Woodruff Middle School is helping all students develop the World Class Skills of the Profile of the South Carolina Graduate by providing a positive, innovative, and nurturing school environment in which students achieve academic success and evolve into life-long learners. WMS believes that student achievement is attained through high expectations, academic rigor, and a solid work ethic. Because of this belief, WMS Cubs are consistently striving to be “On the P.R.O.W. L.” or to be Prepared, Responsible, Outstanding, Wolverine, Leaders. This theme is not only embraced by students but by faculty members, parents, and a close knit community that dedicate themselves daily to the bright and emergent futures of our students. The students at WMS benefit from instructional rigor, an emphasis on character and career development, and extracurricular activities that further develop interpersonal skills.
Woodruff Middle School has a strong academic core that is driven by scholastic rigor, inquiry, and project based learning. This is evidenced in our students’ achievements and accomplishments. For the 22-23 school year, 100% of our students passed the End of Course examination in Algebra I. 7 students were identified as Junior Scholars. 16 students participated in the Citizen Scholar program. 92 students were inducted into the National Junior Beta Club. Approximately 400 students were recognized for maintaining an A or A/B average throughout the year. 100% of our students utilize one-to-one technology via the use of chromebooks. Teachers and students alike eagerly explore new educational avenues through technology daily.
At WMS, students engage in interactive, real world programs by taking a career assessment test in which they study career paths and research colleges. Students utilize career interest inventories to aid in directing their investigation of career choices. These enriched inquiries culminate into eighth grade field trips in which students visit a local college campus as well as our local vocational center. WMS continues to explore new paths in career and character development as well as technology. Keyboarding, word processing, and training in multi-media resources enhance our school's daily curriculum. Discovering Computer Science has been added to the curriculum to aid in further developing the world class skills needed for career paths. 8th grade students are able to obtain high school credit for this course.
A multitude of extracurricular opportunities that encourage interpersonal skills are provided at WMS. These are the traits that enable students to work productively as individuals as well as contribute positively to teams. They provide our students with incentives and opportunities to apply real-world communication, team building, and critical thinking and problem solving skills to their daily lives. 350 students were recognized as Cubs on the P.R.O. W. L. for possessing good character traits. Over 150 students participated in FCA or Fellowship of Christian Athletes and over 100 students participated in Maroon on a Mission. These clubs joined forces with WMS Student Council and the Beta Club to provide care packages for local soldiers, to make suncatchers and holiday cards for local nursing homes, to donate toilet paper and paper towels to Helping Hands, to volunteer at the local soup kitchen, and to make shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. These clubs continue to work diligently to interact with and support the Woodruff community. WMS students take great pride in supporting organizations that aid in the fundamental well-being of others.
Woodruff Middle School also provides opportunities for students both in the arts and on the athletic fields. 21 students participated in Gifted Art. 5 students had works on display for the 2023 Youth Art Month show.1 student received the Best in Show award for Youth Art Month. WMS had two winners at the Piedmont State Fair and 1 student to win first place out of the entire state of SC in the 2023 Let's Celebrate Art competition. 145 students participated in the WMS band. 14 students participated in the Woodruff High School Marching Band, and 5 students placed in Junior Region band. WMS band received 12 Superior ratings and 14 Excellent ratings at the Solo and Ensemble Festival. These band students along with 65 Chorus students performed Christmas and spring concerts for the Woodruff community, and also received excellent ratings at the Carowinds Festival of Music. Woodruff Middle School’s 8 athletic teams provided 155 middle school students with the opportunity to participate in sports. 12 student athletes were named All Conference and 85 students were named All Academic. Boys Basketball were Conference Champions and Conference Tournament Champions. Girls Basketball were Conference Champions and 1 student was an individual conference champion in wrestling.
At WMS, our student accomplishments and achievements are treasured. A hard working and dedicated school faculty as well as the small community of Woodruff work together to encourage and promote the continued emotional and academic progress of every student.
Scott Lawson, WMS Principal
