• February 23-24: Kalahari Waterpark FUNdraiser
• February 24: WE Schools Professional Development Day - No School
• March 5: Band-A-Rama at SHS (7pm)
• March 10: Dine to Donate Chick Fil-A (6-8pm)
  
• March 13: Spring Conferences (4-8pm)
  
• March 13: WE State of Schools at North PAC (5:30-7:30pm)
• March 14: 6-7th Grade Dance (6-8pm) - volunteers needed
• March 20: Monthly PTO Meeting (7pm)

• This is a reminder regarding the upcoming band concert "Band-A-Rama" to be held on Wednesday, March 5 in the SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL Gymnasium beginning at 7:00. This is our annual showcase concert of all of our WMS and South High Bands.
• WMS students will need to arrive at the SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL main entrance no later than 6:15pm. There will be guides to help the students once they arrive in the building. Since parking is usually an issue at this event, it is suggested that parents grab a seat in the gym when they drop off their student.
• There is no admission charge for this event. Parents are also reminded of the expected concert dress of white dress shirt/blouse and black pants, For 7th and 8th graders, it may be wise to try on your concert dress as I'm sure most of you have grown a bit since last May!!

Attention all Willoughby Middle School Families and Students - Please find below the ordering link for all Class and Group Photos for the 24-25 school year (please note that if your student turned in an order form your orders will be coming home in book bags within the next two weeks.

You are able to view and order the images from the link below using the access code of WMSGROUP.

Please note that there is FREE bulk shipping on these orders as long as you order from the link below before midnight on February 22, 2025. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to reach out to Cirino Photography at 440 953-8200 - they are happy to help.

https://cirinophotography.gotphoto.com/login

Access Code WMSGROUP

At the most recent WE Schools Board Meeting, WMS students presented to the WE Schools Board of Education and school community about the Freedom Flag. This flag serves as an educational resource, teaching future generations about the events of 9/11 and highlighting the significance of remembering the victims and heroes. Click Here to view the video of the presentation (begins at 41 minutes).

• Tournament Information: 7th grade team plays at Eastlake on Tuesday, February 25th @ 430 vs. Riverside. Wear white uniforms- WMS will be considered the home team due to a higher seed.

  8th grade team plays at Kenston on Tuesday, February 25th @ 430 vs. Kenston. Wear white uniforms-WMS will be considered the home team due to a higher seed. Ticket prices are $5.00 for adult admission and $3.00 for student.

• 7th Grade:
  • On Tuesday (2/11) the seventh grade girls basketball team traveled to Hathaway Brown and secured another victory improving their record 6-3. Offensive shout outs go to Payton Bambrick with 16 points, Alyvia Proctor with 6 points, and Kaliyah Griffin with 4 points. Defensive shoutouts go to Leah Gonzales and Jamilah Locket. Special recognition to Shyla Gore on great playmaking and a three pointer. Come support them tonight as they take on the Chardon Hilltoppers at home.
    
  • On Wednesday (2/12) the seventh grade girls basketball fell short to Chardon in a hard fought game. Leading offensively was Shayla Williams will 13 points. Other offensive mentions go to Alyvia Proctor and Shyla Gore for playmaking. Defensive shoutouts go to Payton Bambrick and Kaliyah Griffin for steals and blocked shots. Collectively, they did not give up at any point in the game and they played with heart and aggression. Come support the girls as they take on Eastlake tonight.
  • On Thursday (2/13) the seventh grade basketball team defeated Eastlake at home. Leading offenders were Alivia Proctor and Shayla Williams with high scoring and great playmaking. Defensively, Shyla Gore and Payton Bambrick had countless steals and great defense. Overall the girls played great! Support them as they take on Riverside on Tuesday.
  • On Tuesday (2/18), the seventh grade girls played away at Riverside and came home with another win. Emily Stoltz had 6 points and Payton Bambrick had 8. Last night the girl traveled to Chardon and gained another win improving their record 9-4. Emily Stoltz had 14, Alyvia Proctor had 8, and Payton Bambrick with 6. Great defense and playing together is what secured their wins

  
  

  8th Grade:

  • On Wednesday (2/12) The Warriors 8th grade team hosted the Hilltoppers from Chardon at home. And the Hilltoppers came out on top by a score of 34-27. The Warriors fell behind by 15 points in the second half and battled back to narrow the score. Leading the Warriors was Journey Jackson with 9 points and Tia Jackson with 8 points. The Warriors take on Eastlake today at home.
  • On Wednesday (2/19) the 8th grade lady Warriors lost to Chardon by a score of 41-35.. Leading the Warriors in scoring, Neve Duffy with 13 points, including three 3's and Demi Wilson with 9 points. Journey Jackson and Samanth Gilliam each contributed 3 point shots.
  • On Thursday (2/20), the 8th grade lady Warriors fell to Mayfield by a score of 34-28. The girls battled and hustled the whole night. Leading the way for the Warriors was Tia Jackson with 10 points and Demi Wilson, Journey Jackson, and Ava Proctor with 5 points each. The team finished the regular season with a 7 - 5 win loss record and start tournament play next week.

Achilles Running Shop is offering a "gear up" weekend this weekend with extra discounts for local athletes.

• The Warrior Families PTO has been hard at work, creating memorable experiences and supporting our school community!

On Saturday (2/15), several WE families attended the Harlem Wizards' WMS PTO Fundraiser! Students and Families across the WE school community enjoyed fun basketball, interacted with the players, and saw the Wizards play against staff members representing the Willoughby-Eastlake school community.

Are you looking for activities for your children? Interested in family programs in the community? There are so many options for Willoughby-Eastlake families, such as city departments of recreation, sports teams, scouting, camps and special events in all of our surrounding communities, plus so much more!

Information from approved organizations who host activities for Willoughby-Eastlake youth and the community are posted electronically. Paper flyers from organizations are not sent home with students. To access the flyers, visit the COMMUNITY link on the district and building website pages Community Activities Flyers

For specific information about the events, you need to contact the sponsoring organization. Flyers are updated periodically during the month so remember to visit often to check for new postings.

Enjoy what our community has to offer!

February 2025 Newsletter

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