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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 11.  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.   

 

 

📣 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/student. New 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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School is closed for students on Monday, January 26 for a teacher workday.  Teachers will engage in professional learning on Monday.  West Millbrook students do NOT have Emergency Remote Instruction on Monday.     

 

 

Emergency Remote Instruction:  No Decision Has Been Made About Tuesday at this time; however, I want families to be prepared for what will be expected of students if WCPSS shifts us to Emergency Remote Instruction.  If we move to Emergency Remote Instruction, students should:

• Log into Canvas each day to access and complete assignments
• Email teachers with questions/Send messages 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.

 

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.  

 

 

Quarter 3 begins on Tuesday, January 27.  Report cards for Q2/Semester 1 will be issued on Friday, January 30. 

 

 

NC Check Ins for Math 7, Math 1 and ELA all grades 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.   

 

 

West Millbrook's school-wide Winter Dance will be held on Friday January 30th from 5-7pm in our school gym! The theme for this year's dance is 'Lights, Camera, Dance!'  

 

Students did not receive a paper ticket.  Student Council has a spreadsheet of ticket sales.

• Please note that students attending the dance cannot stay after school. 
• Students may be dropped off at 5pm in carpool (gym entrance)
• Students must be currently enrolled at West Millbrook to attend. 
• Students must be picked up from the dance at 7pm in carpool.  Students may not walk/bike home after the dance.

Email Mrs. Jetter (cjetter@wcpss.net) with any questions. 

 

Year 3 Families:  Please save the date for an important informational meeting designed to support families of rising 9th grade students. This session will provide an overview of high school graduation requirements, academic programs, and content areas, and will help prepare families for the 9th grade course registration process. Our Parent Information Night will be held virtually on Wednesday, January 28th, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting link will be shared prior to the event. We encourage all families to attend and look forward to partnering with you as your student prepares for high school.

 

 If your child is absent, please send an attendance note to attendance608@wcpss.net.  Include your name, your phone number, your child’s name, the dates of the absence and the reason for the absence.  If you have a doctor’s note, please include that as well.

 

📣 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/student. New Deadline: February 6.

 

📓 RESERVE YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY BEFORE WE SUBMIT OUR FINAL ORDER  Time is running out to purchase the 2026 West Millbrook yearbook. Reserve yours before January 30 to guarantee your student a copy and to save the memories of this special year. This is the final call before we submit our order for printing. JostensYearbooks.com 

 

 

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. 

 

 

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, January 26                      No School                         

Tuesday, January 27                      Run Club

                                                          Mathilda Rehearsal

Wednesday, January 28                French Society

                                                          Basketball v Pine Hollow

                                                          Year 3 Parent Night – High School Registration                                                  

Thursday, January 28                    Yearbook Staff  

                                                          Basketball @ Carroll

                                                          Matilda Rehearsal                                                                                  

Friday, January 30                         Report Cards issued

                                                          School Dance    

                                                         

 

 

From the Wildcat PTA:

Our 28th annual March Madness event will be held on March 6, and the planning has already begun. This community event brings our Wildcat family together for a night of fun including a student vs. faculty basketball game, performances by our cheer team, dance company and band, and LOTS of raffle prizes.  If you have something you'd like to donate as a raffle prize, please email Sarah at sarahhcopley@gmail.com.  Be on the lookout for more info coming soon.

 

Mark Your Calendars for These Fun PTA Events:

 

• Jan 30: 🍦 Spirit Night @ Goodberry’s (Strickland Rd) – Come before/after school dance

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

 

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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School is closed on Monday, January 19, for the Martin Luther King Day holiday.  School resumes on Tuesday, January 20 at 8:15am.  If your family is seeking service opportunities for the Martin Luther King Day of Service, consider Activate Good.  Activate Good has supported West Millbrook and connects individuals and companies with volunteer opportunities in our community.  Find volunteer opportunities HERE. 

 

 

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.  

 

 

Quarter 2 ends on Friday, January 23. 

 

 

NC Check Ins for Math 7+ will be administered Tuesday – Thursday.  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.   

 

 

West Millbrook's school-wide Winter Dance will be held on Friday January 30th from 5-7pm in our school gym! The theme for this year's dance is 'Lights, Camera, Dance!'  

• Tickets are $5 and will be on sale online until Jan 21^st or until 500 tickets have been sold (less than 70 tickets remain). 
• You can purchase a ticket for your child online by going to the school website, clicking on 'Family Support and 'Online Payments' and then logging into your School Cash Online account. 
• Tickets were sold on 1/9 during lunch (cash) and will be sold during lunch on 1/20 (cash), if there are any tickets remaining at that time. 

 

Students will not receive a paper ticket.  Student Council will keep a spreadsheet of ticket sales.

• Please note that students attending the dance cannot stay after school. 
• Students may be dropped off at 5pm in carpool (gym entrance)
• Students must be currently enrolled at West Millbrook to attend. 
• You may only purchase a ticket for your own child(ren).
• Students must be picked up from the dance at 7pm in carpool.  Students may not walk/bike home after the dance.

Email Mrs. Jetter (cjetter@wcpss.net) with any questions. 

 

 

Congratulations to our 2025 Volleyball Conference Champion team who received their championship t-shirts on Friday!

   

 

 

Please ensure that your student arrives to school with all necessary materials and please make after-school and transportation arrangements with your child before our school day begins.  We are happy to assist you with an emergency message but are unable to take routine messages for students. 

 

Year 3 Families:  Please save the date for an important informational meeting designed to support families of rising 9th grade students. This session will provide an overview of high school graduation requirements, academic programs, and content areas, and will help prepare families for the 9th grade course registration process. Our Parent Information Night will be held virtually on Wednesday, January 28th, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting link will be shared prior to the event. We encourage all families to attend and look forward to partnering with you as your student prepares for high school.

 If your child is absent, please send an attendance note to attendance608@wcpss.net.  Include your name, your phone number, your child’s name, the dates of the absence and the reason for the absence.  If you have a doctor’s note, please include that as well.

 

📣 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/student. New Deadline: February 6.

 

📓 RESERVE YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY BEFORE WE SUBMIT OUR FINAL ORDER  Time is running out to purchase the 2026 West Millbrook yearbook. Reserve yours before January 30 to guarantee your student a copy and to save the memories of this special year. This is the final call before we submit our order for printing. JostensYearbooks.com 

 

 

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. 

 

 

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, January 19                      No School                         

Tuesday, January 20                      Basketball @ Heritage

                                                          Student Council

                                                          Matilda Rehearsal

Wednesday, January 21                Dance Company

                                                          French Society

                                                          Winter Band Concert                                                

Thursday, January 22                    Yearbook Staff  

                                                          Basketball @ East Millbrook

                                                          Matilda Rehearsal                                                                                  

Friday, January 23                         

                                                         

 

 

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:

• Jan 21: 🍪 Spirit Night @ Crumbl
• Jan 30: 🍦 Spirit Night @ Goodberry’s (Strickland Rd)
• Feb 13: 🧗 Spirit Night @ DEFY Raleigh (5604 Departure Dr)

 

 

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NC Check Ins for Math 8 will be administered Monday – Wednesday and NC Check Ins for Math 6 will be administered Wednesday – Friday.  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.   

 

 

West Millbrook's school-wide Winter Dance will be held on Friday January 30th from 5-7pm in our school gym! The theme for this year's dance is 'Lights, Camera, Dance!'   Tickets are $5 and will be on sale beginning Jan 6th until Jan 21^st or until 500 tickets have been sold.  You can purchase a ticket for your child online by going to the school website, clicking on 'Family Support and 'Online Payments' and then logging into your School Cash Online account.  Tickets were sold on 1/9 during lunch (cash) and will be sold during lunch on 1/20 (cash), if there are any tickets remaining at that time. 

 

Students will not receive a paper ticket.  Student Council will keep a spreadsheet of ticket sales.

• Please note that students attending the dance cannot stay after school. 
• Students may be dropped off at 5pm in carpool (gym entrance)
• Students must be currently enrolled at West Millbrook to attend. 
• You may only purchase a ticket for your own child(ren).
• Students must be picked up from the dance at 7pm in carpool.  Students may not walk/bike home after the dance.

Email Mrs. Jetter (cjetter@wcpss.net) with any questions. 

 

 

Please ensure that your student arrives to school with all necessary materials and please make after-school and transportation arrangements with your child before our school day begins.  We are happy to assist you with an emergency message but are unable to take routine messages for students. 

 

Year 3 Families:  Please save the date for an important informational meeting designed to support families of rising 9th grade students. This session will provide an overview of high school graduation requirements, academic programs, and content areas, and will help prepare families for the 9th grade course registration process. Our Parent Information Night will be held virtually on Wednesday, January 28th, at 6:00 p.m. The meeting link will be shared prior to the event. We encourage all families to attend and look forward to partnering with you as your student prepares for high school.

 

If your child is absent, please send an attendance note to attendance608@wcpss.net.  Include your name, your phone number, your child’s name, the dates of the absence and the reason for the absence.  If you have a doctor’s note, please include that as well.

 

January 16 is the final day for late/missing work to be submitted for Q2.  Please ensure your student is meeting your academic expectations. 

 

United Arts Artists in Schools West Millbrook PTA is excited to welcome hip-hop and jazz band, The Beast, to perform for all grade levels in February.  Their show called "Sankofa: The History of African-American Music" tells the story of African-American music from spirituals to hip-hop.  We are excited for this celebration of music and Black History Month. 

 

📓 You can still purchase your 25-26 WMMMS Yearbook at JostensYearbooks.com! Order before the price increases, 1/30! Contact Mrs. Youth for any questions: cyouth@wcpss.net.

 

 

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. 

 

 

Wake Electric is pleased to offer Cooperative All-Stars Sports Camp Scholarships to basketball camps on university campuses.  Young women can apply for a scholarship to attend the Wolfpack Women’s Basketball Camp which will be held June 14-17 at N.C. State University in Raleigh. Young men can apply for a scholarship to attend the Carolina Basketball School which will be held June 27-30 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

 

Looking for food resources? Visit wake.gov/findfood

 

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, January 12                      Basketball v Durant                      

Tuesday, January 13                      Run Club

                                                          Athletic Boosters

Wednesday, January 14                Dance Company

                                                          French Society

                                                          Vocal Ensemble Concert                                           

Thursday, January 15                    Yearbook Staff  

                                                          Basketball @ Wakefield

                                                          Magnet Open House                                   

Friday, January 16                          FBLA

                                                         

 

 

From Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

 

Please sign up to help with concessions for our winter sports and school dance!

 

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

 

 

 

From the Wildcat PTA:

 

Mark Your Calendars for These Fun PTA Events:

• Jan 21: 🍪 Spirit Night @ Crumbl
• Jan 30: 🍦 Spirit Night @ Goodberry’s (Strickland Rd)
• Feb 13: 🧗 Spirit Night @ DEFY Raleigh (5604 Departure Dr)

 

 

 

 

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School resumes on Monday, January 5 at 8:15am.  It will be great to have our Wildcats back on campus!

 

 

Welcome Mr. Livengood, who is returning as interim Year 1 Assistant Head of School.  Mr. Hunt decided to return to western NC and resigned his position in December.  Mr. Livengood is a retired WCPSS principal who will serve as our interim Year 1 AHoS while we hire for this position.  Mr. Livengood has served many interim roles in WCPSS, including one at our school, and we are delighted to have him return. 

 

Thank you to the PTA for a wonderful Holiday Lunch for the faculty on the Friday leading into winter break!  We appreciated the opportunity to enjoy a festive meal together as we celebrated the holiday season! 

 

 

West Millbrook's school-wide Winter Dance will be held on Friday January 30th from 5-7pm in our school gym! The theme for this year's dance is 'Lights, Camera, Dance!'   Tickets are $5 and will be on sale beginning Jan 6th until Jan 21st. You can purchase a ticket for your child online by going to the school website, clicking on 'Family Support and 'Online Payments' and then logging into your School Cash Online account. Tickets can also be purchased for $5 cash during lunches on 1/9 and 1/20. 

 

Students will not receive a paper ticket.  Student Council will keep a spreadsheet of ticket sales.

• Please note that students attending the dance cannot stay after school. 
• Students may be dropped off at 5pm in carpool (gym entrance)
• Students must be currently enrolled at West Millbrook to attend. 
• You may only purchase a ticket for your own child(ren).
• Students must be picked up from the dance at 7pm in carpool.  Students may not walk/bike home after the dance.

Email Mrs. Jetter (cjetter@wcpss.net) with any questions. 

 

 

 

Holiday Hugs:  Thank you to all of the Wildcat families who contributed gift cards for this event! And thanks to the West Millbrook PTA for providing dinner and an activity Holiday Hugs!  We appreciate you.  We are always grateful for the generosity of our community!  Lee, Lindy, Maureen, Amber (your school counselors and social worker)

 

Reflections Art Contest  Congratulations to our West Millbrook finalists!  This years theme is "I Belong.”

Visual Arts

Annabelle Pate (year 1) for "I Belong in Raleigh"

Valentina Lemus (year 1) for "The Hands of Friendship”

Photography

Ellison Thomas (year 2) for "I Belong"

Special congratulations to Ellison Thomas who also placed 3rd in Wake County middle school photography! 

Their art work will be on display in our main lobby!  

 

Congratulations to the Wildcat Magnet Dance Ensemble for being selected to perform at 2026 Pieces of Gold!  Our dance program continues to earn accolades, and I am very proud of our dance director Ms. Maxwell for elevating West Millbrook dance! 

 

If your child is absent, please send an attendance note to attendance608@wcpss.net.  Include your name, your phone number, your child’s name, the dates of the absence and the reason for the absence.  If you have a doctor’s note, please include that as well.

 

January 16 is the final day for late/missing work to be submitted for Q2.  Please ensure your student is meeting your academic expectations. 

 

United Arts Artists in Schools West Millbrook PTA is excited to welcome hip-hop and jazz band, The Beast, to perform for all grade levels in February.  Their show called "Sankofa: The History of African-American Music" tells the story of African-American music from spirituals to hip-hop.  We are excited for this celebration of music and Black History Month. 

 

📓 You can still purchase your 25-26 WMMMS Yearbook at JostensYearbooks.com! Order before the price increases, 1/30! Contact Mrs. Youth for any questions: cyouth@wcpss.net.

 

Wake Electric is pleased to offer Cooperative All-Stars Sports Camp Scholarships to basketball camps on university campuses.  Young women can apply for a scholarship to attend the Wolfpack Women’s Basketball Camp which will be held June 14-17 at N.C. State University in Raleigh. Young men can apply for a scholarship to attend the Carolina Basketball School which will be held June 27-30 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

 

Looking for food resources? Visit wake.gov/findfood

 

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, January 5                                                    

Tuesday, January 6                        Student Council Meeting

                                                          Basketball @ Leesville

Wednesday, January 7                   Dance Company

                                                          French Society

                                                         

Thursday, January 8                      Yearbook Staff                                             

Friday, January 9                           

                                                         

 

 

From Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

 

Please sign up to help with concessions for our winter sports and school dance!

 

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

 

 

 

From the Wildcat PTA:

 

Mark Your Calendars for These Fun PTA Events:

• Jan 21: 🍪 Spirit Night @ Crumbl
• Jan 30: 🍦 Spirit Night @ Goodberry’s (Strickland Rd)
• Feb 13: 🧗 Spirit Night @ DEFY Raleigh (5604 Departure Dr)

 

 

 

Para leer este mensaje en español, haga clic aquí.

 

 

 

Holiday Hugs:  Thank you to all of the Wildcat families who contributed gift cards for this event!  We are always grateful for the generosity of our community!  Lee, Lindy, Maureen, Amber (your school counselors and social worker)

 

 

Math 6+ Check Ins were moved to this week due to last week’s inclement weather days.  Our Math 6+ students will take NC Check Ins Monday – Wednesday. 

 

 

Winter Break begins at 3pm on Friday, December 19.  School will be closed for students until Monday, January 5. 

Winter Spirit Day on Friday!  Student Council is hosting a school-wide spirit day on Friday Dec 19^th and would love all students to participate. Our theme is Frosty Fun Friday, so come wearing your favorite winter clothing and accessories. Teachers will be rewarding the most spirited students they see with mini peppermint candy canes!

 

Reflections Art Contest  Congratulations to our West Millbrook finalists!  This years theme is "I Belong.”

Visual Arts

Annabelle Pate (year 1) for "I Belong in Raleigh"

Valentina Lemus (year 1) for "The Hands of Friendship”

Photography

Ellison Thomas (year 2) for "I Belong"

Special congratulations to Ellison Thomas who also placed 3rd in Wake County middle school photography! 

Their art work will be on display in our main lobby!  

 

Congratulations to the Wildcat Magnet Dance Ensemble for being selected to perform at 2026 Pieces of Gold!  Our dance program continues to earn accolades, and I am very proud of our dance director Ms. Maxwell for elevating West Millbrook dance! 

 

United Arts Artists in Schools West Millbrook PTA is excited to welcome hip-hop and jazz band, The Beast, to perform for all grade levels in February.  Their show called "Sankofa: The History of African-American Music" tells the story of African-American music from spirituals to hip-hop.  We are excited for this celebration of music and Black History Month. 

 

West Millbrook's school-wide Winter Dance will be held on Friday, January 30th from 5-7pm in our school gym! The theme for this year's dance is 'Lights, Camera, Dance!' Tickets are $5 and will be on sale beginning Jan 6th until Jan 21st. They will be available to purchase through SchoolCash Online and there will be a cash option to purchase tickets during lunches on Jan 9^th and 20th. More details will be sent after break!

 

📣 Do you have a Year 3 student? Give them a shout-out for all their middle school accomplishments by getting them a recognition ad in the yearbook!  Your ad can include pictures, quotes, and well wishes from family. Follow the link to create your own: jostensadservice.com/student. Deadline: December 31.

 

 

📓 You can still purchase your 25-26 WMMMS Yearbook at JostensYearbooks.com! Order before the price increases, 1/30! Contact Mrs. Youth for any questions: cyouth@wcpss.net.

 

For Year 3 Students from Ms. Wheeler:  Career Development Plans for Year 3 Students:All Year 3 students are required to complete a Career Development Plan (CDP) before promotion to 9th grade. The CDP is completed in Major Clarity, accessible through each student’s Wake ID portal. Before Thanksgiving break, students learned how to log into Major Clarity and completed their first task—the Career Personality Assessment. Students who were absent can find the step-by-step instructions in the Year 3 Den on Canvas.  During this lesson, students explored Holland’s six personality types to better understand their assessment results. Their next task will be assigned soon and will involve researching two potential careers. The CDP will play an important role in helping students plan for their academic and career pathways in high school. 

 

 

Looking for food resources? Visit wake.gov/findfood

 

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, December 15                  Basketball @ Pine Hollow                           

Tuesday, December 16                  Run Club

Wednesday, December 17            Dance Company

                                                          French Society

                                                          Theatre Parent Meeting

                                                          Basketball v Heritage (make up from last week)

Thursday, December 18                Yearbook Staff

                                                          Basketball v Carroll

Friday, December 19                     

                                                         

 

 

From Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

 

Support West Millbrook Athletics!  Every $50 family donation earns one entry to win a $200 Target gift card.  The drawing will be held Monday, 12/15.  Thank you for supporting West Millbrook Athletics!

 

https://wmmsboosters.givebacks.com/shop

 

Please sign up to help with concessions for our winter sports and school dance!

 

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

 

 

 

From the Wildcat PTA:

 

Mark Your Calendars for These Fun PTA Events:

• 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)

 

Para leer este mensaje en español, haga clic aquí.

 

 

 

Holiday Hugs:  Each year, the Counseling and Student Services Staff of WMMMS provide a holiday assistance program for students in need called Holiday Hugs. Our goal is to give each student in the program two $25.00 gift cards.  The Counseling and Student Services Staff need the help of our Wildcat community to make this possible. If you would like to help, please pick up an envelope, representing a $25 gift card, in the front office.  Return your envelope with the gift card to the front office by Tuesday, December 9th. We appreciate your generosity!   

 

NC Check Ins for Math 6+ 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.   

 

 

Spirit Day on WEDNESDAY!  West vs. East Spirit Day! - Student Council is sponsoring a school-wide Blue and White Spirit Day this Thursday 12/11 to support our basketball teams who face off against East Millbrook after school in the gym. Let's show our school spirit by wearing school colors and let's go Wildcats!

 

 

Basketball season is here!  Students who are staying for basketball games remain in their last period classroom until the announcement is made for them to report to the student gate area.  Tickets may be purchased online at https://gofan.co/app/school/NC7400 or with cash at the student gate.  Concession stand is open during home basketball games.  Appropriate spectator behavior is required and school expectations must be met. Spectators must have rides in carpool when the game ends. 

 

 

Interim grades were posted last week.  Please log in to your parent portal and review your student’s grades to ensure they are meeting your academic expectations.

 

 

Tardy Sweeps will be randomly conducted in the coming weeks as one prong of our efforts to increase on time arrival to class. 

 

 

For Year 3 Students from Ms. Wheeler:  The Early College High School application deadline is next Friday, December 12th. If interested in applying, please go to wcpss.schoolmint.com.  Career Development Plans for Year 3 Students:All Year 3 students are required to complete a Career Development Plan (CDP) before promotion to 9th grade. The CDP is completed in Major Clarity, accessible through each student’s Wake ID portal. Before Thanksgiving break, students learned how to log into Major Clarity and completed their first task—the Career Personality Assessment. Students who were absent can find the step-by-step instructions in the Year 3 Den on Canvas.  During this lesson, students explored Holland’s six personality types to better understand their assessment results. Their next task will be assigned soon and will involve researching two potential careers. The CDP will play an important role in helping students plan for their academic and career pathways in high school.  

 

 

Looking for food resources? Visit wake.gov/findfood

 

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, December 8                    Basketball v Heritage                                                

Tuesday, December 9                    Run Club

Wednesday, December 10            Dance Company

                                                          Beta Club

Thursday, December 11                FFA

                                                          Theatre Auditions for Matilda

                                                          Yearbook Staff

                                                          Basketball v East Millbrook

Friday, December 12                      FBLA

                                                          Theatre Callbacks

                                                         

 

 

From Wildcat Athletic Boosters:

 

Support West Millbrook Athletics!  Every $50 family donation earns one entry to win a $200 Target gift card.  The drawing will be held Monday, 12/15.  Thank you for supporting West Millbrook Athletics!

 

https://wmmsboosters.givebacks.com/shop

 

Please sign up to help with concessions for our winter sports and school dance!

 

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

 

 

 

From the Wildcat PTA:

 

Mark Your Calendars for These Fun PTA Events:

• 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)

 

 

 

 

Para leer este mensaje en español, haga clic aquí.

 

 

School resumes on Monday, December 1 at 8:15am. 

 

 

Holiday Hugs:  Each year, the Counseling and Student Services Staff of WMMMS provide a holiday assistance program for students in need called Holiday Hugs. Our goal is to give each student in the program two $25.00 gift cards.  The Counseling and Student Services Staff need the help of our Wildcat community to make this possible. If you would like to help, please pick up an envelope, representing a $25 gift card, in the front office.  Return your envelope with the gift card to the front office by Tuesday, December 9th. We appreciate your generosity!   

 

 

 

Interim grades will be posted by Friday at 5pm.  Please log in to your parent portal and review your student’s grades to ensure they are meeting your academic expectations

 

 

Looking for food resources? Visit wake.gov/findfood

 

Year 3 Students Who Play Baseball:  Attention 8th grade baseball players who will be trying out at Millbrook High School next year - I’m looking to connect with current 8th grade families who will be attending MHS next year and planning to tryout for the MHS baseball team.  Please email me at mhsbaseballwildcats@gmail.com for an invite to come watch our holiday scrimmage and attend a meet and greet with the coaching staff.

 

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, December 1                    Spring Musical Interest Meeting

                                                          Winter Sports Parent Meeting     

Tuesday, December 2                    Student Council Meeting

                                                          PTA Board Meeting

Wednesday, December 3               Dance Company

                                                          French Society

                                                          Fall Play Performance

Thursday, December 4                  Band All District

                                                          Yearbook Staff

                                                          Fall Play Performance

Friday, December 5

                                                         

 

 

From the Wildcat PTA:

Mark Your Calendars for These Fun PTA Events:

• 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)