Dear Wilbanks Middle School Families,

I hope this letter finds you well. As we dive into another exciting school year, I’m thrilled to share that we’re off to a fantastic start! Our students are already working diligently, and it’s wonderful to see their enthusiasm and dedication.

We had a wonderful time at BINGO Night this past Thursday. It was a blast, and so many participants walked away with fantastic prizes. The funds raised from this event will go directly to supporting student incentives, which we’re excited to roll out soon.

Looking ahead, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our LiveSchool House System, kicking off with our first Battle of the Houses on Tuesday. Each student will be part of one of four houses: Loyalty (blue), Perseverance (green), Valor (red), and Integrity (white). We encourage all students to wear their House colors to show their support for their teams.

Our House System is designed to foster a strong school culture that emphasizes teamwork, dedication, loyalty, and discipline within a healthy competitive environment. Students will earn LiveSchool Points daily for attendance, work ethic, and positive behaviors in each class. Our goal is for every student to earn at least 50 points per day. These points will accumulate in their individual accounts and can be used at the end of each 9 weeks during incentive day. Additionally, their points contribute to their House’s overall performance, reinforcing the importance of every student’s participation.

By connecting students to something positive and rewarding their efforts, we aim to create a sense of belonging and motivation that enhances their school experience.

Please remember that there will be no school on Monday in observance of Labor Day. We look forward to seeing all our students in their House colors on Tuesday!

Thank you for your continued support and for being such an integral part of our school community.

Warm regards,

Chris Chitwood
Principal, Wilbanks Middle School

AUGUST 30

• Chorus Students (all grades) Sing at the Raider Football Game (Raider Stadium)

SEPTEMBER 2

• No School - Labor Day Holiday

SEPTEMBER 3

• Parent Orientation Series 8:30-9:30 a.m. WMS Cafeteria
• FCA School Meeting - before school
• Tennis at Banks County at 4:00 p.m.
• Cross Country at 4:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 4

• Volleyball vs. Elbert County at 5:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 5

• Tennis vs. Macon County, NC at 4:00 p.m.
• Softball at Madison County at 5:00 p.m.
• Football at Rabun County at 5:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 6

• 8th Grade Band & HCHS Marching Band at HCHS at 5:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 7

• Beginning Band Boot Camp (6th Grade) at WMS at 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
• Cross Country (Bill Woods) Franklin at 7:30 a.m.

SEPTEMBER 9

• Book Club Meeting after school until 5:00 p.m.
• Volleyball vs. Hart County at 5:00 p.m.
• Softball at North Hall County at 6:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 10

• Parent Orientation Series 8:30-9:30 a.m. WMS Cafeteria
• Tennis vs. Rabun Gap Nacoochee at 4:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 11

• Volleyball at Franklin County at 5:00 p.m.
• Softball at Franklin County at 5:30 p.m.
• Football vs. Madison County at 6:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 12

• Tennis vs. Banks County at 4:00 p.m.
• Cross Country at Stephens County at 5:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 16

• Volleyball vs. Rabun County at 5:00 p.m.
• Softball vs. North Hall County at 5:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 17

• FCA School Meeting - before school
• Parent Orientation Series 8:30-9:30 a.m. WMS Cafeteria
• Tennis at Rabun County at 4:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 19

• Tennis vs. Rabun County at 4:00 p.m.
• Cross Country at Rabun County at 4:15 p.m.
• Softball vs. Elbert County at 5:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 20

• Book Club Meeting after school until 5:00 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 21

• Volleyball End of Season Tournament at Elbert County

SEPTEMBER 23

• 6th Grade Honor Chorus Tryouts (during class)

SEPTEMBER 24

• Parent Orientation Series 8:30-9:30 a.m. WMS Cafeteria
• 6th Grade Honor Chorus Tryouts (during class)
• Tennis at Macon County, NC at 4:00 p.m.
• Chorus - 7th/8th Grades Movie Night (5:20 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)

SEPTEMBER 25

• 6th Grade Honor Chorus Tryouts (during class)

SEPTEMBER 26

• 6th Grade Honor Chorus Tryouts (during class)
• Cross Country at Franklin County (Region) at 5:00 p.m.
• Football at Franklin County at 5:30 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 27

• 6th Grade Honor Chorus Tryouts (during class)
• 7th/8th Grades Chorus Hangout (afterschool - 5:00 p.m.)

The Book Club at Wilbanks Middle School is a part of the Tome Student Literacy Society (Tome Society). Tome Society serves students in grades 2-12 by providing a diverse menu of digital student competitions; an annual book award list of new, clean, fun-to-read children's and young adult literature titles; student book club activities; curriculum materials for educators; and the TomeCon annual conference for both students and educators. All activities promote self-esteem, leadership skills, character ethics, and nurture critical thinking, creativity, and imagination in the digital age.

FFA Motto

Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve.

Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School

3115 Demorest-Mt. Airy Highway, Demorest, GA 30535

(706) 894-1341

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