Attendance Line: 614-450-5710 or email perryattendance@wscloud.org

• May 14: 7pm Last PTA Meeting in Perry Library
• May 20: 8th Graders to COSI
  
• May 21: 7th Graders to the Zoo
• May 22: Last day of the School

All students interested in sport participation next year must register on FinalForms. This must be done every year. Select all sports of interest to receive information about open gyms, camps, tryouts, and practices via email.

For those with current 6th or 7th graders that want to play sports next year, here is a flyer for free physicals.

We will offer Supply Kits for sale again this year to Incoming 6th, 7th, and 8th grade families. The sale will run until May 30th.

Click Here and Use # 68999

I plan to talk more about this in my Ramblings next week, but I (along with the District) may be inundating you with information about the current proposed state budget, as it could really have a major impact on our schools.

Here is the website with lots more info: Help Worthington Schools Protect Local Control

Here is Dr. Bower's Blog Series and Podcoast or even more:

Where Things Stand with the State Budget and Worthington Schools

Why Worthington (and Schools Across Ohio) Need a Cash Balance

How Would a 30% Limit Impact Worthington?

How Can We Advocate for Worthington Schools?

Podcast: Worthington Schools Budget and Cash Balance Issues

Miss Cressman is taking current 6-10th graders to Iceland in 2026 with EF tours! If you are interested in learning more, join us on Thursday, May 8th at Worthingway Middle School at 6pm in room 137. If you are unable to make it to the meeting, but want more information, you can email Claire Cressman at ccressman1@wscloud.org.

WYB wanted to make sure you were aware of a newly re-established opportunity for boys aged 13-15 interested in playing rec baseball this summer. WYB has not offered this league since 2018 so many may not be aware of it being available this summer. Games begin Saturday May 24th with practices the couple weeks prior, and the timing of the season pairs well with those playing middle school baseball. The hope is to get up to 4 teams, with loosely 1 per middle school.

This league will be paired with NCIL in Clintonville. Home games and practices will be at Perry or McCord with some away games at Whetstone Park.

Registration is OPEN NOW! Register here - https://playmetrics.com/signup?clubToken=TG9naW4tQ2x1Yi52MS01NDEtMTc1MDE2OTkxOHxuTDVSb3BiWkFNenExckcyZUZFV1ZMalJpcStoV00xdUQ4Y0VpOExUSjVzPQ==

Below is the Flyer to learn more about the 8th Grade trip to Washington DC for our current 7th graders.

Here is the Link to learn more about Field Hockey at the WYB.

The Ohio Department of Health requires students to have Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) and Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccines prior to entering 7th grade. Note that the vaccines should be given on or after the 10th birthday. Please send your immunization report to TKuck@wscloud.org, fax to 614-781-0135, or drop off in the school office. More information can be found on the district website: https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/studentsparents/health-safety/immunization-information

This year's DACC Summer Camp will take place from June 3-5 on the main campus, running daily from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The camp is open to Worthington's rising 7th-9th graders. The cost is $40 per camper. They will be offering 11 exciting camps this year, covering a wide range of areas throughout our building. You can view the full list of camps here. We're excited about this selection because it provides something for everyone—students with diverse interests and passions!

These camps offer a fantastic opportunity for middle school students to gain new skills, make new friends, and experience the world of career-technical education within their own community. For many students, it will also be a valuable week of early career exploration, as they'll have the chance to learn from and collaborate with industry professionals and current DACC students.

There is still time for students to register for B-WISER Science Camp for middle school girls at The College of Wooster. Please share the attached flier with 7th and 8th grade STEM teachers and ask them to announce it to their students. Please also consider including the camp in your parent newsletter. The registration deadline is April 30.

Partnering with the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, B-WISER camp provides hands-on experiences in physics, chemistry, geology, biology, and engineering. The non-profit residential program was founded in 1990 and takes place on The College of Wooster campus from June 16-21, 2025. We prioritize making this opportunity affordable to any interested young woman; financial aid recipients pay just $160 for the week, including room and board. Please see our website for more information: https://bwiser.spaces.wooster.edu/.

This is a very cool opportunity for our 7th and 8th grade girls. Buckeye Women in Science, Engineering, and Research (B-WISER) is a non-profit that began in 1990 and is designed for girls who will be completing 7th or 8th grade. We prioritize making this opportunity affordable to any interested young woman; financial aid recipients pay just $160 for the week, including room and board.

Partnering with the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation, B-WISER camp provides hands-on experiences in physics, chemistry, geology, biology, and engineering. The residential program takes place on The College of Wooster campus from June 16-21, 2025. Please see our website for more information: https://bwiser.spaces.wooster.edu/.

We are thrilled to invite you to attend a parent info session where we will dive into one of Worthington’s most exciting student travel opportunities – Mrs. Perkins’ Experience Italy Tour.

️ Parent Meeting Date: Mar 13th Time: 6:00 PM Location: Via Zoom

Register Now: To confirm your attendance, please register using the link below: https://bit.ly/437fA3U

Don’t miss this chance to ignite your child’s curiosity and passion for exploration. We look forward to seeing you there!

Getting on Infinite Campus & Schoology

Infinite Campus, and especially the Parent App, is a great way to keep track of your student's grades. Instructions can be found here.

Schoology is a great place to look at the upcoming due dates for your student. You can always have your student sign on and take you through, or you can get Family Access. Instruction on how to do this can be found here.

School Lunch / Free & Reduced Fees Application

Worthington Schools offers breakfast and lunch to students. Pricing for meals will be based on family eligibility. New Meal Applications are required for families every school year. Families may find the online Free/Reduced Lunch Eligibility Form HERE. All students use their Lunch ID for meals. The student's number can be found in the Parent Portal by selecting the Student ID tab and then look for their student's Lunch PIN.

Families may add money to their lunch account through My Payments Plus. They may also use My Payments Plus to track their student's account and see much money remains on it. My Payments Plus is also used to pay other fees, like high school parking permits and AP testing fees.

Starting Jan 3, 2025, the old www.worthington-portal.org site is no longer accessible. The items from the old portal are now available from your Infinite Campus portal in the “More” section in “Parent Access Links”. Here is a guide to help you navigate this change: Parent Access Link.

• Worthington students in grades 6-12 who provide their student ID at the door will be admitted for free
• As we continue with the online ticket purchasing through Hometown Ticketing, we will not have a cash option for families and visitors students at the door. Please use this link to purchase event tickets: Hometown Ticket Purchases

• Order Spirit Wear all year from this link.
• You can donate Snacks to feed hungry kids at Perry with this PTA Amazon Wishlist

This past week, we had our annual Prestige Nights! It was a wonderful three ceremonies for each grade level, celebrating the hard work, perseverance, and achievements of our outstanding students. We proudly recognized all students who earned a 3.5 GPA or higher, honoring their commitment to academic excellence. It was heartwarming to see so many of our students celebrated for their dedication, focus, and passion for learning.

Additionally, we presented the prestigious Archie Griffin Sportsmanship Awards to two students who exemplify sportsmanship, integrity, and leadership both on and off the field. The Archie Griffin Award, named after the only two-time Heisman Trophy winner, highlights character as much as it does athletic achievement — and our recipients truly embody these qualities. We are proud of Caleb Shrom and Kylin Miller!

Finally, we awarded the Commodore Award, one of the highest honors at Perry Middle School, recognizing one student from each grade level who demonstrates what it really means to Work Hard and Be Kind. Jackson Moore, Maydelin Molina, and Celina Roberts set a powerful example for their peers and for all of us in the school community.

Thank you to all the families who joined us in celebrating our students' remarkable accomplishments. Your support and encouragement mean everything. We are so proud of our students, and we look forward to seeing the incredible things they will continue to achieve!

As always, do not hesitate to reach out. We are far from perfect and want to partner with our families to be our best.

Go Wolves! Lobos! o ولفز!

Email: jrobertson@wscloud.org
Website: https://www.worthington.k12.oh.us/Domain/1194
Location: Perry Middle School, Snouffer Road, Worthington, OH, USA
Phone: 614-450-5700
Twitter: @PerryMSWolves