Good afternoon, WMS families! Picture day is next Tuesday, September 16th. Students received a picture packet with instructions on how to order photos in their social studies classes. If your student did not receive a packet or has lost it, we have extra copies available in the office. You can also order online using the website or QR code on the attached picture packet.
Additionally, we will be mailing home family reports for our fall Map Growth Assessments that students completed in their math and ELA/reading classes, so please watch for those!
Additionally, we will be mailing home family reports for our fall Map Growth Assessments that students completed in their math and ELA/reading classes, so please watch for those!
Attention 8th grade families! RCAS is now accepting applications for the RCAS Student School Board! This is a fantastic opportunity for 8th grade students to take on a leadership role and be an advocate alongside the district leadership team as well as the school board. If your student is interested, applications are due September 8th!
Hi West Middle School families! I’m Nicholes Wiest your school’s Lifeways Counselor. My goal this year is to help support and encourage families by providing monthly education and tips for building healthy relationships. Many small talks are more effective than one lengthy conversation. Small conversations make a big impression. Check out this month’s flyer! If you have any questions or feel your child would benefit from Lifeways services, don't hesitate to get in touch with me at West Middle School, 605-394-4033.
District Opener – Building Closure Notice
On Monday, August 18, all Rapid City Area Schools buildings will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 10:30 a.m. for our annual District Opener event. This is a special tradition where all RCAS staff gather to celebrate the start of the new school year and align for success. We appreciate your understanding as we take this time to connect, inspire, and ring in the new year together.
On Monday, August 18, all Rapid City Area Schools buildings will be closed from 7:30 a.m. to approximately 10:30 a.m. for our annual District Opener event. This is a special tradition where all RCAS staff gather to celebrate the start of the new school year and align for success. We appreciate your understanding as we take this time to connect, inspire, and ring in the new year together.
We’re proud to recognize and celebrate the incredible number of students who achieved zero tardies for the entire school year!!
These students demonstrated outstanding responsibility, punctuality, and commitment to their education. Thank you for setting a great example for our school community! Each student received a one-of-a-kind laser-engraved keychain to help commemorate the achievement!💙
WMS Pride Alert!
Check out this photo from this morning! It features 14 staff members who all attended West Middle School as students!
Front row: Mrs. Peterson, Mrs. Wytosick, and Mrs. Curry
Back row: Mr. Cerny, Mrs. Welch, Mr. McNabb, Mr. Sesso, Mr. Hines, Mrs. Stonecipher, Mrs. Ruthford, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Schumacher, Mr. Karn, and Mr. Miessner.
That's right, they loved WMS so much, they came back to make a difference in the next generation. That says everything about the kind of school West truly is. West Middle School is more than just a school. It’s a community, a family, and one incredible place to learn and work!
Our Lifeways counselor, Nick Wiest, has compiled this informational flyer for parents and guardians to use during the upcoming summer months. Nick has been an incredible addition to West this year, and his passion for helping students is evident. If you have questions or would like more information, please reach out to him at: Nicholes.Wiest@k12.sd.us
Exciting news! RCAS now has an official APP! Head on over to wherever you get your apps and search "Rapid City Area Schools" to download the app and stay connected!
🌸 Spring Break Reminder! 🌸
Rapid City Area Schools will be on Spring Break from April 14–21. There will be no school during that week as students and staff take a well-deserved break!
📅 Classes will resume on Monday, April 22.
We hope everyone enjoys a safe, relaxing, and refreshing break! 💐☀️
Our December staff appreciation event! A huge thank you to The Elks Theatre for hosting our staff! 😊
🌟 8th Grade Career Fair! 🌟
A huge thank you to all the businesses and community members who joined us for our 8th-grade Career Fair! Events like these are valuable because they allow students to explore different career paths, ask questions, and start dreaming about their future possibilities. Your willingness to connect with our young learners helps spark their passions. Here's to our student's bright futures and many more successful partnerships with our community. Thank you for investing in our students!
Scarecrow making at Valley View Elementary! Ms. Macziewski's Jr. Kindergarten class teamed up with a fourth-grade class to assemble some great fall scarecrows. The older students helped the younger ones with the project, and everyone worked together to get it done. 🍂
Congratulations to Ms. Moen a kindergarten teacher at Rapid Valley Elementary for winning the 1 Plus 1 Giveaway from NewsCenter1 Media Group! ⭐️🎉
