Wolverine Bimonthly News
May 2025
πMessage from Our Principal π«
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.
Student IDs
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
π§‘ Wiggs 2025 Report Card π
Wiggs 2025 Report Card
Boleta 2025 de Wiggs
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Faculty & Staff Shout Out!
2025 - 2026 Teacher of the Year - Mrs. Vanessa Ortiz Middle School ESOL Combo
2025 - 2026 Support Personnel of the Year - Mr. Jacques Rimpel Paraprofessional LPAC
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 *
- 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
π LIBRARY BOOKS DUE π
ALL Library Books Due 05/15/2026
TODOS Libros deben ser entregados 05/15/206
* End Of Year Panorama Student Growth Measure Survey *
(If you wish to Opt out please contact your child's Counselor)
Important SEL Survey Info
InformaciΓ³n importante sobre la encuesta de SEL
π 1st Annual "Cruisin' For Wiggs" Car Show π
"Cruisin' For Wiggs" Car Show
"Cruisin For Wiggs" Registration Info
"Cruisin' For Wiggs" Vendor Registration
Car Registration Link π
Vendor Registration Link π°
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 Cruisinβ for Wiggsβa 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 donβt forget the Cake Walk where you can win sweet treats!
Best part? Admission is FREE!
Thatβs rightβfree 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.
Letβs make Cruisinβ for Wiggs a day to remember! πβ
π Waterslide Bash π
* 8th Grade Club Dues - Cuotas del club de octavo grado *
SchoolCash Online Instructions
Instrucciones para SchoolCash en lΓnea
SchoolCash QR Code
π« Completion Ceremony π«
π‘ 8th Grade Field Trip - Payment Deadline π’
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 πΊπ
π½ We are a PROUD Purple Star Designated Campus π¦
** 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 **
π» ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 1st π«
Online Registration
Registro en lΓnea
EXIT FORM if Leaving EPISD ----->
Exit Form Information
InformaciΓ³n del formulario de salida
π SUMMER SCHOOL π
Summer School Info
InformaciΓ³n sobre la escuela de verano
π€π§‘ EPHS Cub Camp Info π
π€π§‘ EPHS CodeForward P-Tech Summer Bridge
π€ Nurse's Nook π
π VACCINATION INFORMATION π
Medication Permit
π’PARENTS: Students who bring inhalers and/or any other medication to school must have a medication order form on file in the nurses office.
7th & 8th grade sports information
El Paso Children's Hospital - Sports Medicine Program
β½ Wiggs Girls Soccer Fundraiser Link β½
Donate to our Lady Wolverines Soccer Team π§‘π
Wolverine Clubs
π¨π»βπ National Junior Honor Society π©π»βπ
NJHS REMINDER
NJHS Save the Date
* UPDATE ON NJHS Applications *
* UPDATE on NJHS Applications *
Attention NJHS Members & Applicants
Important Dates:
Wednesday, May 20
Induction Ceremony Rehearsal
π 3:00 PM β 3:45 PM
Required for: Current members and new inductees (mandatory)- Thursday, May 21
NJHS Induction Ceremony
π 9:00 AM β 11:30 AM
Required for: All members
NJHS Applicants:
Decision letters were delivered to the student today, April 24th.
NJHS Members:
Check out the NJHS Website by clicking here
Wiggs Students Win SIFMA Foundationβs Spring Session Stock Market Game
1st Place Team - Ernie Villanueva and Delilah Escobar (8th Grade)
π‘ Be the Light Club π‘
Wolverine Tutoring
ππ§‘ Family and Community Engagement π§‘π
Let us know how Wiggs is doing!
πͺ Family & Community Engagement ππ§‘
EPISD Extended Day Learning Center
EPISD Extended Day Learning
EPISD Extended Day Learning - Summer Camp π
π EPHS Feeder Pattern Resource Center at Lamar Elementary π€π§‘
π EPHS Feeder Pattern Resource Center
Centro de recursos del programa de alimentaciΓ³n de EPHS π
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank at the EPHS Feeder Pattern Resource Center at Lamar Elementary
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Banco de Alimentos en el Centro de recursos del programa de transiciΓ³n de EPHS en la Escuela Primaria Lamar
π EPHS Feeder Pattern Resource Center - Spring 25-26 Hours
π Centro de recursos del programa de transiciΓ³n de EPHS - Horario de primavera 25-26
π» Digital Literacy Corner π²
π YWCA Teen Connect Program π
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:
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.
here's the link too: https://pta-membership-44328.cheddarup.com
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
School Mission:
We consistently create a safe, student-centered community that values biliteracy, cultural responsiveness, and the whole childβempowering 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!!!

