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Meals, foods and beverages sold or served at schools meet state and federal requirements based on the USDA Dietary Guidelines. All meals, foods and beverages are prepared and served by qualified child nutrition professionals. We provide students with access to a variety of affordable and appealing foods that meet the health and nutrition needs of students. 

If your family chooses to apply, please complete a Free and Reduced Meal Price Application Form. The forms can be obtained and returned (completed) to any school office. You will be notified by mail of your child's status. Please only complete one application per family. The information you give will be used to determine or prove your child's eligibility for free or reduced-priced meals. It is important that families apply to ensure continued funding to support the entire district.  

COMMUNITY COUNCIL
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William Ellis Middle School Community Council (WEMSCC)

The purpose of the William Ellis Middle School Community Council (WEMSCC) is to serve as one organized entity which will coordinate and facilitate all areas of parent involvement that relate to William Ellis Middle School. The Executive Board and each of the standing committees will work together to insure open communication, effective volunteer coordination and appropriate fiscal management of resources to best serve the needs of the students, families and staff of Ellis Middle School.  

The mission of the WEMSCC is to enrich the lives of all William Ellis students by encouraging involvement, enhancing communication and generating support from everyone within the William Ellis Community.

Banner Sponsor
Please support William Ellis by sponsoring a banner to advertise your business.  Your company banner will be displayed in the William Ellis gymnasium.  The banner can be purchased to show support for a family member, business and/or organization.  Please call the school at 336-998-2007 to sponsor your banner.

                                                        You may email an officer at wemscc@gmail.com regarding any questions.

2022-2023 School Year Officers

·         President                      Amanda Cranfill        amanda@hillsdaleregroup.com

·         Vice President           Annie Stroud

·         Co-Secretary              Jennifer Hirata and Bobbie Jo Smith

·         Treasurer                      Sheila Burckhard
 

Athletic Director-Mike Morgan    morganm@davie.k12.nc.us

Assistant Athletic Director-Joe Brunelli   brunellij@davie.k12.nc.us

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM

• All physicals are valid for 395 days from the date of examination.
  2022-2023Athleticpaperwork.pdf

Sports are offered:
Fall: Football (6th grade may not participate), Volleyball (Girls), Soccer (Boys), Tennis (Girls), Cheerleading, Cross-Country
Winter: Basketball (Girls and Boys), Wrestling, Cheerleading
Spring: Track (Girls and Boys), Baseball, Softball, Tennis (Boys), Golf, Soccer (Girls)

Athletic Eligibility
NCHSAA regulations require that students in grades 6-8 must pass one less course than the
number of required core courses each semester and meet promotion standards established by
Davie County Schools. Simply stated, three out of four core classes.
● A student must pass at his/her performance ability level of the following: language arts, math,
science, social studies, and physical education.
● The student must also be in attendance 85% of the previous semester (can miss up to 13
days). The Athletic Director will work with the Data Manager to collect this information on a
regular basis.
● A student will be eligible to play sports for 6 consecutive semesters beginning with the sixth
grade. A seventh grader who is retained will complete eligibility the second year in seventh
grade. An 8th grader who is retained is no longer eligible to play sports.
Coach expectations will be made clear at the beginning of each sport season.

September 29, 2022                                 Progress Reports Sent

November 3-10, 2022                            Conferences To Discuss Report Cards

November 14, 2022                                 Report Cards Sent If No Conference Scheduled

December 8, 2022                                    Progress Reports Sent

February 1, 2023                                       Report Cards Sent

February 27, 2023                                    Progress Reports Sent

April 12, 2023                                             Report Cards Sent

May 9, 2023                                                 Progress Reports Sent

June 19. 2023                                             Report Cards Mailed

Dress Code

The expectations for dress at school are set at a higher standard than virtually any other place students attend in order to promote the understanding that our school is a place for learning. The freedom to express oneself has limitations that begin at the school door. In an effort to maintain safety, an orderly and non-disruptive learning environment, and focus on modesty, the following expectations will be in place for William Ellis students in regard to the apparel choices they can make. If in question, “appropriate” is decided by an administrator. If a student’s attire is determined to not be appropriate, the student will be directed to change into their PE uniform.  If the student does not have their PE uniform at school, they will be loaned a PE uniform from the office. This will allow minimal loss of instructional time.   

Clothing for all students must meet the following guidelines: (reference DCS Student Code)

• All clothing, skirts, shorts, and dresses are of an appropriate length when they fall at mid-thigh or longer.  Shorts should have an inseam of at least 3 inches.  The student can move comfortably without needing to compensate for their movements for their attire.  

• Pants, shorts, skirts must be secured at the waist.

• There may be no holes in clothing that are above mid-thigh that expose bare skin.  Leggings may be worn under jeans to cover bare skin.  No holes in inappropriate places will be allowed in any clothing. 

• At no time may undergarments be visible.

• No tank tops or spaghetti straps.  Sleeveless shirts should have a 3-finger width or greater.

• Leggings, jeggings, biker shorts, and yoga pants may be worn when they are not see-through/sheer and worn with a shirt that covers the midriff without having to compensate and re-adjust. 

• Shoes must be worn at all times and no shoes with wheels are allowed.

• Clothing must overlap at the waist at all times. No bare midriffs are allowed.  This can be checked by extending your arms above your head with no midriff showing.

• No hats, bandanas, sunglasses, or head coverings are allowed to be worn in any building unless for religious reasons. 

• Earpods/Earbuds, headphones, etc are only to be worn during class for instructional purposes with permission from the teacher.

• Any apparel that can be considered sexually, culturally, or institutionally offensive will be allowed.  Clothing may not be offensive and have any reference to tobacco products, alcohol products, narcotics, or weapons, or causes a disruption to learning.    

• Bulky outerwear such as overcoats, raincoats, or trench coats may not be worn during the school day.

• Blankets are not permitted at any time.

• Davie County Schools P.E. uniforms and tennis shoes are required for physical education activities and areas.

• Administrators have the right to address any dress code issues which go beyond the dress code articulated above but believe the dress code issue significantly violates the intent of School Board Policy 4316. This dress code applies to all WEMS students attending or participating in any school sponsored activities or events.

• All students with dress code violations will be required to correct the violation (change clothes and/or wear PE uniform).  Principals will make reasonable accommodations for students involved in special activities or projects approved by the school, where such dress would not be conforming to this dress code. Individual schools may determine additional restrictions beyond those outlined in this code.