2022-23 Yearbook

Hats off to a new year! Service learning project sponsored by NJHS

Moore Square MS is partnering with Oak City Cares to collect new and gently used hats, gloves, jackets, and blankets for people experiencing homelessness!

This collection will take place from January 23rd-27th in the main lobby during morning arrival time.

Basketball at Ligon

There will be an informational meeting on Wednesday, November 16^th in the Ligon Gym from 2:30-3:30. Students may take the bus from Moore Square to Ligon at 2:15, but must be picked up at Ligon at 3:30.  Anyone who cannot attend the meeting should contact Coach Scheck to make sure they are eligible to try out.

Tryouts will be by grade level as follows:

• • 7^th Grade Boys & Girls on Thursday, November 17^th from 2:30-4:30

  • 8^th Grade Boys & Girls on Friday, November 18^th from 2:30-4:30

Students should register prior to the informational meeting and/or tryouts using this link: https://rb.gy/8hbkqm

Career Day

Career Day is back and we need you! Join us on November 10th for our Business Expo or Mock Interview sessions. Visit https://bit.ly/M2CareerDay for more information!

Attention: Parents of 7th Graders 

Volunteers Needed!

Click here to help us expand our student's experiences by volunteering for our Business Alliance, being a guest speaker, etc.

2022-23 Welcome

Please view our "Welcome Letter" for the 2022-2023 school year! This includes information about the annual MLC, supply lists, schedules, etc. 

2021-22 Yearbook

Last call for photos from the yearbook staff: we want your snow photos! Email them to bmeyers@wcpss.net

Spring Sports Tryouts

Spring sports tryouts for boy and girls track, boys soccer, and girls softball will begin on February 22nd at Ligon. You will need to have a current physical on file to try out. Every student trying out will have to have a current physical on file and all the paperwork completed to try out. If your child tried out for a fall or winter sport, then they will not need a new physical unless it has expired. If you have any questions, you can email Mr. Nicholas Scheck at nscheck@wcpss.net. 

After-School Theatre Production

Interested in The Lion King, Jr? Use this link to access audition and crew forms, parent letters, and a Frequently Asked Questions Padlet! We are looking for actors, singers, and dancers and encouraging all those interested to audition or apply for stage crew! Please contact Ms. Robinette for more information and visit the Moore Square Theatre Arts website.

Moore Square Giving Tree

This year Moore Square will be hosting a gift card drive to assist with making the upcoming holiday season a little brighter for some of our students and families. Please see the attached flyer for additional information. Our drive starts today and will end on Thursday, December 16th. Please feel free to share this flyer with your family, friends, and your social circles.

Winter Sports Tryouts

Winter sports tryouts, boys and girls basketball, will start on November 15th. Every student trying out will have to have a current physical on file and all the paperwork completed to try out. If your child tried out for a fall sport, then they will not need a new physical unless it is expired. Only students who have current physicals turned into Mr. Scheck will be allowed to ride the bus from Moore Square to Ligon. If you have any questions, you can email Mr. Nicholas Scheck at nscheck@wcpss.net. 

2021-22 Yearbook

The yearbook team needs your help! Please send in your pictures via this link (code:416224658) of summer activities, fall track out, hobbies and talents, and sports in or out of school. Also, there are only 84 yearbooks left for purchase! Order yours now at jostens.com!

Ligon Fall Sports Schedules

Click here to view schedules and contact information from Ligon Middle School for Football, Girls' Soccer, Girls' Volleyball, and Cheerleading. 

Join our 2021-2022 Business Alliance!

Share your talent and interests with the students at Moore Square Middle School! Throughout the year, we need support from parents and our business community to enhance our students' curriculum experience. If you have any questions, contact Wendy Gressett, Career Development Coordinator, wgressett@wcpss.net.

Sign-up here: Business Volunteers for 2021-2022

PTSA Rideshare

If you are interested in carpooling with another Moore Square family, please send an email to msmmsptsa@gmail.com. The carpool group details will be sent to you directly.

Afterschool Program

The Alexander Family YMCA will be reopening its Middle School After School Program starting April 5. Learn more information and to register. 

2020-21 Yearbooks!

Out of the 250 yearbooks ordered, we only have 12 left! Get yours before they are gone!

Purchase a Yearbook here-http://jostensyearbooks.com?ref=A01063669

Please assist us by having students return textbooks, library books, and other school-owned materials so that we can inventory and reuse these items. Please return any Module 1 ELA books you may still have as soon as possible: The Lightning Thief, Long Walk to Water, or Inside Out and Back Again.

2020-21 Business Volunteers Needed!

Throughout the year we need community support from parents and business people to enhance our students' curriculum experience. CLICK HERE for a list of ways you can help! If you have any questions contact Wendy Gressett, Career Development Coordinator, wgressett@wcpss.net.

Career Development Webinars

Click the screenshot above to view details!

Credit by Demonstrated Mastery

Students may earn high school credit for specified courses without spending a set number of hours taking the course in a classroom. Visit this link to apply- https://www.wcpss.net/domain/15753. Email Karen Poindexter (kpoindexter@wcpss.net) for more information or to submit your student's application.  

Countdown to College

October 19th through October 30th is designated as College Application Weeks in the state of North Carolina.  We know our students are still in middle school, but often these are the times when students begin to make the internal decisions of whether they see themselves going to college or not. Click here to read through our Moore Square Countdown to College Parent Information!

Moore Square Hero Squad

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Hero Squad Program is working with thousands of schools across the country to raise funds for blood cancer research and patient support services. Our school has partnered with LLS to take on the mission of ending cancer once and for all. 

Visit Our School's Fundraising Page! 

Moore Square Locals Series

As a response to virtual learning, we are developing a Moore Square "Locals" series. Raleigh is a great place to grow up and work! Show our students the variety of careers in our Moore Square community by sharing yours!

When you share your career and occupation with our students, they can think about their future and career goals. The career is the goal and education and experiences are the path to get there!

Alexander YMCA Scholastic Support Center

YMCA Scholastic Support Centers are a place where your K –8 students can go to participate in their online school or Virtual Academy classes. The program is offered either Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with an extended day option for those who need full-day care, or as a full-day program from 7:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. Each center is staffed by YMCA Program Directors, counselors and education specialists who are trained to assist your child with their remote learning and schoolwork. Their spaces are designed to comply with state and local guidelines for safety and social distancing. Please visit their website or email Austin.Howe@YMCATriangle.org for more information. 

All SSA testing for Plan C will take place online:

This plan will apply to all school calendar types. 2019-2020 Test Requests already collected will still be valid and these students will be tested in the fall of 2020. Families also have the option to request SSA testing within the 1st ten-days of the 2020-2021 school. All students whose parents requested Single Subject Acceleration (SSA) will be assessed online within the first 30 days of remote learning. Testing will occur between the 11th & the 30th day of school. Students meeting the scoring qualification will be placed in the accelerated course no later than the 7th week of school. Schedule changes and adjustments are at the discretion of the Principal. Please email Karen Poindexter with your nomination request or questions at kpoindexter@wcpss.net