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.
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!
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!

Please see the information below from Coach Maier for Cross Country.

Due to the incoming weather, to be safe, we will not have any practices today. Thank you for your understanding.
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 are 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.

Thank you to the Taylor Co Board of Education for your continued support. We have another upgrade to our building with new carpet in the auditorium.



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!

Congratulations to our FFA Chapter for their 3rd place team finish in opening ceremony and Cooper Hays for his 2nd place finish in public speaking.
Go Knights!
Good luck to our FFA students at the state FFA convention as they participate in two events today. Opening ceremony and public speaking
Go Knights!
Taylor County's Got Talent – July 8 at the Fairgrounds! ✨🎤
Join us for an evening of incredible local talent at Taylor County's Got Talent on Tuesday, July 8, at the Taylor County Fairgrounds!
Come cheer on talented performers from across the community as they take the stage to showcase their amazing skills.
Join us for an evening of incredible local talent at Taylor County's Got Talent on Tuesday, July 8, at the Taylor County Fairgrounds!
Come cheer on talented performers from across the community as they take the stage to showcase their amazing skills.

TCMS needs your pictures from the 25-26 school year for the yearbook! Please email your sports, music, dance, etc. pictures to Mrs. Poling! jepoling@k12.wv.us
Save the dates for the 26-27 school year.
Go Knights!

