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Important Dates:
Sep 17:
Back to School Night, 5-7 PM
Sep 17:
8th Grade Specialty Center Info Session (during school day)
Sep 21:
No School-Yon Kippur
Sep 25:
Back to School Dance
3:45-6 PM
(no discipline infractions)
Sep 28:
Scholar Holiday; Staff PL Day
Oct 21:
Mission Tomorrow Trip
8th Grade ONLY
Oct 28:
End of Quarter 1
Student Half Day
Oct 28-29:
School Pictures
(subject to change)
Principal's Message
Your student's academic success is of upmost importance to us! This year's theme is
"Lock In. Level Up. Lead with Pride"
Our core values remain as: Pride, Accountability, Commitment, and Tenacity.
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Gentle Reminders
Monday, September 14: Day 1
Tuesday, September 22: Day 2
Tuesday, September 29: Day 2
CALENDAR REMINDERS
September 21: Student/Teacher Holiday
September 28: Student Holiday
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School Processes and Procedures
School Doors Open- 8:05 AM
*no student may enter the building prior to 8:05 AM*
First Bell- 8:30 AM
Tardy Bell- 8:35 AM
Dismissal- 3 PM (GYSA Bus and Car Rider Dismissal)
Dismissal- 3:15 PM (Car Riders)
Update Contacts
Planning to update your contact information or your scholar's emergency contact information? Call 804-515-1100.
Early Dismissal: Families are REQUIRED to make arrangements for early dismissal prior to 2:30 PM. Thank you in advance for your support!!
Visitors: Whether visiting the building or picking up a student, every adult will need to present a valid picture ID to our Main Office staff.
Student Deliveries: NO Food deliveries, to include services such as Door Dash, are allowed during the 2026-2027 school year for scholars. Occasional delivery of a forgotten lunch by a parent or guardian is permitted.
School Calendars
Day 1/Day 2 calendar- CLICK HERE
Wilder Half Day Schedule- CLICK HERE
| 2025-2026 Climate Survey Results |
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Every year, HCPS offers a Climate Survey for staff, scholars, and families to complete. Our school won $500 for having the most survey entries for the Fairfield Magisteral district for the SECOND YEAR IN A ROW! Please view the results of that survey by clicking the link below:
SURVEY RESULTS
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| What's the Plan?? Safety Plan That Is... |
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Have you ever wondered what the safety protocol for our school was? Have questions about what precautions we take with our scholars in our safety plan?
Check out some of the details by clicking the link below:
https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/3486/Hcps/562bfd3c-418b-4a7d-a2f1-c42422917f1b/CrisisPreparedness_ADA.pdf?disposition=inline
| Yay of the Day Nominations |
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| Back to School Night, 9/17/2026 from 5-7 PM |
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Thursday, September 17, 2026, 5-7 PM
Please anticipate the following:
PTSA Meeting led by President Ellison (5-5:15 PM) Academic and Programming Update by Principal Segar (5:15-5:25 PM) Classroom Visits to meet teachers (5:30-7 PM)
Below is a suggested schedule for classroom visits to help you and your scholar stay organized and meet each teacher. Please be advised that it is highly recommended for you to bring your scholar with you this evening and to refer to your scholar's schedules using ParentSquare. If you do not have your scholar's schedule this evening, staff will be on hand to provide a copy for you.
 If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact Mrs. Segar, Principal at lasegar@henrico.k12.va.us or the Main Office at 804-515-1100.
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| Meet Our New Staff Members |
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Over the next few weeks, we will introduce you to the new faces of our dedicated school staff for the 2026-2027 school year. Please welcome them!
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Ms. Sinclair, GYSA Science Teacher
Before becoming a classroom teacher, Ms. Sinclair worked for several research laboratories at VCU, including the River Ecology Lab, Aquatic Ecology Lab, and Population Dynamics Lab. Her other specializations at that time included entomology (insects) and ornithology (birds), and she participated in research in Panama on migratory birds. She has also participated in several citizen-scientist outreach programs with the Division of Wildlife Resources and Virginia Master Naturalists. Ms. Sinclair made the switch to outdoor environmental education in 2016. She was the Founder/Director of The Nature Preschool at GSES, which is Virginia’s first VDOE-certified nature-based preschool program in Central Virginia. When Ms. Sinclair’s own children entered public school, she, too, made the switch to the public classroom to teach Life and Physical Sciences in Richmond Public Schools, and now Henrico. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Master’s degree in Education for Natural Science and Environmental Education. Ms. Sinclair enjoys spending her time with her two children, in nature, gardening, reading, and at her off-grid cabin by the mountains on the weekends and summers.
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Ms. Lantz, School Support Interventionist Ms. Lantz is very excited to join the Wilder team. She is originally from Maryland and earned my B.S in Sociology and Psychology from Bowie State University. She has worked as a Board Certified and Licensed Assistant Behavior Analyst for the past 8 years. Additionally, she has a background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).
Ms. Lantz is looking forward to building relationships with the students, and assisting Wilder as needed. She is also excited to see the students grow both inside and outside the classroom.
Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, playing slow pitch softball, and being on the constant go with her 2-year-old son. |
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Ms. Thorpe, Permanent Substitute
Ms. Thorpe is a native of Richmond, Virginia, earning both her bachelor’s and master’s degree in Sports Administration from the University of Cincinnati. She received a full scholarship to run D1 Track and Field at University of Cincinnati. Ms. Thorpe is passionate about Health and Physical Education and hopes to build a career as a teacher, with the long-term goal of becoming an Athletic Director. She currently coaches Track and Field at Varina High School and is in her second year as a Permanent Substitute (but her first year at Wilder Middle School). She looks forward to becoming a teacher, making a positive impact in her students’ lives, giving back to her community, and bringing her personality and positive energy to those around her. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, and simply living life to the fullest.
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Please complete this form if your scholar intends to be picked up each day from school as a CAR RIDER.
CAR RIDER FORM
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| Scholar Spectators at Sporting Events |
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Scholars and Families:
As we enter our fall sports season, here are the guidelines that we have in place to maximize scholar and spectator safety:
Scholar spectators are not allowed to stay after school to attend an event unless they are actively participating in the sporting event as an athlete. At dismissal, all scholars (who are not athletes participating in the game) will need to leave the campus and return with a parent or guardian at game time. Scholars not accompanied by an adult will not be allowed into the game. They must be accompanied by an adult the entire game. Scholars should be prepared to use their student ID when entering the game.
If a scholar is seen without a parent or guardian, he/she will be asked to return to his/her parent or guardian and if he/she doesn’t have one, his/her parent or guardian will be contacted and the scholar will be asked to leave the game.
The Code of Conduct regarding scholar behavior extends to school-sponsored sporting events, whether on our campus or not. Scholars who did not attend school are not allowed to attend school-sponsored events. Scholars and scholar-athletes who do not follow the stated rules for behavior or create disruptions place themselves in jeopardy for future attendance at all sporting events for the remainder of the year and may be subject to disciplinary action.
For questions or concerns, please contact a member of the Wilder administration or our Athletic Director, Coach Malik Brown at mlbrown2@henrico.k12.va.us
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Do You Love to Talk? Think You Have What it Takes to Run the Morning Announcements? Join the Wolverine Wire team! Please see the flyer for details. ALSO, please see the attached application that can be returned to Ms. Browne or Mrs. Robinson. Applications are due SEPTEMBER 22!!
Preference is given to 8th grade scholars! Please sign up using the link provided on the flyer. Sponsors for the WMS Media Team are:
Ms. Browne: ctbrowne@henrico.k12.va.us
Mrs. Robinson: jtrobinson@henrico.k12.va.us |
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| Back to School Dance, September 25 |
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Our first dance of the year, the Back to School Dance, is scheduled for Friday, September 25, 2026. All scholars, grades 6-8, are encouraged to participate.
All dances at Wilder Middle are behavior-contingent. Therefore, to qualify to attend this dance, scholars may not have received in-school suspension, out of school suspension, or lunch detention from September 8 until September 25. Scholars have been notified of this procedure via announcement.
Scholars will not need to dress up for the dance, will remain afterschool with funds to purchase concession (if desired), and will need to be picked up by 5:45 PM on September 25.
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Medication Drop Off
Please make arrangements to drop off your scholar’s medication before school starts, during orientation on Thursday, or during the first week of school. These items cannot be dropped off to the clinic by scholars.
For more information, please contact Nurse Joan Sturdevant at jmsturdevant@henrico.k12.va.us !
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| Laptops and Chargers, ID Badges |
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Laptops and chargers will be distributed on Monday (6th grade 1st day of school) and Tuesday (7th and 8th grade first day of school) of the first week of school.
ID badges will be distributed within the first two days of school. It is the expectation that scholars have both items EVERY day. Chargers should remain at home daily.
Please note that if a charger or laptop was not returned at the end of the 2025-2026 school year, a replacement cannot be issued to your scholar until the item is returned or the financial obligation for replacement costs has been satisfied. Replacements are $20.
| Birthday Club- WMS Library |
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Looking for a unique way to celebrate your scholar's birthday and add needed funds to the WMS library? Consider participating the Birthday Club!
Has your scholar misplaced an item? He or she can look in the following locations: Gymnasium
Main OfficeAs the number of items increases, we will add a lost and found location in the cafeteria.
High cost items (i.e., glass, electronics, watches) are stored in the Main Office. All items will be held until October 28, 2026
We Are Looking for Leaders for the 2025-2026 School Year to Join the PTSA Board
Secretary:
Treasurer:
VP Membership:
VP of Sponsorship
VP of Communications:
We also seek VOLUNTEERS to assist with Classroom Activities, Fundraiser Events ETC.
Please reach out to Kendra Ellison at fairfield@hccpta.com to express your interest
Join and Make a Difference
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| Car Rider Procedures- Change from the 2025-2026 School Year |
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As an added layer of scholar safety accountability, scholars who are everyday car riders will receive a special designation on the back of their ID badges. If your scholar will be a one time car rider, please call our Main Office prior to 2:30 PMon the day of the dismissal so that we can deliver a pass to the scholar's classroom. Scholars will not have access to their cell phones throughout the school day, so please help us ensure that he or she is dismissed to you in a timely and orderly manner.
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HCPS Cell Phone Guidance
Cell phone lock boxes are located in each classroom for scholars' storage of devices. Otherwise, cellphones are expected to remain on SILENT/AIRPLANE MODE and out of sight (in a bag, not a back pocket or on their person) for the entire school day. Please ensure that your scholar is prepared to keep their electronics away during transitions and lunch periods as well.
Please ensure that wireless headphones, wearable devices (i.e., Apple watches) remain at home or secured in scholars' bag at all times. Warnings will be issued; however, these items will be confiscated for parent pickup.
Here are the HCPS-outlined consequences for insubordination regarding cell phone use: |
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| Absence Notification System |
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Is your student scheduled to be out? Are they sick and you need a way to alert the Attendance Secretary? Please fill out the absence link below or locate the link on our website.
ABSENCE NOTIFICATION LINK HERE
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For transparency purposes, the following bus referral disciplinary actions will be taken when a scholar is found acting inappropriately on a bus. Please note that a bus referral and/or suspension is NOT a suspension from school.
COMMON CONSEQUENCES - Not Seated While Bus is in Motion/Eating/Littering/Using Foul Language- 3 days of bus suspension
-Endangering Self or Others, Including blocking aisle, standing after warning or excessive mischief/horseplay- 5 days of bus suspension
-Fighting on the bus- 10 days of bus suspension
As a reminder, each incident will be investigated prior to a decision being rendered. Decisions may be appealed to Principal Segar in writing at lasegar@henrico.k12.va.us |
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| Beginning of the Year Forms |
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Please see the beginning of the year forms. Using the PowerSchool link, please be sure to complete the Student Code of Conduct and Technology forms under the tab labeled "FORMS."
| Bell Schedule 2026-2027 School Year |
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Here is the bell schedule for the school year. Please note that transitions have been built into the schedule to minimize the number of scholars in the hallways at the same time.
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