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Pence Press
October 27, 2023
Halloween at Pence Middle
For those students who still go out into the community to trick or treat, we wish you a safe evening of fun!
End of 1st Quarter
Thursday, October 26 marked the end of the first quarter. Please take some time to review your
student’s grades in PowerSchool. Please note that teachers are continuing to finalize grades
through 11/7 ahead of the release of report cards on 11/13. If you do not have an established
PowerSchool account, instructions for setting up an account can be found HERE.
"Frozen" - WSPMS Musical
The Pence Music Department took a group to see "Frozen" in preparation for this year's musical!
6th Grade History Fun
Parent Teacher Conferenes
Schools will be closed on Monday, November 6 and Tuesday, November 7 for In-services and parent/teacher conferences.
Parent Teacher Conferences at Pence will be held on Tuesday, November 7th from 12pm-7pm.
Call the office between 9am-3pm at 540-879-2535 to sign up for a parent teacher conference. Conferences are scheduled for 15 minutes with your student's English, Math, Social Studies, and Science teachers. Individual conferences may be scheduled as well with Elective, PE, and other teachers.
The PTO Hospitality team is requesting donations for our Staff meal during Parent Teacher Conferences on November 7, 2023. SIGN UP HERE
Members of the Pence Choir participated in the TA Area Vertical Workshop last week!
6th Grade Field Trip
FCCLA Field Trip
FCCLA members participated in the Rockingham Fall Rally at the fair grounds. Students developed leadership skills, learned about different careers and had a great time!
Pence FFA Citrus Fruit
Yearbook Pictures
You are still able to order your pictures online at https://www.strawbridge.net/
The online code is FM435447.
Make-Up Pictures and Club Pictures will be taken on Friday, December 1st.
Clothing Drive
Thank you for all the donations so far!
We are still actively collecting clothes of all sizes until November 17th.
Homework Help
Our Homework Help Program begun and continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30. Assistance is given with homework assignments, late or missing work and difficult learning areas. If you are interested, please print the following form for your students:
Bus transportation is available on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. If transportation is needed, please print this form:
After School Transportation Form
Hard copies of both forms are available in the office.
Sports Information
Check out our Student Activities Page on our website!
- Tickets to athletic events are $4 for students and adults.
Concessions will be available for sale at most athletic events.
Refer to the '23-'24 Massanutten District Schedules link on the Student Activities page for dates of games/matches.
Current physicals run from May 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. A current physical is required by RCPS for all athletes to tryout and participate.
Questions about sports at Pence: Email our Athletic Director Mr. Anderson at tanderson@rockingham.k12.va.us
Boys Basketball
Tryouts are November 8th-10th in the Front Gym for 7th and 8th graders. Make sure you have a sports physical on file for the current school year. You can't tryout or practice without it.
Practice for Fall Team starts on November 13.
Practice for Winter Team starts on January 3.
Questions? Contact Coach Eye at josheye@rockingham.k12.va.us
Wrestling
Wrestling practice will begin on November 8th in the cafeteria until 5:30pm. Pick up is between 5:30pm-5:45pm in the front of the school after mats are put away.
Text @wpmswrest to 81010 and reply with your name to sign up for updates. A current sports physical must be on file in the office. Each wrestler will need workout clothes. This should include shoes, shorts, and a shirt. Wrestling shoes are preferable, but not required as any athletic shoe will be fine.
Questions? Contact Coach Brant Weller brant.w.weller@gmail.com, Coach Josh Powers jd.powers03@gmail.com or Coach Bryce Farley bfarley470@gmail.com.
Attendance
Our office/attendance email is wspmsattendance@rockingham.k12.va.us
Email us when your student is on vacation.
Email us when your student is sick or has an appointment.
Email us notes about early dismissals or late arrivals.
Email us changes in bus/transportation needs.
Just email us to keep us informed!
Wilbur Pence Middle School PTO News & Updates
Meeting schedule: November 15th , January 10th , March 13th , and May 15th . These are all Wednesdays and will be held in the library at 6pm.
'23-'24 Yearbooks
KNIGHT’S CAFÉ
Pence Gear at Sideline Store
Counseling & Administrative Support
Change of Schedule Request Forms and Check-In or Appointment Request Forms can be found online on our School Counseling page: https://wspms.rockingham.k12.va.us/o/wspms/page/school-counseling
Which counselor works with you?
Lisa Holsinger-Thomas, Counselor / Teresa Shank (Assistant Principal)
Works with all students with last names A-K
Matt Nyce, Counselor / Jody Randolph (Assistant Principal)
Works with all students with last names L-Z
Sandy Hackbarth, Part-time Counselor - available on even days
Information for Parents, Guardians & Students
Please bookmark these pages for your reference:
You can also visit us on Facebook & Instagram:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penceknights
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknightspotlight/?hl=en