Students at W-WMS returned to school following Spring Break, April 7-11, refreshed and ready to focus on the CRCT objectives. In all core classes, teachers are providing additional practice in order to prepare for the test. Remember that the CRCT testing week is April 21-25.

On April 13 at 3 p.m., the middle school wrestling team was honored with a banquet. The middle school students attending were Terrance Walton, Andrew White, Alex Hackney, Will Lawson, David Martin, and Terrell Norman. They received awards and pins for their efforts. Congratulations wrestlers!

The baseball team placed first in its division and has the highest overall record (8-2) in the region. The Tigers will be playing in the baseball league championship on April 19 in Thomson at Sweetwater Park at 10:30 a.m. The teams competing will be Wilkes County, Washington County, Wrens, and Thomson. Good luck Tigers!

Dawn Pickens, seventh grade math teacher at W-WMS, was recently given a surprise baby shower by her first block students. A baby-blue color scheme was used, and arrangements of sunflowersbrightened the center table, which held an assortment of gifts and light refreshments. Mrs. Pickens enjoyed opening the presents and appreciated the efforts of her class to surprise her, which they did!

4-H Club meetings were conducted at the middle school on Tuesday, April 1. Wilkes County 4-H Agent Audra Chapman introduced the guest speaker for the meeting, Mrs. Leigh Anne Aaron, from UGA Extension Service. She is the agent for natural gas curriculum in our county. She spoke to the students about how they can conserve energy in their own household. She also taught the students how natural gas is formed and helped them understand the pathways of natural gas lines coming in to their houses. Mrs. Aaron conducted an experiment using baking soda and vinegar to show how the two substances cause a chemical reaction that produces carbon dioxide. This demonstrates how natural gas is forced through pipelines to reach the homes of consumers. Mrs. Aaron taught the students how to be cautious when dealing with the invisible gas. Her intentions are to reach many consumers and help them lower their gas bills.