William Shipp, Principal
Main Office: 919-662-2900
Bell Schedule: 7:40 a.m. - 2:25 p.m.
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Welcome to Our School
West Lake Middle School will provide a relevant and engaging education and will graduate students who are collaborative, creative, effective communicators and critical thinkers.
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Our School Community
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Academic Excellence
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Empowering students to discover their strengths, build character and confidence, and foster meaningful relationships.
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Recognizing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship.
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Inspiring readers, supporting researchers, and empowering lifelong learners.
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Connecting learning to careers through hands-on experiences, innovation, and real-world skills.
Voices of Our School
Our school is defined by the people who invest in it every day: students, families, faculty, community leaders and a network of alumni.
West Lake Quotes
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"A ship in the harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are made for."