Wilbanks Middle School Newsletter

From the Principal's Desk

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to take a moment to reflect on the fantastic week we had at Wilbanks Middle School as we celebrated Red Ribbon Week. Throughout the week, our students participated in dress-up theme days to promote important messages about staying drug-free, taking a stand against bullying, and raising awareness for cancer. It was heartwarming to see our school community come together in support of these vital causes.

The highlight of our week was the annual PowderPuff game, which saw over 100 enthusiastic students participate! A big shout-out to our Peer Leaders, who did an incredible job organizing the event, complete with a VIP Tailgate, face painting, and various games. The competitive spirit amongst our Houses was palpable as they battled on the field, with Perseverance claiming the PowderPuff Championship in a thrilling match against Loyalty. Valor secured 3rd place, while Integrity finished 4th.

Additionally, I’m proud to announce that we raised funds to support Relay for Life through our House Challenge, with Team Integrity leading the way by raising over $238 for this important cause. The spirit and participation demonstrated by our students were nothing short of inspiring, and I couldn’t be prouder of our school community.

As we move into the busy holiday season, we will focus on maintaining this momentum. In just a few weeks, we will host our Holiday Incentive event, which is shaping up to be the biggest celebration of the year! Students can look forward to activities including snow, roasting marshmallows by the fire, decorating Christmas cookies, making cards, playing games, singing karaoke, and so much more! To earn points for this special event, we encourage students to attend school regularly, work hard, and exhibit positive behavior.

At Wilbanks Middle School, we strive to create an environment where every student wants to be, and it is your support that helps make this possible. Thank you for your ongoing involvement in our school community.

Wishing you all a wonderful month ahead!

Warm regards,

Chris Chitwood
Principal
Wilbanks Middle School

NOVEMBER 7

• Basketball vs. Elbert County - Boys away at 4:30 p.m.; Girls at WMS at 4:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 8-9

• 14th District Honor Chorus at Piedmont University (7th and 8th Grades)

NOVEMBER 9

• Swim Team - Rockin' Raider at Home - Warm Ups at 8:30 a.m., Meet starts at 10:00 a.m.
• Wrestling - Battle at the Bluff at Cherokee Bluff High School at 9:00 a.m.

NOVEMBER 11

• Book Club Meeting in the Media Center, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.

NOVEMBER 12

• Wrestling - at Stephens County at 5:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 15

• Basketball vs. Rabun County - Boys at WMS at 4:30 p.m.; Girls away at 4:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 16

• Swim Team - Wobble Gobble at Frances Meadows (TBA if Middle School Team will travel this year)

NOVEMBER 18

• Basketball vs. Madison County - Boys at SHMS at 4:30 p.m.; Girls away at 4:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 19

• FCA Meeting in the Art Room, 7:30 a.m.
• Wrestling - vs. Hart County at Ninth Grade Academy at 5:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 21

• Basketball vs. Franklin County - Boys away at 4:30 p.m.; Girls at NHMS at 4:30 p.m.

NOVEMBER 22

• HCHS Choir to visit HWMS (during class time)
• Book Club Meeting in the Media Center, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
• Swim Team - Pirate Plunge at Home

NOVEMBER 23

• Wrestling - West Hall tournament at West Hall High School at 9:00 a.m.

NOVEMBER 25-29

• Thanksgiving Break - No School - Students return on Monday, December 2

Orders due by November 15, 2024

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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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