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Goals | We Believe | Facts  |In the News | Awards Wilde Lake Middle School 10481 Cross Fox Lane Columbia, MD 21044 410-313-6957 410-313-6963 fax School hours: 7:55 a.m. – 2:45 p.m. Goals Goal 1: Students will actively participate in rigorous lessons using analytical reasoning and creative problem-solving to promote reading, writing and mathematical skills.   Goal 2: Students will acquire knowledge from the essential curriculum that will empower them to make connections and adapt to a myriad of situations. Goal 3: Students will strive for excellence and demonstrate self-control, self-monitoring and advocacy, and collaboration. Goal 4: Students will select and use appropriate technology tools for learning and collaboration. Goal 5: The WLMS community will develop a positive school environment through responsible and respectful interactions. Goal 6:  Ensure instructional staff will have an understanding of the Maryland Common Core State Curriculum (MCCSC) Frameworks. SIP Snapshot Wilde Lake MS 11.pdf   We Believe Learning is an exciting, life-long endeavor All learners excel when they are rigorously challenged to master both basic skills and develop critical thinking skills The development of good character is essential for learning Responsibility and independence are crucial for success Facts Wilde Lake Middle is located in Columbia, Maryland.  Wilde Lake Middle was opened in 1969, renovated in 1974 and again in 1998.  During the summer of 2009, Wilde Lake Middle went through minor renovations receiving fresh paint inside and out and a few more walls to close off the open spaces. Wilde Lake Middle School has a diverse student population and faculty consisting of 492 students and 86 faculty members. The Wilde Lake community is a very active and supportive community with approximately 313 PTSA members. Profile In the News WLMS help the Animal Advocates of Howard County Terrapin helps teach science Students shed light on issues at Voices of Youth Pressing for positive change at Wilde Lake [Middle] School - September 8, 2009 40th Celebration - October, 2009 Awards School MD PBIS  Exemplar School - Gold (2009, 2010, 2011) Healthy Howard School of Innovation Award (2009, 2010, 2011) Staff Mr. Saunders - Washington Post Distinguished Educational Leadership Award Recipient - Howard County Educational Leader in Technology Award Recipient Ms. Hackeling - Teaching Tools Award Recipient (2008) Ms. Stiller - Maryland Council Teachers of Mathematics, Middle School Teacher of the Year 2011 Students Ilana Dingle and Jenny Haynes were selected as finalists in a state wide writing competition. The WLMS Debate team defeated Hammond Middle School March 24th in an excellent, hard fought battle.  The WLMS Debate team remains undefeated for two years, with an overall record of 5 wins and one loss in the past three years.     Tasha Powers and Meg Brinkman won 2nd at the county History Day competition for their group exhibit project.

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