West Middle School e-Bulletin

5/5 - NWEA testing ELA (alternate schedule)

5/6 - NWEA testing ELA (alternate schedule)

5/7 - NWEA testing Math (alternate schedule)

5/7 - Track Meet vs. Pioneer @ Liberty MS

5/8 - NWEA testing Math (alternate schedule)

5/21 - Choir Concert @ 7 pm

5/22 - Kona Ice @ West MS

5/22 - Track Meet vs. Discovery @ Liberty MS

5/28 - Band Concert @ 7 pm

5/29 - 6th Grade Field Trip to Penn Theater

6/6 - 7th Grade Bowling Trip & 8th Grade Cedar Point Trip

6/11 - 8th Grade Farewell Celebration

Congratulations to all our Bulldogs of the WeekNatalie Dicken

Baylin Ervans Mr. Almachy

Karsten Duffina Mr. Bechtel

Alex Grzelak Ms. Bone

Ella Howard

Hala Khogali

Ayla Kurtoglu

Madison Kvalevog

Jonas Moore

Cal Peters

Lindsay Robinson

John Sadlowski

Isabella Wandel

Mr. Almachy

Mr. Bechtel

Ms. Bone

Ms. Campbell

Ms. Culbert

Ms. Fitchpatrick

Ms. Grady

Mr. Hawkins

Ms. O'Dell

Ms. Williams

Please be sure to stop by the office for your treat and certificate.

As we work together to finish the school year strong, we are asking for your support in encouraging students to make the most of their passing time between classes. This includes using the restroom, filling water bottles, and taking care of other personal needs before class begins.

We’ve noticed a large increase in students requesting to leave during instructional time, which can be disruptive and take away from valuable learning. Please take a moment to speak with your child about the importance of staying in class and using passing time wisely.

Thank you for partnering with us to support a focused and successful end to the school year!

Our Student Council would like to thank Tropical Smoothie Cafe for sponsoring us for the PCCS clothing drive! Mrs. Wekerle's class had the most donations and get to enjoy a smoothie on Tropical Smoothie Cafe's dime! We so appreciate when our community steps up to help out! If you get a chance and want a tasty treat stop by their Beck Rd location at 15359 Beck Rd in Northville or their Ann Arbor Rd location at 41544 Ann Arbor Rd in Plymouth!

Thank you to Jonas for the Cherry Blossom display in the front showcase!

During the month of May, West Middle School will be holding a fundraiser for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). LLS's work is focused in three areas: research toward treatments and cures, patient education, and support and advocacy for families fighting these diseases. Our last LLS fundraiser a couple years ago generated over $7,000, this year we hope to reach $10,000. Primetime classrooms will compete to see which can raise the most money, with fame, recognition, and a pizza lunch for the winning classroom. Links and more information on how to donate coming to students on Monday.

Applications for new and returning NJHS members will be emailed to students on April 15th. All applications are due on May 15th at 11:59 pm. Returning members must complete the application AND submit their completed Volunteer/Tutoring Logs with all 15 hours to Mrs. Bazzi or Mrs. Davies. New members must submit an application and identify 5 hours of volunteer work as part of the application. The expectation is that students will be completing the application.

Yearbook printing has started! Unfortunately, we are no longer accepting 8th grade Farewell Ad/Message purchases, however, you can still purchase a yearbook at www.yearbookforever.com Deadline to purchase a yearbook will be in May so please reserve your student's copy today!

Quick Pass Car Wash will present the 88.1 the Park Auction on Saturday May 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Every half-hour you can bid on great items donated by local businesses including restaurant gift cards, sports memorabilia, golf outings and much more. Most importantly, all of the proceeds will benefit 88.1 the Park, our student radio program. This year's auction is especially important as the station is raising funds to renovate their studios.

Local businesses and residents still have time to support the student radio station by donating items. Businesses that donate can benefit from the exposure they will receive on 88.1 The Park. Most importantly, they will be helping a program that has impacted the lives of students and served the Plymouth-Canton community for 53 years. You can get more information by contacting Station Manager Bill Keith at 734-416-7732 or by email at billkeith@pccsk12.com.

This year’s event will feature more than 100 mental health and wellness booths, a Creation Station, Chair massages, raffles, therapy dogs, the Family Fun Zone, free food, music, a carousel, and a petting zoo.

This year’s sponsors are Verità Telecommunications Corporation, Henry Ford Health, Ulliance, Michigan Educational Credit Union, Metro EHS Pediatric Therapy, UnitedHealthcare, 4Real Automotive, LaFontaine Chevrolet of Plymouth, Meridian, Odd Fellows Lodge, Growth Works, Cruze Clinic, Kiwanis Club of Colonial Plymouth and the Rotary Club of Plymouth. For more information, please click on Mental Health Fair 2025

Is your child turning five before December 1, 2025? It’s time to enroll in P-CCS Kindergarten or consider our Young 5s program—designed to give your child an extra year of growth before Kindergarten.

Programs offered:

• Half-day 3's (tuition): Allen and Gallimore

• Half-day 4's (tuition): Allen and Gallimore

• School-day 3's (tuition): Allen and Gallimore

• School-day 4's GSRP (FREE): Various locations across P-CCS

All families interested in school-day preschool for their four-year-old (must be age four by September 1, 2025) should enroll in GSRP, regardless of income. All families are welcome. For more information, please visit the P-CCS Early Childhood page.

• A variety of weekly classes, workshops, and week-long youth summer camps run through August. Join us for arts, athletics, science, and more! Upcoming adult golf, cooking, karate and yoga classes also start soon, so register today.

• P-CEP Athletics camps and clinics return this summer for rising 3rd-12th graders. Hosted by high school coaching staff and players, some begin in late May before the end of the school year. Don't miss out!

• Safety Town for incoming kindergarteners will take place in June and July. The five-day camp teaches safety concepts in a fun-filled environment, with hands-on activities and special guest speakers. Limited availability for those in Young 5's and 1st grade in the fall.

• The time has come to kick off the Super Jess 5K (SJ5K) to raise money for Plymouth-Canton community families who are going through a medical crisis. This year’s SJ5K run/walk will start at the Varsity Football Stadium at 8 am on Sunday, May 4.

This race was started in 2011, when then-Canton sophomore Jesse Lindlbauer (known as Super Jess) suffered a near-fatal brain injury. Despite no previous symptoms, Jesse fought brain trauma, meningitis, and other complications brought on by what was believed to be a mild sinus infection.

The Plymouth-Canton community came together to raise funds for Jesse, and the first-ever SJ5K was created. Through the event, enough funds were raised to purchase items that supported Jesse’s adapted life.

Ever since, the race has continued in Jesse’s name and continued to support local families in crisis. Help from the P-CCS community has changed the lives of dozens of families and raised more than a million dollars in total.

West Middle School

Principal: Mrs. Cheri Steckel

Assistant Principal: Mr. Patrick Calzone

Dean of Student Support: Ms. Jennifer Haynes

Counselor A-K: Mr. Josh Bechtel Counselor L-Z: Mrs. Stacy Brooks

General Office: Mrs. Tracy Visnaw, Mrs. Lisa McGee, Mrs. Lisa Campbell

Staff Directory: CLICK HERE

Website: https://www.pccsk12.com/our-schools/middle-schools/west

Location: 44401 West Ann Arbor Trail, Plymouth 48170

Phone: 734-416-7550