Whiteford Middle School Newsletter
For the Week of 11/2 to 11/6
Parent/Guardian Resources
From Mrs. Bollin's Desk
Updates for our Families
NEW INFO
1. Great job to our 8th graders with their PSAT Testing on Wednesday, October 28th! They worked hard and gave great effort!
2. Unless you have been contacted by a teacher regarding an "Incomplete" in one of your child's classes, all grades for Marking Period 1 should now be finalized. If you have any questions or concerns about your child's grades, please reach out to their teacher first. I am always happy to be part of the conversation if additional support is needed!
How to Access Grades: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hKpFSTPaSZGgfFJ-LX462DsdUFSEbic-iF_HquTMuJo/edit?usp=sharing
3. Please continue to remind students of the importance of keeping their hands to themselves at all times and treating others with kindness and respect. Reinforcing these expectations consistently will help us maintain a safe and positive learning environment for everyone.
4. We will have a District-Wide Veteran's Day program on Tuesday, November 10th from 8:30am- 9:30am in the HS gym. Students will report to SEMINAR to start the day. We will have the assembly in the morning & follow a two-hour delay schedule. More information coming soon - families are welcome to attend & all students are invited to wear red, white and blue. See flyer below!
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteer for Saturday, November 7 Mother-Son Night
This event is for boys enrolled in TK-5th grade and their mother or special guest. The WPA appreciates our parents who are able to help make this event fun for our boys. The more volunteers, the more fun! If you've been wanting to get involved but can't make it to WPA meetings, this is a fantastic place to start. Sign up at tinyurl.com/WPAMotherSon2026
Volunteer for Thursday, November 12 Cookie Dough Fundraiser Delivery and Pickup
Celebrate the success of our biggest sales yet by helping send the treats home! Pickup volunteers needed on November 12 during parent-teacher conferences.
Sign up at tinyurl.com/WPAcookie2026
Thank you for helping the WPA and supporting these great events!
Upcoming Dates to Remember
11/2: No School for Students - Staff Professional Development
11/6: Picture Retake Day!
11/7: WPA Mother/Son Event for TK-5th grade
11/10: Veteran Day Program 8:30am in HS gym - wear red, white and blue! See flyer below!
11/12: Early Dismissal (11:05am)
11/12: Otis Spunkmeyer cookie sale pick-up
11/12: Parent Teacher Conferences (12-3pm and 4-7pm)
*5th grade teachers will use a sign-up sheet, all other grades will be
11/25: Early Dismissal for Thanksgiving (11:05am)
October Students of the Month- INCLUSION
A huge congratulations to our Whiteford Middle School October Students of the Month!
Our Whiteford Value for October was Inclusion and these students were recognized by their teachers for demonstrating what inclusion is all about! They consistently make others feel welcome, treat their peers with kindness and respect & help create a school where everyone feels like they belong. We are so proud of these Bobcats for leading by example and showing the Whiteford Way!
Congratulations to our winners:
5th grade: Josh G.
6th grade: Aubrieana B.
7th grade: Bowen K.
8th grade: Greyson R.
These students, along with their families, will be invited to a breakfast in December, celebrating them and their accomplishments! Stay tuned!
PBIS Marking Period 1 BIG WINNERS!
A BIG Congratulations to the following students who were are big winners for Marking Period 1. Miss Mandy drew names and our winners received their prizes yesterday!
$30 to Roblox and $20 to Minecraft: Eli M. (7th grade)
$20 to Roblox, $20 to Minecraft and $5 to Crumbl: Simon W. (7th grade)
Chick-fil-A lunch, Principal for the afternoon on 10/30 & $15 to Dairy Queen: Ava R. (6th grade)
Our Weekly PBIS Winner
The following students had their names drawn from our Bobcat Bucks and were the lucky weekly candy/chip winners! Congrats to Emma H., Addyson W. and Paul V. Keep doing the right thing!
UNITED WE STAND!
Huge thanks to all the students who helped put the tree together, especially 8th grader Marley K. for going above and beyond!
Red Ribbon Week/Halloween Fun!
Middle School Lost & Found
Our middle school lost and found is quickly growing! If your student is missing a water bottle, hoodie, school folder, or another item, please encourage them to check the lost and found between classes to take a look. Lost & Found is located right inside of Door D.
Lost & Found items are typically donated at the end of every month. I will have everything set out on November 12th for Parent-Teacher Conferences.
*As a reminder, please label your student’s lunchbox and water bottle with their name. Thank you!
Picture Retake Day - Friday, November 6th, 2026
The Whiteford Value for November is Responsibility!
WEEKLY ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY
Athletic eligibility is checked weekly for all middle and high school student-athletes. Parents will receive an Infinite Campus alert from their building office if their student has a D or F in any class on Fridays, and the Athletic Office will begin reaching out to Athletes that are failing courses on Monday.
Student-athletes are encouraged to start the year strong, stay on top of assignments, and communicate with their teachers.
Student Grades and Attendance Reporting
Infinite Campus Parent Portal: Student Registration, marking period and semester grades, credits, and attendance are always visible in the Parent Portal throughout the school year. An app can be downloaded to your phone, or you can click HERE
Schoology: Our K-12 teaching staff uses Schoology to communicate with students and families, post assignments and grades, and sometimes include instructional videos. Here is a Schoology Parent Account video sharing introductory information about Schoology. If your family has yet to access Schoology or downloaded the App for your phone, you can email your child’s teacher for log-in details or contact Ashley Van Camp at ashley.vancamp@whiteford.k12.mi.us for support.
Infinite Campus Attendance Update : Parents and guardians will now receive an automated phone call if their student is marked as an unexcused absence during the first two hours of the school day. If your student will be absent, please contact the attendance line as soon as possible.
Contact Us!
Alicia Flynn-Bollin
MS Principal
alicia.flynn@whiteford.k12.mi.us
734 856-1443 ext. 126
Brittany Johnston
MS Administrative Assistant
brittany.johnston@whiteford.k12.mi.us
734 856-1443 ext. 125
Mirandia Green
MS/HS Athletic Director
mirandia.green@whiteford.k12.mi.us
734 856-1443 ext. 103
Ashley Van Camp
Athletic/District Administrative Assistant
ashley.vacamp@whiteford.k12.mi.us
734 856-1443 ext. 129