The Heartbeat of the Wildcat
April, 18, 2025
Keeping a Pulse on Student Life at WMHS! 2/12/2026
Welcome to Our Heartbeat Newsletter!
If you're new here—welcome! Every Friday, we send out our Heartbeat of the Wildcat newsletter to keep you informed and connected. Each edition includes highlights of what’s been happening around the school during the week, as well as important updates and upcoming events.
Stay tuned and thank you for being part of our Wildcat community!
Around the Halls
Students in Design and Modeling designed and engineered wooden dragster using Autodesk Fusion. Congrats to Jake R., Lizzy S., Evan C., and Lawrence M. for placing the highest!
Students in Life Skills are working on their plumbing unit. Students installed toilets from the flange up and finished with a working flush right in the classroom thanks to the new STEM Lab space!
Last week, several sophomores represented BG at the Charles Young Student Leadership Summit hosted by Indian Hill High School.
6th grade and 7th grade classes have been talking about future planning and what it means to be life long learners! Students are working with our College & Career Coordinator, Mrs. Eilerman, over the next few weeks to complete their Student Success Plans.
Biology students are diving into genetics! 🧬 Using their understanding of genotypes and phenotypes, they applied their knowledge to determine what their assigned person would look like.
Students explored whether the diagonal of a square is proportional to the perimeter and area of that same square. Instead of just being told the answer, they measured side lengths, calculated perimeter and area, found the diagonal, and then graphed their data to look for patterns.
Through hands-on measuring, number crunching, and graphing, they discovered some interesting relationships (and a few surprises!) about how these measurements connect — and don’t connect.
School Information
Upward Bound and ETS Programs
Students may participate in both ETS and Upward Bound programs.
Seniors
The senior portrait deadline is May 1, and we will be sending reminders leading up to that date starting beginning of the year in 2026. We will start collecting them in spring 2026.
This will be the photo included in the yearbook.
You can email these to Kelsey Book: Book_k@burgschools.org
Please email the students first and last name, along with their photo.
Want to celebrate a senior?
Buy a Senior Ad in the Williamsburg High School Yearbook! 🎓✨
Email book_k@burgschools.org
Space is limited.
Shop Here: https://yearbookforever.com/
Full Page: $100
1/2 Page: $60
1/4 Page: $35
High School Yearbook
Yearbook Ads
Buy your Williamsburg High School Yearbook Today!
✨ This year you can also purchase:
Name Stamps
iTags
Plastic Yearbook Covers
🖥️ Order here: yearbookforever.com
➡️ Enter “Williamsburg High School” in the school field.
Middle School Yearbook
Job Openings- Come Work with Us!
From the Counseling Department
Mrs. LaGrange - Elementary School Counselor K-5 (formerly our district's Resource Coordinator)
Mrs. Ervin - Middle High School Counselor, 6-12 (formerly K-12 Counselor)
Mrs. Eilerman - College & Career Coordinator, K-12 (formerly 6-12 Counselor)
Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions you may have.
Morgan Eilerman - College & Career Readiness
We were so excited to add the College & Career Readiness Coordinator
position this year, and we’re incredibly thankful that Morgan stepped into the role!
She’s already bringing fresh, innovative ideas to the table, and we can’t wait to see what’s in store.
Don’t forget to check out her Wildcat Chats on YouTube! Link below!
Chat Unlocked! 🔓🐾
Wildcat Chats - Episode 4 is here!
Welcome back to week 4 of Wildcat Chats! We are talking about taking advantage of opportunities and the power of community. 🎙️
Click the link below to check it out! ⬇️
Watch it here!
From the Athletic Department
Winter Sports Schedules 2025-2026
Varsity Boys Basketball
JV A Boys Basketball
JV B Boys Basketball
Varsity Girls Basketball
JV Girls Basketball
Varsity Swimming
The Community
Elementary Book Fair Feb 2 - Feb 12
The Elementary Book Fair runs February 2– February 12. Students will have time to shop during the school day, and families can visit during Academic Night and Parent-Teacher Conferences. Be on the lookout for more information coming home soon!
Scatter Sunshine 4 Shirley benefits local families by helping pay outstanding school lunch balances and overdue school fees, ensuring students have access to meals and can fully participate in school without financial stress. The foundation supports children’s well-being, helps families during difficult times, and promotes better learning by making sure students are nourished, supported, and ready to succeed.
From Health Source
STAY IN THE KNOW, DOWNLOAD OUR SCHOOL APP
Click Below for Burg Schools App Login Videos
As many of you know, we’re excited to launch our brand-new website and the official Burg Schools app!
We encourage everyone to download the app, as it will serve as a one-stop hub for all school-related communication. Whether you’re looking for important announcements, school updates, newsletters, parent-teacher communication, athletic schedules, or club information, the app will have it all. It’s designed to keep parents, students, and staff informed and connected in one convenient place. Make sure to download the Burg Schools app today and stay in the loop all year long!
Mark Your Calendars - Important Upcoming Dates
2/13 - No Students, Teacher Work Day
2/16 - No School, Presidents Day
3/5 - Band Concert 7-8pm
3/6 End of 3rd Quarter
3/6 - MORP 6-8pm