8th Grade News

8th Grade Graduation Yard Signs!

We are very excited to announce that a group of WHMS parents have made available 8th grade graduation yard signs for pre-order.  This is a great way to celebrate your 8th grader as they end their time at Windy Hill Middle School, and embark on a new era in high school.

***PLEASE NOTE*** This is not organized by the school.  This is being organized by a group of parent volunteers.  All payments will be paid to the parents directly.  Also, distribution will take place in person off campus.  The parent group will send out pick up details as soon as they receive the signs.

COST: $15 - If you need more than one sign, submit payment for additional signs

Last day to order: 4/15/2024

For more information and to receive payment details, please email whmsparents@gmail.com.

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8th Grade Bon Voyage 2024!

In under 2 months, our 8th graders move to high school! Help make their end-of-year special with a celebration for them with games, lunch, prizes, surprises, and more at WHMS.  

We are asking for donations from parents, family and friends to help cover the cost of items we will need to make this year’s event special for your students.  We would appreciate anything that you would feel comfortable in donating. 

We appreciate your help and look forward to an exciting Bon Voyage event.

Parents: Kindly share you email address to stay informed of the coming activities and events for the 8th graders.

Click Here to Learn More & See How You Can Help!

The homeroom with the most form submissions will win a delicious doughnut party.

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Take Stock in Children is a statewide Florida scholarship program. Students who qualify are those who are financially at risk of not attending college. Students are eligible to apply in the 8th and 9th grade and must be from a low-income household to qualify. Student applicants must attend a Florida Public School or Florida Public School of Choice (Florida Virtual, Local Florida Public School District Virtual, or Florida Public Charter School) in Lake or Sumter Counties. Additionally the students should have a 2.5 GPA or better with no major attendance or behavioral issues.

Take Stock in Children program participants receive: 

• Scholarship --- A Florida Prepaid PROJECT STARS College Scholarship, which can be used at any Florida public university, college, or state vocational/technical college in Florida.
• Mentor ---  A volunteer mentor who will meet with each student, with cooperation from the school and parent(s), to assist and encourage students to achieve and reach their full potential.
• College Success Coach --- Local Take Stock in Children staff will help design a college success plan and guide each student through middle and high school transition and into to College.

To learn more about our local program, visit our website: https://edfoundationlake.com/Pages/tsiclakesumter/

Please reach out to us if you need assistance during your application: (352) 787-6576 or TSIC@lake.k12.fl.us.