Pence Press
November 3, 2023
LOST AND FOUND
FFA Officers at National Convention in Indiana
Frozen Workshops
Parent Teacher Conferenes
There are limited slots open for Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday, November 7th. Call the office on Monday between 9am-3pm at 540-879-2535 to schedule a conference.
6th Grade Field Trip
Yearbook Pictures
You are still able to order your pictures online at https://www.strawbridge.net/
The online code is FM435447.
Make-Up Yearbook Pictures and Club Pictures will be taken on Friday, December 1st.
If your student needs Retake Pictures, please have them bring in their complete package of pictures to return to the photographer.
Clothing Drive
Thank you for all the donations so far!
We are still actively collecting clothes of all sizes until November 17th.
Homework Help
Our Homework Help Program begun and continues on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:30. Assistance is given with homework assignments, late or missing work and difficult learning areas. If you are interested, please print the following form for your students:
Bus transportation is available on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. If transportation is needed, please print this form:
After School Transportation Form
Hard copies of both forms are available in the office.
Sports Information
Check out our Student Activities Page on our website!
- Tickets to athletic events are $4 for students and adults.
Concessions will be available for sale at most athletic events.
Refer to the '23-'24 Massanutten District Schedules link on the Student Activities page for dates of games/matches.
Current physicals run from May 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024. A current physical is required by RCPS for all athletes to tryout and participate.
Questions about sports at Pence: Email our Athletic Director Mr. Anderson at tanderson@rockingham.k12.va.us
Boys Basketball
Tryouts are November 8th-10th in the Front Gym for 7th and 8th graders. Make sure you have a sports physical on file for the current school year. You can't tryout or practice without it.
Practice for Fall Team starts on November 13.
Practice for Winter Team starts on January 3.
Questions? Contact Coach Eye at josheye@rockingham.k12.va.us
Wrestling
Wrestling practice will begin on November 8th in the cafeteria until 5:30pm. Pick up is between 5:30pm-5:45pm in the front of the school after mats are put away.
Text @wpmswrest to 81010 and reply with your name to sign up for updates. A current sports physical must be on file in the office. Each wrestler will need workout clothes. This should include shoes, shorts, and a shirt. Wrestling shoes are preferable, but not required as any athletic shoe will be fine.
Questions? Contact Coach Brant Weller brant.w.weller@gmail.com, Coach Josh Powers jd.powers03@gmail.com or Coach Bryce Farley bfarley470@gmail.com.
Attendance
Our office/attendance email is wspmsattendance@rockingham.k12.va.us
Email us when your student is on vacation.
Email us when your student is sick or has an appointment.
Email us notes about early dismissals or late arrivals.
Email us changes in bus/transportation needs.
Just email us to keep us informed!
Wilbur Pence Middle School PTO News & Updates
Meeting schedule: November 15th , January 10th , March 13th , and May 15th . These are all Wednesdays and will be held in the library at 6pm.
'23-'24 Yearbooks
KNIGHT’S CAFÉ
Pence Gear at Sideline Store
Counseling & Administrative Support
Change of Schedule Request Forms and Check-In or Appointment Request Forms can be found online on our School Counseling page: https://wspms.rockingham.k12.va.us/o/wspms/page/school-counseling
Which counselor works with you?
Lisa Holsinger-Thomas, Counselor / Teresa Shank (Assistant Principal)
Works with all students with last names A-K
Matt Nyce, Counselor / Jody Randolph (Assistant Principal)
Works with all students with last names L-Z
Sandy Hackbarth, Part-time Counselor - available on even days
Information for Parents, Guardians & Students
Please bookmark these pages for your reference:
You can also visit us on Facebook & Instagram:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penceknights
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theknightspotlight/?hl=en