Message from the Principal-March 6, 2026
Dear WGIS Families,
This week, counselors, Mrs. Slemmer and I met with all of our teams to talk about kindness and empathy. Specifically, we took a few minutes to talk about why we hold so many fundraisers and special events to help those in need. We discussed fundraising money for great causes like Griffins Guardians and St. Baldrick's. These 2 organizations help support children and families dealing with pediatric cancer so it was nice to pause and help students understand they were supporting kids their age!
As I mentioned last week, there are a lot of events happening during March at WGIS. The biggest event is our first ever WGIS Spring Showcase on March 18 from 6-7:30! Students all have multiple opportunities to show their friends and families what they are up to every day here at WGIS. Projects and student work will be on display, we will have student performances and a Scholastic Book Fair happening as well! We can't wait to see everyone for this event. It is designed for families to come and go as you please. Come spend 15 minutes or spend all 90 minutes exploring the building. All are welcome to come see the amazing work our students do everyday.
As always, thank you for your continued support for all students at WGIS. Please be sure to reach out if you need anything.
Be Kind-Work Hard-Think BIG!
It's a great day to be a wildcat!
Mr. MacCollum
Message from the Principal-February 27, 2026
Dear WGIS Families,
WGIS is ready to turn the page on February and welcome in March! We had a great week, coming off of February Break and we are ready to tackle the next 4 weeks! There are a lot of events happening during March at WGIS. The biggest event is our first ever WGIS Spring Showcase on March 18 from 6-7:30! This is a new event to give students and families the opportunity to come into the building and explore. Students all have multiple opportunities to show their friends and families what they are up to every day here at WGIS. Projects and student work will be on display, we will have student performances and a Scholastic Book Fair happening as well!
Other events in March are our St. Baldricks "Brave the Shave" event, an after school 3v3 basketball tournament and our PTA sponsored "Genny Palooza" events. These events give us a great opportunity to keep looking forward to the Spring and some warmer weather!
As always, thank you for your continued support for all students at WGIS. Please be sure to reach out if you need anything.
Be Kind-Work Hard-Think BIG!
It's a great day to be a wildcat!
Mr. MacCollum
Message from the Principal-February 13, 2026
Dear WGIS Families,
I hope all of our WGIS families and friends have a great February Break! We had an eventful week here at WGIS. We have a lot of exciting events coming up when we return from break. We have St. Baldricks "Brave the Shave" event coming up, our WGIS Spring Showcase, Genny Palooza and so much more to look forward to!
Above all else, I hope our staff and students are able to take some time to enjoy friends and family. We will be ready to pick up where we left off on Monday February 23! As always, thank you for your continued support for all students at WGIS. As always, please reach out if you need anything.
Be Kind-Work Hard-Think BIG!
It's a great day to be a wildcat!
Mr. MacCollum
Message from the Principal-February 6, 2026
Dear WGIS Families,
We are officially in our second semester! Students changed to new special area classes this week, and have begun the 3rd marking period! Report cards will be released today (Friday 2/6) at 4pm. Please be sure to review your students report card and discuss it with them!
As a reminder, with our report card, we are aligned with the specific state standards that are crucial to student development. The feedback provided is really showing your child's progress on concepts and skills that take time to develop and solidify over the course of the school year. We hope that all of our students attain a "3" in their standards by the end of the year. This shows proficiency. If a student has a "2", that simply shows that they are still working on that standard reaching towards that "3". Students with a "4" are showing exceptional ability within that standard and have demonstrated a complete understanding of the standard, beyond our expectations in the classroom.
If you have any questions looking at your child's report card, please do not hesitate to reach out to their teachers. Teachers put extensive time into reporting progress for every student. As always, thank you for your continued support for all students at WGIS. As always, please reach out if you need anything.
Be Kind-Work Hard-Think BIG!
It's a great day to be a wildcat!
Mr. MacCollum
Message from the Principal-January 30, 2026
Dear WGIS Families,
Today marked the midpoint of our academic year. Our second marking period has come to a close and students will be changing their new special area classes on Monday! Some students (Teams 6-1, 2, 5) received their new schedule at the end of the day today so they know where they are headed first period on Monday. Everyone else in the building has the same first class of the day and will receive their new schedules during homeroom on Monday.
As we move into our second semester, we will be making a point to review what it means to "Be Kind, Work Hard, and Think Big" every day here WGIS. Asking students what those things mean to them is important to do at home as well. These cold months can be difficult for everyone but we know that if we continue to be steady in our expectations, we will be able to finish the year strong!
As always, thank you for your continued support for all students at WGIS. As always, please reach out if you need anything.
Be Kind-Work Hard-Think BIG!
It's a great day to be a wildcat!
Mr. MacCollum
Message from the Principal-January 23, 2026
Dear WGIS Families,
We have one week left in Marking Period 2! Next week, all of our classes will be putting the final touches on our topics and assignments from the marking period and looking forward to the second half of the year! Report cards will be released on February 6!
Also starting next week and extending through February 6, is our winter universal screening of every student in the building to check on each students progress in reading and math skills. This data is used to determine which students have the greatest need for additional instructional support which is then provided during WIN time. All students receive support during WIN time from their teams, but students who show the greatest need for more targeted support, will be able to work in small group with our IS teachers.
Stay warm this weekend and safe with the coming storm! As always, thank you for your continued support for all students at WGIS. As always, please reach out if you need anything.
Be Kind-Work Hard-Think BIG!
It's a great day to be a wildcat!
Mr. MacCollum
Message from the Principal-January 16, 2026
Dear WGIS Families,
Happy Snow Day, everyone! I hope everyone was able to have a safe and warm snow day today. It was certainly a quiet day in the halls of WGIS. These days serve as a nice opportunity to catch up on some work while students are not in the building, but it's not the same without our students here in the building!
Next week will be another short week. On Monday we will not have school in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and we also have an early release day on Friday January 23 (dismissal at 10:10). Following that, we only have one week left in January which will also bring our second marking period to a close.
This time of year can seem hectic with weather delays and school closings, and that means we need to maximise all of the time we have in school to Be Kind, Work Hard and Think Big! It also is incredibly important that we have students present at school every day. If you are having a difficult time getting your student to school, please reach out so we can help. Every day of instruction is crucial and we need our students here from first period through tenth period!
Thank you for your continued support for all students at WGIS. As always, please reach out if you need anything.
Be Kind-Work Hard-Think BIG!
It's a great day to be a wildcat!
Mr. MacCollum