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Upcoming Dates
April 15–May 7: Milestones End of Grades and End of Course Assessments (Click here for exact testing dates for each grade level)
April 30: Q4 progress reports available via ParentVue
May 7: 6-8 p.m. ECMS International Night Event
May 9: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Spring Band Concert
May 14: 6th grade lunch on the Lawn and Yearbook Signing
May 15: 8th grade Field Day
May 16: 7th grade Field Day
May 17: 6th grade Field Day
May 19: Georgia PTA Braves vs. Brewers Fundraiser
May 20: 8th grade Lunch on the Lawn and Yearbook Signing

Sign up to become a PTSA member. Donate to the Invest With Positivity Campaign. 

Parents can volunteer for various events/committees here.
School News

Preorder your yearbooks for $35

Its time to order yearbooks for only $35. They will go up to $40 once they arrive (with limited supply). Please put the payment in the white payment envelope in the school safe (near the front office). 
 

Nominate a Teacher of the Year 

Parents and Students: Nominate an ECMS Teacher for the Teacher of the Year | Champion in the Classroom. Both the winner and the school receive $2,500.


Annual 8th grade picnic

The annual 8th grade picnic is Monday, May 20th at 1:15PM.  If weather cooperates, it will be held on the field behind our building.  

Help us make this a memorable event for our 8th graders donating food and other items to the event. Please click here if you would like to donate an item to the picnic. 


ECMS Scholarship

Each spring, East Cobb Middle School PTSA awards one college scholarship to a graduating Cobb County high school senior. The scholarship is awarded to a former ECMS student who has achieved academic excellence and who has been involved in community service during his or her high school years.

Click here to apply. Applications will be accepted on or before Monday, April 29, 2019

Please contact rebeccagoodloe@gmail.com with any questions.
 

Say Happy Birthday to your student on the school sign!

Wish your child a very special Happy Birthday on the school's marquee!  The marquee will display your wishes for one week, Saturday - Friday, for all ECMS community to see. Sign up here.
 

School House Rock Live Jr. with ECMS Chorus

ECMS Chorus will perform School House Rock Live Jr. musical next Thursday and Friday. Tickets are $5 and will go on sale this week in the mornings, and there will also be tickets sold at the door!
 

Help sponsor the Wheeler Wildcats Golf Classic 

Become a sponsor for the Wheeler Wildcats Golf Classic on May 6. All sponsors will receive recognition in 2019 Wheeler Wildcats Golf Classic Program, PA Announcements at Wheeler Wildcat Home Varsity games and recognition on Wheeler Football website.
 

Spring Plant Sale April 27

The WHS Horticulture club is hosting a Spring plant sale April 27,  9 a.m.–12 p.m. The sale will take place by the greenhouse behind Wheeler High School. Cash and checks will be accepted. If you need more information or have questions about availability, please contact Mr. Dezern at Stanley.Dezern@cobbk12.org

News around #WildcatNation

New Kennesaw State basketball coach is former Wheeler star 

Kennesaw State University announced the hiring of Amir Abdur-Rahim as head coach of the basketball team. Abdur-Rahim, a Cobb County native, was a standout guard at Wheeler. Read more here. 

Do you have good news? Send us an email at ecms.wildcats@gmail.com.
Summer Camp

2019 Middle School Summer Credit Recovery Program

Location:  Cobb Horizon High School
Cost:  $350 per class - Math or ELA only
When:  June 12 - June 27

Online registration:  May 1 - June 10

Learn more about the summer credit recovery program. 
 

Wheeler's Science Spectrum Summer Camp

Rising 7th - 9th: Wheeler is once again hosting Science Spectrum camp this summer from June 10 - 14, 2019, 9:00am - 3:00pm daily.

Designed for rising 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students who have an interest in science and engineering. This five day camp will offer students the opportunity to explore an array of science and engineering fields including Robotics, Chemistry, Forensics,Biotechnology, and Engineering. Learn more. 

 

Wildcat Volleyball Summer Camp

June 11 & 12
1:00pm - 5:00pm, $110 (Late registration $125 after June 1st)
Open to all rising 6th, 7th, 8th graders 

For more information go to: https://www.wheelervolleyball.com/


Camp Invention hosted by Sedalia Park

Calling all rising 7-9th graders: Do you want to be a student leader at Camp Invention this summer? (hosted at Sedalia Park) Your child can be a role model for younger inventors. The Leaders-in-Training program invites 7th to 9th graders to participate in Camp Invention® in a whole new way. They’ll guide children through exciting STEM activities during the week of a local camp program, encouraging creativity and hands-on fun while building their leadership and goal-setting abilities.

When: June 10-13 from 8-4
Where: Sedalia Park
Cost: $130
Questions? Contact Director - Kimberly.Holcombe@cobbk12.org
 

Waves Summer Music Camp Registration is open

Are you looking for a awesome summer camp for your student?
ECMS is offering team building, lots of social activities, soccer, football, ultimate frisbee, movie day, SuperHero Day, and a host of music electives including Jazz, World Drumming, Guitar, Large and Small Ensembles. We even have a beginner track for rising 6th graders who want to get a jumpstart on playing their instrument. This camp is for rising 6th through rising 9th grade students. Register your student today. 

Cost is $125 for the week from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. each. 

Stay in Touch

Get all the information you need by visiting the East Cobb Middle School and ECMS PTSA websites. 

Want emergency alerts immediately? Sign up for text alerts by texting CCSD to 84700 from your mobile phone to sign up for emergency alerts from the Cobb County School district. (Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help.)

You can also stay in touch by following our principal, Ms. Young, on Twitter.

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