Weekly Principal Message

Good Evening Tiger Family,

The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here! Tomorrow, we open the doors to the 2025-26 school year and our new home at 2201 Idlewild Blvd. Same Tiger spirit, same start time, but now in a modern, state-of-the-art space built for learning and growth. I'm thrilled to welcome you to this exciting new chapter for Walker-Grant Middle School!

Transition Day and the First Day of School

On Monday, August 18, we'll welcome our 6th graders for Transition Day, where they'll meet teachers, explore classes, and learn our routines. Then on Tuesday, August 19, our 7th and 8th graders join in as the entire Tiger Family comes together to officially launch the 2025-26 school year in our new home.

Responsibility-Centered Discipline (RCD)

This year, we’re continuing Responsibility Centered Discipline (RCD) to help our Tigers shine! Review our school-wide foundations with your child so they can start strong, practicing our core values of Accountability, Perseverance, Empathy, and Respect every day.

🔗 WGMS RCD Foundations

FCPS Cell Phone and Personal Device Policy

Also, please review and discuss the FCPS Cell Phone and Personal Device Policy with your student.

🔗 FCPS Cell Phone and Device Free Policy

Attendance

Regular attendance is crucial for academic success. Please ensure your child attends school daily and arrives on time. However, if your child cannot attend school, complete the attendance notes form on our website.

🔗 Attendance Form

Stay Connected with ParentSquare

We're excited to continue using ParentSquare this year to communicate with you about school, classrooms, and groups. It's a simple, safe way for everyone to stay connected.

Please activate your account using this link: www.parentsquare.com

Helpful Guides:

🔗 ParentSquare Getting Started Guide (English)
🔗 ParentSquare Getting Started Guide (Spanish)

Our goal is for every family to join ParentSquare and engage with our school community!

School Supply Lists

The school supply lists are now available on our website, social media pages, and for your convenience, I' have linked the list to this email message.

🔗 WGMS School Supply Lists

Bus Routes

In preparation for the start of school please review bus route information with your student(s). Bus routes and times can be found on the school website and linked to this message.

🔗 Bus Routes

Thank You

We're thrilled to welcome back our students! Thank you, Tiger Family, for being such an important part of our community.

Let's make this year one of adventure, achievement, and Tiger pride!

GO TIGERS!