⚠️ Due to the potential threat of severe weather, all WMS after school activities for Today, Monday, March 31st, have been CANCELED. This is for Wright Middle School clubs, practices, and events ONLY.
🐾 Stay safe and as always, Go Wildcats!
2024-2025 End of Year Test Dates
Good afternoon, WMS Parents!
We wanted to inform you that report cards did not go home today as expected. They will now be sent home next Tuesday, March 25th, as recommended by the district office.
Thank you for your understanding!
🚗✨ Attention Parents! ✨🚗
🏫 A friendly reminder that for the safety of our students, car riders must ONLY be picked up and dropped off in the designated car rider line. Please remember that students are NOT permitted to cross over to the parking lot. For safety reasons, parents should NEVER be parked in the parking lot waiting for their students to be dismissed.
❤️ Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our children safe!
Attention Parents! As we welcome students back from winter break, we’d like to share a few important reminders:
- Pajamas do not comply with our dress code.
- Students may only bring clear screw top bottles filled with water to school; other cups/bottles are not permitted.
- Please remember that the statewide cell phone policy took effect on January 1st. All telecommunication devices— including cell phones, pagers, smartwatches, tablets, and gaming devices— are not allowed in the classroom during the school day. Students should keep these devices powered off in their lockers or leave them at home.
Thank you for your cooperation and helping us start the New Year off “WRIGHT”!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to inform you about the new statewide Cell Phone Policy for Schools in South Carolina, which has been implemented to create a more focused and effective learning environment for all students.
Beginning January 1, 2025, the South Carolina Department of Education requires that personal electronic devices, including cell phones, be regulated during school hours to minimize distractions and enhance student engagement. Our district has aligned its procedures with this policy to support academic success and ensure a safe learning environment.
For the purpose of the policy, the school day is defined as the beginning of the instructional day to the dismissal of the instructional day (from bell to bell).
Key Points of the New Cell Phone Policy:
1. Classroom Use:
o Students are not permitted to use cell phones during instructional time unless explicitly authorized by the teacher for educational purposes.
o Cell phones must be turned off or placed on silent and stored securely away such as in backpacks, lockers, or designated areas during class.
2. Medical Necessity:
o Explicitly required by a student’s IEP, Medical Plan, or 504 Plan.
3. Volunteer Services
o Students who are members of a volunteer firefighting or emergency organization may be authorized to carry a telecommunication device with written permission from the District / School designee.
We understand the important role that cell phones play in staying connected with your child. However, this policy aims to promote responsible use of technology while prioritizing academic and social growth.
Your partnership in reinforcing these guidelines is crucial to the success of this initiative. Please review the policy with your child and discuss the importance of maintaining a distraction-free learning environment. If you have any questions or concerns about the new policy, feel free to reach out to your child’s school. Thank you for your support as we work together to ensure a productive and focused school experience for all students.
Sincerely,
Dr. Lori Brownlee-Brewton,
Superintendent
