West Hempstead Middle School

Our new preschool construction is underway! #RamPride

Do you know what space is being renovated in this picture? Very exciting work is underway in our district. More to come later this week. #RamResolve

MusicBreeds is a non-profit group dedicated to inspiring & mentoring young musicians. Treble University will focus on songwriting, music technology and performance and will be free, for 20 lucky MS students! Go to https://www.musicbreeds.org/ for more info. @whufsdrams @smurrayLB

Our "8th Grade Day" yesterday was a huge success! The students had a blast, got to see ALL of each other in person for the first time in 16 months, & carried themselves so well. Here are some photos of the fun... @whufsdrams #RamResolve @smurrayLB More to come!

It's our final #RamPride Award of the week for 20/21. Congrats to all our nominees: Tammy, Leonardo, Yoshe, Vivian, Daniel, Rafael, Madison, and Amenze. Thanks for making WHMS a better place with gratitude, persistence, and kindness! @whufsdrams #RamResolve @smurrayLB

Our MS chorus has dedicated this performance of "Counting Stars" to the Class of 2021 of West Hempstead High School. Thanks to Mr. Kane for directing & producing. Bravo to our performers! Enjoy the show. https://youtu.be/poieApqqZpg @whufsdrams #RamResolve @smurrayLB @FpcaWest

President Biden signed a new law today officially recognizing Juneteenth as a federal holiday following NYS making it a state holiday this year. The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in Texas and the US on June 19, 1865. Activism works! @whufsdrams #RamResolve @smurrayLB

Congrats to our Math Olympiads team under the direction of @KKleinNYC for their performance this year. And special congrats to Farell (top 40%) and Sophia & Samantha (top 50%) for their high place in this world-wide competition. @whufsdrams #RamPride #RamResolve @smurrayLB

Whodunit? What's going on in room 8 today? Looks like a crime in need of investigation & looks like student detectives need to practice their inference-making skills. Will an arrest be made? Making learning more authentic (& more fun!). @whufsdrams #RamResolve @smurrayLB

Good morning 8th grade families! Remember to RSVP in order to be able to attend our Moving Up ceremony next week. You must RSVP by 6/18 at: https://tinyurl.com/2b69k4t5 Thanks! @whufsdrams @smurrayLB #RamResolve #RamPride

Friday means #RamPride Awards! This week all of our nominees exhibited COURAGE and took a "responsible risk" by helping create, film, narrate, & translate our new 7th grade orientation video. Thanks to Henry, Lily, Liz, & Jasper! You make us proud! @whufsdrams @smurrayLB

Finding humor is a key Habit of Mind. We do that well at WHMS. These faces are wearing lost glasses that have been in the office for weeks. Are they yours? Please reclaim them in the office. Thanks, Ms. Frary, for the artwork! @whufsdrams #RamResolve #RamPride @smurrayLB

Students in @CSpallino715 Italian class dove into this PBL to create a "Scene from an Italian Restaurant." Victoria, Sara, & Olivia took the project to another level. Divertiti molto! https://flipgrid.com/s/Gwy2o7K2_g7x @whufsdrams #RamResolve @smurrayLB #RamPride

Our Habits of Mind project is nearing fruition! These team planters decorated by Ms. Ferrante with student help will soon be filled with the wildflowers our science classes have been growing. Yet another way we're beautifying WHMS! @whufsdrams #RamResolve @smurrayLB #RamPride

Save the date! Our annual Family STEAM night is still a go. Activities will go live at 6pm on 6/14 & remain available all summer for children & families to enjoy! Yet another way we're not letting COVID stop the learning & the fun. @whufsdrams #RamResolve #RamPride @smurrayLB

In @HistoryTeach78 class today, students are annotating Woodrow Wilson's "An Appeal for Neutrality" of 1914. Using tech to both view original source documents, and also "write" on them & take notes. Bringing the past to modern life! @whufsdrams #RamResolve @smurrayLB #RamPride

Don't feel like cooking WHMS? Love supporting our students? Love Moe's? Then here's a deal for you! On Wednesday, 35% of all sales at Moe's come back to our 8th grade and 12th grade classes. Beat the heat & help the kids. Just bring this flyer with you. @whufsdrams @smurrayLB

All families who borrowed Chromebooks this year must return them beginning 6/25. See the photo for more details. Thank you! #RamResolve #RamPride @whufsdrams

Friday = #RamPride Awards @ WHMS. This week's nominees demonstrated responsibility, persistence, courage, & kindness. Congrats to Joyeliz, Anderson, Amaia, Jaylynn, & Leonardo! Keep up the good work everyone. @whufsdrams #RamResolve @smurrayLB

Persisting is one of the most important Habits of Mind. "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." When our first batch of transplanted sunflowers didn't take, we tried a new approach. Thanks to Ms. Ventura and groundskeeper Dan for digging in! @whufsdrams #RamResolve