At West McDowell Junior High School, we envision a school that inspires dreams, sets goals, and recognizes the accomplishments of all students – a place where everyone is committed to working cooperatively to instill positive attitudes and a life-long love of learning.  We believe knowledge of where we have been, why we are here, and where we are going is vital to our directing students toward personal goals and providing individual needs.  We see our school as safe and secure, promoting an atmosphere of total learning.  We see a place where staff, students, parents, and community work hand in hand to motivate and support students in their quest to become productive citizens with skills and values necessary to contribute to our democratic way of life. 

McDowell County students traveled to England and France over spring break of 2012. They visited the capital cities of London and Paris. The group visited many sites such as Buckingham Palace, the Tower of London, Canterbury Cathedral, and Windsor Castle in London; the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Catacombs, and the Arc of Triumph in Paris.  . 

 We would like to thank our students and staff for all the hard work done to improve the look of our campus. The community also pitched in with donations. New flowers were planted, flower beds weeded and mulched, rocks moved, etc. Thanks to everyone who participated.

Common Core Resources for Teachers    

 

Nancy Trollinger is one of three state finalists for Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching this school year. She was honored at the State Board of Education meeting on Nov. 3 and also at the NCCTM Math Conference at the end of October.  

 First semester students earning Microsoft Certification in Word.

MCPS Child Nutrition can now offer you a way to add money to your child(ren)'s lunch account online using your credit or debit card! To use this online payment service click on Lunch Prepay and register as a new member.

After you have registered you will need to add your student(s) using his/her name, school, and lunch number. Once your child(ren)'s names have been verified you will be able to add money to his/her account(s).

If you have questions please contact us at 652-5633.