The 6th graders had the very best time at the Great Geauga County Fair. One of our very own 6th graders, Gavin Heffron, shared his chicken with Dr. Markwardt to be flown in the annual Chicken Flying Contest against Kenston. West Geauga Middle School was victorious and our trophy is proudly displayed in the office. Thank you, Gavin, for sharing your special chicken!

Please mark your calendars for these important dates:

6th Grade Camp Fitch: May 12-14

7th Grade Day Trip to Downtown Cleveland: May 7

8th Grade Trip to Washington DC: May 21-23. Detailed agenda can be found here!

As the planning for these trips outfolds, the linked websites will be the primary way parents can get all of the details they need about the trip.

On September 9, 2024 beginning at 5:30 pm in the WGMS cafeteria, we will have Jerry from Nowak Tours answer any questions related to both the 7th and 8th grade trips to our families. All materials will be published on a Google Site that families can access to plan for each field trip following this initial meeting so please do not worry if you are unable to join.

On February 12, 2025 at 5:00 pm in the WGMS cafeteria, we will hear from Scott Raines, Camp Director, and a representative from Camp Fitch to hear more details about 6th grade camp.

Curriculum Updates:

During the 24-25 school year, the middle school will be enjoying both class novels as well as enjoying book clubs that allow students to have choice in their reading.  Here is a look ahead of the class novels as well as the book clubs that will be occurring throughout the upcoming school year. In 6th grade, at the next board meeting, it will be decided if we will be procuring an additional curriculum resource while would change our book list. In 7th and 8th grade, we could be considering updating our Units of Study which may cause some additions or revisions to the this text list. As changes are made to the text list, families will receive communication. Please reach out to your child’s respective ELA teacher for any questions or concerns.  

Second Step:  We will continue to use Second Step as our social-emotional learning curriculum K-8.  This includes anti-bullying/harassment lessons and will be embedded in social studies classes throughout the school year.   For the curriculum scope and sequence, see this document.  If you have any questions about the Second Step program or would like to opt your child out of this lesson, please reach out to your building principal, meagan.bellan@westg.org.  Thank you for supporting your child in learning the skills that lead to success in school and in life.

Reminders:

Students will be permitted to walk to the library after buses have been dismissed per parent discretion. There is no bus that takes students to the library.

The MS bell schedule bell and testing bell schedule can be referenced here.

Picture retakes will occur on October 25th.

If you have not done so, please be sure to update your Census through Infinite Campus. Click on the Menu>More>Online Registration. School and athletic fees can be paid through Infinite Campus as well, or you can write a check made out to West Geauga Board of Education. Fees are due by September 13, 2024. Please contact Becky Edwards at becky.edwards@westg.org with any questions.

Empower Sports

We are excited to say that we are starting an Empower Sports at West Geauga Football Program! We will be running the program from September 11th - October 16th (Wednesdays) from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. Below is the registration link for interested families. Additionally, we would love to have Middle School and High School student volunteers to participate with the football program.

https://empowersports.sportngin.com/register/form/333897028

Meagan Bellan, Principal

Sept 6 Rock the Block 5:00pm CANCELLED!

Sept 9 Parent Meeting for 7th and 8th Grade Trip at 5:30pm in cafeteria

Sept 13 Glow Dance at 6:30pm

Sept 17 Constitution Day will be observed in Social Studies classes.

Sept 18 Student Council Fundraiser Kickoff Assembly

Oct 1 MS Conferences (A-L) 5-8 pm

Oct 10 MS Conferences (M-Z) 5-8 pm