Walker-Grant Middle School

Last week during Earth Day the WGMS Jr. Chefs made Earth Day cookies and freshly squeezed lemonade. This was the final meeting of the year. Thanks to all who helped make this an amazing experience for our tigers. We 💚 you!

It’s not too late! Even if you didn’t preregister, you can still join us at the Mental Health, Wellness & Safety Fair.

Fredericksburg City Public Schools presents the Mental Health, Wellness, & Safety Fair on Saturday, April 25, from 11:00 AM- 3:00 PM. Located at James Monroe High School.

Sign up 👉https://bit.ly/4cLf533

Learn new wellness tips, meet local resources, and add to your mental health & safety toolboxes.

Enjoy:
• Wellness & Safety Workshops
• Prizes & Giveaways
• Super Cat Bus, Free Books
• Faded & Co. Free Haircuts
• Food Bank Grocery Giveaway

Last month, our Latin students participated in the National Latin Exam, taken by over 100,000 students nationwide each year. This exam gives students the opportunity to demonstrate and celebrate their accomplishments in Latin. This year, several of our students earned top honors — including three gold medals, three silver medals, and one rare perfect paper — so please join us in congratulating them all! Magna Cum Laude ("with great praise") John Francis Castellarin Maxima Cum Laude ("with greatest praise") — Silver Medal! James Laird Summa Cum Laude ("with highest praise") — Gold Medal!!     Owen Hensley     Ryan Finlayson         Matthew Palko     and lastly, Liam Clark — Perfect Paper, a rare achievement!!!"

Here are some adorable recaps from last week of our baseball and softball students bonding and practicing joy! We are so proud of you all! Camaraderie is a must at WGMS 🔥💖

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

We’re proud to do our part as stewards of our planet. On Monday, April 13, the School Board approved solar installations at Gladys West, Lafayette, Walker-Grant, and Walker-Grant Center, an exciting step toward a more sustainable future.

Looking for your next opportunity in education? 👀 Join us at the Region 3 School Division Job Fair!

Fredericksburg City, Caroline County, Essex County, and King George County Public Schools are teaming up to connect with candidates ready to make a difference.

🗓 April 25
⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Caroline High School

We’re hiring across a wide range of roles, including teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers, custodial and maintenance staff, food service, and substitutes.

Thinking about becoming a teacher?
Don’t miss our Pathways to Licensure workshops at 10 AM or 11 AM.

👉 Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Region-3-Job-Fair

Come meet the teams, ask questions, and take the next step toward a career in education.

Here is a recap of our wonderful Mrs. Brown leading reading support groups for students! We are extremely thankful for her diligence and leadership, and all the more excited to see our students achieve their readings goals, 🔥!

Here are a few pictures from our incredible WGMS band 2 and 3 students who competed in the Music in the Parks 🎶 event Saturday, April 18th at Busch Gardens. Hats off to Ms. Ortiz and her amazing students for winning 2nd place and showing that Tiger 🐅 toughness!

Recap of Ms. Poudrier‘s class preparing for the upcoming SOL with a hands-on review of figurative language 🔥. How amazing!

WGMS is on a roll 🔥; Allan Perry won first place at the STEM fair this past Saturday on April 18th! Join us in congratulating this awesome student, as well as highlighting his amazing achievement! Thank you, WGMS families, for your everlasting support. Go Tigers! 🐅

Join us at the Region 3 School Division Job Fair

📅April 25, 2026
🕰️9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍Caroline High School
👉19155 Rogers Clark Blvd, Milford, VA 22514

Available Positions:
• Teachers
• Paraprofessionals
• Bus Driver
• Custodial & Maintenance
• Food Service
• Substitutes

🔗Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Region-3-Job-Fair

Hold a bachelor's degree and interested in teaching? Attend Pathways to Licensure Workshops at 10 AM and 11 AM!

Congrats to our Civics Bee participants for representing WGMS with excellence and making us proud!

Students advanced to the Regional Civics Bee after submitting essays on issues impacting their community. Of the 16 selected from WGMS, 14 competed and all advanced to the second round. Two students placed in the top five: Gabriela Johns earned third place, and Mikaela Hughes finished fifth. All participants walked away with prizes, valuable experience, and a deeper understanding of our democracy.

🎉 Join us in congratulating our Excellence in Teaching recipients! 🎉

This is just a sneak peek. Click to see all of our incredible honorees: https://app.smore.com/n/wrtj5

Last week, our esteemed students gathered by grade level to participate in the Fun Run! The students brought high energy and drive, and excelled in all aspects, ending with group celebrations and camaraderie. We are so proud!

Families, please remind your students: FCPS offers the SpeakUp for Safety tipline for grades 6–12. Students can confidentially report bullying, threats, or safety concerns by calling, texting, or emailing.

Join us at the Region 3 School Division Job Fair

📅April 25, 2026
🕰️9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📍Caroline High School
👉19155 Rogers Clark Blvd, Milford, VA 22514

Available Positions:
• Teachers
• Paraprofessionals
• Bus Driver
• Custodial & Maintenance
• Food Service
• Substitutes

🔗Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Region-3-Job-Fair

Hold a bachelor's degree and interested in teaching? Attend Pathways to Licensure Workshops at 10 AM and 11 AM!

6th grade English kicked off SOL review this week with different reading passages and strategies! Today was their first Prove-It day in which they used test taking strategies to prove the correct answer and find text evidence to support it. Ms. Rahn’s classes worked in groups to find the answer and use the chart paper to PROVE IT. Keep it up during Strategy Academy, 6th graders! 🐯🧡

Our WGMS Jr Chefs whipped up a delicious batch of French toast topped with fresh berries. They were also excited to welcome special guests from the rehearsal of The Wiz, who joined us for a sweet treat! Beyond cooking, our Jr. Chefs are building skills in hosting and entertaining. They are learning how to create memorable experiences from kitchen to table. We love you! 🧡👩‍🍳🐅