News & Information:

Applications for the HCPS Specialty Centers are currently available in the school counseling office!

The Scholastic Book Fair runs from November 28th through December 9th

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Important dates:

November 28th -
December 9th
Scholastic Book Fair

December 14th
A (Modern) Christmas Carol - Presented by the Wilder Drama Club
7:00pm

December 17th -
January 1st
Winter Break

 

A (Modern) Christmas Carol

The Wilder Drama Club presents A (Modern) Christmas Carol, playing at the Wilder Auditorium on December 14th at 7:00pm. Admission is $2.00 per person. Don't be late, drama awaits!

Cyber Bullying, Sexting, and Other Internet Hazards Facing Today’s Youth

The Virginia Department of Corrections, in partnership with the High Technology Crimes Division of the Virginia State Police, will be holding a presentation on potential hazards encountered by children when using the Internet. This presentation, intended for both parents and school personnel, will be held on November 16th from 5:00pm to 6:30pm at the Richmond Police Training Academy. Please contact Nicole Peyton at (804) 786-0251, extension 117 with any questions you might have.

Internet Hazards Presentation (.pdf)

4th Annual L. Douglas Wilder Community Health Fair

The 4th Annual L. Douglas Wilder Community Health Fair will be held on November 5, 2011 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. There will be free health screenings, games, nutrition and health information, crafts, food, music, great vendors, community resources and entertainment. We are currently seeking vendors, community organizations and small businesses who may be interested in joining us at this fun-filled event. If you are interested in being a vendor, please contact RaShawn Smith-Bolar at (804) 515-1105.

NWEA Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) Assessments - Parent Information Sessions

All students in grades 3-8 (and Highland Springs HS students) will take MAP Assessments in Reading and Mathematics in the fall and again in the spring. Parents and any other interested parties are invited to attend one of the following sessions designed to introduce and discuss MAP testing. Feel free to bring a copy of your child's Fall 2011 MAP report and a fully charged laptop. You will have the opportunity to log on to the NWEA website to view all of the available resources.

NWEA MAP Assessments Parent Information Sessions (.pdf)

Fall Sports Try-outs

Try-outs and practice begin for football, girls tennis, boys soccer, and girls basketball on September 12th. Practice ends daily by 5:30pm.

In order to try out for any sport, you must have a completed Henrico County physical form dated after May 1st, 2011, as well as an eligibility and insurance form and an acknowledgment and consent form.

(Downloadable Henrico County Physical Form .pdf here)

Rachel's Challenge

Wilder Family,

You are cordially invited to attend Rachel's Challenge, an exciting community event designed to combat bullying within our school community. Become a part of this chain reaction of kindness, respect, and acceptance that started with Rachel Scott, the first person killed in the tragic Columbine High School shooting on April 20, 1999. Come out on Thursday September 22nd at 7:00pm to Fairfield Middle School to experience Rachel's Challenge. We are dedicated to helping our students understand that they can make a powerful difference in the lives of others within our school family through their influence and kindness. Join us for this exciting community event.

Parent Laptop Training Sessions

Parent Laptop Training sessions will be held at various locations throughout the County over the next few weeks. These sessions teach parents of HCPS students about the proper care and usage of school-issued computers, and is a requirement in order for new middle school students to be assigned a laptop. Please click on the link below to review the schedule.

Wilder Middle School will hold Parent Laptop Training sessions on the following dates: