TAN: Good morning, Williamsburg! We’re your school librarians, Ms. Tan… LORD: And Ms. Lord. February is Black History Month, and today we’re here to introduce the National African American Read-In — the nation’s first and oldest event dedicated to diversity in literature. TAN: The African American Read-In was established in 1990 by the Black Caucus […]
Month: January 2018
2018 African American Read-In, Day 1
1/31/2018
We begin today with WOLF PACK PRIDE!! The WMS boys basketball is ROLLING! In the past week, they have absolutely steam rolled the competition. Last Thursday, they took a laugh-er off of Gunston at home, winning 47 to 20. . Then yesterday, they took the show on the road and DISMANTLED Swanson — cruising to […]
1/30/2018
We begin today with WOLF PACK PRIDE! The WMS boys basketball team “hits the road” today with a tough match-up against Swanson Middle School at 3:15. The Wolves are looking to continue their hot start to the season, so let’s root them on to victory and Be a Part of the Pride! Go get ’em, […]
1/29/2018
It’s the beginning of the end! Today marks the first day of the 2nd semester here at WMS. 7th and 8th graders taking semester-long electives are reminded that your NEW classes begins TODAY, so be sure to check your schedule in StudentVue or see your counselor for more information. And to everyone — let’s get […]
1/25/2018
Newsflash everybody: TODAY is the LAST DAY of the 2nd Quarter — so this is your LAST CHANCE to submit any missing or make-up work to your teachers. Also, 7th and 8th graders taking semester-long electives are reminded that your NEW class begins on Monday, so be sure to check your schedule in StudentVue or […]
1/24/2018
We begin today with WOLF PACK PRIDE!! He shoots, he scores! The WMS boys basketball team got their season started in grand fashion yesterday — beating Thomas Jefferson Middle School on the home court by a final score of 43 to 39. 8th grader Quinn C. had the hot-hand on offense, scoring 14 points and […]
1/23/2018
We begin today with WOLF PACK PRIDE! The WMS Debate Team had a great showing at their recent tournament, matching up against dozens of debaters from from both Middle AND High schools. Congratulations to Bella R. for coming within a FRACTION of a point from the podium, and to Abby F. who beat out 25 […]
1/22/2018
We begin today with WOLF PACK PRIDE! The WMS Geo Bee was last Friday afternoon — and it was a match for the ages! Twenty-four competitors from grades 6, 7, and 8 put their geography genius to the test, and battled it out for nearly TWO HOURS. But in the end, there could be only […]
1/19/2018
We begin today with WOLF PACK PRIDE! Some big news to announce from the WMS Band: an unprecedented 23 students have been selected to the 2018 APS Honors Band. That’s the HIGHEST representation from any school in APS — including Middle and High schools. And you can hear these amazing musicians for yourself at a […]
1/18/2018
Believe it or not, but the 2nd Quarter is rapidly coming to a close — just ONE WEEK to go! And you know what that means: it’s almost time for the Wolf Paw Drawing!!! That’s right — the 2nd Quarter Wolf Paw Drawing is scheduled for TOMORROW during TA. But you MUST submit your Wolf […]