WMMS Tiger Times

It's hard to believe we have 11 days of school left! Last month we enjoyed the solar eclipse, the 6th grade attended the Literature Festival, and we had our 7th and 8th grade spring dance which was well attended and the students had a great time. We've finished up a very successful track season and will finish MAP testing tomorrow. This month we'll look forward to band and choir concerts, the 8th grade promotion parade and of course the last day of school activities!

Sincerely,

Dr. Brandi VanDelft

WMMS Principal

Our track teams closed out the season yesterday with big wins at our home meet. The girls team won by 54 points and the boys won by 44. We also set another school record with Briggs Dent, Conor Kelly, Brandon Greathouse, and Blake Nesbitt running the 4x100 in 49.15 seconds! The 2024 season was excellent in every way with over 90 students participating on our NCMC Conference Championship teams!

Thank you to Coach Mayer, Coach Waddle and Coach Parsons for a great season!

What: Free Physicals(for anyone entering grades 7-12 for the 2024-25 school year) When: May 20th-12PM to 6PM

Where: KHS Gym/Cafeteria

Important that you have your student-athletes PRIVIT account UPDATED for the new 2024-2025 school year PRIOR TO coming to the event.

6th grade:

Sarita Cook

Daniel Decock

Omaar Rahman

Bennett Farwell

MJ Cooper

Lidia Mason

7th grade:

Josie Bratton

Ryan Chen

Maryam Akhtar

Summer Combs

8th grade:

Brandon Borders

Brady Barfuss

Chloe Head

Isabella Bishop

Michael Norris

The sixth graders went to the Literature Festival hosted at Truman State University. Hogan Clark answered a question correctly and won Mrs. Garrett's reading class a drawing by author, Sharee Miller.

Over two Mondays this month, WMMS sent 26 students to our District Honor Choirs - one for 6th Grade and one for 7th/8th Grade. These students have been practicing weekly with Choraliers before school in order to learn the music. They then attended a full day of rehearsal with other singers across our district, followed by the evening concert! Great job singers and sponsors Mr. Kennard, Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Bolle.

Parents/guardians will drive their students in the parade either in a truck or car, trailers are welcome. We will also have trucks provided by Kirksville Motor Company for any student that needs a ride. All family members are encouraged to line up along the sidewalks and make signs and cheer on the students. Students may create themed "parade floats" including signs, etc. All 8th graders will have ice cream at Spainhower following the parade.

The assembly on May 23rd is an informal event where each student will receive a promotion certificate presented by their RTI teacher. Seating is limited and we ask that parents/guardians and siblings only be in attendance. Everyone is welcome to attend the Promotion Parade to celebrate our 8th graders.

The doors will open at 8:15 to get everyone seated in the auditorium. Pictures may be taken on the stage afterward.

This is for any interested 7th and 8th grader.

The Complete Family Medicine CARES Center is a school-based health center formed in August 2019 through a partnership between the Kirksville R-III School District and Complete Family Medicine, a service of Hannibal Regional Healthcare System. “CARES” stands for “Care At R-III for Every Student”.

Purpose: To provide accessible and affordable urgent/walk-in and preventative/well health services on-site at the school district’s campus to students, faculty, and staff. Students will not be able to be seen at the center without the consent from their parent/guardian.

Location: The center is located in the northwest corner of the Kirksville Area Technical Center (KATC) at 1103 South Cottage Grove. Using the north entrance to the building, the CARES Center lobby is the first door on the right. There will be limited, designated patient parking west of the entrance.

Hours of Operation: 7:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday

Some of the Services Provided at the CARES Center: Urgent/Walk-in care, Preventative Care, Wellness Visits, Immunizations (free for medicaid eligible and uninsured students through VFC and billed as normal for commercial), Flu Vaccine, Sports Physicals, Point-of-Care Testing (ie - Rapid Strep and Influenza Testing), can arrange for COVID testing if needed.

Team at the CARES Center: Provider (either Physician or Nurse Practitioner), Licensed Nurse, and Clinic Coordinator

Complete Family Medicine CARES Center at (660)956-7011

https://www.cfmcares.com/locations/Complete-Family-Medicine-CARES-Center/4/location-details

Attendance: We look forward to seeing your child every day! If your child must miss school, please contact the main office (660) 665-3793 before 8:00 to let us know. If we haven't heard from anyone regarding an absence, we will call home to make sure your child is safe.

Scheduling/Student Concerns: Mrs. Yoder (6th grade and Mag 7) and Mrs. Shoemaker (8th grade and Eagles) are here to help! (660) 665-3793 extension 4

Medical Concerns: Nurse Elizabeth can help if your child has medical needs or if you have questions about your child's health. (660) 665-3793 extension 5

Classroom Questions: The easiest way to reach your child's teacher is via email. Click here for a list of emails.

Transportation: If you have a question about your child's bus or about signing your child up to ride the bus, please contact the transportation office at (660) 626-1444.

General Questions: If you are not sure who to contact for your specific question, our amazing office secretaries, Mrs. Hagar and Mrs. Reed, can help answer your question or connect you to the right person. (660) 665-3793