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Important Dates:
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)
Oct 29:
CommUNITY Trunk or Treat
All Welcome, 5-7 PM
Nov 2-3:
No School for Scholars
Nov 5:
Parent-Teacher Conferences
5-7 PM
Nov 20:
Harvest Ball
Nov 25-27:
Thanksgiving Break
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
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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| Support the WMS Chorus at HHS Homecoming |
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WMS Chorus Scholars to Sing National Anthem in Joint Choir
On Friday, October 2nd, all chorus students are encouraged to participate in this performance. Students from Wilder, Henrico High School, and our feeder elementary schools will be joining us for this special event.
We are asking all CHORUS students and families to arrive by 6:00 PM for warm-ups and a brief rehearsal. We will then make our way to the field and perform at approximately 6:50 PM. Spectators should arrive by 7 PM.
What to Wear
To help show our school spirit, students are encouraged to wear Wilder gear or green and gold attire.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
PARENT SUPERVISION IS REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES
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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. Campbell, Science Teacher
Ms. Campbell is a proud Richmond, Virginia native and Richmond City Public Schools graduate with a deep passion for science, education, and establishing a positive impact on the lives of young people. She earned my Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Virginia Union University, and she is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Biology. As a science teacher, sheis grateful for the opportunity to inspire students to be curious, ask questions, think critically, and discover the world of science around them. Ms. Campbell believes that every student has the ability to learn, grow, and succeed when he or she is encouraged, supported, and given the opportunity to shine. Her journey from being a Richmond City student to becoming an educator in this community is something she truly cherishes. Ms. Campbell is thankful for every teacher, mentor, and experience that has helped her along the way, and she hopes to give her students the same encouragement and inspiration that made a difference in her own life.
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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.
| Community Opportunity- Delta Academy |
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Youth Program for Girls Ages 11-14
If your young lady is seeking an opportunity to build confidence and community, consider Delta Academy.
There is an interest meeting on 9/23/2026 at Fairfield Middle School.
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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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