Watch the video to explore the conceptual progression of multiplication, using manipulatives to illustrate the shift from repeated addition to an understanding of arrays, grouping, and partitioning.
Progression of Multiplication
about 2 months ago, Morgan Williams
What better way to celebrate the first day of Spring than to shop at the TCMS Scholastic Book Fair! Exciting news: This year we will be hosting two separate Family & Friends shopping events! Stay tuned for all the details.
about 2 months ago, TCMS Library
Reminder that attendance is VERY important for our 8th graders tomorrow as they will schedule their classes for Freshman year. Almost time for them to become a Bearcat! Please check your emails for some of the information they will be going over tomorrow.
about 2 months ago, Alyssa Waters

TCMS 8th grade students and families are invited to clean out their closet for a SHOE DRIVE! The Shoe Drive is organized by the GHS National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Donations of gently worn, used and new shoes will be accepted.
GHS upperclassmen will be sharing CTE (Career and Technical Education) Course Scheduling information with the rising 9th grade, GHS Class of 2030! The Grafton High School CTE Concentrations include Agribusiness and Plant Systems, Building Maintenance, Business, Carpentry, Coding/Ai & Digital Imaging, Culinary/ProStart, Therapeutic Services, and Welding. The discussion will showcase each of the programs for students to explore their interests when creating the schedule for the 2026-2027 academic year.
8th grade students are welcome to bring a pair or two of shoes to donate as they arrive to the auditorium presentation. By donating your gently worn, used and new shoes to the GHS NTHS Shoe Drive, your shoes are given a second chance to make a difference.
#CTEMonth #IHeartCTE #CareerTechWV #NTHS
about 2 months ago, Alyssa Waters

TCMS 8th grade students and families are invited to clean out their closet for a SHOE DRIVE! The Shoe Drive is organized by the GHS National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). Donations of gently worn, used and new shoes will be accepted.
GHS upperclassmen will be sharing CTE (Career and Technical Education) Course Scheduling information with the rising 9th grade, GHS Class of 2030! The Grafton High School CTE Concentrations include Agribusiness and Plant Systems, Building Maintenance, Business, Carpentry, Coding/Ai & Digital Imaging, Culinary/ProStart, Therapeutic Services, and Welding. The discussion will showcase each of the programs for students to explore their interests when creating the schedule for the 2026-2027 academic year.
8th grade students are welcome to bring a pair or two of shoes to donate as they arrive to the auditorium presentation. By donating your gently worn, used and new shoes to the GHS NTHS Shoe Drive, your shoes are given a second chance to make a difference.
#CTEMonth #IHeartCTE #CareerTechWV #NTHS
about 2 months ago, Alyssa Waters
Just a reminder, drop off for the Snowflake Dance this evening will be at our normal drop off location located in the back of the building. Pick up after the dance will be in the front of the building. 5th grade will dance from 4:30-6:00 and must be picked up by 6:00. 6th-8th grade will dance from 6:30-8:30. Tickets will be sold at the door and are $5. A concession stand will be available as well as some light up accessories. Parents must sign out the students.
about 2 months ago, Tracey Fluharty-Godfrey

📅 SAVE THE DATE – TCMS 8th Grade Families! 🐻
The Grafton High School Counseling Team will be visiting TCMS on Tuesday, March 3rd to meet with our current 8th grade students and review high school scheduling for the 2026–2027 school year.
⚠️ Attendance is extremely important!
All 8th grade students should be present on this day to:
✔️ Learn about the GHS scheduling process
✔️ Receive and complete important scheduling paperwork
📌 IMPORTANT REMINDER:
In order to be scheduled for the classes you want for your 9th grade year, the paperwork provided MUST be completed and returned.
👨👩👧 Parents/Guardians of 8th Grade Students:
Please be on the lookout for scheduling paperwork that will come home following the counselor visit on 3/3. These documents require your review and signature to ensure your student is selecting courses that best fit their individual needs.
➡️ Scheduling documents will also be available on the Grafton High School website for you to review prior to the visit.
We look forward to meeting all of our future Bearcats! 🐾💙💛
about 2 months ago, Alyssa Waters
TCMS Cooks want to give a shoutout to Mrs. T for stepping in to help serve a delicious lunch to our students!
about 2 months ago, Alyssa Waters
It’s almost time for our March Madness Attendance Challenge!
Homerooms will compete to see who can take the crown. Starting Monday the battle begins.
Coming to school every day gives your homeroom the best shot at victory.
Go Knights!
about 2 months ago, Mr. Moore
Parents, drop off for the Snowflake Dance this Friday will be at our normal drop off location located in the back of the building. Pick up after the dance will be in the front of the building. As a reminder, 5th grade will dance from 4:30-6:00 and must be picked up by 6:00. 6th-8th grade will dance from 6:30-8:30. Tickets will be sold tomorrow morning at 7:15, and during lunches. Tickets will also be sold at the dance. Tickets are $5. A concession stand will be available.
about 2 months ago, Tracey Fluharty-Godfrey
❤️🖤🏰 KNIGHTS, LETS RALLY 🏰🖤❤️
Come out and support our amazing TCMS Cheerleaders as they compete in their last local competition at the East Fairmont
📍 East Fairmont High School
🚪 Doors open: 9:00 am
📣 Competition starts: 10:00 am
Let's pack the stands with black and red and cheer them on as they take the floor one last time locally! Your support means everything to these athletes.
⚔️GO Knights! Bring the energy! ❤️🖤
about 2 months ago, Alyssa Waters
Snowflake Dance tickets will be sold Thursday morning at 7:15, and during lunch, for $5. Please bring exact change. You can also buy tickets at the dance on Friday.
about 2 months ago, Tracey Fluharty-Godfrey
Taylor County Schools proudly recognized the winners of the Math Field Day, Taylor County Middle School Spelling Bee, and the Region IV Science and Engineering Fair at tonight’s board meeting.
Congratulations to our outstanding students on their incredible achievements—job well done!
about 2 months ago, Helen Roberts
All Taylor County schools will be closed today, Monday, February 23, 2026.
about 2 months ago, TCS News
All Taylor County Schools will be on a two-hour delay today, Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.
about 2 months ago, TCS News
Congratulations to our FFA team for earning a 3rd place finish for conduct. We would also like to congratulate Cooper Hays on his 1st place finish for public speaking.
We are all so proud of you on the hill. Go Knights
about 2 months ago, Mr. Moore
Hear ye, hear ye! 👑✨
Taylor County Middle School proudly celebrates our Young Writers Contest Champions!
🏆 5th & 6th Grade Winner: Lenna Biddle
🏆 7th & 8th Grade Winner: Elyza Leach
Your creativity, hard work, and powerful words set you apart! We are so proud of the way you represent the Knight standard. ❤️🖤
about 2 months ago, Alyssa Waters
TCMS loves our bus drivers! Thank you for everything you do!
about 2 months ago, Alyssa Waters
Come out tonight and cheer on the Lady Knights as they play in the first round of playoffs! A full concessions will be open with walking tacos, hot dogs, nachos and much more! Let's go Knights!!
about 2 months ago, Tracey Fluharty-Godfrey
Come out and support your knights tonight! Full concession will be open with walking tacos.
2 months ago, Tracey Fluharty-Godfrey