🎃 Pumpkin Decorating Contest at the Boo Bash! 🎃

Join us for some creative fun at the West Carroll Community Boo Bash on Saturday, October 12, in the WCHS parking lot!

Bring your decorated or carved pumpkin to be entered in our People’s Choice Pumpkin Contest. Attendees will vote for their favorite by making donations, and the pumpkin with the most votes wins a $50 Amazon gift card!

All proceeds benefit the Class of 2026 Prom.

🍂 Who can enter? Any student, staff member, community member, club, or organization!
🎃 When to drop off: Bring pumpkins to Ms. Lewis at the high school on Monday or Tuesday during school hours, or drop them off before the Boo Bash on Tuesday night.

Come show off your creativity and help support a great cause. We can’t wait to see your pumpkins! 🦅

West Carroll Elementary School Recognizes SOAR Award Recipients for Weeks 5 and 6

West Carroll Elementary School continues to highlight student excellence through its SOAR Awards program, which recognizes students who embody the school’s core values of Safety, Ownership, Achievement, and Respect. The initiative celebrates those who demonstrate academic effort, positive character, and meaningful contributions to the school community.

Eva Gibson, a sixth grader, received the SOAR Award for earning the most positive Dojo points in Week 5. Her teacher, Mrs. Marcia Miller, said, “Eva is an outstanding example of a model student. Demonstrating a strong work ethic and kindness to others, she is a positive role model for her peers.”

Faith Pitts, a fourth-grade student, earned the most Dojo points in the school for Week 6, which led to her receiving the SOAR Award as well. Her teacher, Mrs. Nikki Andrews-Gilley, shared, “Faith comes to school every day with an ‘I can’ attitude. She tries her best, asks questions for clarification, and makes corrections when needed on her classwork. She follows all school rules and procedures, uses good manners, and is extremely well-behaved. Faith gladly offers her help to both students and teachers. She is a joy to have in class.”

Beckett Dunn, a fourth grader at WCES, was nominated by his teacher, Ms. Madison McClure, for both Weeks 5 and 6. She stated, “Beckett is always respectful to both his teachers and classmates. He immediately does what he is asked without complaint, is kind and helpful, responsible, and a student I can depend on. I have never seen him be anything less than an exemplary student and a role model for others.”

West Carroll Elementary is proud of these students for their dedication to excellence and for exemplifying the values that make the school community thrive.

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The October 3-2-1 Update is live . Catch up on the latest wins across WCSSD, plus how you can support students at this year's Boo Bash.
It's all in this month's update from Director Caldwell.

📚 Sixty-four WCES students just hit their first reading milestone! As part of First Frontiers – A Journey in History, students were challenged to read 25 books or earn 25 AR points by October 3. Their reward? A celebration tied to their library studies on Tennessee’s early Indigenous peoples, complete with themed treats and recognition.

Next stop: 50 books or points by December 12. We’re proud of these readers and the staff supporting them every step of the way. #WCSSDReads #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities

Congratulations to the WCHS Student of the Month, Mackenzie Finley!

👏 Supporter of the Month – Centennial Bank 👏
We’re proud to recognize Centennial Bank in Trezevant as West Carroll High School’s Supporter of the Month! From encouraging student success to showing up for our schools, their team truly models what it means to be a community partner.

At WCSSD, we know strong schools grow through strong local relationships. We’re grateful for Centennial Bank’s continued investment in our students and staff. 💙

#SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #CommunityMatters #WCSSD #WestCarrollTN #SupporterOfTheMonth

🍎 Teacher of the Month – Mrs. Linda Hatfield 🍎
With over four decades of teaching, Mrs. Hatfield has become a cornerstone of our West Carroll family. Her passion for teaching and deep care for every student have left a lasting mark on her classroom and across our entire school community.

She continues to inspire with her commitment to student success, helping generations of learners feel seen, supported, and capable of achieving their goals. Thank you, Mrs. Hatfield, for the legacy you are building every single day. 💙

#WCSSD #TeacherOfTheMonth #WestCarrollProud #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #ThankATeacher

Celebrating Our Custodians!

Students, staff, and the central office came together to show heartfelt appreciation for our dedicated school custodians in celebration of National Custodian Day. The day was filled with warm gestures — from colorful banners and thoughtful cards to hugs, high fives, and cheerful greetings of “Happy Custodian Day!”

These everyday heroes keep our schools clean, safe, and welcoming, and today was a reminder of just how much they are valued by the entire Atwood school community. Thank you, custodians, for all you do!

Submitted by: Cindy Smith, WCP

Pictured: Crystal Godinez, Gerald Mauldin

Wishing our Director of Schools a very happy birthday! Thank you for your leadership and commitment to advancing opportunities for all WCSSD students.

#WCSSDEagles #StudentSuccess

West Carroll Class of 2026

FAFSA Workshop, October 27th from 12-6pm
In the Library at West Carroll High School

Congratulations to the Marching War Eagles!
The Marching War Eagles had a fantastic showing at the Huntingdon Marching Invitational this weekend and brought home the following hardware:

1st Percussion in class
2nd Colorguard in class
1st Band in class
1st Field Commander in class
People’s choice award for the whole contest!

Today, we proudly celebrate National School Custodian's Day!

Thank you to Gerald, Sherry, Kristi, Crystal, Deborah, Amanda, and Andrew for creating a safe and clean environment where our students can thrive.
Your daily dedication is key to our School Culture and ensures every child feels seen, respected, and cared for.
We truly appreciate you!

🏈🎉 Homecoming Week at West Carroll! 🎉🏈

Last week was packed with school spirit, friendly competition, and War Eagle pride! Students showed off their creativity and competitiveness with door decorating, Eagle Olympics, volleyball tournaments, lip sync battles, and we capped it all off with a high-energy pep rally on Friday.

After a close race, the senior class took the win as overall Homecoming Week champions! 🏆

Friday night brought tailgating, community spirit, and the crowning of our 2025 Homecoming Queen, Kalee Coleman 👑. She was joined by her court: Diamond Foulks (Freshman), Ava Pinson (Sophomore), Taytum Jenkins (Junior), and Seniors Kahli Baum and Brilye Mueller.

From dress-up days to the crowning of the queen, Homecoming 2025 was a celebration of pride, tradition, and everything that makes West Carroll special. 🦅💙

Students at West Carroll Primary and Elementary Schools celebrated World School Milk Day with a visit from the milk mascot, stickers for all, and a fun reminder about healthy choices. We’re especially grateful for our School Nutrition Team, whose daily care and connection help make every lunch feel a little more like home.
We really do have the greatest group of Lunch Ladies around! 💗

🎵🏅On September 27, the Marching War Eagles delivered a strong performance at the Union City Invitational, earning both 1st and 2nd place in their class during the preliminary round.

Congratulations Marching War Eagles!

📸Get ready to smile, Eagles!
School Picture Day is just around the corner! Start thinking about your favorite outfit and get those smiles ready.

Save these dates!
Tues. 9/30 - WCJSHS
Wed. 10/1 - Elementary School
Thurs. 10/9 - Primary School

As part of Homecoming Week, West Carroll High School football players and cheerleaders greeted students and staff at West Carroll Primary School during morning drop-off. This tradition builds connection across campuses and brings younger students into the excitement of Homecoming in a meaningful way.

#WCSSD #SmallSchoolBigOpportunities #HomecomingWeek #WestCarrollTN