
Books. Football. Bragging Rights. Cupcakes.
What more could you want?
📚 THE CHALLENGE
If you love reading, college football, or just a little friendly competition, this challenge is for you!
Choose your team: 🦅 TEAM WAR EAGLE or 🐘 TEAM CRIMSON TIDE
Then READ, READ, READ! Every minute you spend reading counts toward your team's total. Read at school, at home, before bed, on the weekend—it all counts!
🗓️ WHEN?
October 1 – November 20
The winning team will be announced after we come back from Thanksgiving break!
🏈 HOW TO PLAY
Choose Team War Eagle or Team Crimson Tide and log the number of minutes you read throughout the challenge.
Every minute helps your team get closer to victory!
Team War Eagle (Auburn) Reading Response Log: https://forms.gle/MJEZPFWGB8WwtXrc6
Team Crimson Tide (Alabama) Reading Response Log: https://forms.gle/uReMpZeGf2f6brRB7
🧁 WHAT'S AT STAKE?
At the end of the challenge, we'll add up all the reading minutes for each team.
🏆 The team with the MOST MINUTES READ WINS!
Everyone on the winning team will be invited to a...
🧁 CUPCAKE PARTY! 🧁
Plus, you'll earn the most important prize of all...
YEAR-LONG BRAGGING RIGHTS! 😎
Cupcake Party Date: TBD
📖 PICK YOUR TEAM. GRAB A BOOK. START READING.
MAY THE BEST READERS WIN! WAR EAGLE & ROLL TIDE!!

Parents/guardians, please be on the lookout for flu vaccine consent forms coming home with students in the next few days. If you would like your child to participate, please complete and return the consent form according to the instructions provided.
Thank you for helping us keep our students, staff, and school community healthy this flu season! 💙🧡

Get ready, Rams Nation! We’re heading to Handley on October 5th as the Valley Rams take on the Handley Tigers!
Help us kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by showing our support both on and off the field.📅
Date: October 5th ⏰
Kickoff: 6:00 PM 📍
Location: Handley 👚
Theme: WEAR PINK ALL DAY!
Wear your pink to school and keep it on for the game that evening! Let’s fill the stands with a wave of pink and bring the noise for our Rams! 🐏💥

The Amazing Shake Round 1 is tonight at 6 EST at the Alfa building in Lafayette!!
It is time to recognize the outstanding educators and staff who make W.F. Burns Middle School an amazing place to learn and grow! We want to hear from you—our incredible staff, parents, and community members.
Who inspires our students, goes above and beyond, and makes a difference every day? Drop your nomination and tell us in your own words why they deserve this honor! ✏️🍎
📋 Nomination Requirements:
Eligible Voters: Staff, parents, and community members.
Eligibility: Nominees MUST have worked in Chambers County School District for at least one full year.
Categories: Teacher of the Year & Support Staff of the Year (Secretaries, bookkeepers, paraprofessionals, custodians, and lunchroom staff).
We are looking for teachers and support staff who inspire positivity, lead by example, support student growth, and go above and beyond for our school family! 💙⚡
🗓️ DEADLINE TO SUBMIT: October 2, 2026
👉 Click the link to submit your nomination form today: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeom3Z3y300MdRu9bgpFt2ksOFa4269yvVCdY9ak9PRN_CapA/viewform

As we gear up for upcoming games at Ram Stadium, please review these essential guidelines before heading through the gates:
🚫 Stadium Guidelines (Not Permitted):
Backpacks
Outside food or drinks
Unaccompanied K–9th grade students
Loitering or congregating outside designated seating areas
Re-entry into the stadium
👶 Student Supervision & Seating:
Adult Supervision Required: All students in Kindergarten through 9th grade, as well as non-school-age children, must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times.
Stay Seated: Students are expected to remain seated in the stands unless visiting the concession stand or restrooms (with adult supervision).
Safety First: Running or playing on the stadium concourse and near concession areas is prohibited. Students found loitering or congregating outside seating areas may be asked to leave.
Thank you for your support and cooperation in making Ram Stadium a safe, family-friendly environment for all our fans! Go Rams! 🐏✨

We are excited to announce upcoming Golf Tryouts for W.F. Burns students!
⛳ BOYS GOLF TRYOUTS
📅 Wednesday, October 14 & Thursday, October 15, 2026
📍 Point University Golf Course
⛳ GIRLS GOLF TRYOUTS
📅 Monday, October 19 & Tuesday, October 20, 2026
📍 Point University Golf Course
Please remember:
🏌️ Bring your own golf clubs.
👕 Dress appropriately for the golf course. Collared shirt.
Good luck to all of our Rams trying out! 🐏⛳
We can't wait to see you out on the course!
🏌️♀️🏌️♂️ W.F. Burns Golf Tryouts! 🏌️♂️🏌️♀️
We are excited to announce upcoming Golf Tryouts for W.F. Burns students!
⛳ BOYS GOLF TRYOUTS
📅 Wednesday, October 14 & Thursday, October 15, 2026
📍 Point University Golf Course
⛳ GIRLS GOLF TRYOUTS
📅 Monday, October 19 & Tuesday, October 20, 2026
📍 Point University Golf Course
Please remember:
🏌️ Bring your own golf clubs.
👕 Dress appropriately for the golf course. Collared shirt.
Good luck to all of our Rams trying out! 🐏⛳
We can't wait to see you out on the course!
Thank you for supporting the VHS Cheerleaders and Rambo.


Come out tonight and show your support for the W.F. Burns Middle School Rams! 📣
🏈 W.F. Burns Rams vs. Beauregard
📅 Monday
⏰ 6:00 PM Eastern Time
📍 7343 AL-51, Opelika, AL 36804
Let’s pack the stands and cheer our Rams on! Bring your blue & orange and make some noise! 📣🐏
COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE RAMS! 💙🧡
A HUGE shoutout to our AMAZING PAC! 💙🐏
We are so incredibly thankful for everything you do for our students, teachers, and our school! From the big things to the little things that often go unnoticed, your time, hard work, support, and generosity make such a difference at W.F. Burns.
You are constantly finding ways to make our school better, make our teachers feel appreciated, and give our students experiences they will remember. We truly could not do what we do without you!
Thank you for showing up, jumping in, giving so much of yourselves, and loving our school so well. We are SO lucky to have a PAC that is as supportive, hardworking, and all-in as you are!
We appreciate you more than you know! ❤️🐏
Parents, purchase your 8th grade ad today! https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A01049202
Thank you!!!!















