West Middle School

🌟 | "Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up." - Pablo Picasso

It's Arts in Education Week and we're celebrating the talents of our students, along with the amazing staff that is inspiring a life-long passion for creativity! #BPatriotProud #PerformLikeAPatriot

🍎 NEW TEACHER FEATURE | Steve Williams has joined the West Middle School team as a 6th Grade Math teacher! Mr. Williams is Brooklyn-born & Bronx-raised, but says the passion of the people who live in Binghamton is "contagious" and what drew him to BCSD. He says he's looking forward to seeing the return of love & respect from students to the community when they become the successful humans they set out to be! Welcome, Steve! #BPatriotProud

🎉 | Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! Join us as we celebrate & honor the contributions of Hispanic Americans! #BPatriotProud

🍎 NEW TEACHER FEATURE | Bienvenido Sra. Morris! Sasha Morris is our newest Spanish teacher at West Middle School whose time living abroad inspired her to teach a foreign language! Welcome, Sasha! #BPatriotProud

🍎 NEW TEACHER FEATURE | We're back at West Middle for our next New Teacher Feature where we get to meet Lindsey Henderson! Mrs. Henderson says she chose to work at Binghamton because of the various opportunities available to students and the collaborative environment for staff. When she's not teaching, Mrs. Henderson loves being outdoors - gardening, hiking, and cheering on her own kids at their sporting events. Welcome, Lindsey! #BPatriotProud

🍎 NEW TEACHER FEATURE | Rachel Weyant has joined the WMS team as a 6th grade Literacy teacher! Miss Weyant is a graduate of Susquehanna Valley & SUNY Cortland; she says she's looking forward to watching the growth of her students in the classroom & helping to make a difference in their lives. Outside the classroom, Miss Weyant loves spending time with family, reading, and rooting for the New York Yankees & Ohio State! Welcome, Rachel! #BPatriotProud

Take a moment today to honor the memories of those we lost on this date 24 years ago. 🕊️

🍎 NEW TEACHER FEATURE | Meet Arianna Ortega, who will be teaching Spanish at East & West Middle Schools! Arianna grew up in Endicott and graduated from the Catholic Schools of Broome County before attending Binghamton University. She says her favorite part of teaching is seeing students' reactions when a lesson clicks for them. Outside of the classroom, Arianna loves to try & review new foods & local restaurants. Welcome, Arianna! #BPatriotProud

📽️🖼️🏛️ | How many people can say they've used a BUILDING as a canvas for their artwork? Well, nine of our students can! Check out the work from BCSD students that was featured at this weekend's LUMA Projection Arts Festival! #BPatriotProud

🏈 | The Patriots Football team store is NOW OPEN! Browse and shop the latest gridiron gear here ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yc5vn6pf #BPatriotProud

🍎 NEW TEACHER FEATURE | We love when when of our own returns home! Jennifer Toussaint is a proud Binghamton High School alum and is now back as a 6th grade Future Ready teacher at West Middle. Mrs. Toussaint says she's looking forward to connecting with her students and watching them grow throughout the year. Welcome aboard, Jennifer! #BPatriotProud

📸 | Take a look at how the first day of school looked through the eyes - and lenses - of our families by clicking the following link ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/3uwcd85m Thanks to everyone who submitted photos to us! #BPatriotProud

📸 | A few frames from the first day! Click the link to see ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/uuvfzcwz - and check back tomorrow for YOUR photo submissions! #BPatriotProud

🎒 | Welcome back, BCSD family - we're looking forward to another AMAZING YEAR! Send us your back-to-school photos & we may share them on our pages. #BPatriotProud

🏫 | TOMORROW is the first day of school! Please note the start times for tomorrow:

⏰Grades Pre-K & 1-5 will begin at 7:50 a.m.; TK & Kindergarten will start at 10:00 a.m. (tomorrow only!). Middle schools begin their day at 8:30 a.m. & BHS will start at 8:00 a.m.

We can't wait to see all of our students in the morning! #BPatriotProud

🏃💨 | On your mark, get set, GO to the Binghamton Cross Country team store today to get the latest merch before the season starts ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/4b9375ks #BPatriotProud

🏫 | We Believe that you Belong here - Become a BCSD employee! We have immediate openings for Teacher Aides, Teaching Assistants, and Substitute Teachers. Follow the link to browse jobs and apply today ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/ths2yndv #BPatriotProud

⚽ | Kick off the season with some gear from the BHS Girls Soccer team! Click the link to see the newest styles for on and off the field ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/yjwk4nnk #BPatriotProud

☀️ | Our new teachers are ready for the new school year! We welcomed in our new teachers this week, finishing with a special lunch for them served by all our administrators! #BPatriotProud