Wolf Pack Weekly
Echo Trail Middle School Weekly Newsletter
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Welcome!
Welcome!
November 17, 2025
Hello Wolf Pack Families!
Thank you to our wonderful PTSA, we had a fantastic first dance of the school year with our Harvest Dance. Students had a great time with their friends! Our clubs, academic teams, and athletics are all doing grEaT things and representing our Wolf Pack with giving back, winning matches and games. Our students are truly excelling in and outside of the classroom.
Last week, I had the opportunity to meet with our 1st Principal Advisory Student Team. These students were selected by their grade level teams to provide student voices to represent their respective teams. I am impressed with all the positives they communicated about our school and how they want to be involved in solutions to make our school even better. Great things are on the horizon for this team and our school throughout the school year!
We look forward to another grEaT week with our students!
Save the Date(s) and Other Important Information:
Echo Trail Family Calendar : This is a living document that will be updated as needed. We wanted to give you a snapshot of what to expect each month.
Uniform Written Policy and Uniform Slide Deck (visuals) :
Please be mindful of skirt length
Full-zip jackets are to be removed for the day
Uniform Approved hoodies can only be worn on Friday
#ExpectgreaTness
Dr. Ammerman, Principal
Twitter: @KaraJo_Ammerman
Important Information
& Upcoming Events
Important Information
& Upcoming Events
Archery Tryouts, November 18 & 20
Archery Tryouts, November 18 & 20
Archery tryouts will be held on November 18th and 20th in the Echo Trail Cafe.
- 7th graders: 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
- 6th graders: 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
- 8th graders: 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
Bows and arrows will be provided to those who need them. Tryouts are closed to parents.
For questions, reach out to Rebecca Dorwart, rebecca.dorwart@jefferson.kyschools.us.
Health Fair, November 18
Health Fair, November 18
Semple Elementary is hosting a Health & Wellness Fair on November 18, 5:30-7:30.
Shopping for the holidays? Link your Kroger Card to Help Echo Trail
Shopping for the holidays? Link your Kroger Card to Help Echo Trail
Shopping for holiday meals? Whenever you shop at Kroger and use your Kroger Card, you use can help Echo Trail!
Link Echo Trail Middle School PTSA to your Kroger Card and every time you scan your card, Kroger will give back 1% of all your purchases ETMS!
Click here to get started and search for “Echo Trail” in the organization search!
Counselor Corner
Counselor Corner
Wolf Pack 2nd Quarter Academics
Wolf Pack 2nd Quarter Academics
Take a moment to see what the Wolf Pack is learning in the second grading period. Reach out to your child's teacher with any questions.
HERO Student and Teacher Leaders
HERO Student and Teacher Leaders
Check out our HERO point leaders for last week!
HERO!
HERO!
What is HERO?
HERO is our platform to recognize and reward students for positive actions and behaviors. Students are able to earn points throughout the week for demonstrating the G.R.E.A.T. Pillars of Success.
G - Growth Mindset
R - Ready and Responsible
E - Enthusiastic Attitude
A - Actively Participate
T - Treat yourself and others with kindness
Lanyards: Each student received an Echo Trail Lanyard with their school ID. Expectation is students MUST have their school ID and lanyard with them each day in order to earn points. In the event, students will need to replace their lanyard, ID and/or plastic ID holder, they can redeem points to do so.
Celebrations: HERO recognitions will take place weekly, monthly and quarterly to celebrate our top HERO earners and staff members who reward points.
Upcoming Incentives:
November 20th - KONA ICE - Cash in 10 Points.
November 25th - Pizza social (pizza and music in the cafe’) - Cash in 30 points.
Upcoming HERO Incentives
Upcoming HERO Incentives
November 20th - KONA ICE - Cash in 10 Points. Students will need cash to purchase KONA Ice.
November 25th - Pizza social (pizza and music in the cafe’) - Cash in 30 points.
Counseling Request Form
Counseling Request Form
If your student has an academic question or social-emotional need, you can reach our counselors or Mental Health Practitioner by filling out the Counselor Google Form.
6th Grade - Ms. Thomas
7th Grade - Mr. Rul-lan
8th Grade - Ms. Wales
Mental Health Practitioner (MHP) - Mrs. Sanders
Student Spotlight
Student Spotlight
Clubs
Clubs
Welcome to Echo Trail Clubs!
Needing information on club meet times, sponsor contact info, or new to clubs in general?
Visit our Club page here for all the information you need!
Virtual Bowling Informational Meeting
Thursday, December 4th, 2025 7pm via Zoom
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/76590497413?pwd=xdZaPWfI5Wb75RjcYioskugQ5t6Exg.1
Meeting ID: 765 9049 7413
Passcode: 8f422M
Echoes of the Arts
Echoes of the Arts
Band Newsletter
Band Newsletter
Click here to read our November Newsletter.
Vision/Mission/Motto
Rolling Announcements
October Students of the Week
2025 JCPS All-County Band Students
2025 MSU Tri-State Honor Band Students
Howliday Arts Fest Flyer
Howliday Arts Fest Concert Letters
2026 KMEA All-State Information
Modern Music Newsletter
Modern Music Newsletter
Click here to read our November Newsletter.
EXPLORE
EXPLORE
👀 Check out what's Happening in Explore this week...
👀 Check out what's Happening in Explore this week...
#chasEThecuriosity
ALL 8th graders have had the Opportunity to attend their Resides High School.
Explore Winter Survey window has opened. Students will be taking the 10 question survey about Explore during their Explore class in the next several weeks.
7th Grade Engineering & Design Classes will be heading to Waterstep. Permission Slips have gone home. Lunch will be at school when we return
Quinn-Nov. 18th
Gulden-Nov. 19th
Metry-Nov. 21st
Athletics
Athletics
Archery Tryouts, November 18 & 20
Archery Tryouts, November 18 & 20
Archery tryouts will be held on November 18th and 20th in the Echo Trail Cafe.
- 7th graders: 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM
- 6th graders: 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM
- 8th graders: 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
Bows and arrows will be provided to those who need them. Tryouts are closed to parents.
Calling All Girls Interested Echo Trail Soccer...
Calling All Girls Interested Echo Trail Soccer...
If you are interested in prepping for the upcoming 2026 spring girls soccer season, there will be group conditioning and training sessions starting this coming week. If you are interested, contact Tal Grau (Girls Head Coach) for more information. These sessions are off campus and totally optional.
Coach Grau email - tgrau2809@yahoo.com
This Week in Wolfpack Athletics...
Monday 11/17
6th/JV BB @ Noe
5:30p 6th Boys
6:30p JV Girls
7:30p JV Boys
Tuesday 11/18
Boys BB vs CAL @ ET
5:00p 6th
6:00p 7th
7:00p 8th
Wednesday 11/19
Boys BB @ Oldham Co.
5:45p 6th
6:45p 7th
7:45p 8th
Thursday 11/20
Varsity BB vs Noe @ ET
5:00p Girls
6:00p Boys
Friday 11/21
6:00p Swim JCPS Championships @ UofL Nattatorium
Saturday 11/22
Girls BB vs N. Oldham @ ET
11:30a 6th
12:30p 7th
1:30p 8th
Sunday 11/23
Cheer - Kapos Regionals @ North Bullitt HS
Echo Trail Athletic Department
Echo Trail Athletic Department
Subject: Important Student Attendance and Supervision Policy for the 2025-2026 Basketball Season
Subject: Important Student Attendance and Supervision Policy for the 2025-2026 Basketball Season
Dear Echo Trail Parents and Guardians,
We are incredibly excited for the start of the 2025-2026 basketball season! This year is especially significant as we launch our first-ever Varsity seasons for the Echo Trail Wolfpack. We look forward to seeing our entire community come out to support our teams and celebrate this exciting milestone in our school's athletic history.
Mandatory Supervision Policy
Mandatory Supervision Policy
As we anticipate a high volume of student spectators at our games with our growing enrollment, we must reinforce clear expectations for safety and behavior.
Reminder - All Echo Trail students attending basketball games must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Please note that this adult does not necessarily have to be the student's specific parent or guardian, but it must be an individual who is capable of and committed to supervising the student throughout the event. This adult is responsible for the student in the event of any personal or safety-related incident.
This policy is in place to ensure the safety of all students in our building and to remind everyone that the high standards and behavioral expectations we maintain during the school day carry through to all of our extracurricular events. Our goal is to provide a fun, safe, and positive atmosphere for all attendees.
Behavior and Consequences
Behavior and Consequences
We expect all student spectators to show respect for the facility, the officials, the players, and all other attendees, abiding by all established school-based rules and codes of conduct.
Any student who fails to meet these expectations or violates school rules while attending a game will be subject to disciplinary action. Furthermore, they will be evaluated for access to future athletic events for the remainder of the season. We appreciate your support in communicating the seriousness of these expectations to your student-athlete.
We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation in adhering to this important policy. We look forward to a successful and spirited season!
Sincerely,
Kyle Carden
Echo Trail Athletic Director
PTSA
PTSA
We want to take a moment to say a HUGE THANK YOU to all of our wonderful sponsors who made our t-shirt a possibility this year! Our 3rd Annual Walkathon was a huge success!
We raised over $48,000 for the PTSA, and our families and sponsors are to thank for that!
We encourage our families to support the businesses that you see on the back of the Walkathon shirt!!
Thank you again for everything!!
Echo Trail PTSA
Volunteers Needed for Spring Festival
Volunteers Needed for Spring Festival
PTSA is looking for a few good volunteers to help plan our Spring Festival and to work with Ms. Brown on scheduling the Bookstore workers. Email us at echotrailptsa@gmail.com for more details (we won't make you sign on the dotted line just yet!)
Please consider volunteering - it's a great way to get to know other families and our school admin, plus you help make a great year for our kids! 💙💚
Reminders
Reminders
We would love for you to sign up for a PTSA Membership.
--> You can join the Echo Trail PTSA here!
Does your student have spirit wear or school uniforms that no longer fit? Or maybe apparel from a previous grade-level team that your student is no longer on? PTSA is partnering with the FRC to replenish clothing for students and families in need. You can bring donations to the front office or email PTSA to make other arrangements.
Any questions about PTSA, feel free to email echotrailptsa@gmail.com
Volunteers Needed
Volunteers Needed
We will need volunteers throughout the school year. Please fill out this form so we can have you on our volunteer email list.
Bookstore needs help during lunches!
Your Echo Trail Bookstore will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunches! Hours are 10am-noon.
Students may ask to stop by and purchase spirit wear items during these times. We accept card, check (made out to Echo Trail PTSA) and cash. Parents may sign in to the office for a visitors pass to shop as well during these hours.
If you'd like to volunteer during these times, the bookstore chair will walk you through how it works.
--> https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0548ADA82EA5FDC34-58162520-etms
Repeat Information
Repeat Information
Jefferson County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity
Jefferson County Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity
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Errors? Omissions? If something is missing or needs to be corrected, please email Michael Etter, michael.etter@jefferson.kyschools.us.
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