Our TASK students had an incredible time at the Annual WVU Pumpkin Drop today! After weeks of preparation, where they practiced designing and building protective structures for their pumpkins, our students finally got to put their designs to the test. The goal was to keep their pumpkins from breaking after being dropped from the roof of the 11-story WVU engineering building. The event was filled with excitement, teamwork, and learning as the students applied problem-solving skills and creativity to see whose pumpkin could survive the fall. They even got to meet the Mountaineer! We are so proud of their hard work and dedication—well done, TASK students and Mr. Maiden! #KnightsPride
Parents/Guardians: All students will receive their first 9-weeks report cards to take home at the end of the day today, Friday, October 25.
TCMS Students: Don't forget that next week will be Spirit Week at TCMS! Below, you will find the schedule with our daily themes. On Thursday, we will hold a pep rally at the end of the school day to cheer on our football team as they prepare to host Doddridge County in the LKC Championship Game. On Friday, we will spend the afternoon in the gym for our Halloween celebration. Students are encouraged to bring their costume to wear! Please be advised that masks and/or weapons will not be permitted. Get your outfits ready to show off your school spirit next week! #KnightsPride
Parents/Guardians:
This is a reminder that tomorrow, Friday, October 25, is the deadline for students to return their signed permission forms to their advisory teacher for the Wheeling Nailers School Day Game on November 12. Please remember that the TCMS Field Trip Policy will apply to this field trip, and students must be eligible to attend in the areas of attendance, academics, and behavior. Please call the school if you have any questions. Thank you.
Parents/Guardians: Picture Day will be tomorrow, Thursday, October 24. Please see the attached information, and call the school if you have any questions.
A huge thanks to one of our incredible custodians, Linda Kile, for decorating our hallways with the 6 Pillars of our Character Counts program: Responsibility, Fairness, Respect, Citizenship, Caring, and Trustworthiness.
These core values reinforce the importance of character education in shaping responsible and respectful student leaders. Having these values on display serves as a simple but effective way to keep character building at the forefront of students’ minds every day. #KnightsPride
Parents/Guardians: Picture Day will be this Thursday, October 24. Please see the attached information, and call the school if you have any questions.
Attention TCMS Parents/Guardians:
Tonight, students will be bringing home a permission form for their upcoming field trip to the Wheeling Nailers School Day Game on November 12th. Please ensure these forms are completed and returned by this Friday, October 25th. To participate, students must have a signed permission form and meet our field trip eligibility requirements for attendance, academics, and behavior. If you have any questions, feel free to call the school.
Today, students took a drone flight over Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland. According to the drone expert, the volcano is expected to erupt again at any time. Students had the chance to control the drone themselves. Enjoy some pictures taken by some of the students in Mrs. Wright’s DYF class! What an awesome experience!
Congratulations to the CTE programs at TCMS and TCHS for receiving an impressive score of 99 out of 100 points on the Certified EOY 24 Data! This is a remarkable improvement from the 86 points achieved the year before, and it reflects the continued dedication and hard work of everyone involved.
#knightspride
Students in Mr. Weber's Health class had the opportunity to learn and use AEDs today! Thank you for teaching life saving skills to our students!
Today, our 6th graders enjoyed a day on Blennerhassett Island in Parkersburg, WV! They had the opportunity to learn about some local history and were able to explore the restored mansion. They took a sternwheeler ride to the island and had the chance to explore the grounds, discovering more about life in the early 1800s. It was a great experience that brought history to life outside the classroom! #KnightsPride
Attention 6th Grade Parents/Guardians,
Just a quick reminder that the 6th grade field trip to Blennerhassett Island is tomorrow, October 17th! Please make sure your student is prepared for the day:
-Bring a jacket to stay warm – it's supposed to be chilly!
-Remember to pack a lunch if your student is bringing one from home.
-A reminder that all school rules will still apply on the trip, including our no cell phone policy.
We’re looking forward to a fun and educational experience! Thanks for helping us make it a great day for our students!
Today, some of our 13-year-old students will be taking the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP)! Known as the “Nation’s Report Card,” this assessment measures what students across the country know and can do in various subjects, such as math, reading, and science. We’re proud to have our students represent us on this important national benchmark, showcasing the hard work and dedication of our school community! #KnightsPride
Some of our seventh grade students have been learning life saving skills in Mr. Weber's Health class and had the opportunity to practice CPR today!
Attention 7th Grade Parents/Guardians:
Tonight, all 7th-grade students will be bringing home a permission form for their upcoming fall field trip to the Moundsville Penitentiary and the Mound on October 29th. Please note that these forms are due by this Friday, October 18th. While the field trip policy won’t apply to our fall academic trips, only students with a signed permission form will be allowed to attend. Please call the school if you have any questions.
Parents and Guardians, Smile West Virginia is bringing a mobile dentist to TCMS/TCHS in January 2025! Your student will be bringing home a permission form to complete if you are interested in these services. Please complete the form online or return the copy sent home to the school nurse.
TCMS Parents/Guardians,
Today, your child will bring home a paper with your parent login information for the Unified Classroom Behavior Support program. Once you set up your account, you’ll have real-time access to track your child’s behavior history, including positive actions aligned with our Character Counts curriculum, any misbehaviors, and any lunch detention or tutoring assignments. A copy of this information will also be mailed to you next week.
You can access your Behavior Support Parent Portal profile through the website listed on the paper, or download the app for iPhone and Android (picture attached). We’re excited to introduce this new tool to enhance our partnership in supporting your child’s growth. If you have any questions, please call the school!
Note: This is not the same parent portal as WVEIS Gradebook. This is a separate program we are utilizing to collect behavior data and support student behavior.
Today, Mr. Maiden's TASK students completed their first trial run for the Annual Pumpkin Drop by dropping their pumpkins from the highest point of the school to gather data. Students are currently working on developing protective structures for their pumpkins, with the goal of the pumpkin not getting damaged from the drop. TASK students will be competing in the Annual Pumpkin Drop on October 25 at the WVU Science Engineering Tower that stands 11 stories tall. Pumpkins must weigh under 50 pounds, be at least 10 inches in diameter, and free fall into a designated drop zone. All designs must prioritize public safety, with no hazardous splattering, and allow ground crew to remove the pumpkin within 30 seconds. More information on the Annual Pumpkin Drip can be found here: https://mmae.statler.wvu.edu/student-life/annual-pumpkin-drop
After-school tutoring schedule for October:
