Taylor County Middle

Be a Voice. Be a Knight. 🌟

Do you love to talk, be on camera, and show your Knight pride? We're looking for 4 students in 7th and 8th grade to help host our new Knight News Weekly News Segment!

As a Knight News team member, you'll:
🎤 Share school news and announcements
😊 Spread positivity and school spirit
🎬 Build confidence and communication skills
📺 Be part of our weekly news show

Interested in auditioning? Please fill out the application below. Submissions are due by August 31st.
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/RZm5JnfrsJ

Thank you to everyone who came out for the 5th grade meet and greet. It was a true success with over 150 parents and students. We truly enjoyed meeting all of you and are looking forward to working with you during the school year.

Reminder tonight is the meet and greet session with school administration for all 5th graders and new students to our school.

Positive additions continue to happen at TCMS on the hill. In addition to our sand volleyball court, four square courts, cornhole boards, basketball court, badminton net, foosball table, and ping-pong table, we are now adding an outdoor pool table and gaga ball pit. Great additions for our students!!!

Please see the procedure below for student pick up in the afternoon: If you are picking up your child in the afternoon, you will line up in the lower parking lot behind the school over the hill. Please see attached picture. The back drive will be closed off until 3:00. As you line up in the lower parking lot, please pull in and go to your right, and follow the arrows. Cars will line up in row 1. Once that row is filled, you will then start lining up in the next row. At 3:05, the first car will pull out and continue up the hill and start lining up in the back drive. We will have 3 cones along with sidewalk. The first 3 cars will line up with one of the cones. We will load 3 cars at a time and then the next 3 will pull up. No students can load early in the back of the line and no students can cut across traffic to get into the cars early. No students can be picked up along Spring Hills Road. No students can be picked up in the front parking lot. All students must be picked up in the back parking lot.

Please see the information below Morning Drop Off Procedure. If you are dropping off your child in the morning, that will take place in the back parking lot only. No students can be dropped off in the front of the school. Doors will open at 7:15. We will have 3 cones along the sidewalk where 3 cars at a time will be unloading students. Once they pull away, the next 3 cars will be lining up with the cones and continue with the same process. No students are permitted to get out of their car on the far side of the back drive and walk across traffic to go into the school.

Your involvement matters! Join the LSIC committee and help us continue to make our school better. Our first meeting will be Sept 8th @ 4:00. Please send an email to Mrs. T if you would like to join us. We would love to have you as a part of our group! tracey.fluharty@k12.wv.us

One week from today! Calling all incoming 5th grade families and new students transferring to TCMS! Join the TCMS Administrative Team for a special Meet & Greet / Q&A Session designed to help make the transition to middle school as smooth as possible. August 18 5:30 PM TCMS Auditorium During this session, we will: Answer the most commonly asked questions from new parents. Walk through a sample 5th grade daily schedule. Explain what students can expect during their first days of middle school. Provide an opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed setting before Open House. This event is exclusively for incoming 5th grade parents and families new to TCMS. Only school administrators will be present. Please note: We still encourage everyone to attend Open House to meet your child’s teachers and learn more about their classes. We look forward to welcoming our newest Knights and helping your family feel prepared for an exciting school year!

Fall Sports Reminder — TCMS As we approach the start of the fall sports season, TCMS Administration is asking for your help in keeping our student-athletes safe during drop-off and pick-up during evening practice times. 🚫 Please do not park in the middle of the loop. (See picture) Parking in this area makes it very difficult for vehicles to safely drop off and pick up athletes. If you wish to park and wait for your child, please use the designated parking spaces. Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and traffic moving smoothly! Thank you, TCMS Administration

Please help support one of our Knights!!

Mark your calendar for Picture Day: Thursday, Sept 17 and retake day will be Wednesday Dec 2. Spring pictures are scheduled for Thursday, April 29, 2027.

Important Immunization Reminder for 7th & 12th Grade Students!

All students entering 7th grade are required to provide documentation of receiving 1 TDAP and 1 Meningococcal vaccine prior to starting school in August. Also, any homeschool student participating in school sponsored sports or band is required to have up to date vaccinations.

All students entering 12th grade are required to provide documentation of receiving 1 TDAP and 2 meningococcal vaccines prior to starting school August. *If a student received their first meningococcal vaccine after turning age 16 then only 1 meningococcal vaccine is required.

Students who do not provide documentation of receiving the required immunizations by the first day of school will not be allowed to attend.

Parent Reminder♥️ Emergency Prescribed Medication Parental Requirements **Important Information- WVBE Policy-10.1.g-Medication Administration- requires emergency prescribed medications be available in the school building WITH School Medication Order form completed by both the guardian and the doctor PRIOR to attending school. ** If a student requires emergency medications, they may NOT attend school without the medication AND completed order form. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and the prompt delivery of the necessary medications to keep your child safe in school. If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse. The nurse will be available August 19-25 in the school and at the August 18 for 5th grade Orientation and August 25 Back to School Night if you need to drop off medications and paperwork . Medications cannot be sent in with your child; this requires a parent or guardian.

Registration for the 1st semester of Virtual School for the 2026-2027 school year will open on August 1st! Visit the Parents and Students section of the Taylor County Schools website for more information and the link to register.

📚🎉 Back-to-School Bash – You're Invited! 🎉📚
Students and families are invited to join us for our Back-to-School Bash on Sunday, August 16, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Fairgrounds!

This FREE event is a great way to get ready for the new school year while enjoying an afternoon of fun. Attendees can look forward to:

🎒 Free school supplies
🍔 Free food
🎶 Family-friendly activities
🤝 Opportunities to connect with local organizations and discover valuable community resources

Whether you're preparing for the first day of school, looking for helpful services, or simply wanting to spend time with your community, there's something for everyone!

We look forward to seeing you and helping your family kick off a successful school year.

For those interested in playing football at TCMS this season see the information below. If you have any questions, please reach out to: Andrew.gallo@k12.wv.us

Great news, Taylor County families!
As school supply displays start popping up in stores, here’s something to keep in mind: you don’t need to buy school supplies. 🖍️✂️📓

Thanks to the continued generosity of our community and the support of the Taylor County Schools Levy, we are able to provide all the necessary school supplies for all of our enrolled students.

That means no long shopping lists—just a strong start to the school year for everyone!

Thank you for investing in our students’ success!
Let's make this school year the best one yet! See you in class!

Thank you to Steve Louzy and Ground Rules Inc. for donating his time this morning and making our track look nice for the upcoming fall sports season. Thank you again Coach Louzy!