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

Congratulations to all our Bulldogs of the Week

Caiden Brandon

Nora Cosner-Beavers

Ashley Epley

Madison Greskowiak

Cecilia Grezlik

Joe Havro

Airiel Hayter

Georgia Johnson

Max Krinke

Aleksander Maniac

Emma Martel

Carmen Mascaro

Braden Petroski

Ana Rohlfs

Giuliana Roberts

Alisia Shahinllari

Emily Shanlikian

Hayden Shrader

Luke Thompson

Austin Trent

Reina Yamada

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

Please note the following testing information for your West student:

• Students will take the reading and mathematics assessments this week during an alternate schedule. Students will test for ELA on Monday and Tuesday, and Mathematics on Wednesday and Thursday. The testing will run from 8:15-9:35 on testing days. Students will meet in their first hour to test. The specific bell schedule is listed above.

• If your West Middle School child is participating in the 1:1 Chromebook program, they will be using their Chromebook for the MAP testing. As such, having a full charge on the device is expected when he/she comes to school each testing day.

• Finally, the standard pre-test message to parents applies here – 1) Make sure that your student eats a healthy breakfast on the day of the testing; 2) Make sure that your child gets enough sleep on the night prior to the testing; and 3) Engage in some conversation about the upcoming test and what the results will mean for your student 4) Be on time to school as the testing begins first thing.

For more information about NWEA Testing, please click on the link below.

As always, if you have questions regarding this information, please feel free to contact me via e-mail (cheri.steckel@pccsk12.com) or phone (734.416.7599)

Permission slip for 6th grade field trip is due on 5/14. Students received this in classes this week, but it's linked below if you need it.

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.

Plymouth-Canton Community Schools K-12 Art Show is at Salem High School. All entrants will receive a certificate of recognition, and local celebrity judges, professional jurors, and district art teachers will be on hand to select pieces for special recognition. Please make plans to attend this celebration of the arts in P-CCS!

Saturday, May 17, 2025 11:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Salem High School

Award show for juried works will be at 3:30 p.m.

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! 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!

Summer Chromebook Retention Program - Letter to Families (2025)

Below are important highlights from the link above.

• The Summer Chromebook Retention Program is open to only students in grades 6 through 11 currently participating in the Chromebook take-home program who are returning to P-CCS for the 2025/26 school year.
• Families interested in the program must register their student(s) no later than Friday, May 23 at 11:59PM Eastern Time.
• Families who prepay next school year’s non-refundable insurance premium DO NOT need to pay this insurance premium again during the 2025/26 school year.
  
• The program is highly encouraged for students who may be participating in summer school or students who simply want to keep their Chromebook into the next school year.
• Families can register for the Summer Chromebook Retention Program at http://links.pccsk12.com/summercbsignup.

Attention Volleyball Players: Salem High School Girls Volleyball will be hosting a summer camp for girls in 5th-8th grade. If you are interested, print the google document and send it in ASAP. Camp size is limited.

Volleyball Camp 5th-8th graders

incoming 9th graders VB camp

*SALEM VOLLEYBALL Parent & Player Meeting for 2015-26 Season May 14 at 6:30pm.

It will be held in the Salem Cafeteria. Please plan to attend with your athlete.

*For updates be sure to follow @salemrocksvball on instagram.

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.

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.

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