Business and Community Partnerships

We are so pleased at the number of businesses and organizations that have chosen to support Williams Middle School in various capacities. I am particularly excited about the math tutors joining our team from Lockheed Martin. Their suppport will allow us to address student needs and work towards meeting our goals sited on our Continous Improvement Plan. We are also working with members of the U.S. Army Educational Outreach to form science clubs and ultimately teams to compete in the eCybermission program next year. These wonderful volunteers have also agreed to work with us in an effort to have our first Science Fair this Spring.

As we continue through this semester, please let me know if there are any programs that you would like to see in place for next school year. We are currently in the preliminary stages of planning and scheduling for next year and your ideas are welcome!

Blood and Marrow Drive

We need your support! On Wednesday 3 Feb, Williams Middle School is partnering with Leadership Huntsville/Madison County, Connect Class 10, HEALS, and Life South in hosting a blood and marrow drive. The event will take place from noon to 7pm in the Middle School gym. Students are learning about the local needs as it relates to blood and marrow donating. They are encouraging their parents and other adults to participate. This is such an exciting time in our community as we form partnerships and work to make a difference. Please join us!!

Help for Haiti

In light of the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti, we would like to help. During this week, please send non-perishable food items to school to be collected in homeroom. Items may include cases of bottled water. All donations should be sent by Monday January 25th. We thank you in advance for your assistance in providing aide in the aftermath of this tragedy. We can make a difference!

The Global Achievement Gap

I invite all parents and friends to join our teachers as we study the book, The Global Achievement Gap, by Tony Wagner. Please purchase the book at a local bookstore or online and join us beginning Wednesday January 20th at 3:15. We want to explore ways to ensure that our students are prepared to be successful in high school, college and in the 21st century workforce. Come share with us! Call me or email me if you have any questions and I hope to see you next week. Please join us even if you have not yet purchased or read the book! We value your input and want to hear your thoughts!

Arrival and Dismissal at the NEW Williams Middle School

Effective January 6, 2010 upon arriving in the mornings, buses and cars will drop off students in front of the new middle school gym at the cross walk before the bridge (not at the bridge). Students will enter the building and either go to the gym or to the lunchroom for breakfast. A Security Officer will be in place to direct traffic. Students should not arrive before 7:30am. All students will be dismissed from the front of the building. Cars and buses will pick up from the front of the main middle school building. Bus riders will be dismissed at 2:55 and walkers and car riders at 3:05.

Our school office hours are 7:30-3:30. All visitors must sign in at the reception desk upon arrival. The office phone number is 256-428-7330.

Happy Holidays!!!

Go Hawks!!

Our Open House and Gym Dedication were wonderful! Thank you so much to all who attended. Mayor Battle, Councilman Culver, Dr. Moore, several school board members and business partners joined the celebration. Our student-led tours were made available to all. The choir performance was certainly a highlight as well! Thank you all so much to all who attended and those who supported in other ways.

We are in store for a fantastic 2nd semester! Look for information soon about our Military Family Night, our Community Engagement Book Study and boys and girls track season this spring! Have a safe and blessed Holiday Season! Go Hawks!!!

Open House and Gym Dedication

Please join us Thursday 17 December for our new building Open House. It will begin at 9:00am in our new gym. The morning will include performances by our wonderful Williams Middle School Choir and a ceremony where we dedicate our gym to our beloved Coach David Hughey. Tours of the new building will follow and light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you Thursday! This is such an exciting time for our community and we are so glad that you are a part of it! Go Hawks!