As part of the WSMS student experience, we would like to offer a spirit shirt for all 7th and 8th grade students.  These will be shirts that students can wear to school, pep rallies, athletic events, and field trips.  During campus field trips and community service events, we will ask students to wear their spirit shirt to identify them as a WSMS student.  Spirit shirts may purchased by  clicking here . 7th grade shirts will be gray and 8th grade shirts will be red. 

Please be patient with the parent drop off and pick up process the first week of school, traffic will move very slowly.  Traditionally by the second week, everyone has a better understanding of the process and it will flow much smoother. Just a reminder that parent drop off in the morning will be in the courtyard located in the back of school.  Parent pick up will be on the grass area on the west side of the building (closest to the Rockland Farm subdivision).  For both parent drop-off and pick up, all cars will enter campus through the east entrance closest to Country Club Drive.  Please  click here for the traffic flow map.

Cell Phones at WSMS

As we have done in the past, students are welcome to bring their cell phones to school, but cell phones are not required.  Our philosophy as a campus is to work with students on the proper use of cell phones in a school setting by maximizing cell phone potential as an informational tool.  We have observed that students sometimes struggle with the use of cell phones during class when they are not being used for educational purposes.  This year, we are implementing a new strategy where students will turn off their cell phones at the beginning of each class period and place them in a hanging bin at the front of the classroom.  If needed for educational purposes, teachers will ask students to access their phones.  This will allow them the opportunity to be less distracted by their cell phone, yet still be able to use it to support and enhance learning.  Students may use their cell phones before school, during passing periods, at lunch, and after school.

 

 

Bring Your Own Device to Willow Springs

Beginning next week, 7th and 8th grade students are welcome to bring their own lap top and/or iPad to class. Students are not required to bring their lap top and/or iPad to school, this is strictly optional. In addition, they will not use these devices every day, in every class, but would have the opportunity to use them when they align with the lesson to enhance student learning. If your child would like to use their laptop or iPad at school, it will be their responsibility for care and technical support. We are looking forward to this opportunity with our WSMS students.

 

For a copy of the LISD technology resources acceptable use policy, please click here.

Share Your Wisdom: Mentor a Student

You've learned life lessons and gained wisdom. Be a positive influence for teens and pre-teens in our own community. Become a mentor! Each year, Willow Springs administrators work with students and mentors to provide an understanding, impartial connection. Mentors share time and care, often simply listening and reflecting ideas for those young people who are facing various challenges. To learn more and/or volunteer email WSMS counselor Kathy Stone or call 469-742-8423.

ParentPortal Update Needed

The PowerSchool ParentPortal is now open for you to complete the online Enrollment & Student Information Forms. Please click here to access the Parent Portal. Completion of these forms is required every year for every student. Please take a few minutes to update your contact information, emergency contacts, authorized pickup, FERPA acknowledgments, Student Code of Conduct, Student Handbook, etc.

 

PLEASE NOTE: Regarding the Release of Directory Information for School Use:

 

In order for your child's picture to appear in the Yearbook, you should answer "YES".

 

IMPORTANT - Students and parents have a separate login/password for PowerSchool. Students should never have access to ParentPortal or use their parent login. If students were to access the ParentPortal on a school or public computer and not log out, family demographics as well as sibling's grades would be open for others to access. If you have any questions, you may contact Carol Vik at 469-742-8415.

Want to Learn More About Your Son or Daughter's Teachers?

Please visit their staff webpage on the WSMS staff directory website and find the names of your son or daughter's teachers.

 

 

PowerSchool App

The PowerSchool app is now available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. You use the same PowerSchool online login. Enter the District code NJBC.

 

   

Reporting an Incident at WSMS

One of our top priorities at Willow Springs Middle School is to ensure the safety of all of our students.  Our most important asset in this is the eyes and ears our students can provide us on campus.  We will begin using the Safe Schools Alert System this year for students and parents to report incidents they are aware of happening.  You can access the system by going to www.lovejoyisd.net .  Under Quick Links click on "REPORT IT!"  You will have four ways to submit an incident.  Furthermore, you will receive an access code to follow the progression of how an incident is being handled.

 

   

Student Nutrition and Cafeteria Accounts

For information about student breakfast and lunch accounts, and our student nutrition program, and free and reduced lunch, please go here.

 

 

Immunizations 7th Grade Students

If you have not done so already, please send a List Growth Toolscopy of your child's updatedshot record to our school nurse, Gretchen Young, before August 18. It is a state requirement that all 7thgrade students must have had 2 required updated immunizations in order to attend school.

These required immunizations are:

 

-            TDaP booster (Tetanus booster)

-            Menactra (Meningococcal)

 

You may drop it off in person, send it through the mail to Willow Springs Middle School, 1101 West Lucas Road, Lucas, TX 75002, by fax at 469-742-8501 or email our nurse Gretchen Young.

Please join the Lovejoy Hockey Team at Chipotle on Thursday, August 31st from 4:00 -8:00 PM.  Let the cashier know you are with Lovejoy Hockey and 50% of your purchase price will be donated to help the team pay for their banquet, scholarships for seniors, and equipment.  The Lovejoy Hockey program appreciates the support of the community.  Click here for additional information.