Taylor County Middle

On behalf of the administration, we would like to personally thank all of the students that went to the cemetery today to help them unload wreaths for the Wreaths Across America event. We had a huge turnout and there were over 6,890 wreaths to unload! This was for a great cause and we love the passion that our students have to assist with such a great event! Our students are truly the Best!

Come join us this evening at 7pm at GHS auditorium as our middle school choir performs their winter concert. Go Knights!

During tomorrow's in school wrestling event, Friday Dec 12, the concession stand will be open. Items will be $1 and $2.

🎉 TCMS HOLIDAY SPIRIT WEEK IS HERE! 🎄✨
Get ready, Knights—next week (December 15–19) is all about holiday fun, festive outfits, and showing off that school spirit!

Here’s what we’ve got planned:

🧥 Monday – Ugly Sweater Day
Break out your ugliest Christmas sweater and rock it proudly!

🎅 Tuesday – Christmas Characters
Dress as your favorite holiday character—Santa, Rudolph, Frosty, the Grinch, and more!

🎄 Wednesday – Christmas Tree Day
Light up the halls by dressing as a Christmas tree!

🔥 Thursday – Cozy Christmas
Bundle up in your coziest holiday outfit. Think warm, comfy, and festive!

🔴🟢 Friday – Color Day
5th & 6th Grade: Wear RED
7th & 8th Grade: Wear GREEN

Let’s fill the school with holiday cheer and Knight pride! 💚✨

Congratulations to the following students for being selected as December Students of the Month: Ansleigh Dentler, Ethan Miller, Zada Mayle, Ashton Hodges, Braxton Freeman, Ranz Bughao, Kendall Myers and Evan Densmore. Also congratulations to LaCosta Cozart for Teacher of the Month and Kristy Posey for Personnel of the Month.

The Santas workshop was a huge success on the hill today.

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.

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.

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.