Wildcat Tales

Wildcat Families,

My Good Thing for this week is seeing all of our Wildcats, even if it was just for one day! Most of them said they were not excited about being back in school, but they all had smiles on their faces. I hope everyone is staying safe and warm!

Our guest speaker Keith Davis that was scheduled for Friday will now be coming Monday 1:30-2:30. We will not have WIN on Monday. Mr. Davis will present to students how we can Ripple Kindness.

This is a good time to check to see if your student owes any badge fees. You can log onto the online payment portal to view and pay your child's badge fees. Students and parents can also bring cash or check (made out to WGMS) to the front office. Students that are owing over $20 will have an email sent home and possible disciplinary action.

Mark your calendars to attend the community of Midlothian 2025 MLK Weekend of Celebration and Service. Events will be held from Friday, January 17 through Monday, January 20, and include a movie night, gospel concert, student essay contest, and day of service, all leading up to a special MLK program on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The theme of the weekend is "Mission Still Possible: The Answer is Love."

The MLK Student Essay Contest rules and deadlines are available here. The contest aims to engage students in meaningful reflection on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s life, legacy, and ideals. It is an event hosted by community groups in Midlothian.

For more information, follow the event Facebook page. This is an event hosted by community groups.

To launch you into the weekend: Wildcats, remember your 4 P's-Prompt, Prepared, Productive, Polite and know that you belong here. Make it a great day and go Cats! 💙🐾

Carly Woolery

WGMS Principal

13-School-Wide Assembly with Motivational Guest Speaker Keith Davis from YES - Youth Equipped to Succeed

15-9th Grade Course Fair at HHS at 6 p.m.

16-6th grade 2025-2026 course selections due; bring to ELAR Class

17-7th grade 2025-2026 course selections due; bring to ELAR Class

18-Midlothian's ISD Art Show at Central Admin

20-MLK Day - no school for students and staff

21-5th Grade Parent Night 6-7 p.m. at WGMS Cafeteria (parking will be in the front and the back)

21-Monthly Board Meeting at Central Administration

28-6th Grade Empowered AIM For Success Program (through Science classes)

3-7th Grade AIM for Success - Opt In (more info to come)

14-Professional Development Day - no school for students

15-National SRO Day - Let's celebrate Officer Leyva!

18-Monthly Board Meeting at Central Administration

17-Presidents' Day no school for staff or students

7-Pink Day - no school for students

10-14-Spring Break-no school for staff or students

4-Pink Day - no school for students

11-8th grade dinner dance 7-10 WGMS Cafe

12-8th grade party (TBD)

18-Teacher Exchange Day - no school for students

22-Last Day of School - Student Early Release

23-Teacher Work Day

28-ELAR DCB 6-8th grades

30-SS DCB 8th grade

3-Math DCB 6-8th grades

3-Algebra DCB

6-Science DCB 8th grade

25-TELPAS Reading/Writing

26-TELPAS Listening/Speaking

10-7th and 8th RLA STAAR

15-6th RLA STAAR and 8th Science STAAR

17-8th Social Studies STAAR

22-Algebra I EOC

29-7th and 8th Math STAAR

30-6th Math STAAR

This month, we’re focusing on respect, which comes in many forms: respect for life, for property, for parents, for elders, for nature, and for the beliefs and rights of others. Respect includes being courteous and polite, as well as respecting yourself by avoiding self-criticism. How do we speak and treat each other? Let’s be more aware of other people’s needs and feelings.

* Each must have a tag with date.event.name.

For Example: 9-26volleyball8thSCornwall

** Pictures and videos are subject to review and approval by yearbook advisor

Need help checking your student's grades and missing assignments? Our Tech Apps teacher Mr. Sanchez put together this quick video to show you how!

What is a Wildcat Parent Volunteer?

We are a group of Wildcat parents who donate goodies to the Walnut Grove staff once a month. This is usually in the form of breakfast, lunch, and snacks for all staff on campus.

How can you help?

There are a few ways you can help.

1) You can sign up to be a donation supporter. A donation supporter is for our families who cannot necessarily be away from their home or office during the school day but want to be part of the WPV group. Monthly, we would send out a request for donations. This is usually sent via Venmo and the funds are used to purchase meals and snacks for that month's event.

2)If you have free time and like to be more hands on, you can sign up to help us decorate the designated area for that month. This is usually done in the front office conference room. We arrive on campus around 10:30 AM and are typically wrapping up around 1:10 PM. You would not have to commit to the whole time slot. We decorate and then help serve the food, restock between lunches, etc. Any amount of time you are able to give is greatly appreciated.

3) Do you own a business and want to get your name out to Walnut Grove teachers and staff? We would love to partner with you and have you sponsor a meal for us that month or even sponsor only the drinks or a dessert option for the month.

We have lots of ways for you to be involved. If this sounds like something you would like to participate in, please complete this Google Form and we will add you to our group communication.

Thank you so much for your interest in joining the Wildcat Parent Volunteers.

Medication forms must be updated every school year. Please download forms here and submit to your campus nurse before the first day of school August 14. You can email Nurse Berry at Mandy.Berry@midlothianisd.org.

Dear MISD Parents,

Safety and security are a top priority in MISD. As an added layer of student safety, vape sensors have been installed throughout all MISD secondary campuses serving grades six and above. The installation of the sensors supports legislative requirements set forth by House Bill 114 that went into effect with the start of the 2023-24 school year. The new law takes a strong stance on prohibiting the possession and use of vape devices at school.

Any student who possesses or uses a vape device of any kind on school grounds is subject to disciplinary placement in DAEP and the student's ability to participate in extracurricular activities could be impacted. The law also requires the district to notify School Resource Officers (SROs) about violations. Vape device use of THC is subject to felony drug charges. Parents may reference Texas Health and Safety Penal Code 481.002(26) for more information.

Installed sensors are equipped with tamper detection software and should not be touched. This includes throwing anything at the sensors. Students will be held accountable and subject to disciplinary consequences in accordance with the district’s Student Code of Conduct policy if they tamper with a detection device.

Thank you for your partnership and support as we work together to keep our students safe. If you have any questions, please contact your child’s school.

Sincerely,

Midlothian ISD

4 P's: Prompt, Prepared, Productive, Polite

Character Traits: Respect, Integrity, Pride

Carly Woolery, Principal

M'kale Kennedy, Assistant Principal

David Fontenot, Assistant Principal

Email: carly.woolery@midlothianisd.org
Website: https://wgms.midlothianisd.org/
Location: 990 N Walnut Grove Rd, Midlothian, TX, USA
Phone: (469)856-5700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalnutGroveMS

Instagram: @wgmswildcats
Twitter: @WGMSWildcats