Middle School

Happy Halloween from West Liberty Middle School!

Pumpkin tower challenge. Students had limited time and materials to build a freestanding tower that was tested for height and weight bearing abilities 🎃

5th grade science experienced a butterfly release today!

8th grade girls at ISU Thursday for the “Go Further: Women in STEM” conference!

7th graders at The University of Iowa’s International Day on Tuesday!

A spooky sunrise is lighting up Halloween Eve! 👻 Have a spooktacular day Comets! 🎃

6th grade Music Enrichment class recorded an original spooky song at the Vault recording studio in West Liberty!

Attention current 8-12th grade parents: The Europe Trip informational meeting is only 1 week away! If your student would like to explore England & France in Summer 2028 with WLHS English Teacher Skyler Appler, RSVP to attend the meeting:
📅 Wednesday, November 4th
🕧6:00 - 7:00 pm
📍High School Auditorium
➡️ RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/uwwafv3?utm_source=ptk_meeting_1

Reminder: There is no school tomorrow and Friday, October 22nd and 23rd, to allow for Parent-Teacher Conferences and a teacher comp day. Classes will resume on Monday, October 26th.

Atención Familias de estudiantes del idioma Inglés, grados 5-12: ¡Estás invitado a la Noche De Familia el martes 27 de octubre a las 6:00 pm en la Escuela Secundaria! ¡Esperamos verte allí!
Attention English Learner Families, grades 5-12: You're invited to English Learner Family Night on Tuesday, October 27th at 6:00 pm at the High School! We hope to see you there!

Today's West Liberty Way Back Wednesday features Paola "Nikky" Castillo Santiago, one of our incredible paraprofessionals at the middle school!! #WLWBW

Ready to talk about your child’s progress? 👋 Parent-teacher conferences start today for all grade levels!

• Grades 5–12: Drop in at the Middle or High School between 4:00–8:00 PM — no appointment necessary.
• PS–4th grade: Conferences are by appointment only tonight and tomorrow.

We look forward to visiting with you and celebrating your child’s growth.

Attention 8-12th grade parents: Would your student like to explore London & Paris in Summer 2028 with WLHS English Teacher Skyler Appler and EF Tours? ✈️ RSVP for an informational meeting where Mrs. Appler will share details about the trip.
📅 Wednesday, November 4th
🕧6:00 - 7:00 pm
📍High School Auditorium
➡️ RSVP here: https://rsvp.eftours.com/uwwafv3?utm_source=ptk_meeting_1

COMET WINTER SPORTS STORES ARE LIVE
Stores are now open for Basketball & Wrestling
Get your Comet gear and show your support for our athletes this winter!
⏰ Stores close Sunday, October 25th at 11:59 PM! Don't miss out!
💙🤍 Go Comets! ☄️
🔗 Check out the stores and get your orders in!
Basketball
🏀 https://southpawprintco.chipply.com/store.html?eid=664077&action=viewall
Boys Wrestling
🤼 https://southpawprintco.chipply.com/store.html?eid=645300&action=viewall
Girls Wrestling
🤼‍♀️ https://southpawprintco.chipply.com/store.html?eid=663190&action=viewall

Ms. Escorcia's classes read part of a “Twilight Zone” script. 5th period, in particular, enjoyed it so much, they staged a small play production of the excerpt to perform for Ms. Fernandez's 5th period class!

English Language Learner families in grades 5-12: Mark your calendars for EL Family Night on Tuesday, October 27th at 6:00 pm at West Liberty High School.

Who's ready for October updates? 📬 The West Liberty Community School District newsletters are live — full of reminders, events, and all the Comet news you need. Which school newsletter will you read first? 👀
ELC/Elementary: https://app.smore.com/n/832jp-west-liberty-elem-elc-times
Middle: https://app.smore.com/n/chpbg
High: https://app.smore.com/n/gv0qd

8th grade RVC Honor Choir was a blast! Great job, all!

WLMS is feeling fueled up this Friday, much thanks to Arty's!! Shoutout to Ms. Fernandez for winning the giveaway for us to enjoy :)