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.
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!
Taylor County Spring Break is scheduled for April 14-22. April 14 is a Professional Learning Day- Staff attendance only.
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
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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
Please visit the news story on our recognition and celebration of Autism Awareness here at TCMS:
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Straight 1s! Superior rating!! Highest score possible!!! Congratulations to our TCMS combined 7th and 8th grade band on an outstanding performance! Way to represent today at Bridgeport Middle!
6th grade Science using catapults to learn about simple machines and energy transfer.
Our TCMS band prepares for Ratings tomorrow under the driection of Mr Josh Chiado.
Final reminder that our Spring picture day is tomorrow, March 29th! Order forms were already sent home, but if you need another one please call the office and we will send another home with your student.
We have double-checked the calendar and this is a reminder that our quarterly LSIC meeting is tomorrow, March 29th at 4 pm in the library!
Good luck tomorrow to our Regional Math Field Day contestants who will be traveling to University High School to compete tomorrow, Saturday March 26.
The menu for tomorrow for those going includes an $8 offering of a Chick-Fil-A sandwich or 2 slices of pizza with chips and a beverage or a variety of A La Carte items like hotdogs, nachos, or pepperoni rolls for a dollar or two a piece.
Full information for the day:
Region 7 Math Field Day! Below are some important details regarding the Region 7 Math Field Day
event, please read the information carefully.
Region 7 Math Field Day
Saturday, March 26, 2022
University High School, Morgantown
Schedule Overview:
Registration 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Events 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Awards (approximately) 3:15 pm
Regional Math Field Day Information:
● Students should report at 9:00 am
● Testing starts promptly at 10:00 am. If the test has started, no late arrivals will be permitted to take that test
(resulting in a zero score for that event).
● Students must remain at University High School at all times during Math Field Day.
● Students may bring a lunch or purchase food. A menu is attached with items that will be available during
lunch. Students may buy items individually or purchase a “Meal Deal Ticket” for $8.00 upon arrival. Exact
change is not necessary, but will make purchasing items and tickets simpler. Students must eat at
University High School.
● Students should bring two sharpened number 2 pencils and a pen.
● Calculators may not be used for any grade level during the Region 7 Math Field Day.
● Parents should wait with students until registration is over and are encouraged to return near 3:00 pm to
attend the presentation of awards at approximately 3:15 pm.
● No parents will be permitted in the testing areas.
● If a student is unable to attend, (s)he should notify the county Math Field Day coordinator or coach, so an
alternate may participate in their place.
● Telephones and other electronic devices, including smart watches, are not permitted during Math Field Day.
Students may be asked to turn them in at the beginning of the event and the items will be returned to the
students after all events have been completed.
● The Region 7 Math Field Day staff, volunteers, and participants will follow the host county’s (Monongalia
County Schools) Covid guidelines for masking and distancing in place at the time of the event.
● Students who place during the regional event will go on to represent the region during the state Math Field
Day. Registration forms for the state Math Field Day will be distributed and collected at the end of the
regional event. The 2022 WV State Math Field Day will be held at West Virginia University on April 23,
2022.
Region 7: Barbour, Doddridge, Gilmer, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Monongalia, Preston, Randolph, Taylor, Tucker, & Upshur Counties