West Middle School e-Bulletin

October 30, 2026

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Happy Halloween, Bulldog families! 🎃 We hope you have a fun and safe night filled with lots of treats and no tricks! As a reminder, students may enjoy candy at lunch, but please keep it in the cafeteria. No candy should be eaten or shared in classrooms. This helps us keep everyone safe, especially those with food allergies. Thank you for your cooperation.

IMPORTANT DATES

Friday, 10/30 . . . . . .1/2 day of school - Kona Ice Day
Monday, 11/2 . . . . . 2nd Quarter starts-6th Grade-log in to MiStar to see new elective classes
Tuesday, 11/3 . . . . .No School for Students - Teacher Professional Development
Thursday, 11/5 . . . . .Girls Volleyball Game @ Discovery at 4 pm
Friday, 11/6 . . . . . . . . Families can access report cards in MiStar @ noon.
Monday, 11/9 . . . . . . .Girls Volleyball Game @ Liberty @ 4 pm
Thursday, 11/19 . . . . .Be Nice Assembly - Guest Speaker Zach Gowen

Thank you to all of our families who took the time to attend Parent-Teacher Conferences! It was great to see you! We appreciate the opportunity to connect with you, celebrate your child's successes, and discuss ways we can continue to support their growth.

BULLDOG OF THE WEEK - 10/30

Congratulations to our Bulldogs of the Week!

Rylinn German

Hudson Greskowiak

Miles Shaw

Girls Volleyball Team

Ms. Steckel

Mr. Wells

2ND QUARTER CLASSES VIEWABLE IN MISTAR

If you child has quarter classes, they are now viewable in MiStar Parent Connection. Please log in and change the date to Monday, November 2rd, to view 2nd quarter schedules.

SPECIAL FAREWELL MESSAGE & PICTURE IN YEARBOOK FOR 8TH GRADERS!

YEARBOOK/FOND FAREWELL: Attention Parents or Guardians of 8th Graders! Now is the time to honor your 8th Grader with a special farewell message and picture in the Yearbook. Let them know how proud you are of them or wish them luck in High School next year. Space is limited, and submissions will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Go to www.yearbookforever.com and scroll down to the bottom of the website to “CREATE AN AD” to purchase yours today!

NO SCHOOL ON TUESDAY, 11/3

Classes will not meet in any of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026. P-CCS staff will be participating in professional development on this day. Classes will resume on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

LOST AND FOUND GETTING DONATED 10/30

The cold weather has barely hit us, yet our lost and found is bursting at its seams! If your student is missing their sweatshirt, jacket, water bottle, or lunch bag, please have them stop by the lost and found located in the main hallway next to the showcases. We would love to get these items back to their owners! It's also an excellent time to double-check that your child's name is written on their lunch box, jacket, etc. Thank you! Items will be donated next Friday, October 30th, at the end of the quarter.

THANK YOU, WEST PARENT GROUP!

A big thank you to our West Parent Group for stocking our staff lounge with so many awesome snacks and treats! Our staff definitely felt spoiled! We appreciate your thoughtfulness and all the ways you continue to support and take care of our West staff. Thank you for making us feel so appreciated!

NJHS INDUCTION CEREMONY

New Inductees

A few of our NJHS Leadership Board Members.

New Inductees

We were proud to celebrate our students at West Middle School's National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) Induction Ceremony this past Monday. NJHS recognizes students who demonstrate excellence in the five pillars of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. These students have worked hard academically while also demonstrating a commitment to helping others, making good choices, and being positive leaders in our school and community. Above are a couple of photos from our NJHS Induction Ceremony, although not all of our inductees are pictured. Congratulations to our newest NJHS members!

CHOIR CONCERT

6th Grade Choir

7th Grade Choir

8th Grade Choir

Our choirs put on a great show at the Spooktakular Halloween! Students sang their hearts out to some Halloween favorites. Thank you to Mrs. Grady, our choir teacher, for her hard work and to our families for your support.

6TH GRADE BAND CONCERT

Our 6th grade band students had a fun opportunity to show off what they've been learning! During their concert, students taught their parents about their instruments and even gave them a chance to try playing! It was fun to see the roles reversed as students became the teachers. Check out the video below for a glimpse of our parents in action!

CLICK HERE FOR SHORT VIDEO OF PARENTS' PERFORMANCE

PBL CLASS VISITS BIRD ELEMENTARY

Our Project-Based Learning (PBL) students recently had the opportunity to share their projects with students at Bird Elementary! This was a great experience for our students to put their learning into action while connecting with younger students. Through this experience, our PBL students practiced important real-world skills, including planning, preparing, communicating, and presenting their work. It was also a wonderful opportunity for our students to serve as role models for their younger peers!

ART AT WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

Check out the creativity and talent of our West art students! The top display features artwork from last month, while the bottom showcases this month’s new creations. Way to go, West artists!

REMINDERS FROM PREVIOUS NEWSLETTERS

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DISTRICT NEWS

PUBLIC LIBRARY LEARNING & TUTORING

Looking for study tools, learning resources, or homework help? Explore these supports available to P-CCS families.

Public Library Learning & Tutoring

Connect your library card to access free online tutoring services, homework help databases, and student study spaces through the Canton Public Library and Plymouth District Library. Access free, live online tutoring daily from 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM through Canton Public Library

Coming in November — P-CCS National Honor Society (NHS) Peer Tutoring

Free student-to-student tutoring hosted by National Honor Society members at local public libraries returns in November.

WEST SCIENCE OLYMPIAD

West Middle School Students: Are you interested in building an Elastic Launch Glider, Hovercraft or Roller Coasters? Do you like problem solving, participating in labs or testing your Science Knowledge? Come and join the West Science Olympiad team to compete against other schools in over 20 Science events!

If you are interested, Parents and Students please fill out the interest form: Complete this form by November 6 and join us for an informational meeting held during Primetime on Monday, November 2, 2026. Our student meeting times will be on most Thursdays after school from 3:20 - 4:20 pm. Join us and see what it is all about and the events this year.

If you'd like to read more about Science Olympiad, go to the national website https://www.soinc.org/

If you have questions, Please email Ms. Culbert- Kimberly.culbert@pccsk12.com

FAMILY HEALTH PRESENTATION ON THURSDAY, 11/12

The P-CCS Student and Family Engagement department welcomes you to join them for a Family Health Presentation via Google Meet on Thursday, November 12 at 6 p.m. When Should I Take My Child To The Doctor - Understanding When to Seek Immediate Medical Attention vs. a Scheduled Pediatrician Visit is an informative presentation on how to handle medical situations in children. Dr. Rachel Nash, a pediatrician with Trinity Health IHA Medical Group Schoolcraft Campus, will lead the conversation.

Questions? Email sierra.marschall@pccsk12.com or call 734-582-5723.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

PROVIDE INPUT ON SPECIFIC SEX EDUATION STARDARDS TAUGHT/NOT TAUGHT

P-CCS is encouraging all parents/guardians to use the link below to provide input on when you would like to see specific sex education standards taught/not taught in the P-CCS Health Curriculum. Survey responses must be received by November 6, 2026. The Health Curriculum Teams and the district SEAB (Sex Education Advisory Board) will consider data submitted during this year’s curriculum audit. Thank you for supporting your student’s Health education.

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2026 SEX EDUCATION PARENT SURVEY

P-CCS COMMUNITY EDUCATION LATE FALL CLASSES ARE STILL ENROLLING!

After school and evening enrichment and athletic courses are being offered, including art, golf, karate, pickleball, STEM and more. Enrollment for winter courses that start in January will open on December 7.

Registration for CEBL Winter 2027 (Community Ed Basketball League) for grades three through 12 boys and third through sixth girls opens online on October 23. Season runs January-March. Spots are filling quickly so register early. If a course goes on the waitlist, please add your information. More teams will be formed as coaches are secured.

CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER COACH A TEAM