West Middle School

🏐 | Binghamton and UE go head-to-head today at the BHS Gymnasium! The Patriots host the Tigers, starting with the JV teams at 5:30 and Varsity to follow at 6:30. Be there to cheer on the Patriots or stream live on HudlTV ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2nuvefke #BPatriotProud

👏 | October 2nd is School Custodian Appreciation Day! Thank you to all our amazing custodial staff for all that you do! #BPatriotProud

🌟 | Join us on October 22nd for the 2025 Distinguished Graduates Dinner! Click the link for more information and to RSVP ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/nyex6u6c #BPatriotProud

🏐 | The Patriots Volleyball team returns to the BHS Gymnasium tonight to take on Vestal! JV match begins at 5:30, with the Varsity contest to follow at 6:30. Come support the Pats or stream live on HudlTV ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/2nuvefke #BPatriotProud

🎾 | The Binghamton Girls Tennis team celebrates Senior Night today at 4:00 PM! Come celebrate the Class of 2025 at Recreation Park when the Patriot host Elmira! #BPatriotProud

🏀 | All girls, grades 7-12, with Hoop Dreams are invited to open gym, every Wednesday starting next week! This is a great opportunity to improve your skills before the season starts! #BPatriotProud

🏈 | ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? The Binghamton Patriots return to Alumni Stadium this Saturday to take on the Vestal Golden Bears! Tickets are on sale NOW ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/vx3hfvjw Tickets will also be available at the gate but ALL TICKET SALES ARE CASHLESS. See you Saturday as we cheer on our Patriots! #BPatriotProud

🍯 | Wishing a Happy New Year to all those observing Rosh Hashanah! #BPatriotProud

🍎 NEW TEACHER FEATURE | Let's welcome Mary Johnson to the West Middle School & BCSD families! Ms. Johnson is originally from Johnson City and attended SUNY Cortland & Goucher College. She says the beauty of reading and learning inspired her to become a teacher and is looking forward to fostering relationships with students and seeing them grow throughout the year. Welcome, Mary! #BPatriotProud

🍎 NEW TEACHER FEATURE | Jamie Free will be working with students at both East and West Middle Schools as our newest 6th grade Challenge teacher! Ms. Free is a transplant from the Keystone State and attended Seton Hall University. She says she fell in love with the District when she came to interview for her position and now looks forward to building relationships with her students to help them learn & grow. When she isn't teaching, Ms. Free enjoys reading, hiking, exploring new places, and spending time with the people she loves. Welcome, Jamie! #BPatriotProud

🍎 NEW TEACHER FEATURE | Meet Morgan Crandell, our new School Psychologist at West Middle! Mrs. Crandell joins us after spending time working in the Newark Valley School District and says she's looking forward to getting to know the WMS students, as well as working with a great group of people at the school. She's also a mom of two BCSD students and loves sharing hobbies with them when she's not working. Welcome, Morgan! #BPatriotProud

📰 NEW ARTICLE | A statue depicting American hero Harriet Tubman stands along the Downtown Binghamton Freedom Trail and recently students at Binghamton High School had the opportunity to speak with its sculptor. Read more about her lesson in sculpting a legacy by clicking below ⬇️ #BPatriotProud

🌟 | "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. 🕊️