 

NC Check Ins for Math 8 will be administered 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 student performers who did a great job in Wildcats Got Talent 2026. Thanks to all the students who attended and supported our performers. We are so proud of everyone who participated, your talents were incredible. Awards were given to:

Crowd favorite - Olivia Moore

Most creative - Nikolas Jocic

Best in Show - Aubrey Murithi

 

Thanks to our fantastic Student Council members, Ryleigh Pham and Quinn Rodriguez who did an excellent job hosting the event and to our special guest staff performers. It was a great event!  And a huge shout out to Ms. Jetter and Ms. Williams, our student council advisors, who made this event possible!

 

School Lunch Hero Week is April 27 – May 1.  CNS staff are the heroes behind every tray, smile, and healthy choice.  West Millbrook Magnet Middle School appreciates our CNS staff:  Ms. Habte, Cafeteria Manager; Ms. Jeffreys, Cafeteria Asst Manager, Ms. Bodnarchuk and Ms. Lewis! 

 

📉 ACT FAST: FEWER THAN 42 YEARBOOKS LEFT!  Don’t miss out on the memories! We are down to our final supply, and fewer than 50 copies remain for the 2026 school year. Once these are sold, no additional copies can be ordered. When they’re gone, they’re gone! Secure yours now at JostensYearbooks.com

 

WCPSS Family Survey – Your Voice Matters!
Wake County Public School System invites families to participate in the Spring 2026 Family Survey, open April 6–May 15. This survey is an important opportunity to share feedback that helps guide school improvement and planning. The survey is available in multiple languages and includes a read‑aloud option. Families can access the survey at Wake County Panorama Survey.

 

 

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, April 27             Softball v. Leesville

                                           Matilda Rehearsal

Tuesday, April 28             Soccer v. Durant                                                                                                   

Wednesday, April 29        Dance Company

                                           Track @ Durant

                                           Spring Musical Performance                                                                                              

Thursday, April 30           Community Project Showcase                                  

                                           Spring Musical Performance                                                                                              

Friday, May 1                    Teacher Workday                          

                            

 

From the Wildcat PTA:

 

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT FROM WEST MILLBROOK MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA - TST TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW Use promo code WMMS10 to get 10% off tickets -> HERE

The Soccer Tournament (TST) is coming back to Cary for its fourth-straight year, May 27–June 1 at WakeMed Soccer Park, and 2026 tickets are on sale now!  The TST 2026 field is filled with global soccer clubs and stars including Landon Donovan, Wrexham AFC, Hope Solo, Gerard Pique, Villarreal CF, Sergio Agüero, US Women, Club America!  TST’s Fan Festival is packed with fun for kids and families and 10% of every purchase goes directly back to support our PTA. Families can experience world class soccer in their back yard while supporting their schools!      👉 BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

 

 

Mark Your Calendars for These Fun PTA Upcoming Spirit Night Events:

• May 19: 🍴Spirit Night @ City BBQ
• June 6: 🍦 Spirit Night @ Goodberry's

 

From the Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

 

Summer is just around the corner - what better way to stay active than with West Millbrook Magnet Middle School Sports Camps? Registration is now open for rising 6th–8th graders, so be sure to sign up today! Click HERE for more information and to register.   Link: https://wmmsboosters.givebacks.com/shop 

 

 

 

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NC Check Ins for Math 6+ and Math 7 will be administered 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.   

 

Our annual talent show, Wildcats Got Talent 2026, will be held this Wednesday 4/22 after school from 4.00-5.00pm in the gym. It is free and students who plan to attend can stay after school. Please pick your child up outside of the gym at 5.00pm. If your child is performing in the Talent Show, you are welcome to attend to support them and can enter through the doors by the gym. We can't wait to showcase the many talents of our amazing West Millbrook students!

 

Year 3 Families:  Millbrook High School’s Rising 9^th Grade Open House is on April 23.  Click HERE for more information. 

Administrative Professionals Day is celebrated on April 22.  We are so fortunate to have an outstanding group of administrative professionals supporting our school:  Kathryn Collins (lead secretary), Annette Morgan (guidance tech), Shantel Middleton (bookkeeper), Daisy Galera (receptionist) and Suzanne Varas (data manager).  Please join me in thanking them for the MANY ways they help West Millbrook Magnet Middle School run smoothly!     

📉 ACT FAST: FEWER THAN 50 YEARBOOKS LEFT!  Don’t miss out on the memories! We are down to our final supply, and fewer than 50 copies remain for the 2026 school year. Once these are sold, no additional copies can be ordered. When they’re gone, they’re gone! Secure yours now at JostensYearbooks.com

 

WCPSS Family Survey – Your Voice Matters!
Wake County Public School System invites families to participate in the Spring 2026 Family Survey, open April 6–May 15. This survey is an important opportunity to share feedback that helps guide school improvement and planning. The survey is available in multiple languages and includes a read‑aloud option. Families can access the survey at Wake County Panorama Survey.

 

 

School Library Month is celebrated in April.  This year’s theme is "50 Years of Library Joy" in recognition of the celebration of the 50 years since the landmark 1976 merger of Raleigh City and Wake County schools.  West Millbrook Magnet Middle School has 2 outstanding school librarians – Ms. McCoin and Mr. Johnson! 

 

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, April 20             Softball v. Pine Hollow

                                           Matilda Rehearsal

Tuesday, April 21             Talent Show Rehearsal                                                                                                       

Wednesday, April 22        Talent Show                                                                                                           

Thursday, April 23           Softball @ Carroll

                                           FFA

                                           Matilda Rehearsal                                                                                                

Friday, April 24                

                            

 

From the Wildcat PTA:

 

EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT FROM WEST MILLBROOK MAGNET MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA - TST TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW Use promo code WMMS10 to get 10% off tickets -> HERE

The Soccer Tournament (TST) is coming back to Cary for its fourth-straight year, May 27–June 1 at WakeMed Soccer Park, and 2026 tickets are on sale now!  The TST 2026 field is filled with global soccer clubs and stars including Landon Donovan, Wrexham AFC, Hope Solo, Gerard Pique, Villarreal CF, Sergio Agüero, US Women, Club America!  TST’s Fan Festival is packed with fun for kids and families and 10% of every purchase goes directly back to support our PTA. Families can experience world class soccer in their back yard while supporting their schools!      👉 BUY YOUR TICKETS HERE

 

 

Mark Your Calendars for These Fun PTA Upcoming Spirit Night Events:

• April 22: 🍪 Spirit Night @ Crumbl
• May 19: 🍴Spirit Night @ City BBQ
• June 6: 🍦 Spirit Night @ Goodberry's

 

From the Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

 

Summer is just around the corner - what better way to stay active than with West Millbrook Magnet Middle School Sports Camps? Registration is now open for rising 6th–8th graders, so be sure to sign up today! Click HERE for more information and to register.   Link: https://wmmsboosters.givebacks.com/shop 

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NC Check Ins for Language and Literature at all grade levels will be administered 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.   

 

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:

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

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

Wednesday April 22nd - Wildcats Got Talent 2026 

 

Lights, Camera, Dance!  was a huge success!  Kudos to our Student Council for going all out for the school dance!  Special thanks to Ms. Jetter and Ms. Williams, our student council advisors, and to Ms. Cretarolo for designing the amazing decorations that transformed our gym. 

 

Congratulations to the West Millbrook Magnet Middle School Symphonic Band and Vocal Ensemble.  The performance groups travelled to Busch Gardens on Saturday to participate in Music in the Parks.  Both groups won first place honors and received a score of Excellent.  We are proud of our students, and their director Ms. Martel,  for bringing home the hardware!

 

 

Year 3 Families:  Millbrook High School’s Rising 9^th Grade Open House is on April 23.  Click HERE for more information.

 

Data Manager Appreciation Day is Wednesday, April 15.  Ms. Vargas is West Millbrook’s data manager and we are fortunate to have someone with her level of expertise supporting our students, families and teachers! 

 

Report Cards were sent home last Friday. 

 

WCPSS Family Survey – Your Voice Matters!
Wake County Public School System invites families to participate in the Spring 2026 Family Survey, open April 6–May 15. This survey is an important opportunity to share feedback that helps guide school improvement and planning. The survey is available in multiple languages and includes a read‑aloud option. Families can access the survey at Wake County Panorama Survey.

 

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.  West Millbrook students and staff are committed to ending child abuse!

  

 

 

Arab American Heritage Month is celebrated in April and is a time to recognize the achievements of Arab Americans.

 

 

School Library Month is celebrated in April.  This year’s theme is "50 Years of Library Joy" in recognition of the celebration of the 50 years since the landmark 1976 merger of Raleigh City and Wake County schools.  West Millbrook Magnet Middle School has 2 outstanding school librarians – Ms. McCoin and Mr. Johnson! 

 

 

Occupational Therapist Appreciation Month is celebrated in April.  West Millbrook’s Occupational Therapist is Ms. Brandberg.   

 

 

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, April 13             Softball @ Heritage

                                           Matilda Rehearsal

Tuesday, April 14             Soccer @ Leesville

                                           Run Club

                                           Talent Show Tryouts

                                           Matilda Rehearsal                                                                   

Wednesday, April 15        Track v Leesville                            

                                           Dance Company                                                                                                                  

Thursday, April 16           Softball @ East Millbrook                                                                                                   

Friday, April 17                 FBLA

                            

 

From the Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

 

Summer is just around the corner - what better way to stay active than with West Millbrook Magnet Middle School Sports Camps? Registration is now open for rising 6th–8th graders, so be sure to sign up today! Click HERE for more information and to register.

 

Link: https://wmmsboosters.givebacks.com/shop 

 

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School resumes for students on Tuesday, April 7 at 8:15am.  I hope our Wildcats enjoyed a great spring break and are ready to return to West Millbrook Magnet Middle School for 4^th quarter!

 

Assistant Principal Appreciation Week is celebrated April 6 – 10!  West Millbrook is fortunate to have 3 outstanding Assistant Heads of School supporting students, teachers and families!  Please join me in recognizing and thanking them:

 

            Kathy Livengood – Year 1 Assistant Head of School

            Mike Collins – Year 2 Assistant Head of School

            Gary Robinson – Year 3 Assistant Head of School

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 18^th  - March 27^th  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 21^st  - talent show rehearsal after school from 3.30-4.30pm

Wednesday April 22nd - Wildcats Got Talent 2026 

 

Lights, Camera, Dance!  is on Friday, April 10 from 5pm – 7pm.  If your student purchased a ticket, please review this information about drop off and pick up.

For arrival, all students will be dropped off at the main gym entrance using the normal carpool loop.  Families should enter through the school’s main entrance (closest to Running Cedar Trail) and proceed past the main office and the round-a-bout, following the entire carpool loop until you reach the main gym entrance.  

Students may exit cars at 4:50pm

Dismissal is at 7pm.  

Dismissal For Year 1 students - Families should enter through the service/bus entrance (closest to baseball field) and proceed past the main gym to the rear of the academic building stack.  Year 1 students will be dismissed from the cafeteria courtyard. Please anticipate and follow signage, directing you to the correct pickup area. 

Dismissal For Year 2 and Year 3 students - Families should enter through the school’s main entrance (closest to Running Cedar Trail) and proceed past the main office and the round-a-bout, following the entire carpool loop until you reach the main gym entrance.  Year 2 and Year 3 students will be dismissed from the front of the gym.

Dismissal for carpools that  include a mix of Year 1 and Year 2/Year 3 students in it, use the school’s main entrance (closest to Running Cedar Trail) and proceed past the main office and the round-a-bout, following the entire carpool loop until you reach the main gym entrance.   

General Information for Dance

• Students do not need a physical ticket in-hand.  Student Council maintains a spreadsheet of tickets purchased which will be used for admission.

• Concessions (pizza, candy and drinks)  will be sold (cash or card).  Pizza will be sold by the slice ($3 for 1 slice/$5 for 2 slices). 

• Students must remain at the dance for the entire 2 hour time period.  Early dismissals are not permitted.

• WCPSS and school dress code must be followed.

• Students may not walk home after the dance. All students must be picked up at the school. 

 

Report Cards will be sent home on April 10. 

 

 

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.  Students and staff are encouraged to wear blue on Friday, April 10, to demonstrate our commitment to ending child abuse.

   

 

 

Arab American Heritage Month is celebrated in April and is a time to recognize the achievements of Arab Americans.

 

 

School Library Month is celebrated in April.  This year’s theme is "50 Years of Library Joy" in recognition of the celebration of the 50 years since the landmark 1976 merger of Raleigh City and Wake County schools.  West Millbrook Magnet Middle School has 2 outstanding school librarians – Ms. McCoin and Mr. Johnson! 

 

 

Occupational Therapist Appreciation Month is celebrated in April.  West Millbrook’s Occupational Therapist is Ms. Brandberg.   

 

 

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!    

                                   

                                                                       

Tuesday, April 7               Soccer V. Carroll

                                           Softball v Durant

                                           PTA Executive Board                                                                

Wednesday, April 8          Track @ Carroll

                                           French Society

                                           BETA Club

                                           Matilda Rehearsal

                                           Dance Company                                                                                                                  

Thursday, April 9              Softball @ Wakefield

                                           Matilda Rehearsal                                                     

Friday, April 10                 School Dance

                            

 

 

 

 

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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 4^th 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 18^th  - March 27^th  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 21^st  - 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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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