On
March 24, 2012, the Madison County Education Foundation will host its
first major fund-raiser, “March Madness Comes to Madison,” at Graves
Mountain Lodge Pavilion. Come to watch the games on big
screen TVs while you enjoy a delicious Graves dinner (fried chicken and
pork barbeque). Silent and live auctions will take place. Bring you
checkbooks. You're bound to find many things you'll want to bid on.
Tickets to the March Madness event are $60 per person. Proceeds from the event will fund teacher mini-grants and student scholarships. A flyer with more details and reservation form are available in the main office. Please complete forms and mail them to MCEF, P.O. Box 1277, Madison VA 22727. The Cultural Studies class at the High School is hosting a clothing drive until February 10th. Please donate gently used clothes (For example – jeans, hoodies, shirts, shorts, etc.) The winning homeroom of each grade level will receive an ice cream party. All donations will be made to our local MESA. Madison County Parks and Rec softball registration is going on now. Every Tuesday in February from 6 to 8 p.m. parents can register players at McDonalds. Cost is $45 (after February 29th cost will be $50). The draft will take place on March 10th. If you have any questions contact the Madison County Parks and Rec Office at 948-6887. The Yearbook Club will be hosting the Valentine's Dance Friday, February 10, 2012 from 3:15 until 5:15. Ticket cost will be $5. Refreshments and water will be on sale. Turn in the permission form and money to your homeroom teacher by 8:30am on Thursday, February 9th. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made to accept money past this deadline. The Boys JV/Varsity Basketball games scheduled for Friday, January 20th against Central Woodstock have been postponed to Monday, January 23rd due to the weather forecast for tonight. Monday's games will begin at 6:15. There will
be an Informational Meeting on Friday, January 20th for any boys
interested in playing Boy’s Soccer this year in the Wetsel cafeteria right
after school. 6th and 7th Grade US History, 8th Grade Civics and Science SOL Testing Notification: On February 15th our 6th and 7th grade student will take their US History SOL Test. On February 16th our 8th grade students will take their Civics and Science SOL Test. It is important that all students who are to test on either day, be present. This will ensure they can test with their peers and move on to their next class on the following day. Please take note of the fact that we will do our best to administer any necessary make up tests as quickly as we can since the testing window closes on the 24th. There will be no middle school basketball game on Wednesday, January 18th. Boys
and girls middle school games will be on Thursday, January 19th. Middle school
cheerleaders are to report to the gym right after school on Thursday.
Give a flower to your Valentine or Best Friend on February 14th. Students can purchase carnations for $1.00 during lunch. James Madison University is hosting Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) conference that is a free one-day conference aimed at girls in grades 7th-10th . The girls will each participate in exciting, hands-on workshops organized by JMU mathematics and statistics faculty and attend a keynote speech by a prominent woman scientist. The goals of the conference are to stimulate the participants' interest in math and science through these hands-on activities, to provide them with female scientist role models, and to foster awareness of opportunities in math and science-related careers. All participants will receive a free breakfast and lunch, and students receive a free t-shirt for participating. The 2012 EYH Conference will be on March 24, 2012 at James Madison University. If you are interested in attending the conference sign up in the main office. THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB WILL BE OPEN ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 13TH FROM 12:00 – 6:00PM. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY, JANUARY 16TH IN MEMORY OF DR. MLK and TUESDAY, JANUARY 17TH FOR TEACHER WORKDAY. There will be NO math club Monday, January 9th after school. There will be NO forensics practice Thursday, January 5th. Practice will resume on Monday, January 9th. Attention: Girls who are interested in playing soccer this spring should attend an informational meeting after school on Monday, January 9th, at 3:15pm in the High School Auditorium. The meeting should last about 20 minutes. If you have any questions please see Coach Rudd or Coach Milbourne. Winter Conditioning/Strength Training with Coach Goerge is CANCELED for this afternoon (Tuesday, January 3rd). Holiday Vacation: Dec. 19-23 and Dec. 26-30; Return to School - Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 Thursday, December 15th: Awards Day programs during elective/PE class time. The 8th grade program begins at 10:00 a.m. in the cafeteria. The 7th grade program begins at 12:00 p.m. in the WMS gym. The 6th grade program begins at 2:00 p.m. in the WMS cafeteria. There will be NO Middle School cheer practice (Monday, December 12th & Tuesday, December 13th). There will be NO Choir Practice today (Thursday, December 8th) after school. Madison Boys & Girls Club will be open Monday, December 19th - Thursday, December 22nd from 7:30am – 6:00pm! Club members must bring their lunch but snacks will be provided by the club. Civil War Club members are reminded to stop by Mrs. Ellyson or Miss Temple's room to get a permission slip for the field trip on Friday, December 9th. Any student in 6th grade who would like to participate in the Varsity Cheerleading youth camp, please stop by the office for a form. There is NO middle school chorus practice after school Tuesday, December 6th. Attention Students: Jostens will be delivering your Spirit Rings Thursday, December 8th during lunch. Please remember to bring your balance dues on this date. Friday, January 20th - The entire school is invited to a Jim Weiss Storytelling Program during second block at the high school auditorium. Attention all 8th graders applying for the Blue Ridge Governor's School. The deadline is quickly approaching! Your completed forms need to be turned into Mrs. Rudd, in Guidance by Friday December 16th. Do not wait until the last minute to get these turned in. If you have any questions you can talk to Mrs. Rudd. Friday, Dec. 2: Pep Rally 2:35 p.m. WMS Gym and Snow Flake Dance 3:15-5:15 p.m. WMS Cafe Thursday, Dec. 8: 6th-7th Grade Band Concert – 7:00 p.m. MCHS Friday, Dec. 9: Day Band Concert; 2:00 at the High School Tuesday, Dec. 13: Reptile Show, 9:00 to 10:30 WMS Gym and 8th Grade Band Concert, 7:00 p.m. MCHS Thursday, Dec. 15: WMS Awards Day – Time and Place TBA Friday, Dec. 16: PTO Fundraiser Party - 4th Block - WMS Cafe Holiday Vacation: Dec. 19-23 and Dec. 26-30; Return to School - Monday, Jan. 2, 2012 Soles4Souls Shoe Drive! We are sponsoring a shoe drive at our school, and throughout the county! Please send your new or gently worn shoes to school and drop them off in the large collection box at the front office during school hours. We will be collecting these shoes from November 28th to December 13th. If it is more convenient, you may drop off your shoes in the collection box at the following locations: Madison Primary School For more information, check out the school’s website, or the county wide website at www.madisonschools.k12.va.us. For more information about the sole4souls organization, visit www.soles4souls.org. PTO will be hosting a Snowflake Dance this Friday, December 2nd from 3:15 to 5:15. Turn in permission form and money to your homeroom teacher. Attention JV Boys Basketball Players: Practice will be at 3:30 to 5:30 TODAY, November 22nd after school. Report to the gym at 3:30. Winter Conditioning and Strength Training starts Tuesday November 29th, and meets every Tuesday & Thursday from 3:30-4:30 in the high school cafeteria through mid February. All abilities welcome. See Coach Goerge in room 101 at the High School for more information. Wednesday, November 23rd - Friday, November 25th - Thanksgiving Holiday - No SchoolIf you plan to order a FCA Club t-shirt, the deadline is Friday, November 18th. Be sure to give Mrs. Sanderson your check made out to MCHS for $15 dollars, and know your adult t-shirt size. Boys & Girls Club will be closed from Wednesday, November 23rd through Friday, November 25th. B&G Club will reopen on Monday, November 28th. Attention Students: Jostens will be delivering your Spirit Rings on Thursday, December 8th during lunch. Please remember to bring your balance dues on this date. The PTO will be picking up Box Top Sheets on Friday, December 9th. The top homeroom in each grade will win a prize on Friday, December 16th. Please help support our school and save your Box Tops!! The MCHS Drama Class has produced "The Seussification of Romeo and Juliet" which won the Bull Run District Theatre Championship. The Drama Class will move on to the Region B Championships on November 12th at Amelia High School. WMS Students have been invited to watch a special performance of the play on Thursday, November 10th. The show will begin at 10 a.m. Veteran's Day Program will be held at the High School Auditorium 1:45 p.m. on Friday, November 11th. Friday, November 4th - Early Dismissal (12:00) Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please call the school at 948-3783 to set up your appointment. Yearbooks are on sale. Cost is $30.00. Extra forms are located in the Main Office, Mrs. Couch’s Room, and Ms. Daniel’s Room. Talent Show will be November 12th at 7:00 PM in the MCHS Auditorium.
Don't forget about the delicious foods found in your Joe Corbi's catalog. Take the time now to sell to friends and family. The yearbook staff appreciates your help in making this a successful fundraiser. Order forms and money are due by December 6th. Report Cards go home Wednesday, November 2nd. Making the Grade Rewards!! It’s easy as ABC!! Farm Bureau Insurance, Hit kicker 99.7, & Hot 101.9 want to reward students for all of their hard work with a certificate for their achievements and cool prizes too!! Each grading period drop off a copy of your student’s report card at the local Farm Bureau Insurance Office. Be sure to include your child’s home address and phone number with your report card. If you have any questions visit 1019hot.com or hitkicker997.com for office locations and information. JV cheerleaders please return all cleaned uniforms and pom poms on Wednesday, November 2nd at your practice. Please also bring a snack to share.There will be an interest meeting for all 8th grade boys interested in playing JV Basketball at Wetsel on Tuesday, November 1st after school. This will also be an open gym after the meeting until 5:30. Please bring your VHSL physical if you have not already turned one in. Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 3rd from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Please call the school at 948-3783 starting Tuesday, November 1st to set up your appointment. The Middle School Chorus will NOT meet after school on Tuesday, November 1st or Thursday, November 3rd. Cheerleading tryouts will start Wednesday, November 9th from 3:30 to 6:00 at the Primary School gym. VHSL physical form must be on file before tryouts. There will be a informational meeting for all 8th graders interested in wrestling on Thursday, October 27th at 2:55 in the cafeteria. There will be a Middle School Basketball Interest Meeting for all 7th and 8th graders interested in trying out for basketball during study hall in our gym: Boys Meeting - Tuesday, October 25th Girls Meeting - Friday, October 28th Middle School Basketball tryouts for any girls in grades 7th & 8th will be November 8th @ 3:30 at Waverly Yowell.Attention 7th graders: This Friday (October 28th) all 7th graders will be taking a hearing and vision screening test in the cafeteria. Students who wear contacts make sure to wear your glasses on Friday. 6th and 7th grade band Uniform Fittings are on Wednesday, October 26th from 6:30-7:30 in the MCHS cafeteria. Please bring your uniform contract and 6th graders need to bring $30. All students are allowed to wear costumes on Monday (October 31st) NOT Friday (October 28th). You may NOT wear masks that cover your face or head. Madison County Hockey League is hosting a FREE skate party tonight (Friday, October 21st) at 6:30 p.m. located at the American Legion Hall skate ring. Just bring your hockey stick and enjoy a fun evening of games. Blue Ridge Governors School and William Wetsel Middle School will hold an informational meeting for all interested 8th grade parents and students at WMS on Monday, October 24th at 6:30 p.m. Only ONE week left to sell your fundraiser. We want to see everyone at the party!! Turn in fundraiser packets to the main office by November 1st. The Cross Country meet scheduled for today (Wednesday, October 19th) has been postponed until tomorrow (Thursday, October 20th) at 5:00pm at Luray High School. This Saturday's (October 22nd) Cheerleading Open Gym location has been moved from the Primary School to Wetsel Gym. Our next dance is here! The Yearbook Club will be hosting the Fall Dance on Friday, October 28, 2011 from 3:15 until 5:15. Ticket cost will be $5. Refreshments and water will be on sale. Turn in the permission form and money to your homeroom teacher. Please arrange to have your ride pick you up at 5:15 in front of the Cafeteria. Girls Basketball conditioning will be after school tomorrow (Thursday, October 20th) instead of at 6:30 due to Parent Teacher Conference. The Freshmen Football game scheduled for tonight (Thursday, October 13th) with William Monroe has been postponed to Monday, October 17th at 6:30pm. There will be NO practice today (Thursday, October 13th). There will be practice tomorrow (Friday, October 14) at 3:30 pm. Youth Sports Cheerleading practice is cancelled this afternoon (Thursday, October 13th). Cheer students need to ride the bus home. Youth Sports Football practice has been cancelled this afternoon (Thursday, October 13th). Players that have a game on Saturday, October 15th need to report to the game 1 hour early. The Cross Country meet scheduled for today (Wednesday, October 12th) at Rappahannock has been postponed to Monday October 17th at 5:00pm. There will be no cross country practice today (Wednesday, October 12th). Runners should meet at the track tomorrow (Thursday, October 13th) for practice. Wetsel Fundraiser (wrapping paper, candy, magazines, home goods, plants) will start on October 11th. Turn in all order forms and money by November 1st. Please make checks to Wetsel PTO. All student orders will be mailed to each student's home address. Please put your child's address on their order sheet. Prizes start with as little as 10 items sold. Students who sell 10 items can attend a music party, chance to win prizes from drawings, and play a game to win cash or prizes. The party will be during school hours. When students sell more than 10 items they can play games for cash & prizes. Good Luck!! There will be NO JV CHEER PRACTICE Monday, October 10th. Mrs. Link's Math Homework Help Center will not be open this Tuesday, October 11th. It will open again on Thursday, October 13th. Please sign up outside Mrs. Link's door if you will be attending this Thursday. William Wetsel Middle School would like to have an in-school field trip with Michael “Reptile Man” Shwedick, from Bowie, Maryland! The Reptile World program is designed to give students the opportunity to meet an interesting selection of live, large, colorful, and gentle reptiles from all over the world. The cost for each student is $2.00. The payment must be received by October 14th. Madison County Youth Sports Cheerleading for the Basketball Season signups are October 1st thru November 4th. The season will start November with games starting in December. Youth Sports Cheerleading is open to youth ages 4-13. Cost is $45.00. Contact the Madison Parks and Rec at 540-948-6887 to sign up. Attention 8th Grade Band Students: There is a meeting Tuesday, October 4th for 8th Grade Band Parents in the band room at 6:30PM. 8th
Grade Band students are also welcome to attend. If you are interested in participating with Youth Wrestling contact Madison County Parks and Rec. Youth Wrestling is open to grades K to 7. Practices will be Tuesdays and Thursday from 6:15 until 7:30 at the wrestling field house. Season starts November 15th through March 8th. Cost is $40.00. FCA Club members need to turn in their permission form before they can attend the next meeting. Permission forms need to be given to Mr. Haney. If you need a new permission form please stop by the front office or see Mr. Haney. Next club meeting is this Wednesday, October 5th. Madison Students Have Talent Show - We are proud of all our students here in Madison County and are looking for students that have special talents. Can you sing, dance, act, have a band, juggle, do acrobatics, tell jokes or have any special talent? If you do and if you are interested in being in the show, please come to the MCHS cafeteria at 3:30 on October 5th or 6th for auditions. Make sure that you bring any music or props that you will need to audition. Any student in Madison County School may audition. The Talent Show will be November 12th at 7:00 PM in the MCHS Auditorium. If you have any questions email jcullen@madisonschools.k12.va.us. If you'd like to join the Friends of Rachel club, please see your homeroom teacher for details and to sign up. Madison Hockey League - Registration is now open for boys and girls ages 4-18. Practices start in mid-November. Games start in December and run through February. Registration fee is $45. Register through Madison Parks & Recreation by October 31st (948-6887). Friday, September 30th is a Teacher Workday and there will be NO SCHOOL. All Yearbook Club students, please remember that your 2011-2012 Yearbook Staff Application Packets are due back to Mrs. Couch or Ms. Daniel by Wednesday, September 28th. See You at the Pole - This is the 21st anniversary for "See You at the Pole", a student initiated and student led movement. This year's event will take place on Wednesday, September 28th at 7:15 a.m. in front of the High School. Coupons for Soldiers - WMS will be collecting coupons for soldiers throughout the year. Drop off your expired coupons in the box in the main office. We ask that you only drop off coupons that are no more than 2 months past the expiration date. This gives the coupons enough time to be sent overseas and enough time for the soldiers to use them. Thanks for your help! If you have any questions feel free to contact: Mrs. Melanie Ellyson at mellyson@madisonschools.k12.va.us Next Wednesday (September 28th) from 6:00 to 7:30, Ms. Temple's math classes will be hosting a Game Night for parents. Parents are invited to come in and play board games that the students have made. The PTO will be providing refreshments.Middle School Chorus practice will be today (Thursday, September 22nd) in the High School band room. Choir practice is cancelled today (Tuesday, September 20th) after school. Youth Sports Cheer Practice is cancelled this afternoon (Tuesday, September 20th). Students must ride bus home today. Football Spirit Ribbons will be on sale Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (September 21st, 22nd, 23rd) during lunch. Cost is $.50 for small ribbons & $1.00 per large ribbon. JV Volleyball practice will be ending at 5:00 today (Friday, September 16th). Make up Fall student pictures will be taken on Wednesday, October 26th. Any 7th and 8th grade boys interested in playing Middle or JV basketball please see Mr. Rehm for more information. Yearbooks will be on sale starting Monday, September 12, 2011. Cost is $30.00. Extra forms are located in the Main Office, Mrs. Couch’s Room, and Ms. Daniel’s Room. WMS Spirit Week (September 19th - 23rd): Monday (September 19th) - Wacky Hair Day The PTO will be hosting the Back to School Dance on Friday, September 23rd from 3:15 until 5:15. Ticket cost will be $5.00. Refreshments will be on sale. Turn in permission form and money to your homeroom teacher. Jostens class ring representative will be here on Monday and Tuesday, September 19th and 20th during lunch to take your spirit ring order. There will be NO Youth Sports Cheer or Football practice today (Tuesday, September 6th). MADISON SOFTBALL MEETING - Wednesday, August 31, 2011 - Wetsel Middle School Cafeteria @ 7:00 p.m. This is for students in 8th thru 12th
grades and attends either Madison Middle or High School. This meeting is for any student in Madison Middle or High
Schools that are interested in playing in a fall league for high school
softball teams only. Games will be
played on Saturdays only in Luray and beginning September 10th thru
October 29th.
Any girls that are interested in playing basketball, we are going to
have open gym on Thursdays from 6:30-8:00. We will be working on A LOT
of fundamentals. In order to participate, you will need to have a
physical on file. If there any questions or concerns, please feel free
to contact me @ 540-316-1662 or by email vtinsley@madisonschools.k12.va.us. Calling all Middle School Music Lovers in 6th, 7th and 8th grades!! If you are interested in being apart of the Wetsel Choir, practice will start after school every Tuesday & Thursday starting after labor day (Tuesday, September 6th) from 3:30-5:00. Tri-County Track and Field Meet will be held Saturday, September 17th at Eastern View High School. Students going to the Boys & Girls Club after school will need to ride BUS 24. BUS 24 will be the first bus in the line. Fall student pictures will be taken on Friday, September 9th. Extra picture forms are located in the main office. Come on out to Mountaineer Fest this Thursday, August 25th and show your support for our Mountaineer Football Team!! Activities start 6:30-8:00 at the Eddie Dean Football Field. ATTENTION EIGHTH GRADERS: The new school year is off and running with many new and exciting opportunities. This year, the award-winning Madison County High School Forensics and Debate Teams would like to invite any Eighth Grader who would be interested in joining the team to attend a meeting in the high school auditorium on Tuesday, August 30, at 3:30 PM. If you are interested in attending the meeting, you must bring a note from your parent or guardian saying that you have permission to stay and walk to the high school for the meeting. Please turn in your note to the office. If you become part of the team, then you will go to the high school for practice. Please have your ride pick you up in front of the high school after the meeting on Tuesday, August 30 at 5 PM. Winter Band Concert Performances December 8th, 2011: 6th and 7th grade concert 7PM December 13th, 2011: 8th grade and high school concert 7PM Friday, September 30th - No School/Teacher Work Day Friday, September 9th - Fall Student Picture Day (re-takes will be taken on Wednesday, October 26th) Monday, September 5th - No School/Labor Day Holiday Wednesday, August 24th - First Day of School 6th Grade Orientation for our new sixth grade students and their parents will be held in the Wetsel Library on Thursday, August 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This will be a time to meet 6th grade teachers, open lockers, and learn your way around our school. 6th grade students and parents will be able to ask questions and become familiar with our school. Open House for all students is scheduled for Monday, August 22th from 1:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sixth graders who missed the August 18th orientation can meet 6th grade teachers on August 22th from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. VA State Tax Free Weekend will be August 5-7, 2011. During this three-day period, purchases of certain school supplies, clothing and footwear will be exempt from the Virginia sales tax. Each eligible school supply item must be priced at $20 or less, and each eligible article of clothing and footwear must be priced at $100 or less. |
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