Taylor County Middle

Congratulations to these three outstanding students! Our TCMS Golden Horseshoe Winners are: Shelby McCloy Michael Newbraugh Grayson Dillon This honor went to only 221 students in the entire state! Way to go your three!

Taylor County Schools LOVES our TEACHERS!! Write a short note to let them know what a difference they make in your child's life.

Dear Students and Families, We need your help creating the slideshow for 8th Grade Graduation. We are asking for two photos of each student: one current photo and one younger one. If a current one isn't submitted, we can use the yearbook photo for this year. The photos may be submitted in person to Mrs. Workman or emailed to shannon.workman@k12.wv.us. All hard copy photos will be scanned and returned to the student. Please submit the photos no later than May 23rd. Thank you for your cooperation.

7th grade parents, the trip to UTC for tomorrow is canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. If we are not able to make it up prior to the end year this group will still get a trip to UTC in the Fall of next year. This is an important educational experience and we will make sure this 7th grade group will have it.

May 1, 2022 was National Principal Day! We want to give a shout out to all of our Principals and Assistants as they continue to provide the leadership needed to support staff and students daily!! Thank you for all of your hard work!!

Our teachers guide our students to be the best they can be and strive for excellence each day! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week Taylor County Teachers!!

Congratulations to our TCMS student, Beckett Stallings, who competed in Charleston this weekend in the state social studies fair. Beckett Stallings’ project on Army Engineers was selected at regionals in Glenville to move on to the state level competition! We have been blessed in many areas at Taylor County Middle School, and these students represented us in one of our most important areas, academics! Congratulations to our students who made it to the regional competition at Glenville State College: Black Beard— Silas Horne, Emari Duckorth, Adalie Annon Wild Wonderful Women of West Virginia--- Regan Taylor Pompeii--- Kyah Klug, Kinleigh Hutson Civil War Medicine Box--- Victoria Drainer Army Engineers---Beckett Stallings Operation Frequent Wind---Cody Rose History of the Olympic Games---Reese Lambert Dog Sledding--- Lauren Worth Strike It Rich--- Alyssa Larry, Lucia Jacquez Trade of the Greeks--- Charlie Bartlett Women of WWII---Anna Poling, Jaylin Summers

Here is the updated list of events and dates happening between now and the end of the year. I put * new date added 5/1 next to new dates: • May 3 - 7th grade trip to UTC • May 5 - 8th grade trip to Charleston • May 6 - 2-hour early release • May 7 - Spring Fling (8th grade) 6-9 pm • May 9- CIS 8th grade bump up day at 8:10 am (new date added 5/1) • May 9 - Choir concert at GHS 7 pm (5/6 then 7/8) (new date added 5/1) • May 10 – Election day (no school) (new date added 5/1) • May 12 - Band concert at GHS 6:30 pm • May 12 – TCMS STEM night 5-6:30 pm (new date added 5/1) • May 13th - 5th grade Safety Day • May 16-23rd WVGSA Testing all grades • May 19th - 8th grade move-up day • May 23rd – 5th grade award day (Full day in auditorium) (new date added 5/1) • May 24th - 4th grade move-up day • May 25th - "Get a Life" 8th grade program • May 26th - 8th grade graduation • May 26th - 5th/6th grade WVGSA Reward Day • May 27th - 7th/8th grade WVGSA Reward Day • May 27th - 6th grade trip to Clay Center (Charleston) • May 29th - 7th/8th grade Band at National Cemetery time TBA • May 30 - Memorial Day Parade (Marching Band performing/participating) • May 31 - 6th grade awards day (AM) auditorium • June 1 - 8th grade trip to ACE Adventures • June 2 - CIS (group reward trip) • June 6th - Student's last day

Voting is now open in the "What's Cool About Manufacturing?" video contest and TCMS has an entry! Please use the link below to watch the videos and give us a vote! https://www.facebook.com/ExploreMFGWV/posts/3091706357710753 Amazing job from our 8th grade team and Ms. Kendra Larew! Special thanks to Appalachian Wood Pellets.

Early Dismissal - May 6, 2022

Parents, the end of the year is quickly approaching and things are about to get very busy at the middle school. The following is a list of events and obligations (minus sporting events) at school when we return from break. We will continue to update this list as some things are still being finalized. But for now, this is what the rest of the school year is going to look like: - April 14 - April 22nd Spring Break (for students) - April 25 First day back from break - April 29 TCMS to see Annie at GHS (9 am) $2 per student, permission slips to go home this week. - May 3 - 7th grade trip to UTC - May 5 - 8th grade trip to Charleston - May 6 - 2-hour early release - May 7 - Spring Fling (8th grade) 6-9 pm - May 9 - Choir concert at GHS 7 pm (5/6 then 7/8) - May 12 - Band concert at GHS 6:30 pm - May 13th - 5th grade Safety Day - May 16-23rd WVGSA Testing all grades - May 19th - 8th grade move-up day - May 24th - 4th grade move-up day - May 25th - "Get a Life" 8th grade program - May 26th - 8th grade graduation - May 26th - 5th/6th grade WVGSA Reward Day - May 27th - 7th/8th grade WVGSA Reward Day - May 27 - 6th grade trip to Clay Center (Charleston) - May 29th - 7th/8th grade Band at National Cemetery time TBA - May 30 - Memorial Day Parade (Marching Band performing/participating) - May 31 - 6th grade awards day (AM) auditorium - June 1 - 8th grade trip to ACE Adventures - June 2 - CIS (group reward trip) - June 6th - Student's last day

Come out and support the Knights Track Team!

Make plans now to see Annie, presented by Grafton High School.

Happening this 9 weeks in Art: 8th grade Advanced Art Still- Life Drawings, 5th grade Advanced Art Holton Rower inspired Pour Paintings, 5th grade Pointillism Eggs, 7th grade Advanced Art Glass Bottle Drawings, 8th grade Illuminated Letters and 5th grade Radial Designs.

Board meeting live ID is 589 474 284 April 12, 2022.

Taylor County Spring Break is scheduled for April 14-22. April 14 is a Professional Learning Day- Staff attendance only.

Parents, coaches, students and staff, April 15th is the deadline to turn in all pictures for winter and spring sports and activities. You can send these pictures to Mrs. Clemm via email at netsanet.clemm@k12.wv.us Thank you!

Parents, as you happen to come by the office please check out the racks (yes, racks) of "lost" jackets and hoodies we have on display. These have been placed there for your convenience in case you can't find that jacket you bought for your child! These items will be donated when we go in to Spring Break.

TCMS – April 6th track meet Results Girls – Placed 2nd Overall Sophia Austin – Placed 1st for Girls 3200m Run and 4th on the 1600 m Run Carly Vandergrift Placed 1st in the Girls 100 Meter Hurdles breaking the school record and 3rd in the 200 Meter Hurdles. Natalee Cartwright Placed 2nd in the 800 Meter Run Jayla Blackhurst Place 6th in the Girls 200 Meter Dash Alizaee Runner Place 5th in the Girls 400 Meter Run Rilee McGuffey Placed 1st in Long Jump with Bailey Weaver in 4th Place. Reese Lambert Placed 1st in Girls Shot Put and Discus Our Girls 4x800m Relay team and Girls Shuttle Hurdle placed 2nd, 4x100 Meter Relay was 4th, 4x400 was 5th *********************************************************************** Boys Placed 2nd Overall Jaxson Hall Placed 1st in the 100 Meter Dash, 200 Meter Dash and High Jump Colson Annon Placed 1st in the 3200 meter run, 1600 meter run and 800 meter run. Tyler Clemm Placed 1st in long jump, 2nd in the 400 meter run and 5th in 200 meter Dash Johnathn Maier Placed 1st in 400 meter run, 1st Place in 200 meter Hurdles (what a roll) and second in High Jump Cole Runner Placed 6th in the Boys 800 Meter Run The Boys 4x100 Meter Relay Team Placed 1st and the Boys 4x200 Meter Relay Placed 5th In Shot Put, Kaige Andrews Placed 3rd and Cameron Poling 5th.

Come out and support the TCMS Knights on April 6th at their first Track & Field Meet. At GHS starting at 4:00pm