WMMS Tiger Times
April 2025
March Students of the Month
Congratulations to our PBIS March Students of the Month! These students were nominated by their teachers for being RESPECTFUL. The students were recognized at our March PBIS assembly and rewarded with a pancake breakfast!
Abigail Reed
Aubrey Coin
Cedric Muaka
Eliel Mungyeko-Tazi
Hogan Clark
Jamisyn Springer
Kinsley Western
Olivia Hale
Seann Alberts
Soha Fine
Sonny Tiberi
Morgan Billington
Daemon Crane
We've also been recognizing our staff members of the month as voted on by our staff!
March Staff Member of the Month - Janelle Stephens!
Student Council attended the Youth Leadership Symposium in the fall and had the opportunity to apply for a grant. They were awarded $750 to go towards making WMMS a better place for the students!!! They are excited to continue serving the student body and improving the school climate and culture!
MAP Reward Field Trips - Important Info!
We are excited to reward our seventh and eighth grade students who scored **Advanced or Proficient—or showed improvement in their performance level—**on last year’s MAP test with a special field trip to Scotties Fun Spot in Quincy, IL! Eligible students will receive a permission slip that must be signed and returned to their advisory teacher by April 15th.
Field Trip Dates
8th Grade: Thursday, April 24th
7th Grade: Tuesday, April 29th
Itinerary
7:45 AM – Depart from school (Please ensure your student arrives by 7:40 AM.)
9:45 - 11:30 AM – Activities at Scotties Fun Spot
Skating and one other activity of the student’s choice are paid for by the school.
Students may bring extra money for additional activities or the arcade.
Additional activities available: Ball-O-City, Pirate Treasure Mini Golf, Space Quest Laser Tag, Spin Zone Bumper Cards, Route 66 Mini Bowling, 1 Go-Kart ride**, 1 round of Mini Golf**
**Go-karts open weather permitting, height and age restrictions apply
11:45 - 12:30 PM – Lunch at McDonald’s in Quincy
Students must pay for their lunch at McDonald’s, they may bring their own lunch or we can provide a school sack lunch
2:10 PM – Arrive back at school
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Brent Cook, Dean of Students, bcook@kirksville.k12.mo.us.
Thank you for your support—we look forward to celebrating our students' hard work!
Please reach out to our counselors if you have any questions about MAP testing:
Kellie Shoemaker keshoemaker@kirksville.k12.mo.us
Michele Yoder myoder@kirksville.k12.mo.us
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For any WMMS students who would like to participate in school sports next year, there is an opportunity to get the medical eligibility form completed for free at Kirksville High School on May 9. All students who want to participate in sport teams in 7th-12th grade must have completed all online forms in the PRIVIT system AND must submit a completed medical eligibility form signed by a doctor. Questions can be directed to the Athletic Secretary at Kirksville High School at (660) 665-4631.
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Who Should I Call?
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. Please turn in any doctors excuses to our secretaries asap.
Scheduling/Student Concerns: Our school counselors are here to help!
Mrs. Kellie Shoemaker (Last Names A-L)
Mrs. Michele Yoder (Last Names M-Z)
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Medical Concerns: Nurse Kristi Zentz can help if your child has medical needs or if you have questions about your child's health. 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) 730-1653.
General Questions: If you are not sure who to contact for your specific question, our amazing office secretaries, Mrs. Pletz and Mrs. Reed, can help answer your question or connect you to the right person.
Calendar of Events
- April 18: NO SCHOOL
- April 21: SCHOOL IS IN SESSION!
- May 9: 7th/8th grade dance 7 - 9 PM
- May 20: 8th grade promotion parade 6 PM
- May 22: Last day of school (half day)
William Matthew Middle School
1515 South Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
660-665-3793