The “Reach Higher” initiative is First Lady Michelle Obama’s effort to inspire every students in America to take charge of their future by completing their education past high school, whether through a professional training program, a community college, or a four-year college or university.   We invite all students and staff at White Oak Middle School to wear their college shirts on Tuesday, April 26th, to help celebrate National College Signing Day-and the second anniversary of Reach Higher.  Get ready for your future.

Since we did not need to use our bad weather days this year, WOISD will not have school this Monday, April 25.

2015-2016 Yearbooks are on sale again. This is the last opportunity to purchase a 2015-2016 Yearbook. No other books will be available for purchase. This sale ends May 2. Students will receive an order form today with purchasing information. If you have questions or concerns, please contact the high school Journalism Business Department at 903-291-2027.

Second round of STAAR testing will begin the second week in May. Please refer to the following testing schedule:   May 9: 6^th and 7^th grade Mathematics; May 10: 6^th and 7^th grade Reading, May 11: 8^th Science; May 12: 8^th grade Social Studies. 8^th grade students who are not successful on the STAAR tests will have one additional opportunity before the end of the spring semester on May 9 and May 10 and one last opportunity on June 21 and June 22 to retest and pass STAAR. 8^th grade students who do not pass STAAR on the second administration will be required to enroll in summer school to prepare for the 3^rd and final administration of STAAR. If a decision is made not to enroll and successfully complete this requirement, then they will be retained. Again, test security measures will be in place on test days to limit student access to cell phones during testing. It is suggested that students leave cell phones at home on the days of testing. If you choose to allow your child to bring a phone, students must submit their cell phones that are turned off to their test administrators on the day of testing. Cell phones will be placed in an individual zip lock bag and returned to each student as soon as all testing has been completed for the day. Also, due to the security measures in place on test days, we will not allow any guests on campus. You may also go online at www.tea.state.tx.us Student Assessment Division for additional information.

TEA has scheduled the Algebra EOC (End of Course) test for the week of May 2-6.

Reminder concerning upcoming dates for the WHITE OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL BANDS.  Some information is grade specific. You may go to the Roughneck Bands website for more information. (band.wonecks.net)

1. Middle School UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest (8th grade band only) Gladewater High School Auditorium, April 13th or 14th.  Date and time are TBD.  Band Directors will let you know as soon as the UIL Contest Chair releases the schedule.
2. Middle School Solo and Ensemble.  Most 8th, 7th and 6th grade students will be involved, so ask your child if they are.   April 26th starting at 4PM.
3. 6th Grade Band Soundpost Music Contest (and Splash Kingdom day)  Friday, May 13th. Please go to Roughneck Bands website for more information. (band.wonecks.net)
4. Middle School Bands (6th, 7th, and 8th) Spring Concert.  Tuesday, May 17th at 6:30 PM.  The following bands will perform in this order:  6th Grade Band, 7th Grade Band, and 8th Grade Band.
5. Reminder for all students trying out for Majorette, Flag, and Drum Major, those tryouts are scheduled for Saturday, April 16th.