February Students of the Month

Click here to see the list of Warwick Valley Middle School's Feb. Students of the Month.

Congratulations WVMS Spelling Bee Winners!

Feb. 21, 2012 - On Wed., Feb. 8, 2012 Warwick Valley Middle School held its building level finals for the Scripps Spelling Bee. After two previous elimination rounds, fourteen finalists from the 7th and 8th competed for the championships. We congratulate our winners, 8th grader Rachel Weiss, and 7th grader Alice Frawley. Both winners will represent the middle school at the regional finals at Goshen BOCES on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at 7 pm. The winner there will represent our area at the National Bee in Washington, D.C.

Students Honor Veterans - Valentines for Veterans Breakfast

Feb. 16, 2012 - Warwick Valley Middle School students honored veterans during a Valentines for Veterans Breakfast Fri., Feb. 16. Attendees were treated to musical performances, an array of breakfast goodies, including pancakes made by students, and homemade brownies. A patriotic quilt made by students in Home and Careers classes was also gifted to one lucky attendee. Click here to view a photo gallery of the event.

Youth Development Survey to be Given to
8th-, 10th- and 12th-Grade Students

Feb. 14, 2012 - On February 23rd, the WVCSD will administer the New York State Youth Development Survey developed by the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) to all 8th, 10th and 12th graders. The survey takes a class period to complete. More.

Want an Extra Copy of the 2012 Eighth-Grade Memory Book?

The 8th-grade Memory Book is a gift to each eighth-grade student from the PTA. However, additional copies are available for $25 per book. Visit the Eithth-Grade Activities web page for instructions on ordering. Quantities are limited, so act fast!

Change in Grading Policy Effective Immediately for all WVMS Band and Orchestra Students

Jan. 27, 2011 - There has been a permanent change in grading policy for all 6th, 7th and 8th grade band and orchestra students. Effective immediately, band and orchestra grades will be included when averaging all class grades for placement on the honor roll and high honor roll.
Click here to read Principal Albanese's letter regarding this change. (pdf)       

WVMS Student's Art Selected in 2011-2012 Reflections Program Wins Award of Merit at State Level  

Eighth grade student Bria Metzger has won an Award of Merit at the New York State level of Reflections Judging. She will receive a special award from the New York State PTA and her work, a visual arts entry titled "Diversity Means … Individual Beauty," will be on display at the annual PTA convention. Her work, along with the other middle school and high school entries will be on display in the Board Meeting Room at the Albert Wisner Library in May. Congratulations, Bria! Click the image on the right to view a larger photograph of Bria's work.

A Case for Smiles

Eighth grade students at WVMS recently used their sewing skills to make pillowcases for ConKerr Cancer: A Case for Smiles. This organization has provided nearly 430,000 pillowcases made by thousands of volunteers from across North America and in South Africa. School groups, sewing circles, church groups and fabric stores have all pitched in and are making pillowcases for sick children to brighten up their hospital rooms and put smiles on their faces. WVMS students were happy to have contributed to this worthy cause! Learn more about ConKerr Cancer.

Eighth Grade Parents: Congratulate Your Graduate with a Personal Ad in the Memory Book!

The yearbook staff will help parents design the perfect congratulatory message for their graduate as either a full, half or quarter-size page. Personal Line Ads are also available. Visit the EIGHTH GRADE ACTIVITIES page on the school website for details and order form. The Memory Book is a PTA project and a GIFT to each 8th grade student. Your ads help offset expensive printing costs.

 NASA  Website Encourages Girls to Pursue Careers in Science, Technology, Engineering & Math Fields

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has expanded its Women@NASA website to include Aspire 2 Inspire, a new feature aimed at helping middle school girls explore education and careers in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Click here for more information (pdf).
Visit the website at http://women.nasa.gov/a2i/