W.C. Friday Middle School

10/20/2026

10/14/2026

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow (Thursday, October 15) for Parent-Teacher Conference Day at your child’s school. Students will be dismissed early, and conferences will be held at all schools. Parents should contact their child’s teacher or school to schedule a conference.

Watch the video below to help you prepare for your conference with your child’s teacher.

10/12/2026

Hello Cavalier Familes, this is a quick reminder that school will dismiss at 12:30 on Thursday, October 15th to allow for conferences from 1pm-7pm.

10/11/2026

Good evening Cavalier Families. This is Dr. McKay with this week’s important information.

Don’t miss the exciting things happening on Parent-Teacher Conference night! We are planning a Leadership Expo with a variety of community leaders who will be here to talk with the students about how they became a leader. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend the expo in the gym from 5pm-7pm on conference day.

Be sure to sign up for a conference with your child’s teacher or team of teachers. If you have not received information from your child about conferences, don’t hesitate to reach out to their teacher about scheduling a time.

In addition, the Scholastic Book Fair returns to the library THIS WEEK with a special family night on Parent/Teacher conference day, October 15 from 4 - 7 pm. Come find your next read and enjoy some light refreshments. Don't forget you can create a Scholastic eWallet for your student and allow them to shop cash free. For more information go to the library website: bit.ly/WCFMSLC

From athletics: There is a parent meeting on Monday at 5:30pm and it is mandatory for all athletes on the following teams: Volleyball, Boys soccer, and Wrestling. If your child is participating in these sports, please make sure you are present for the parent meeting.

Thank you and have a great evening.

10/07/2026

Hello, Cavalier Families!
My name is Aria Peters and I am a student leader at W C Friday.
This month our leadership focus is Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind.
Habit 2 reminds us to think about what we want to accomplish before we get started. As students, we can practice this by setting goals, making plans, thinking about our choices, and asking ourselves, “What do I want my outcome to be?” We use the goals section of our Leadership Portfolio to map out goals and lead measures to help us practice this habit.
Families can support Habit 2 at home by helping us:
Set a goal for the week, month, or school year.
Talk about what we want to accomplish and the steps it will take to get there.
Help us plan ahead for homework, activities, and responsibilities.
Ask questions like, “What is your goal?” and “What can you do today to get closer to it?”
Celebrate our progress when we make choices that move us toward our goals.
We also want to invite your family to our Lead the Way Conference Night on October 15!
From 1:30–7:00 PM, students will lead their own conferences and share their learning, leadership growth, goals, and progress with their families. Teachers will be available for support and specific concerns.
In addition from 5:00–7:00 PM, join us for our Leadership Expo, where students can connect with community and school leaders and learn about the choices, habits, and experiences that helped them become leaders.
We hope your family will join us as we Begin with the End in Mind, Lead the Way, and grow together as Cavalier Leaders!
Together We LEAD — Learn, Empower, Accomplish, and Dare to Step Up!

10/05/2026

Send a little treat and support our PTO! Representatives will be at school during breakfast on 10/8 and 10/20 for cash sales also.

10/04/2026

Good evening Cavalier Families. This is Dr. McKay with this week’s important information.

School pictures are on Thursday October 8th and parent-teacher conferences are on Thursday October 15th. There is no school for students on October 16th.

Don’t miss the exciting things happening on Parent-Teacher Conference night! We are planning a Leadership Expo with a variety of community leaders who will be here to talk with the students about how they became a leader. Families are welcome and encouraged to attend the expo in the gym from 5pm-7pm on conference day.

In addition, the Scholastic Book Fair returns to the Cavs Learning Commons (library) from October 12 - 16 with a special family night on Parent/Teacher conference day, October 15 from 4 - 7 pm. Come find your next read and enjoy some light refreshments. Don't forget you can create a Scholastic eWallet for your student and allow them to shop cash free. For more information go to the library website: bit.ly/WCFMSLC, again

Our first Cavalier Dance of the year is happening Friday, Oct. 9th from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. Get ready, because we are throwing it back to "THE 2000s"—a theme chosen by our very own 8th graders! DJ Supreme (the Charlotte Hornets DJ) will be in the house mixing tracks, rapping, and bringing the music to life.
Tickets: On sale for $10.00 through Thursday, Oct. 8th. No tickets will be sold on the day of the dance.
Where to Buy: See the teachers set up in the hallways every morning between 7:50 and 8:20 AM, or visit Mrs. Owens during your encore.
Pictures: Bring an extra $5.00 if you want to capture the night with individual or group photos at our photography station!
Students with any ISS or OSS assignments this school year will not be admitted.

We have 3 athletic teams holding tryouts this week for any 6th-8th grader who meets the eligibility criteria. A current physical must be on file in Dragonfly.
Girls volleyball and boys soccer tryouts are 10/5-10/7 from dismissal until 5:30
Wrestling tryouts are 10/6-10/7 from dismissal until 5:30.

Thank you and have a great evening.

10/01/2026

HELP US RECOGNIZE OUR FALL 1 8th GRADE ATHLETES & WONDERFUL JAZZ BAND!
We are so proud of you!