Weekly Warrior Message

Good Evening, Warrior Families! Here are your updates for the week:

Athletic Grade Checks this Week: 

  • We will be checking grades for all student athletes this week. Our student athletes must maintain a 70 average in all courses and be failing no more than 1 course to stay eligible to play sports. Reach out to our Athletic Director, Brittany King for more information. 

Low Performing Letter

  • This week, students will bring home letter outlining our school’s performance grade and goals for increasing our overall school performance. You can also access the letter in this Sunday message. West Pender Middle School has been designated as a low performing school, and this letter outlines our ongoing plans to improve performance and the overall school experience for our students, staff, and community.
    [LP Letter Link]

Upcoming Assessments

  • Reading & Math NC Check-in Assessments: Students will take these assessments on October 30 and November 6, 2024. These check-ins help us measure student progress and guide teachers in refining instruction to meet each student's needs. Encourage your child to approach these assessments confidently as tools to support their growth.

Flu Vaccine Clinic – October 31, 2024

  • Flu season is here! The Pender County Health Department will offer flu vaccines to students and staff at West Pender Middle on October 31, 2024. If you’d like your child to receive a vaccine, please fill out the online flu form using the links below. Staff members can also register through their designated form.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Nurse Freeman at 910-789-6064.

Pender Early College Recruitment Day &  Parent Information Nights

  • This Monday, our 8th graders will be meeting with faculty members from the Pender Early College to learn how they can apply to attend for the 2025-2026 school year. Be sure to ask them about it. Pender Early College will be hosting two parent information nights. Click the link for more details.
    [Parent Information Flyer Link]

Athletics Updates

  • Soccer Season: It is officially soccer season. We have our first game this week: 

    Wednesday, October 30th - 3:45PM Soccer Game @TMS - Girls team plays first. Check out the link for our full schedule. [Soccer Game Schedule]

Important Dates

  • November 5, 2024: Teacher Workday

  • November 6, 2024: Report Cards Issued

  • November 8, 2024: Grade Level Honor Roll Awards

  • November 11, 2024: Holiday

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