October News!

Celebrating Halloween

Happy Halloween
We will celebrate Halloween on October 29 here at WGMS. All students are welcome to take part in our Halloween Costume Contest. Prizes will be awarded in three categories: Scariest, Funniest, Most Creative/DIY. Please be attentive to safety and school appropriate costumes. 

Picture Retake Day

picture retake
If you missed our first picture day or if you need a retake, the photographers will be here again on Tuesday, October 26, 2021. Pictures can be ordered online at https://www.upstate-images.com/.   

Our school code is 61685JA. If you are having retakes then you must return your photo package to school. 

The Upstate Images Customer Service phone number is 1-855-773-3321.

Order your Yearbook!

order yearbook

The ordering system for the 2022 yearbook is now open! The link is here: https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=53114

Order Now for the Best Deal!

Yearbooks are $25 until December 31, 2021. 

The price increases to $30 starting January 1, 2022.

Information about the Special Referendum Capital Project

save the date
At the Board of Education meeting held on September 15, Assistant Superintendent for Management Services, Christine DeMass, kicked off the Special Referendum Capital Project, with architects from King & King also sharing details about the project. Information about the Special Referendum can be seen in each school lobby on poster boards and also more detailed information is available on the website by clicking here.

Be on the lookout for more information about an upcoming Community Forum to be held on Monday, November 15, and please save the date for the vote on the referendum which will be held on Monday, December 6.

West Genesee District PTA/PTO Talk with the Superintendent will be Virtual

invitation
Please join the West Genesee PTA/PTO District Council for a Talk with the Superintendent on October 5, 2021 starting at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. (It was previously scheduled for in-person at the high school, but will now be available in this virtual format.)

Click here to read an invitation and RSVP to the Talk with the Superintendent.

Upcoming Events:

  • October 5 - Talk with the Superintendent
  • October 8 - Wildcat Friday - Wear your Blue and Gold!
  • October 11 - NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day 
  • October 26 - Picture Retakes 
  • October 29 - Halloween Costume Contest
  • November 11 - NO SCHOOL - Veterans’ Day 
  • November 18, 19, 20 - Willie Wonka Jr. - School Musical