Taylor County Middle

We are excited to announce the following students are the 2026 Golden Horseshoe Winners! Madelyn Bowers, Brody Moats and Owen Roberts. Congratulations!!!!

Congratulations to Ms. Shaffermans homeroom for winning the March Madness competition for attendance. They had the best attendance for the month of March.

The 8th grade and 5th grade students participated in a mock congressional hearing for Mr. Dave and Mrs. Poling’s social studies classes.  

The students had a great time with the Rachel's Challenge presentation today that talked to them about bullying and life's challenges. Thank you to everyone that participated! It was a great day!

Yearbooks

Congratulations to all of our students nominated for the 3rd nine weeks Noble Knights!!

Today the staff relations committee recognized Renee Salom for being selected as Counselor of the Year! Congratulations!

Ms. Franciosi's 5th Grade Science classes have been studying the moon and its phases.  On Friday we were able to complete an Oreo Moon Phase Lab that demonstrated the student's understanding of how the moon appears differently to us here on Earth throughout the course of the month.  Students got to share their knowledge about the moon and a yummy snack! Thanks Again to All the Parents that sent in Oreos for our Moon Activity!!

🎭✨ Let the good times roll! ✨🎭
Get ready for a night of fun, food, and dancing at our Mardi Gras–themed Spring Fling! 💜💛💚
🎟 Tickets go on sale THIS WEEK during lunch or come find Mrs. Scherich in room C223 for a ticket — presale tickets are only $10 (includes meal, dessert & drinks!).
👑 May 9th
Coronation: 5:30 PM
Dance: 6:00–8:00 PM
Don’t miss out on one of the best nights of the year! 🎉

Students from Mr. Cathel and Mrs. Gerkin's classes had an opportunity to participate in several activities at the Pierpont Aviation Technology Workshop. They received a facility and aircraft tour, learned about basic aircraft and flight theory, constructed and flew aircraft gliders, used a flight simulator and practiced metalworking including drilling and riveting. They left with a greater understanding of aviation and the career pathways available in our region. Thank you to Pierpont Aviation Technology Center for having us today! 

TCMS will have another strategic planning meeting on March 23. Any interested parent or guardian is invited to attend. Please reach out to Mrs. T. tracey.fluharty@k12.wv.us

Yearbook Orders

Congratulations to the following students for being nominated as April Students of the Month. Ashlynn Molisee, Collin Stillwell, Camden Nestor, Quinlyn Hays, Kaitlyn Smith, Ethan Miller, EJ McGinnis and Haylee Haller. Also Congratulations to Ms. Simmons for Faculty of the Month and Floyd Thompson for Personnel of the Month.

Our outstanding teachers and staff were recognized during Tuesday’s board meeting. Their hard work and dedication to supporting our students are seen and appreciated by so many.

Congratulations to the 2026 Taylor County Schools Staff of the Year: Britney Sheme, Renee Salom, and Angie Moore!

Congratulations to the following students for placing in the Regional Social Studies Fair: 3rd place Summer McCauley, Maddie Pitzer and Zoey Garvin for Economic. 3rd place Ali Kirkpatrick for America. 3rd place Carter Kirkpatrick for Economic and 3rd place Easton McDougal for Anthropology.

Save the date for the upcoming awards. 7th grade May 26th 1:00pm 5th grade May 27th 9:30am 6th grade May 29th 9:00am 8th grade June 1st 9:00am

Spirit week begins Monday, April 13. Pep Rally starts the week on Monday. Snacks and Drinks will be available. $1.00 and 2.00.

Congratulations to the 2026 National Cemetery Essay Contest winners, who were recognized during yesterday’s board meeting. Your meaningful work and commitment to honoring the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation are truly inspiring.