September 15, 2023
Middle School News
Join a Club!
West Geauga Middle School offers a variety of clubs for students to join. It's a great opportunity to explore interests or try something new!
Please click here for a list of the current clubs available, including further information and registration.
There is something for everyone - Book Club, Game Club, Math Club, Student Council, Jazz Band, and World Language Club - just to name a few!
Contact the teacher listed for the Club with any specific questions.
Middle School Magazine Sale
West Geauga Middle School annual Magazine Fundraiser kicks off September 19. Students will bring home more information next week. Details can also be found here.
Washington DC Parent Meeting
Reminder for 8th grade parents/guardians - There is an informational meeting on October 2 at 5:30 pm to learn more about the overnight Washington DC trip planned this spring for our 8th grade class.
September 19 - Student Council Fundraiser Kick-off
September 25 - Yom Kippur - No School
September 29 - 8th Grade Band Night at Football Game
October 2 - Parent Meeting for Washington D.C. Trip (8th grade) at 5:30 pm
October 3-4 - State Required Vision/Hearing Screening
October 4 - Fall MS/HS Choir Concert 7pm
October 5 & 12 - MS/HS Conferences 5-8pm
October 27 - Picture Retakes
8th Graders Rock the Block
Special Thanks go out to these 8th graders that helped PTO with face painting. The PTO secretary said it best: "The team of 8th grade artists worked so well together and made the booth an overwhelming success! From encouraging the 'customers' to come have a seat, to selecting the artwork, painting, and then showing off the finished artwork. They were not only fantastic artists, but were efficient, kind, courteous and respectful."
Our amazing 8th graders are: Darren Prince-Wright, Bianca Katusic, Molly Moidell, Vera Caudill, Tessa Leonard, Sophia Bordonaro, Phoebe Malloy, Gabby Ohlsen and Janna Winningham
A special thanks to our very own Kim Mathis, who was truly instrumental in organizing the team of painters and worked to create images for the 'available images' page that we used.
Informational Meeting Offered through the Geauga County Library
Teens, Sexting, and the Law In-Person
Geauga County Prosecutor's Office Investigator Rick Warner, Defense Attorney Todd Petersen, and Ravenwood Health Counsel Melissa Bishop join us for a panel discussion about sexting in our community. We will discuss how to prevent it, the legal consequences of being charged, and how parents can help their teens understand the seriousness of it. This program is geared for parents, but teens are encouraged to attend.
Tuesday, October 3, 6:30-8 PM
Registration is required https://geaugalibrary.libcal.com/event/10825094
Date: Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Eykyn Room
Branch: Geauga West Branch
Looking for tutoring help?
This year we will have an after school tutoring and homework help program through Torchlight. High school students will be trained as mentors for our middle school students and can assist with homework, organization, study help and completing tasks. The program will begin on October 10th and be held after school every other Tuesday at the Geauga West Library from 2:30 - 4:30. Scanning the QR code below populates the application and parent permission form for students to participate. We are excited to provide this opportunity for our students!
From the Clinic
When to keep your student home from school:
Temperature >100.4 (Can return to school when fever free without the use of fever reducing medication for 24 hours)
Vomiting (Can return to school when they have not vomited for 24 hours)
Diarrhea (Can return to school when they have had no diarrhea for 24 hours)
Vision & Hearing Screening:
State required vision and hearing screenings will be completed for all 7th grade and new students October 3rd and 4th.
All students will be screened, unless a parent provides a letter of exemption.
If there are any concerns about your child’s vision or hearing you will receive a referral notice. Please have your child seen by a physician and return the completed form to the school health office.
PTO News
Join West Geauga Upper Schools PTO Today!
Family Membership is $15. Your membership fee will be used to support the students and staff at both the middle and high schools. Past membership donations have helped provide:
teacher appreciation luncheons
student PBIS prizes
fun student events
teacher/student requests/needs
Only 5 Annual Meetings!
Stay informed about all things happening at the middle and high schools. Meetings are held at Geauga West Library in Sept, November, January, March and May. We always appreciate input and ideas!
Email for more information WestGUpperPTO@gmail.com OR scan the QR code below.
