UMS-Wright Parent Teacher Association

The Used Uniform is currently accepting donations at 2654 Cameron Street. There is bin for easy drop off. We are currently refreshing inventory for the annual Summer Sale. You will be able to shop prior to Tax Free weekend. 👕🎒🐾 See you soon Bulldogs!

Hoping all of our UMS-Wright families are having as much fun this summer as these Bidding for the Bulldogs winners had before the break. (Featured are just a few of the priceless experiences that were available through the B4B fundraiser.)

The Parent Teacher Association hosted its final meeting of the 2025–2026 school year last week in the Moorer Gallery. A special thank you to President Melanie Elliott and her executive committee for a phenomenal year!

Because of their hard work and dedication, Melanie presented Mr. Robert Hope with a $170,000 check for the UMS-Wright Foundation.

At the end of the meeting, the 2026-2027 executive board was announced (L to R): Patty McGill (Treasurer), Caroline Cunningham (Member-at-Large), Catherine Wynn (President-Elect), Kelsey Moody (President), Barclay McKean (Lower School Liaison), Katie Rayford (Secretary) & Julie Otts (Faculty Representative)

Go Bulldogs!

Save the Date for the UMS-Wright Parent Party, sponsored by Leavell Investments, on August 14, 2026. Tickets will go on sale this summer. The PTA looks forward to kicking off the school year with all of our UMS-Wright families back together for a fun night.

In 1953, Eleanor Roosevelt persuaded Congress to set aside a day to recognize teachers. Due to the overwhelming support for honoring teachers, the National Education Association successfully lobbied to turn it into a full week in 1986. Currently, National Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated the first full week of May, with Teacher Appreciation Day typically being celebrated the Tuesday of that week.

After feedback from administrators, teachers, and parents, UMS-Wright PTA made the decision a couple years ago to shift our week long acknowledgment of appreciation for our faculty and staff to an earlier date. This year UMS-Wright faculty and staff were treated to their choice of a beverage, received a special lunch from , & given gift cards to during our week long celebration.

Thank you to these businesses for partnering with the PTA & a huge thank you to the UMS-Wright faculty and staff for all you do for our school community!

Meet our Artists of the Month for May, Mary Barton and Caroline Agee!

Mary Barton is 7 years old and in Mrs. Tisa Smith’s 2’* grade class.
She loves drawing things in nature!
She loves using colored pencils in her artwork!
Mary Barton favorite color is teal.
When she’s not making art, Mary Barton loves to play outside, take gymnastics, and sing! If she could vacation anywhere, she would go to Puerto Rico. When Mary Barton grows up, she wants to be an artist.
Fun Fact: If she could have any superpower, Mary Barton would want to be able to control the weather.

Caroline is 4 years old and in Mrs. Church’s K3 class.
She loves painting, and especially loves painting kitties. She also loves using markers in her artwork!
Caroline favorite color is blue.
When she’s not making art, Caroline loves to take gymnastics and ballet and play music! If she could vacation anywhere, she would go wherever they have cheese dip! When Caroline grows up, she wants to be a police officer.
Fun Fact: If she could have any superpower, Caroline would want to be invisible.

Be sure to check out their display in Lower School! 🖼️🖌️🎨🐾

A few sessions remain for this weekend’s event…go to the link on to book a time!

K3 parent, Ann Sinclair, is offering 20% of her May 2-3 heirloom photography sessions to the UMS-Wright PTA. To book a session visit https://book.usesession.com/s/6N07xzM9Tq
Thanks so much for providing this special opportunity to capture memories while supporting the mission of the PTA!

Join us at noon next Tuesday in the Moorer Gallery as the PTA celebrates volunteers, installs new officers, and makes a contribution to the UMS-Wright Foundation.

April’s Artist of the Month is Elizabeth Hossley.
Elizabeth is 7 years old and in Mrs. Cooper’s 1st grade class.
She loves drawing and painting, and especially loves drawing swans.
She loves using colored pencils in her artwork! 🎨🖌️
Elizabeth’s favorite color is pink. 💕
When she’s not making art, Elizabeth loves to read, play outside, fish, and play sports! If she could vacation anywhere, she would go to the beach. When Elizabeth grows up, she wants to be a police girl.
Fun Fact: If she could have any superpower, Elizabeth would want to be able to fly and shoot webs like Spiderman.

K3 parent, Ann Sinclair, is offering 20% of her May 2-3 heirloom photography sessions to the UMS-Wright PTA. To book a session visit
https://book.usesession.com/s/6N07xzM9Tq
Thanks so much for providing this special opportunity to capture memories while supporting the mission of the PTA!