Western Guilford Middle School

If you have an 8th grader that you think may be interested… Bring them on tomorrow! They will not be disappointed! 
Western Guilford Middle School

Does your child need swimming lessons……

We are excited to partner with our great friends at the YMCA of Greensboro for FREE Safety Around Water swim lessons at Peeler Pool for ages 3-12 years old. The first session is start next week, and you don't want to miss it!

Peeler Pool, 1300 Sykes Ave.
Mondays, Tuesdays, & Wednesdays, June 15 to 24
Ages 3-5, 10:35-11:05 am
Ages 6-12, 10-11:30 am

Registration is required - tinyurl.com/SAWGSO26
Use code FREESAW26 at checkout.

Movies anyone…….

🎬 Movie Saturdays 🍿

Join us for a Saturday morning (10:30 am) or matinée (2 pm) showing of popular movies once a month!

🦕 June 20
Morning: "The Land Before Time" (G) 69 minutes
Matinée: "Jurassic Park" (PG-13) 122 minutes

✨ July 18
Morning: "Coco" (PG) 105 minutes
Matinée: "Wicked" (PG) 160 minutes

🔎 August 8
Morning: "Zootopia 2" (PG) 107 minutes
Matinée: "Knives Out" (PG-13) 130 minutes

📍 Glenwood Branch
☎️ 336-297-5000

If interested in learning Salsa…..

Discover a new hobby this summer and join us for a salsa dance lesson – no partner needed. Let our expert instructor from Gate City Latin Dance teach you how to salsa the night away! 💃🕺

This class is open to all genders and partner pairings, so whether you’d like to lead or follow, we’ll help you find your feet.

ℹ Call 336-373-2015 to register or for more information.

📍 Glenn McNairy Branch
🗓 Saturday, June 13
⏰ 3 - 4:30 pm

Summer Meals as of June 15th! Please read carefully and sign up accordingly!

| Summer meals will return to GCS starting on June 15!☀️🥪

Families have two options:

🍎Pick up seven days worth of breakfasts and lunch once a week at one of four meals-to-go sites; or
🍎Dine in for breakfast and lunch daily at any of our 13 summer meal distribution sites.

Families must register for the meals-to-go option and can not visit a meals-to-go and dine-in site during the same week.

To register for meals-to-go, visit www.gcsnc.com/summermeals.

Deadline is in September! Please don’t hesitate! Join now!

| North Carolina State Superintendent Maurice "Mo" Green has announced the launch of the North Carolina Superintendent's Parent Advisory Council, a new statewide initiative designed to strengthen family voice and engagement in public education.

The deadline to apply is September 15 and the application can be found here: https://ncdpi.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5vXgvVZKs64vVWK

See you in August!

| The last days of school are finally here!☀️💙🚌

Our scholars, staff and families made the 2025-26 school year one to remember.✨

Don't forget to tell your friends farewell and we will see you in August.😎

Good morning , Tiger Nation!
As we are preparing to celebrate the accomplishments of our students and close out another successful school year, I want to share several important reminders and updates for our final week of school. Please read carefully! 

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
We would like to apologize for inadvertently missing this recognition during the month of May.
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month is observed each May to celebrate the generations of Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Native Hawaiians who have enriched America's history and culture.

The observance commemorates the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to America in 1843 and recognizes the contributions of Chinese laborers who helped build the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869.
Throughout history, AAPI communities have made significant contributions to our nation through leadership, innovation, service, science, education, the arts, and countless other fields. We honor and celebrate these contributions and the rich diversity represented within AAPI communities.

Retesting Information
Our Retesting Phase for End-of-Grade (EOG) and End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments will take place on Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 9.
Please remember that parents/guardians had to opt in and provide consent for students to retake an EOG if their original score was non-proficient.

Important Testing Reminders:
Testing will begin no later than 9:00 a.m. and conclude around 1:00 p.m.
Students must arrive on time to participate.
Students who arrive after testing has begun cannot be admitted into the testing session.
Students who are retesting may not be checked out early until their testing session is complete.

8th Grade Promotional Exercises & Awards Program
Monday, June 8, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Western Guilford Middle School Gymnasium

Important Information:
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
Students should arrive by 6:00 p.m.
Families should enter through the side of the school closest to the softball/baseball fields.
All guests will enter through our security screening system.
Students are expected to remain for the entirety of the Promotional Exercises ceremony. Students should not leave prior to the conclusion of the program unless approved by school administration due to an emergency. We ask families to help us honor all members of the Class of 2026 by remaining through the conclusion of the ceremony as we celebrate the accomplishments of every student.

Attendance Requirement for Participation
Students planning to participate in Promotional Exercises must:
Attend school for at least one-half of the instructional day.
Remain in school until at least 12:01 p.m.
Be present on campus for a minimum of 3.5 hours.
Students who do not meet the attendance requirements will not be permitted to participate in the ceremony.
Additional Reminders
Balloons and other items that obstruct views will not be permitted inside the gymnasium.
This is one of the largest 8th grade classes in WGMS history, and parking will be limited.
Carpooling is strongly encouraged.
Officer Azlan and Officer Moreno will assist with traffic and parking.
Please do not park in the gravel area across from the front office at The Grange. They have scheduled events, and we want to continue honoring our partnership with them.
An additional rehearsal for Promotional Exercises will be held on Monday, June 8.

7th Grade Award’s Program
Monday, June 8, 2026
1:00 p.m.
WGMS Gymnasium
Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
Families should enter through the atrium entrance closest to the softball and football fields.
All guests will enter through the security screening system.
Out of respect for all students being recognized, families and students are encouraged to remain for the entire ceremony. We want every student to be celebrated and recognized by their peers, families, and school community.

6th Grade Award’s Program
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
1:00 p.m.
WGMS Gymnasium
Doors open at 12:30 p.m.
Families should enter through the atrium entrance closest to the softball and football fields.
All guests will enter through the security screening system.
Out of respect for all students being recognized, families and students are encouraged to remain for the entire ceremony. We want every student to be celebrated and recognized by their peers, families, and school community.

Summer Reading Challenge
We encourage all students to continue reading throughout the summer!
Students who read and record 600 minutes between June 11 and August 24 will earn a ticket to Kersey Valley for use during the Corn Maze or Family Christmas attractions this fall.
Reading minutes must be logged into Beanstack to qualify for prizes.

Students may access Beanstack through Clever or directly through: https://beanstack.com/gcs
Students who are unable to log their minutes electronically over the summer may enter them when they return to school in August. Please encourage your child to keep reading and growing all summer long!

Summer Math Resources
Attached you will find our GCS Summer Math Resources Flyer with additional information for families. The flyer includes Zearn Summer Learning opportunities and Open Up Resources family supports designed to reinforce foundational math concepts and prepare students for next year's learning.
If you would like your child to participate in the Zearn Summer Series, please complete the form referenced in the flyer so your child's math teacher can assign summer learning missions before school ends.


Recommended Zearn Summer Missions
Current Course
Recommended Summer Missions
Math 6
Grade 6 Missions 3-6
Accelerated 6
Grade 6 Missions 6-8
Math 7
Grade 7 Missions 5-7
Accelerated 7
Grade 8 Missions 4-6
Math 8
Grade 8 Missions 4-6
MS Math 1
Grade 8 Missions 1-2

Additional Family Resources:
Zearn Family Support:
https://about.zearn.org/math-resources/family-support
We encourage students to spend time reading, practicing math, and exploring their interests throughout the summer months.

Safe Into Summer for Parents
We have also attached a Safe Into Summer for Parents resource to help families support safe and responsible technology use during the summer months.
The resource includes guidance on:
Online safety and digital citizenship
AI awareness and responsible use
Healthy technology habits
Screen time management
Cybersecurity and privacy protection
Family technology agreements and digital wellness strategies

As students spend more time online during the summer, these resources can help families create healthy boundaries and encourage responsible digital behavior.

Last Day of School
Wednesday, June 10, 2026, is the final day of the 2025-2026 school year.
This will not be my final communication of the school year. I will provide additional updates regarding report cards and other important summer information in the coming weeks.
Please ensure the school has your most current mailing address to help us avoid returned report cards and other important documents.

Thank you, Tiger Nation, for your partnership, support, and commitment throughout this school year. It has truly been a privilege to serve your children and work alongside your families.
Congratulations to our Class of 2026 as well as our 6th and 7th grade students as we celebrate their accomplishments this week. We look forward to recognizing their hard work and achievements.
Have a wonderful week and a safe, relaxing summer!

With Tiger Pride,
Chase Arrington
Principal
Western Guilford Middle School
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much."

Family Support | Zearn Math Free math resources for families to help your child learn with Zearn Math. Explore helpful math tips and tools —available in English and Spanish.