Pioneer Family News | West Middle School

Week of September 21 - September 25

THIS WEEK AT WEST

Skyward QSM Family Update

Scholastic Book Clubs

Before & After School Clubs

DON'T FORGET

PPS & WMS Handbook Form

Charged Chromebooks

Pick-Up & Drop-Off Procedures

COMING UP

SEP 22 • 8th Grade DC Student Mtg

SEP 24 • 8th Grade DC Parent Mtg

SEP 25 • Half Day

SEP 28-Oct 2 • Spirit Week

From Mr. Bailey

Pioneer Families,

It is hard to believe, but we are already about one-third of the way through the first quarter! This is a great time for families to check Skyward for updated grades and review Google Classroom with your student each evening for assignments, announcements, and upcoming deadlines. If you have questions or notice an area of concern, please reach out to the teacher so we can work together to support your student.

We also encourage every Pioneer to find a way to get involved at West. Whether through an XTS club, athletics, music, leadership, or another school activity, getting connected helps students build relationships and strengthen their sense of belonging. Let's keep working together to make this a strong first quarter!

#AllIn #TheWestWay

NEED TO KNOW

Important information for Pioneer families

Skyward QSM

If you have recently moved, please notify Mrs. Caro at bcaro@portageps.org a new Proof of Residency so that we can update your address accordingly. Click below for more details.

Skyward QSM Family Update

Scholastic Book Clubs

West Middle School is excited to read with Scholastic Book Clubs! It's a great way to build up your book collection at home and help improve your reading skills. Click below for more details.

Scholastic Book Clubs Info

Before & After School Clubs

Before & After School Clubs are beginning! Some are offered for a limited time, while others continue throughout the year. From Homework Club to Comic Book Club, click below to explore the available opportunities!

Before and After School Clubs

PIONEERS IN ACTION

Celebrating learning, leadership & The West Way

6th Graders Create Rainbows in Science!

Mrs. McDaniel & Mrs. DeGraff had students engage in a lab where they created rainbows! This activity put the scientific method in action and introduced our 6th grade Pioneers to science labs in middle school. Take a look at the pictures showing the scholars engaged, amazed, and enjoying discovery!

8th Grade Washington, DC Trip

Even though it's only September, we're already looking forward to our annual 8th Grade Washington, DC trip June 15 - 19, 2027! This once-in-a-lifetime adventure allows students the opportunity to explore some of our nation's most important historical sites while enjoying unforgettable learning experiences. It will be a trip your child talks about for years to come!

We have two informational meetings coming up:

Tuesday, September 22 - Student Informational Meeting during XTS
Thursday, September 24 - Parent Informational Meeting at 6:00 p.m.

Join us to learn more about the Washington, DC experience, planned adventures, trip costs, payment-plan options, and more!

Pioneer Student-Athletes!

The fall season is off and running, and our Pioneers are representing West throughout the city and county! Our cheerleaders, cross-country runners, football players, and volleyball players continue to demonstrate The West Way both on and off the field of competition. Keep up the great work, Pioneers! Here are a few pictures from the season so far.

Drop-Off Procedures at WMS

Families, please do not park in the designated accessible parking spaces during drop-off or pick-up unless you have the proper handicap parking credentials. Please be courteous and keep these spaces available for those who need them. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Bailey.

As a reminder, when dropping off your Pioneer(s):

Enter the school using the south entrance
Drive towards your Pioneer's grade drop off location
- 8th Grade - Furthest door in the drop off lane
- 7th Grade - 2nd furthest door in the drop off lane
- 6th Grade - Main entrance
Doors open at 7:20 a.m.
Note: The right lane is for dropping off only. The left lane is for finding a spot to drop-off or leaving only. Please use your blinker and do not drive forward in the drop off lane.