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May 5: FFA Banquet at Fair Grounds, 7pm

• Who is invited? If your student has participated in our Friday green block for FFA this year, done an agriscience project through ag class, or a livestock judging green block.
• 6th grade brings side dish / 7th grade bring drinks / 8th grade bring desserts

May 6: 8th Grade Choices that Matter (Permission slips already went home.)

May 8: Student Council Dance: 6:30-8:00pm (WMS Cafeteria)

May 11: 6th Grade Field Trip / MS Choir at WHS, 7pm / Ag Days (7th-8th grade FFA can help)

May 13: 7th Grade Field Trip

May 14: 8th Grade Job Shadow

DATE CHANGE, May 18: 8th Grade Field Trip

May 19: WMS Band Concert at Auditorium, 7pm

May 21: 8th Grade Honor's Night

• Honors Night: We still need lots of parent volunteers to bring food for after the dance. Parents willing to help out, please email Mrs. Richardson at arichardson@washakie1.com.

****Cannot have any recent behavior referrals to attend a field trip. Must be academically in good standing.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are excited to invite you to our FFA Banquet on May 5th at the Fairgrounds as we celebrate the hard work and accomplishments of our students involved in agricultural programs this year.

Who is invited?
Your student is invited if they have participated in:

• Friday Green Block for FFA
• An agriscience project through ag class
• Livestock judging Green Block

To help make the evening a success, we are asking students to bring the following based on grade level:

• 6th Grade: Side dish
• 7th Grade: Drinks
• 8th Grade: Desserts

We look forward to a great evening celebrating our students and their achievements. Thank you for your support! RSVP Email acrockett@washakie1.com.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Crockett

Concert Info

6th Grade - Minions themed (Yellow shirt and jeans. Blue Denim overalls also work)

7th/8th Grade - Pajamas and crazy hair (Onesies are okay)

ALL attire must be school appropriate.

Concert is our senior night, so it will be a little bit longer than the last concert.

Concert starts at 7:00 pm @ WHS

Students need to arrive between 6:15 and 6:30 or they are tardy.

Student Council Elections Information

Worland Middle School will soon be holding Student Council elections, and we are excited to offer students the opportunity to get involved in leadership and service within our school.

For Current 8th Grade Students (Incoming Freshmen):
Students will be electing Freshman Class Officers, including President, Vice President, and Secretary, as well as two class representatives.
If your student is interested in running for one of these positions, they should contact Mrs. Keller by April 30 for more information.

For Current 6th & 7th Grade Students:
Students interested in running for a WMS Student Council position (President, Vice President, Secretary, Gratitude Officer, or Community Service Officer) should also contact Mrs. Keller.
Candidates will be required to create a short video as part of the application process. Videos must be submitted by May 6.

Election Day:
All elections will take place on May 8 during Connections Class.

Student Council is a great way for students to build leadership skills, serve their school, and have a voice in student activities. We encourage interested students to participate!

Worland Middle School

6th grade Team Parent Communication Notice 2

Just a followup communication reminder that the 6th grade students will have the opportunity to participate in an educational expedition on Monday, May 11. Students will need a lunch and drinks for the day. Students can choose to bring a lunch from home or have the school make a sack lunch for them. A count for school made sack lunches will be taken during Social Studies Classes on Monday, May 4.

We have a full day of sessions scheduled around the Hot Springs State Park in Thermopolis to include a tour of the newly renovated exhibits at the Wyoming Dinosaur Museum. Students who complete the school year with no behavioral referrals (from April 2 when first notice was given to students) will be invited to join us for an exciting adventure.

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Keller at 307-347-3233.

Worland Middle School

Social Studies Department Communication

Parent Notice #2

7th grade students will have the opportunity to participate in an educational expedition as an enrichment to their social studies curriculum. Students who successfully complete the unit of study “In the Footsteps of Crazy Horse” and have no behavioral referrals between March 30 and May 12 (students notified with first communication on March 29) will be invited to join us on May 13 for a trip to Fort Kearny and the Fetterman Fight. Fort Kearny is located between Buffalo and Sheridan. This is an amazing trip and a chance to experience history in Wyoming.

Students will need a lunch and drinks for the day. Students can choose to bring a lunch from home or have the school make a sack lunch for them. A count for school made sack lunches will be taken during Social Studies Classes on Monday, May 4.

The buses will depart Worland Middle School at 7:30 A.M. on Wednesday, May 13. Students need to arrive and be ready to leave by 7:30 A.M. This early departure allows us more time for activities during our visit. We will return to Worland Middle School by 3:35 P.M. Students need to wear shoes for walking. No open toe sandals or flip flops. Students should also bring a jacket as the weather can change quickly in Wyoming.

If you have any questions please contact Mrs. Keller or Mr. Hart at 307-347-3233.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

The 8th grade will be taking a field trip to the George Dairy Farm near Cody, WY, on May 18, 2026. This will take place during the school day and we will return before the end of the day.

We will be on a working dairy farm, so students should dress appropriately. No sandals please. Your student will need to pack a sack lunch and water or they can request a sack lunch through the school.

This is a fun, exploratory field trip focused on Ag education. If your student has received a referral during the fourth quarter, they will be staying at the school and are not eligible to attend.

If your student has no desire to attend, they can come to school and sit in study hall.

Thanks,

8th grade team

• The Honors Night Celebration is not a requirement. Attendance is a privilege. Students who do not comply with school rules, including on the day of Honor's Night, will be removed from the ceremony at the administrator's discretion.

• Eligibility - We follow the sports eligibility protocol to attend the honors night. A student who receives two Ds or one F for the current semester's grades will not be eligible to participate in any honors night activity. If they are not eligible for honors night, they will be required to attend summer remediation courses before entering high school.

• Ladies - attire that is not acceptable includes strapless dresses, backless dresses, dresses with slits on the side above the knee, and dresses that expose any cleavage or stomach area. Dresses with spaghetti straps are allowed. Ladies may also choose to wear nice slacks and a dress shirt. Due to the stage lighting, appropriate undergarments must be worn.

• Gentleman - Appropriate attire includes a dress shirt (a shirt with a collar) and nice pants (slacks, khakis, black jeans). Ties are not required. T-shirts and blue jeans are not acceptable. We strongly discourage boys from purchasing or renting tuxedos.

• Those students who do not come dressed appropriately will be asked to change into clothing that is more suitable for the occasion.

• Questions about the dress code can be directed to Mrs. Richardson. If there is a question about the appropriateness of a dress, students are encouraged to bring a picture of the dress so that we can ensure it meets the dress code.

Honors Night: We still need lots of parent volunteers to bring food for after the dance. Parents willing to help out, please email Mrs. Richardson at arichardson@washakie1.com.

3rd Grade Ag Day will be May 11th, 6th graders cannot participate, but 7th and 8th graders can bring animals to the petting zoo if they inform me before the 8th.

Dear Parents/Guardians,

We are excited to share that our Job Shadow Day will take place on May 14th. This is a valuable opportunity for students to explore career interests and gain real-world experience.

Our students have been working hard to secure their placements by contacting local businesses and taking the initiative in planning their job shadow experience. We are proud of the responsibility they have shown throughout this process.

Students are responsible for:

• Contacting their assigned business to confirm arrival time, lunch plans, and appropriate attire
• Arriving at their job shadow location on time
• Wearing proper attire suitable for their placement
• Representing our school in a positive and professional manner

On the day of the event, students will return to school for lunch and host a lunch. Following lunch, they will spend time writing thank-you notes to express their appreciation.

Please remind your child to report back their confirmed details (arrival time, lunch count, and attire) so we can keep an accurate record of all student placements.

If your child needs assistance with transportation, please contact Mrs. Crockett.

Thank you for your support in making this a meaningful and successful experience for our students.