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STAAR Testing Round 2

May4

Next week is the second round of STAAR testing for students at WOMS. Monday, May 8 – 6th, 7th Math & 8th Math (Retest) Tuesday, May 9 – 6th, 7th Reading & 8th Reading (Retest) Wednesday, May 10 — 8th Science Thursday, May 11 — 8th Social Studies Please make sure students arrive to school on time, […]

8th Grade Parent Meeting

April24

There will be an informational meeting about High School scheduling for all 8th grade students and parents. This meeting will take place after the Middle School Band Concert in the Cafeteria. The meeting will be from 7:15-8:30. Parents will have a chance to learn about the requirements of Endorsements for High School Graduation. An additional parent meeting will […]

STAAR Testing — Round 1

March22

Next week is the first round of STAAR testing for some students at WOMS. Tuesday, March 28 – 7th Writing, 8th Math Wednesday, March 29 – 7th Advanced Math, 8th Reading Please make sure students arrive to school on time, eat a good breakfast, and are prepared for testing. The school will provide a snack […]

Help Stop Bullying

October14

StopBullying.gov is a great resource on the issue of bullying.  October is National Bullying Awareness Month.  Please utilize this site to learn more about the definition, prevention, and roles students play.

8th Grade Interest Surveys

October13

During the week of October 17th, 8th grade students at White Oak Middle School will be asked to complete a Career Clusters Interest Survey and an ONET Interest Profiler. These surveys are intended as guidance tools to generate discussion regarding careers. Students will be asked to identify activities that describe what they like to do and […]

Ways to Ask Your Kids ‘So How Was School Today?’ Without Asking Them ‘So How Was School Today?’

September2

Most days when you ask your kids, “So how was school today?”, do you get one word answers like “okay” or “fine”? Here are some helpful ways to get into a more in depth conversation to help you learn more about your child’s day. What was the best thing that happened at school today? What was […]

White Oak Middle School Open House

August15

Friday, 8/19/16 at 5:30 Middle School will have an open house on August 19th from 5:30-6:30.   There will be a 6th Grade Parent meeting at 5:30. Come and meet your child’s teachers and sign up for blogs, so you can stay informed. We look forward to seeing you all!

STAAR Testing

April22

Our 2nd round of STAAR testing will begin the second week in May. The test schedule will be as follows: May 5: Algebra I (End of Course) EOC May 9: 6th and 7th grade Mathematics & 8th Math Retest May 10: 6th and 7th grade Reading & 8th Reading Retest May 11: 8th Science May 12: 8th […]

Reach Higher

April22

The Reach Higher initiative is the First Lady’s effort to inspire every student in America to take charge of their future by completing their education past high school, whether at a professional training program, a community college, or a four-year college or university. In today’s economy, a high school diploma just isn’t enough. Students have […]

GT Nominations

March14

Gifted and Talented nominations will be accepted from March 14 –April 1, 2016. Forms are available in the office. Testing will be completed before the end of the spring semester. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Van Camp, Middle School Counselor, at 903-291-2032 or [email protected]

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