October 11, 2026
Good afternoon Western Alamance Middle School families,
This is a great time to log into Infinite Campus and check your child’s grades. We encourage you to have conversations with your student about any outstanding assignments that need to be completed and submitted before the grading period ends. Students should also check with their teachers to confirm the last day they can turn in any work for this grading period.
PTO:Take it back to the 80's with the glow dance!! Tickets are $10. We accept cash and Venmo. Tickets will be on sale until Wednesday, October 21. No tickets will be sold the day of the dance. We would love to have you volunteer. Please see the SignUpGenius link below!
Glow Dance Sign-up Genius
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044CADA622A4F58-58827411-2025
Are you tired of waiting in the Car Rider line? We have a raffle for that! You may Venmo your request to WAMS PTO by putting the student's name and grade in the comment box. Weather permitting, we will walk the line a few times as well. Tags will be sent home on October 23. If you would like to help walk the car rider line, please see the sign up genius link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044CADA622A4F58-66446817-walk
Let's play some dodgeball! Teams are forming now! We need some volunteers to make this event successful. Please see the link below to sign up for a slot. The last day to turn in forms is November 3.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044CADA622A4F58-58514594-dodgeball
Thanks to everyone who was able to donate for our first fundraiser of the year! We were able to purchase a shaved ice machine and all of the ingredients needed to make our end of nine weeks celebration a success. If you would like to volunteer to help make snow cones or to manage students, please see the sign up genius link below. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805044CADA622A4F58-66445416-pbis
Would you like to be a part of all of the fun and exciting things happening at WAMS? Mark your calendar for our next PTO meeting on Tuesday, October 27 from 4-5 in the WAMS library! We hope to see you there!! Bring a friend!!
Library:There will be a maker club meeting on Thursday, October 22 from 3:45 - 5:15 in the media center. Students must be picked up at 5:15 and must have a permission slip on file with Mrs. Ysteboe. If anyone has extra arts and crafts supplies they would like to donate for our maker club, please contact Mrs. Ysteboe.
Fall Picture Day: Picture Day is Tuesday, October 20. When entering student information, parents should be sure to enter the student's name as it is on file with the school. To pay online, go to www.strawbridge.net. Click order picture and enter the following code: PX507013
High School Speciality Program Meeting: Families of 8th grade students are invited to learn about the ABSS High School Speciality Programs this Monday, November 9th at 6:00 pm in our Media Center. Representatives from the Alamance Burlington Early College, the International Baccalaureate (IB) Program, and the PreCollegiate Academy will present information and answer questions that you might have about each option for high school.
Yearbooks:
To purchase a Yearbook
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1010359/Western-Middle-School/
To create an Ad for an 8th grader...
https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/yearbook-ads
Free and Reduced Lunch Forms
Breakfast and lunch are not universally free.
It’s time to apply for free and reduced cost breakfast and lunches. Families must reapply each year to receive continued benefits. Complete the electronic free and reduced lunch form for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Become a Canvas Observer: Follow this link.
Athletics
Monday 10.12 Cross Country @ Southern
Tuesday 10.13 Football @ Home
Wednesday 10.14 Soccer and Volleyball Home
Thursday 10.15 Soccer and Volleyball @ Graham
Friday 10.16 Tennis - Blue Team @ Mebane, Gray Team @ WAHS