West Middle School e-Bulletin

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

6/10 - PBIS 4th Quarter Reward (1/2 day with 11:30 am dismissal) - Look for sign-up genius next week

6/11 - 8th grade recognition ceremony (8th graders leave after ceremony). Grades 6 & 7 have an 11:30 am dismissal

Congratulations to all our Bulldogs of the Week

Case Bailey

Ethan Bersano

Ashley Brasseur

Sophie Bruce

Jack Caveney

Andrew Craig

Mansour Fadel

Sar'Nya Flowers

Samantha Frentner

Emma Golden

Berlin Jadallah

Payton Jadallah

Henry Jarema

Lily Kehoe

Caleb O'Dell

Kaitlyn O'Leary

Max Osgood

Ariana Perales

Audrey Price

Emersyn Pritula

Raneen Saad

Grace Sandall

Sophia Wainwright

Mrs. Bazzi

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

Mrs. Davies appreciates your help in getting all of our library books back by June 4th. Please encourage your students to look in backpacks, under beds, on bedside tables, and anywhere else a book might have disappeared to. Thanks for your help!

Get ready to smile because we're keeping the wonderful tradition alive of having a photo slideshow at the 8th-grade celebration! To make this happen, we'd love for you to share a few photos with us. Think of it as a little trip down memory lane! 😊

Here's what we're looking for:

1. Blast from the Past! We'd love a photo of your amazing 8th grader from their 6th-grade year. If you don't have one from 6th grade handy, any photo from when they were a bit younger will work perfectly!

2. Right Here, Right Now! Please send us a current photo of your 8th grader. Let their personality shine! ✨

3. Bonus Fun! (Totally Optional) If you have a special photo you'd like to share, we'd be happy to include it! This could be from a school sports event, a school dance, the awesome Washington DC trip, or even just a great picture with a group of friends. It's all about capturing those memorable moments! 📸

When you save the photo files, please make sure to name them using your student's first and last name. This will help us keep everything organized. For example, if your student's name is Alex Johnson, the files should be named "AlexJohnson1.jpg", "AlexJohnson2.png", and so on.

We're so excited to see all the fantastic photos and make this year's celebration video extra special! Thanks so much for your help! 😊

Please read the message below, which was sent to 8th grade Students & Families on Monday, May 12, 2025.

Good morning, 8th-grade Students and Families,

We want to start with a heartfelt apology for not fully considering all those impacted by changing the date for the 8th-grade Recognition Ceremony. There are scheduling conflicts that cannot be resolved if it remains on Tuesday.

For this reason, the 8th-grade Recognition Ceremony will take place on Wednesday, June 11, at 9 a.m., the last day of school.

Again, we sincerely apologize for the multiple changes to this event’s date. We understand this may have caused confusion or inconvenience, and we truly appreciate your patience and flexibility as we worked through scheduling challenges.

We’re excited to end the school year celebrating our 8th-grade class on June 11, 2025!

Please mark your calendars. Only three after-school tutoring dates remain. Tutoring is run by a P-CEP club - Students Empowering Students, and is run from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Students must have something to work on and be in need of help. It is not intended as a space to hang out. Thank you!

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. Sure! The last day for collection is May 30th.

At the moment the standing are:

Hayes $350

Majszak $290

Windes $148

Thank you to everyone who has contributed!

Please note that on June 2nd - June 4th, Chromebooks not being retained over summer will be collected at West Middle School during student’s Social Studies classes. The complete schedule is as follows:

• 6th grade Chromebooks will be collected on Monday, June 2nd.

• 7th Grade Chromebooks will be collected on Tuesday, June 3rd.

• 8th grade Chromebooks will be collected on Wednesday, June 4th.

• Make up Day - Thursday, June 5th.

Students must return all of the following technology equipment on their assigned day:

• District-issued Chromebook

• Chromebook's protective shell

• Issued Dell power adapter/charger

Each of these items will be reviewed and a financial assessment will be made if any are damaged or not returned.

To ensure the Chromebook is returned in good condition so it can be reissued to another student next year:

• Return the device in the condition you would expect to receive it in

• Students should remove all stickers and papers, as well as clean any writing or removable marks

• Parents/guardians, please also take the time to verify the Chromebook and accessories are in good/re-issuable condition

Our mission is to promote fun, creative learning piggybacking on the STEM curriculum. We use mentor-based activities and programs that help encourage knowledge and problem-solving in the fields of science and technology; specifically designing, building, programming, and marketing a robot to compete at the FIRST Tech Challenge. We encompass Gracious Professionalism in our everyday lives as well as at competitions.

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P-CCS Community Education is now enrolling for summer recreation and enrichment activities for the entire family. Various weekly classes and camps are taking place between May and August, with new courses being added all summer long. Offerings include everything from art to basketball, and more. Detailed information and a handy camp chart is available at the official Community Ed registration site: PCCS.REG.ELEYO.COM/COMMUNITYED

Continuing its partnership with P-CEP Athletics, Community Education is also registering for summer camps and clinics hosted by our high school coaching staff and players. Camp ages range from rising 3rd to 12th grade. Some sessions begin before the end of the school year (as early as the week of 5/25) so register soon. P-CEP Athletic Camp LINK can also be found on the registration site.

Join the P-CCS office of Student and Family Engagement for P-CCS parent Thrive Night on Wednesday, May 28 at 7 p.m., at the Penn Theatre in Downtown Plymouth. Spend an uplifting evening with former WWE superstar Zach Gowen, the world’s first one-legged professional wrestler. His incredible journey of overcoming adversity will leave you feeling empowered and inspired. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and admission is free, but you must reserve your seat. Register Here for Parent Thrive Night

P-CCS’ annual Safety Town program for incoming kindergarteners returns in June and July. The five-day session teaches safety concepts in a fun-filled environment, with hands-on activities and special guest speakers. There are several weeks to choose from, but don't delay. Space is limited and camps are filling quickly. Register now at: PCCS.REG.ELEYO.COM/COMMUNITYED

Safety Town is also hiring summer support staff. If you or someone you know is looking for a part-time job and enjoys working with children, head to the district website under the P-CCS Human Resources job listing page for more information about the position and to apply today.

The Michigan Department of Education recently notified P-CCS that several of its teachers have been selected to help celebrate MDE’s Teacher Appreciation - May 2025. The videos, which were submitted by P-CCS students, will be featured on MDE’s Teacher Appreciation Month webpage and the MDE YouTube channel. Additionally, the Office of Educator Excellence’s Facebook and X (formerly Twitter) accounts will promote the videos throughout the month of May. Check it out at: @MIeducator.

The educator videos will be featured on the following dates:

• Teresa Azarovitz, Math Teacher at Pioneer Middle School - May 14

• Jason Slaughter – Social Studies Teacher at Pioneer Middle School - May 27

• Bethany Caswell Teacher at Hulsing Elementary School – May 30

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