Wolverine Bimonthly News
March 2025
Principal's Corner
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope this message finds you and your family refreshed and rejuvenated after a wonderful spring break! As we step into the final stretch of the school year, I want to take a moment to welcome you all back and share my excitement for the months ahead.
This is an important time for our students as they continue to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. We have many exciting learning opportunities, activities, and events planned, and we encourage you to stay engaged with your child’s education by checking school updates, attending upcoming events, and maintaining open communication with our teachers and staff.
Your support plays a vital role in your child’s success, and we truly appreciate the partnership we share in fostering a positive and productive learning environment. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your continued involvement in our school community. Let’s make the rest of this year a great one!
Warm regards,
Mr. Diaz
Principal Wiggs Middle School
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
- Family Connections March 21 and 28 at 9AM
- Boys track parent meeting at 5pm in Cafeteria
- TMSH Middle School Championships March 29 in San Antonio!
Capture the memories: Yearbooks on Sale!
All sales will be online. The QR code is below.
Buy the 2024-25 Wiggs Middle School Yearbook now!
Don't miss your chance to hold on to this school year's memories.
The price is $30 until May 9, 2025 (tax free).
No yearbooks may be sold from May 10th-19th.
From May 21st on, yearbooks will be $36 plus tax.
All purchases must be made online. Cash is not accepted.
⭐ Department Spotlight ⭐
7th & 8th grade sports information
Boys Track
Practice begins March 17 after school. See coach Franco or coach Hall.
Mandatory parent meeting for track will be on Wednesday March 26 at 5pm in the Wiggs Cafeteria.
UIL Practices
Mondays: Journalism
Tuesdays: Spanish Drama
Wednesdays: Social Studies
All practice times are from 3:15-3:45
*Spanish poetry and speech practice with Ms. Celis in Room 309, every Thursday from 3:05-3:45 p.m.
Wolverine Clubs
**NEW CLUB!: Mindful Moments with the Counselors; based on teacher recommendation in the Library AFTER SCHOOL.
Chess Club: Wiggs Chess Club is an award-winning team. We are an informal, social club meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-4 PM in our cafeteria, competing in tournaments up and down the Rio Grande Valley, throughout the year . Any student is welcome to come out and play. For further information contact M. Probasco at mhprobas@episd.org.
Destination Imagination: 3:15 -3:45 PM
Drama Club: meets MWF from 3:30 -5:00 PM. Students will need to come by and get a permission form to take home and get signed.
Math Club: (Mathletes) practice on wednesday from 3:00 to 3:40PM.
Robotics Club: Robotics will be having their practice every Tuesday and Thursday until 4pm.
NJHS Members:
NJHS applications are open through March 17- All documents are due by March 17th.
Check out the NJHS Website by clicking here
The web page is where parents can apply, there will be an application link on there along with the requirements.
Requirements to join NJHS:
93% cumulative average
10 hrs of community service(must turn in documentation to Mrs. Orpinel or Mrs Soriano)
2 recommendation letters( No Wiggs teachers)
No behavior infractions.
We will announce acceptance into NJHS early April.
Wolverine Tutoring
Math: Math tutoring will be on Tuesday from 3:00 to 3:30 with Ms. Loya
Science: Wednesdays after school: 3:05-3:30
Social Studies: room # 303 on Wednesdays from 3PM to 4PM.
Resource Center Information
Wiggs PTA
24-25 Executive Board
Ana Diaz- President
Kelly Cooke- VP1 Aid to the President (Teacher/staff Appreciation)
Arlette Caro- VP2 Fundraising
Soraya Ayub Palacios- VP4 Communications
Cira Montoya Olson- Secretary
Kevin Olson - Treasurer
Claudia Pepe- Parliamentarian
Julia - Chair of Wiggs Alumni
Isela - VP of membership
Mrs. Loya-Criswell- Teacher/Staff Liaison
Mrs. Guzman- Family Engagement Chair/Parent-Teacher Liaison Rep.
Laura Escobar - 8th Grade Co-Chair lauraymauricio@hotmail.com
Paul De La Peña- Volunteer Chair
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
Our General Meetings will be held:
12/6 - @ 5:30 in the Cafeteria
Important Contacts
Rudy Diaz, Principal - rdiaz2@episd.org
Sally McHalffey, Asst. Principal - seheredi@episd.org
Eduardo Gonzalez, Asst. Principal - egonzal2@episd.org
Angelica Barron, counselor - arbarron@episd.org
Michelle Contreras, counselor - mmcontre@episd.org
Kayla Shaffer, Behavior Intervention Specialist- kbshaffe@episd.org
Victoria Maese, nurse - vamaese@episd.org
Monica Enriquez, secretary - menrique@episd.org
Elena Ruybe Sullivan, registrar - mruybe@episd.org
Maria Tellez, PEIMS clerk - mjtellez@episd.org
Rebecca Villasana ,attendance clerk - rquezada@episd.org
Jacques Rimpel, Paraprofessional LPAC- jrimpel@episd.org
Lisa Guzman, Family and Community Liaison - ljguzman@episd.org
Wolverine Mission & Vision Statement
School Mission:
Every learner will be equitably educated and holistically supported by the Wiggs community.
School Vision:
To be a leading middle school by inspiring and empowering learners to thrive.
