Wildcat Tales

Wildcat Families,

My Good Thing this past week has been reading all of the kind notes from the students for Principal's Day. It really is my pleasure and honor to be your child's principal. We have the best kids.

May 5-9 is Teacher Appreciation Week! Please see the flyer below for some ideas. Don't forget we have our staff favorites posted below, or if you would like to shout out a specific staff member, complete the form below! 💙🐾

I just wanted to take a moment to recognize and thank Coach Conner for going the extra mile in his health classes. He recently secured CPR equipment and an AED trainer to give students the opportunity to not only learn about CPR but also practice it in real time.

-Nurse Berry

STAAR Testing is done but we still have 13 ½ days left. We have MAP testing the week of May 12. Field Days are next week. Monday, May 5 is 7th grade, Wednesday, May 7 is 6th grade, and Friday, May 9 is 8th grade. Students will report to their first period class

We will have a concession stand for field day students to purchase food and drinks. Students that are not on field day will not be allowed to purchase concessions. Students may wear a hat on their field day; students must be in dress code - shorts must extend to the fingertip and tank tops must have a 3 finger-width on the shoulder. No off-shoulder shirts allowed any days.

Students are encouraged to bring sunscreen and water and show their 4 P’s! There will be no WIN on field days.

We are in need of parent volunteers to work the concession stand. If you are able to sign up for a time slot, please click the link below. If you have not complete a volunteer background check, please do so ASAP. Background checks are good for the whole school year. You will check in at the front office, scan your drivers license, and receive a visitor's sticker.

Come on out and have some fun with a bunch of middle schoolers hyped up on sugar! We'd love to have you!

• Middle School courses that count as High School credit (fall and spring semester)

• High School Courses Grades 9-12 (fall and spring semester)

• Students that have been placed into ISS (in-school suspension) or DAEP during the current semester are not eligible to be exempt from final exams.

• Students must meet the above behavior, grade and absence requirements to be eligible for the exemption in a class.

• Grades are cut off on W1+W2+Progress 3 (fall) or W3+W4+Progress 5 (spring) to determine exemption status.

• In the event that a student qualifies for an exemption on the progress report, but their grade drops after the progress report, the teacher must use the progress grade to allow for the student exemption. However, teachers can use the most current grade in the gradebook after the progress report to allow for an exemption.

• Students who have earned an exemption may choose to take the semester exam to improve their semester grade.

• Semester grades will be the average of the three 6-weeks for that semester of exempt students.

• Absence on the day of exam counts towards exemption.

• Students who take an EOC will follow the above guidelines for semester exemptions.

• Students in AP courses will follow the above guidelines for semester exemptions.

• Students in Dual Credit courses will follow the higher education institution assessment/exam guidelines.

Student Nutrition annual Student ViewPoint Survey is now live.

The survey includes questions like:

• How often do you eat in the café for breakfast? Lunch?
• Immediate and long-term changes they would like to see.
• Communication-related questions
• USDA guidelines questions
• Overall rating of the café

This feedback is crucial in helping us improve our program to better meet the needs of students and families in MISD.

Athletic physical dates for the 2025-26 school year have been set. Physicals are required for all 7th-12th grade students involved in athletics, dance, cheer, ROTC, and the high school marching band. Incoming 6th graders are not required to have a physical.

Physical Dates:

• April 12th at Methodist Clinic Midlothian
• May 3rd at MHS Cafeteria

Appointment is required.

1️⃣ Student Immunization Clinic – Saturday, May 3rd

🕗 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Midlothian High School Cafeteria

💉 Vaccines available for all ages, including:

• Seniors: MCV4 (required for college), Meningitis B (optional)

• Incoming 7th Graders: MCV4 & Tdap (required), HPV (optional)

• Pre-K/Kindergarten: DTaP, IPV, MMR, Varicella, possibly Hep A
  💲 Just $10 per shot for students under 18 without insurance

🔗 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/5d66jyjy
📎 See attached flyer for more info

2️⃣ NEW! Sports Physicals – May 28th–June 3rd
📍 CommunityMed Urgent Care | 2410 FM 663, Midlothian, TX
🕗 Mon–Sat: 8 AM–8 PM | Sun: 12 PM–8 PM
💲 Just $30 or FREE with in-network insurance
Includes sports physicals, vaccines & wellness visits
📞 Call: (469) 965-9600

📎 See Flyer – scan the QR code to register!

Take advantage of these opportunities to meet school health requirements early!

Dear 6th-Grade Parents,

As required by the State of Texas, all students must receive the Meningococcal and Tdap vaccines before starting 7th grade or have a dose administered on or after their 11th birthday.

If your child has already received these vaccines, please email me a copy of their immunization record, including their name and vaccine details, so I can update Skyward accordingly.

To assist families, MISD will host a vaccine clinic on Saturday, May 3, 2025, from 8 AM to 12 PM at the Midlothian High School Cafeteria. You can find more details in the attached flyer or sign up here: Vaccine Clinic Sign-Up.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me by phone or email.

Best regards,
Mandy Berry, RN, BSN, CPN
📞 469-856-5710

Don’t put it off till summer; complete registration today

All returning students must complete annual student registration online to update family information. Families, please click the "Returning Student Registration" tile in your Skyward Family Access account today.

Parents are encouraged to complete by June 1

Families of returning students no longer wait until July to complete next year's registration. Students returning to Midlothian ISD in 1st through 12th grade can now register for the upcoming 2025-26 school year through the end of May. Families are encouraged to finalize their 2025-26 returning student registration before the last day of school.

Register early and save your seat!

If you do not see the registration tile in your Skyward account, email skyward.student@midlothianisd.org for assistance.

Online Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year opened April 1, 2025 for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students. Families are encouraged to complete the enrollment process by June 1. Visit the MISD New Student Enrollment webpage for helpful resources and information including how-to steps for enrolling, links to the online enrollment portal, eligibility criteria for enrolling, current school supply lists, and more.

MISD will host an informative parent night on April 29 for families preparing to enroll their eligible four-year old in Pre-K for the fall 2025-26 school year. Families will learn what students learn in Pre-Kindergarten, how to prepare their child for success, enrollment procedures and what state eligibility requirements are in place for enrollment.

Attending families will be able to enroll onsite that night during the Parent Information Night. To take advantage of this assistance, families will need to bring with them all the required documents. Visit the MISD website to learn more.

Will your student ride the bus in 2025-26?

Please complete a bus rider contract and submit by July 11, 2025. All students must have a current Bus Rider Contract on file for each year. If you did not submit a contract during your 2025-26 Returning Student Registration, please click the link below for the contract, fill it out, and return to the Transportation Department. Email all contracts to bus_contracts@midlothianisd.org or deliver to 601 E. Avenue E, Midlothian, TX 76065.

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

3-Physicals at MHS Cafeteria

3-Student Immunization Clinic 8-12 at MHS Cafe (see graphic below)

5 - 7th Grade Field Day

7- 6th Grade Field Day

9- 8th Grade Field Day

13-Wildcat Tech & Design Expo 6-7 WGMS Cafe

19-NJHS Induction Ceremony 6-7 WGMS

22-Last Day of School - Student Early Release

23-Teacher Work Day

12-EOY MAP Periods 1,3,5, 7

14-EOY MAP Periods 2,4,6,7

2025 Heritage Youth Football Camp (Incoming 1st - 6th graders)

Dates: Tuesday May 27th - Friday May 30th

Times: 8:00am - 10:00am

Cost: $75 (discount for district employees)

Link to register: https://midlothianisd.store.rankone.com/2025-heritage-youth-football-camp-incoming-1st-6th-graders#modal

2025 Heritage Bound 7th-8th Football Camp (Frank Seale and Walnut Grove incoming 7-8th graders)

Dates: Monday July 28th - Thursday July 31st

Times: 8:00am - 10:00am

Cost: $75 (discount for district employees)

Link to register: https://midlothianisd.store.rankone.com/2025-heritage-bound-7th-8th-football-camp-walnut-grove-frank-seale-incoming-7th-8th-graders#modal

2025 Heritage Incoming Freshman Football Camp

Dates: Monday July 28th - Thursday July 31st

Times: 8:00am - 10:00am

Cost: $75 (discount for district employees)

Link to register: https://midlothianisd.store.rankone.com/2025-heritage-incoming-freshman-football-camp#modal

2025 Heritage Summer S&C (9-12 FOOTBALL ONLY)

Dates: Tuesday May 27th - Thursday July 31st

Times: 7:00am - 9:00am

Cost: $150 (discount for district employees)

Link to register: https://midlothianisd.store.rankone.com/2025-heritage-summer-sc-football-only#modal

9-12th HS BOYS (non football) $125 Atlet

Mon-Thur 8-9am

Skills follow

9-12th HS GIRLS $125 Atlet

Mon-Thur 9-10am

Skills follow

7-8th MS BOYS&GIRLS $150 Atlet

Mon-Thur 9-11am

9-12th HS FOOTBALL $150 MISD Camp

Mon-Thur 7-9am

Skills follow

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