TCMS would like to congratulate the following students on their hard work and great accomplishment of being announced as this year's VFW Patriot's Pen Essay Winners!
1st place: Liliana Shifflett
2nd place: McKinleigh Tingler
3rd place: Laylen Trickett
As a reminder, concessions will be open tomorrow to add to the spirit of the holidays with Santa's workshop. Items will be $1.00.
Check out this short video that highlights why reasoning abstractly and quantitatively is such an important skill in math—and in real-life problem-solving! Discover how these ways of thinking help us make sense of numbers, situations, and decisions every day.
Unite with Numeracy - Common Factor, Episode 8
Registration for the 2nd semester of Virtual School is now open. Visit the Parents and Students section of the Taylor County Schools website for more information and the link to register.
Parents and Guardians, if your child is going to the cemetery on Friday, Dec 12, please make sure that they are dressed warm. The temperatures will be colder by the end of the week.
Santa’s helpers have been working hard to make Tuesday a special day for the kiddos on the hill. Most gifts range between $1.00 and $20.00. We will also have some great vendors who have worked hard to make some lovely items for the kids to purchase. This event is during school hours and allows the opportunity for students to buy their family members gifts for Christmas. The Student Council will also be offering gift wrapping for $1 per present and will have Christmas theme photo booth pictures for $1 per picture. Concessions will also be open selling items for $1.00 to help get you in the Christmas spirit! TCMS and the Student Council is not responsible for any lost or stolen money. We have some very special guests visiting that day and can’t wait to meet them! 🎅🤶🧝
Policy 7211 Compliance
The WVDE reminds schools that Policy 7211, Resolution of Formal Complaints, establishes a formal process for members of the public to submit complaints alleging violations of state law by schools or county boards of education. The latest version of this policy—effective July 12, 2025—includes clear procedures at the school, county, and state levels, along with defined timelines for response and resolution. Please ensure that complaint forms are published and accessible on your county's website. Superintendents and school administrators should be prepared to receive, review, and promptly respond to formal complaints in accordance with the policy. Updated complaint forms and a guidance document are available online. For questions or assistance, email Accountability Coordinator Angela Urling. The form can be found under documents.
The WVDE reminds schools that Policy 7211, Resolution of Formal Complaints, establishes a formal process for members of the public to submit complaints alleging violations of state law by schools or county boards of education. The latest version of this policy—effective July 12, 2025—includes clear procedures at the school, county, and state levels, along with defined timelines for response and resolution. Please ensure that complaint forms are published and accessible on your county's website. Superintendents and school administrators should be prepared to receive, review, and promptly respond to formal complaints in accordance with the policy. Updated complaint forms and a guidance document are available online. For questions or assistance, email Accountability Coordinator Angela Urling. The form can be found under documents.
On Dec 9, we will be hosting the annual Santa's Workshop. Concessions will also be open selling items to bring on the Christmas cheer. All concession items will be $1.00.
Christmas Dance
TCMS 12 Days of Attendance Challenge. An attendance countdown to Winter Break! Students who attend all 12 days from Dec. 5th - 22nd will be entered in to win a Knight's themed basket of prizes. All students who attend the 5th -22nd will receive a prize, and there will be 1 grand prize winner from each grade. Attendance counts! Attendance matters! Everyday! Always!
Make up school pictures will be on 12-3-25 from 8:00-10:00 AM.
Due to inclement weather, the Taylor Co. Board of Education meeting scheduled for this evening will now be held at the BOE Central Office location (71 Utt Drive) at 6:00 p.m.
Santa is returning to TCMS on Tuesday, December 9th! The Student Council will be hosting their second Santa's Workshop! This event is during school hours and allows the opportunity for students to buy their family members gifts for Christmas. We will also be offering gift wrapping for $1 per present and will have Christmas theme photo booth pictures for $1 per picture. TCMS and the Student Council is not responsible for any lost or stolen money.
Check out this short video focused on constructing viable arguments and critiquing the reasoning of others in mathematics and everyday life.
Unite with Numeracy - Common Factor, Episode 7
TCMS has senior citizen passes available for those that live in Taylor County. These passes can be used in all Taylor County athletic events at GHS and TCMS. If you need a pass, please stop by the front office with a valid ID (Age 62 and older) and pick up a pass. We will also have them available at our home game ticket booth.
You do not need a new pass if you currently have one.
TCMS would like to thank our Taylor County voters for passing the levy to allow all seniors and students free into our athletic events.
You do not need a new pass if you currently have one.
TCMS would like to thank our Taylor County voters for passing the levy to allow all seniors and students free into our athletic events.
Congratulations to Ms. Crites homeroom for bringing in the most items for the food drive. They were treated to pizza and a movie by our Communities In Schools Site Coordinator, Mrs. Jones.
🦃🍂 Thanksgiving Break Reminder – Almost There, TCMS Knights! 🍂🦃
This is a reminder that tomorrow is our last day of school before Thanksgiving Break. We encourage all of our Knights to be here so they can finish the week strong, wrap up assignments, and head into the holiday on a positive note. Attendance matters and counts everyday including tomorrow!
Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our TCMS Knight family.
This is a reminder that tomorrow is our last day of school before Thanksgiving Break. We encourage all of our Knights to be here so they can finish the week strong, wrap up assignments, and head into the holiday on a positive note. Attendance matters and counts everyday including tomorrow!
Thank you for your continued support and for being part of our TCMS Knight family.
Everyone gobbled until they wobbled with today's Thanksgiving Dinner prepared by our cooks on the hill! What a wonderful meal for our students and staff! 🦃 Thank you, cooks!
On 11-18-25 Motivational Magic came to TCMS. The students had a Great time. It was a show filled with magic tricks and inspirational points of view.
Congratulations to the teachers from Taylor County Schools who received mini-grants from Your Community Foundation!
These grants will support innovative projects and instruction at Anna Jarvis Elementary School, West Taylor Elementary School, and Grafton High School.
A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated teachers who took the time to apply for these opportunities, and to Your Community Foundation for their generosity in providing funding that directly benefits our students. Your support helps make great things happen in our schools every day!
These grants will support innovative projects and instruction at Anna Jarvis Elementary School, West Taylor Elementary School, and Grafton High School.
A heartfelt thank you to the dedicated teachers who took the time to apply for these opportunities, and to Your Community Foundation for their generosity in providing funding that directly benefits our students. Your support helps make great things happen in our schools every day!
