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Wolverine Bimonthly News

May 2025

Wolverine Bimonthly News May 2025
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πŸŽ“Message from Our Principal 🏫 πŸŽ“Message from Our Principal 🏫

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Hello Wiggs Families,


As we approach the end of the school year and temperatures begin to rise, we ask for your support in ensuring that students follow the district dress code. This helps us maintain a focused learning environment where all students are present, comfortable, and ready to learn.


As always, the safety and well-being of every student on our campus remains our top priority. Thank you for partnering with us and for your continued support in helping us guide and grow your children here at Wiggs.


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The safety and well-being of our students and staff continue to be our highest priority. Each day, we are committed to maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment through consistent supervision, clearly established safety procedures, and ongoing collaboration with our district and community partners when needed.

As part of our campus safety expectations, all students are required to wear their school-issued ID on their lanyard every day while on campus. This practice helps us ensure that everyone on campus is easily identified and contributes to a secure environment for all. We also regularly review and refine our safety practices to make sure we are doing everything possible to protect our students and staff.


Attendance

Attendance Matters-Every Day Counts!

As we continue working together to support students success, I want to emphasize how critical daily attendance is for both our students and our campus.

Beginning the week of February 16, we are excited to launch a new attendance incentive! Students who have perfect attendance Monday through Thursday will be rewarded every Friday with free dress day. This is a great opportunity to motivate our students.


Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Together, we can ensure a successful, safe, and positive finish to our school year!

Let's Go!!!!


Mr. Diaz, Principal

🧑 Wiggs 2025 Report Card πŸ’™ 🧑 Wiggs 2025 Report Card πŸ’™

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Wiggs 2025 Report Card

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Boleta 2025 de Wiggs

πŸŽ‰ 🀩 πŸŽ‰ 🀩

Faculty & Staff Shout Out! Faculty & Staff Shout Out!

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2025 - 2026 Teacher of the Year - Mrs. Vanessa Ortiz Middle School ESOL Combo

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2025 - 2026 Support Personnel of the Year - Mr. Jacques Rimpel Paraprofessional LPAC

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Faculty & Staff Shout Out!

If you would like to recognize a faculty or staff member, please use the link below to submit your recognition form. I will ensure the recognition is delivered to the teacher or staff member in the upcoming week. https://forms.gle/avjitpm8FXYHYjWx9

* Important Dates * * Important Dates *

  • May 1st, 2026 : School Principal's Day ~ School Lunch Hero Day ~ C.C. Team vs Staff Kickball Game (Afternoon Assembly Schedule)
  • May 2nd, 2026: (SATURDAY) Boys Track Meet @ Franklin HS ~ Girls Track Meet @ Coronado HS ~ EPISD "It Starts With A Book" Lit Fest @ Hartley PK - 8
  • May 3rd - 8th, 2026: *NATIONAL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK*
  • May 3rd, 2026: Wiggs Visa Treat Day ~ Star Wars Dress Up Day (for EVERYONE)
  • May 5th, 2026: "Cinco de Mayo" (Everyone wear Red, White, and Green) ~ "Military vs Football Team Flag Football Game" (Regular Schedule)
  • May 6th, 2026: "School Nurse Day" ~ Solution Tree: Behavior Workshop Day 1 ~ 6th LAS (8:00am -11:00am Cafeteria)
  • May 7th, 2026: Solution Tree: Behavior Workshop Day 2 ~ Mock AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam ~ Missions Field Trip AIM
  • May 8th, 2026: 7th LAS (8:00am - 11:00am Cafeteria)
  • May 9th, 2026: (SATURDAY) Boys Track Meet @ El Paso HS ~ Girls Track Meet @ Jefferson HS ~ Film Festival Awards @ Coronado HS (1:00pm - 3:00pm)
  • May 11th - 15th, 2026: *Cheer Tryouts 3:30pm*
  • May 11th, 2026: Wiggs Visa Free Dress Day
  • May 12th, 2026: "Campus Patrol Day"
  • May 13th, 2026: NJHS Rehearsal (3:00pm - 3:30pm GYM)
  • May 14th, 2026: AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam (Full Day)
  • May 15th, 2026: 8th LAS (8:00am - 11:00am Cafeteria) ~ Robotics Drone Competition (3:30pm - 4:30pm Cafeteria) ~ Choir Banquet (6:00pm - 10:00pm Underwood Golf Complex)
  • May 16th, 2026: (SATURDAY) 5th Grade Parent Presentation (10:00am) ~ 1st Annual "Cruisin' for Wiggs" Car Show (11:00am - 4:00pm) ~ Boys Track Meet @ Burges HS ~ Girls Track @ Coronado HS
  • May 18th, 2026: Band Western Playland Field Trip (8:30am - 1:30pm) ~ Girls Division Field Events Championship (2:00pm @ Coronado HS) ~ Orchestra Concert (6:00pm GYM)
  • May 19th, 2026: Orchestra Western Playland Field Trip (8:30am - 1:30pm) ~ Boys Division Field Events Championship (2:00pm @ Coronado HS) ~ Girls Division Running Championship (2:00pm @ Coronado HS) ~ Cheer Parent Meeting & Fitting (4:00pm Cafeteria) ~ End of the Year Choir Concert (5:30pm)
  • May 20th, 2026: Choir Western Playland Field Trip (8:30am - 1:30pm) ~ 5th Grade Visit (9:00am - 11:00am) ~ Boys Division Running Championship (2:00pm @ Coronado HS) ~ Band Concert (6:00pm GYM)
  • May 21st, 2026: NJHS Induction Ceremony (9:00am - 11:15am GYM) ~ Fine Arts Concert (6:00pm GYM)
  • May 22nd, 2026: *EARLY RELEASE FOR STUDENTS* ~ Fine Arts Concert (8:00am GYM)
  • May 25th, 2026: *"Memorial Day" - NO SCHOOL*
  • May 27th, 2026: GT Expo Set-Up (GYM) ~ NJHS Meeting (3:00pm - 4:30pm Library) ~ Cheer Parent Meeting & Fitting (4:00pm Cafeteria)
  • May 28th, 2026: GT Expo (8:00am - 11:00am GYM) ~ Yearlong A & A/B Honor Roll Assembly (7th & 8th Period GYM)
  • May 29th, 2026: NJHS Top Golf Field Trip (8:30am - 12:30pm)
  • April 30th, 2026: "Unidos Games" @ Burges HS - 10am to 2pm ~ UIL Band TBD ~ Nurse's Day
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πŸ“˜ LIBRARY BOOKS DUE πŸ“™ πŸ“˜ LIBRARY BOOKS DUE πŸ“™

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ALL Library Books Due 05/15/2026

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TODOS Libros deben ser entregados 05/15/206

* End Of Year Panorama Student Growth Measure Survey * * End Of Year Panorama Student Growth Measure Survey *

(If you wish to Opt out please contact your child's Counselor) (If you wish to Opt out please contact your child's Counselor)

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Important SEL Survey Info

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InformaciΓ³n importante sobre la encuesta de SEL

🚘 1st Annual "Cruisin' For Wiggs" Car Show πŸš— 🚘 1st Annual "Cruisin' For Wiggs" Car Show πŸš—

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"Cruisin' For Wiggs" Car Show

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"Cruisin For Wiggs" Registration Info

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"Cruisin' For Wiggs" Vendor Registration

Car Registration Link πŸš— Car Registration Link πŸš—

Cruisin' for Wiggs - Cheddar Up

Cruisin' for Wiggs - Cheddar Up

Cruisin' for Wiggs - Harold Wiggs Middle School PTA - Cheddar Up. Collect online payments for events and fundraisers with Cheddar Up.

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Vendor Registration Link πŸ’° Vendor Registration Link πŸ’°

Cruisin' for Wiggs VENDORS - Cheddar Up

Cruisin' for Wiggs VENDORS - Cheddar Up

Cruisin' for Wiggs VENDORS - Harold Wiggs Middle School PTA - Cheddar Up. Collect online payments for events and fundraisers with Cheddar Up.

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Wiggs, get ready to rev your engines because an exciting event is coming to our school!

On Saturday, May 16th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wiggs Middle School is hosting Cruisin’ for Wiggsβ€”a day packed with fun, cars, food, and community!

Come check out awesome vehicles, meet our school clubs, enjoy delicious food, shop at small business vendors shops, and don’t forget the Cake Walk where you can win sweet treats!

Best part? Admission is FREE!
That’s rightβ€”free entry for students, families, and friends!

Bring your family, bring your energy, and come see what makes Wiggs Middle School special.


We hope to see you cruising in on Saturday, May 16th.
Let’s make Cruisin’ for Wiggs a day to remember! πŸš—β­

🌊 Waterslide Bash 🌊 🌊 Waterslide Bash 🌊

Waterslide Blash
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* 8th Grade Club Dues - Cuotas del club de octavo grado * * 8th Grade Club Dues - Cuotas del club de octavo grado *

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SchoolCash Online Instructions

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Instrucciones para SchoolCash en lΓ­nea

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SchoolCash QR Code

πŸ’« Completion Ceremony πŸ’« πŸ’« Completion Ceremony πŸ’«

Class of 2026 Completion Ceremony
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🎑 8th Grade Field Trip - Payment Deadline 🎒 🎑 8th Grade Field Trip - Payment Deadline 🎒

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8th Grade Field Trip - Payment Due

Hi 8th Grade Parents,


QUICK REMINDER! If you have not paid your 8th grade field trip PLEASE use the QR code on the graphic! This will cover the cost of your 8th grader going to Western Playland on Wednesday, June 3, 2026!


Thank You,


Kelly Cooke


Wiggs Middle School PTA President

8th Grade Ceremony/Dance Sponsorship πŸ•ΊπŸ’ƒ 8th Grade Ceremony/Dance Sponsorship πŸ•ΊπŸ’ƒ

Wiggs 8th Grade Ceremony/Dance Sponsorship Flyer (ENGLISH)
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πŸ—½ We are a PROUD Purple Star Designated Campus πŸ¦… πŸ—½ We are a PROUD Purple Star Designated Campus πŸ¦…

PURPLE UP - Military Child Appreciation video
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EPISD Military Family Appreciation Month
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** I M P O R T A N T R E G I S T R A T I O N I N F O ** ** I M P O R T A N T R E G I S T R A T I O N I N F O **

πŸ’» ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1st 🏫 πŸ’» ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1st 🏫

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Online Registration

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Registro en lΓ­nea

EXIT FORM if Leaving EPISD -----> EXIT FORM if Leaving EPISD ----->

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Exit Form Information

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InformaciΓ³n del formulario de salida

🌞 SUMMER SCHOOL 🌞 🌞 SUMMER SCHOOL 🌞

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Summer School Info

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InformaciΓ³n sobre la escuela de verano

πŸ–€πŸ§‘ EPHS Cub Camp Info πŸ… πŸ–€πŸ§‘ EPHS Cub Camp Info πŸ…

EPHS Cub Camp Flyer (ENGLISH)
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πŸ–€πŸ§‘ EPHS CodeForward P-Tech Summer Bridge πŸ–€πŸ§‘ EPHS CodeForward P-Tech Summer Bridge

EPHS CodeForward P-Tech Summer Bridge
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πŸ€’ Nurse's Nook πŸš‘ πŸ€’ Nurse's Nook πŸš‘

πŸ’‰ VACCINATION INFORMATION πŸ’‰ πŸ’‰ VACCINATION INFORMATION πŸ’‰

Vaccination Letter
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Medication Permit Medication Permit

πŸ“’PARENTS: Students who bring inhalers and/or any other medication to school must have a medication order form on file in the nurses office.

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7th & 8th grade sports information 7th & 8th grade sports information

Register My Athlete

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El Paso Children's Hospital - Sports Medicine Program El Paso Children's Hospital - Sports Medicine Program

El Paso Children's Hospital - Sports Medicine Program Flyer (ENGLISH)
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⚽ Wiggs Girls Soccer Fundraiser Link ⚽ ⚽ Wiggs Girls Soccer Fundraiser Link ⚽

Donate to our Lady Wolverines Soccer Team πŸ§‘πŸ’™

https://app.verticalraise.com/fundraiser/wiggs-ms-girls-soccer2026-fundraiser/c/1463107/

Wolverine Clubs Wolverine Clubs

πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸŽ“ National Junior Honor Society πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŽ“ πŸ‘¨πŸ»β€πŸŽ“ National Junior Honor Society πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸŽ“

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NJHS REMINDER

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NJHS Save the Date

Wiggs MS NJHS Flyer
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* UPDATE ON NJHS Applications * * UPDATE ON NJHS Applications *

* UPDATE on NJHS Applications *

Attention NJHS Members & Applicants

Important Dates:

  • Wednesday, May 20
    Induction Ceremony Rehearsal
    πŸ•’ 3:00 PM – 3:45 PM
    Required for: Current members and new inductees (mandatory)


  • Thursday, May 21
    NJHS Induction Ceremony
    πŸ•˜ 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
    Required for: All members

NJHS Applicants:
Decision letters were delivered to the student today, April 24th.

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NJHS Members:

Check out the NJHS Website by clicking here

NJHS Website

Wiggs Students Win SIFMA Foundation’s Spring Session Stock Market Game Wiggs Students Win SIFMA Foundation’s Spring Session Stock Market Game

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1st Place Team - Ernie Villanueva and Delilah Escobar (8th Grade)

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πŸ’‘ Be the Light Club πŸ’‘ πŸ’‘ Be the Light Club πŸ’‘

Be the Light Club
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Wolverine Tutoring Wolverine Tutoring

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πŸ’™πŸ§‘ Family and Community Engagement πŸ§‘πŸ’™ πŸ’™πŸ§‘ Family and Community Engagement πŸ§‘πŸ’™

Let us know how Wiggs is doing! Let us know how Wiggs is doing!

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πŸ‘ͺ Family & Community Engagement πŸ’™πŸ§‘ πŸ‘ͺ Family & Community Engagement πŸ’™πŸ§‘

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EPISD Extended Day Learning Center EPISD Extended Day Learning Center

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EPISD Extended Day Learning

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EPISD Extended Day Learning - Summer Camp 🌞

πŸ… EPHS Feeder Pattern Resource Center at Lamar Elementary πŸ–€πŸ§‘ πŸ… EPHS Feeder Pattern Resource Center at Lamar Elementary πŸ–€πŸ§‘

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πŸ… EPHS Feeder Pattern Resource Center

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Centro de recursos del programa de alimentaciΓ³n de EPHS πŸ…

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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank at the EPHS Feeder Pattern Resource Center at Lamar Elementary

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El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Banco de Alimentos en el Centro de recursos del programa de transiciΓ³n de EPHS en la Escuela Primaria Lamar

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πŸ… EPHS Feeder Pattern Resource Center - Spring 25-26 Hours

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πŸ… Centro de recursos del programa de transiciΓ³n de EPHS - Horario de primavera 25-26

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🌟 YWCA Teen Connect Program 🌟 🌟 YWCA Teen Connect Program 🌟

YWCA Teen Connect Program
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Wiggs PTA Wiggs PTA

2025 - 2026 Executive Board

President: Kelly Cooke

VP1 Aid to the President (Teacher/staff Appreciation): Allie Lozano

VP2 Fundraising: Vacant

VP4 Communications: Monica Enriquez

Secretary: Soraya Palacios

Treasurer: Ana Diaz

Parliamentarian: Vacant

Chair of Wiggs Alumni: Vacant

VP of Membership: Vacant

Teacher/Staff Liaison: Marcy Criswell

Family Engagement Chair/Parent-Teacher Liaison Rep.: Alonzo Chavez

8th Grade Co-Chair: Vacant

Volunteer Chair: Vacant

Subscribe to the PTA Wolverine Growl by clicking the link below:

PTA Wolverine Growl PTA Wolverine Growl

Whether a parent, family member, educator, or community member, your PTA membership will impact the lives of millions of Texas children. Thank you for joining us in ensuring every child has a representative voice.https://www.joinpta.org/

OR

Text the keyword: WiggsPTA to 234-324-3332 and receive the direct link to our site to join.

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Important Contacts Important Contacts

Principal Rudy Diaz: rdiaz2@episd.org

Asst. Principal Eduardo Gonzalez: egonzal2@episd.org

Asst. Principal Margarita Hernandez-Arguelles: mhernan2@episd.org

Ivan Bracho (8th Grade Counselor): Igbracho@episd.org

Michelle Contreras (7th Grade Counselor): mmcontre@episd.org

Jesus Vazquez (6th Grade Counselor): jvazque1@episd.org

Kayla Shaffer (Behavior Intervention Specialist): kbshaffe@episd.org

Nurse Victoria Maese: vamaese@episd.org

Secretary Monica Enriquez: menrique@episd.org

Elena Ruybe Sullivan (Registrar): mruybe@episd.org

Maria Tellez (PEIMS Clerk): mjtellez@episd.org

Rebecca Villasana (PEIMS/Registrar Clerk): rquezada@episd.org

Jacques Rimpel (Paraprofessional LPAC): jrimpel@episd.org

Arcadio Jimenez (Attendance Clerk): ajimene1@episd.org

Alonzo Chavez (Family and Community/Military Liaison): eachavez@episd.org

Wolverine Mission & Vision Statement Wolverine Mission & Vision Statement

School Mission:

We consistently create a safe, student-centered community that values biliteracy, cultural responsiveness, and the whole childβ€”empowering students to learn, grow, and become positive members of society.

School Vision:

Our vision is to continue the Wiggs legacy of inspiring, empowering, and supporting all students to be academically successful and resilient citizens who treat others with respect, kindness, and fairness.

School Moto:

We Can.

We Will.

The Wiggs Way!!!

Wiggs Middle School
Alonzo Chavez (Family and Community/Military Liaison)
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