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All West Carter Middle School students will be attending tomorrow's assembly hosted by the Carter County High School JROTC at WCHS. Any veteran who would like to attend has been invited to a lunch at WCHS from 11:30-12:45 PM with a 1:00 PM assembly to follow.

The West Carter YSC Thanksgiving Food Drive is ON! We're running our annual Food Drive now - Nov. 14th to ensure every student enjoys a complete and delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Your help is crucial! HOW TO HELP & WIN: Each grade is assigned specific items ! 6th Grade: Green Beans, Corn, Stuffing Mix 7th Grade: Instant Mashed Potatoes, Rolls, Cranberry Sauce 8th Grade: Boxed Mac & Cheese, Cake Mix, Frosting All Grades: $1 or 1 item = 1 point! Turkeys are worth 10 points! The grade that collects the most points wins an Ice Cream Party! Let's rally together to stock the pantry and get your grade that party! Please share this post to spread the word!

We couldn’t be more proud of our amazing West Carter Middle School Student Y Club members who represented our school at the 2025 Kentucky Youth Assembly (KYA)! For many of our students, this was their first conference experience — but you would never have known it. They confidently took the podium, debated important issues, and used their voices to make a difference. Our Delegation’s Highlights: • WCMS received the Conference Life Award – chosen by other schools for creating a positive, encouraging conference environment and living out the Y’s core values. • Gabe Caudill served as Speaker of the House, helping lead the conference, chairing committees, and presiding over debate sessions. • Commonwealth Bill #27 by Maci James, Marina Eklund, and Hadlei Maggard was the highest-ranked bill in the entire conference, passed both House & Senate chambers, was debated at General Assembly, and was even signed into KYA law by the Youth Governor! • Elan Napier served as a Lobbyist, debating passionately on multiple issues and earning an Outstanding Delegate Award for his preparation and leadership. • Abigail Ratcliff represented WCMS as a member of the Media Corps, helping share the stories and highlights of the conference. • WCMS was honored with the Premier Delegation Award for overall excellence and participation! We are so proud of these students for their leadership, confidence, and teamwork. Each one of them represented WCMS with integrity and heart.

The West Carter YSC Thanksgiving Food Drive is ON!

We're running our annual Food Drive now - Nov. 14th to ensure every student enjoys a complete and delicious Thanksgiving dinner. Your help is crucial!

HOW TO HELP & WIN:
Each grade is assigned specific items !
6th Grade: Green Beans, Corn, Stuffing Mix
7th Grade: Instant Mashed Potatoes, Rolls, Cranberry Sauce
8th Grade: Boxed Mac & Cheese, Cake Mix, Frosting
All Grades: $1 or 1 item = 1 point! Turkeys are worth 10 points!

The grade that collects the most points wins an Ice Cream Party!

Let's rally together to stock the pantry and get your grade that party!
Please share this post to spread the word!

Wishing a very Happy Retirement to Mrs. Weddington! Thank you for all of the incredible years of teaching, smiles, and making a difference. Enjoy every moment, you've earned it!

A huge thank you to all the kids who dressed up and joined in on the fun — your creativity, smiles, and spooky spirit made it such a festive night! 🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️🕸️ Pictured below are our finalists and winners from the Halloween Costume Contest: 🏆 Most Frightening: Paxton Rayburn 🎨 Most Creative: Layne Bond, Brylee Burge, Lucas Haney 👯 Best Group: Aria Webb, Madi Tackett, Taryn McCleese, and Parker Dixon 🎃 Overall Winners: 🥇 1st Place – Gabe Caudill 🥈 2nd Place – Shaylynn Rayburn 🥉 3rd Place – Payton Hensley Thank you again to everyone who participated and helped make this Halloween a frightfully fun success!

1st Nine Week Report Cards went home with students today.

Congratulations to the following academic team members for placing in tonight's meet against Rose Hill. Also, congratulations to our Quick Recall members for securing their own victory tonight! Great job, everyone!

West Carter Middle School is excited to host our Fall Festival on Friday, October 24th from 5:30 - 8:00 PM! Join us for a fantastic evening of games and community spirit!

FREE ENTRY for everyone! Just purchase tickets for games, and all proceeds will go directly towards funding the 8th Grade Trip! Your support helps make this trip a memorable experience for our students.

📢 Calling all bakers and dessert lovers! 📢 Our 8th graders are also seeking donations for delicious desserts! If you love to bake, please consider donating individually portioned desserts or a whole cake/pie for our popular cake raffle! All dessert sales will also benefit the 8th-grade trip. Please drop off donated desserts at the school office by Friday, October 24th at 3:00 PM.

Come on out and support our West Carter Middle School students! We can't wait to see you there!

It's here! Episode 3 of the Comet Nation Station is now live, and you don't want to miss it! 🎉

This episode is packed with stories and updates, all produced, shot, directed, and starring our talented Project Based Learning Multimedia Students! They've been working hard behind the scenes to bring you the best of what's happening in the Comet Nation.

Click the link below! 👇 Let us know what your favorite segment was!
https://youtu.be/1catvekoEHQ

Red Ribbon Week is right around the corner (October 27th-31st), and it's time to show your school spirit! This year, it's a spirit competition! Every student who participates in the daily theme earns valuable points for their grade level toward winning the highly sought-after Spirit Stick! Check out the daily themes and start planning your outfits now: • Monday 27th: "Red-y" to be Drug Free - Rock all red! • Tuesday 28th: Peace Out to Drugs - Dress groovy! • Wednesday 29th: Wild Wild West - Don your western wear! • Thursday 30th: Comet Day - Unite in maroon and white! • Friday 31st: Say BOO to Drugs! - Dress in costume! Who will take home the Spirit Stick? Let the competition begin!

Picture retakes are on October 16th for any students who missed fall pictures or would like a retry on their originals. Don't miss out!

West Carter Middle School is currently seeking applicants for the position of 7th Grade Boys’ Basketball Coach! We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to lead our student-athletes both on and off the court.

Requirements:
✅ Must pass a background check
✅ Provide proof of (or obtain) First Aid and CPR certification
✅ Have a flexible schedule to accommodate games and practices
If you’re passionate about basketball and mentoring young athletes, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply, please contact our Athletic Director, Mr. English, at 606-474-6696 ext. 32011, or email tex.english@carter.kyschools.us

Help us build the next generation of Comet athletes!

Comet Nation Station – Episode 2 is LIVE!

We’re so proud of our Project Based Learning students in the Multimedia Production Crew for producing the second installment of Comet Nation Station!

This completely student-led news broadcast showcases their creativity, teamwork, and technical skills—from writing and filming to editing and presenting. Their dedication and professionalism shine through every segment! 💪🎬

👏 Let’s give a big round of applause to these talented students for continuing to raise the bar and represent Comet Nation with pride.

📺 Tune in and see what our amazing crew has created!
https://youtu.be/nm_tRJa_910

Repost! Dear Parents and Guardians, Our 7th grade students are hard at work on their Project-Based Learning project about Halloween and similar holidays around the world. On Thursday, October 30th, they will present their research through creative displays. Families will be invited to come see their work! To make this event possible, we need canopies (at least 6 ft. x 6 ft.) for each group’s display space. If your family has a canopy we could borrow, please let us know. Your child’s group will use it for their project, and if more than one student in a group brings one, we’ll share extras with other groups. Canopies can be dropped off anytime starting now. Please have them in by October 20th so we have time to organize and make sure every group has what they need. All canopies will be ready to go back home with students on October 30th after the showcase. Thank you for helping us make this showcase a memorable experience for our students! Any questions or concerns please contact Mrs. Oswood at alexandra.oswood@carter.kyschools.us -PBL Team

🎉 Lights, Camera, COMETS! 🎉

Get ready, Comet Nation! We are absolutely thrilled to introduce you to the stars of the show—our incredible West Carter Middle School Media Team! 🚀

Check out the very first installment of the Comet Nation Station! This production is a huge milestone, featuring: Our brand-new student news anchors! Special highlights and interviews from our amazing Project-Based Learning classes!

The best part? This entire newscast was filmed, produced, and edited entirely by our students! Not too shabby for our first production, right? We are so proud of their hard work and talent.

Watch the full production now by clicking the link below 👇:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1f8bkbMQL4AMdagN5UaJdXdwujpfraQqM/view?usp=drive_link

🎉 Get ready, West Carter Middle School Comets! 🎉

Kona Ice is soaring in to our school this Tuesday, October 7th! Treat yourself to a delicious, refreshing Kona Ice and support our school at the same time!

Important Reminders for Parents/Guardians and Students:

Bring Your Money! Students wishing to purchase Kona Ice will need to bring their money with them to school on Tuesday. We will not be able to allow students to call home to request money be brought to them.

Kona Ice offers a range of prices, with options starting at just $3.

Every purchase helps our school! All proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly into our activity fund, helping us host amazing rewards and events for our students throughout the year.

We can't wait to see you there! 🍧☀️