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Dr. Jeff Rachlin, Principal

Main Office: 919-562-3500

Bell Schedule: 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

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Wakefield Middle Communication Guide

Wakefield Middle Communication Guide

Please consult this directory to reach the appropriate staff member.

1. Classroom & Teacher Questions

For all questions regarding classroom experience, grades, or field trip money, please contact the teacher directly.

  • Email Directory: Find emails on our website under Our School → Faculty and Staff Directory.
  • Alternative Contact: You can also message teachers directly using the Talking Points app.
  • Tip: Please be specific in your message and include your best contact times. Teachers will respond as soon as student learning time permits.

2. Student Support & Counselors

For concerns regarding social-emotional growth, social interactions, or overall well-being, contact your grade-level counselor.

Main School Phone: 919-562-3500 (Use extensions below) 

School Counselors

  • 6th Grade Counselor: Dr. Elaine Harper | Ext. 22380 | charper@wcpss.net
  • 7th Grade Counselor: Ms. Christine McGuire | Ext. 22378 | cmcguire2@wcpss.net
  • 8th Grade Counselor: Split between Dr. Harper and Ms. McGuire

Support Staff

  • Receptionist: Ms. Lawana Barefoot | lbarefoot@wcpss.net
  • Psychologist: Ms. Erica Nivens | Ext. 22366 | enivens@wcpss.net
  • Social Worker: Ms. Erica Hemphill | Ext. 22368 | ehemphill@wcpss.net
  • School Nurse: Ms. Laura Lynn | Ext. 22367 | lslynn@wcpss.net
  • Clerical Assistant: Ms. Courtney Heggie | Ext. 22387 | cnheggie@wcpss.net
  • Data Manager: Ms. Pam Morrison | Ext. 22384 | pmorrison@wcpss.net

3. School Administration

Please only contact administration if your issue remains unresolved after contacting the teacher or counselor.

  • 6th Grade Assistant Principal: Ms. Sonya Meeks | sdmeeks@wcpss.net
  • 7th Grade Assistant Principal: Mr. Nick Wheeler | nwheeler@wcpss.net
  • 8th Grade Assistant Principal: Ms. La Toya Brothers | lbrothers@wcpss.net
  • Principal: Dr. Jeff Rachlin | jrachlin@wcpss.net (For further discussion if needed)

4. Specialized Contacts

  • AIG: Ms. Lindsay Wynne | lwynne@wcpss.net
  • Athletics & Eligibility: Ms. Suzanne Rurkowski | srurkowski@wcpss.net
  • Attendance: Ms. Pam Morrison | pmorrison@wcpss.net (Written/electronic notice only)
  • Parent Portal Questions: Ms. Pam Morrison | pmorrison@wcpss.net
  • Special Education: Ms. Angie Mills | amills2@wcpss.net
  • Student Laptop Tech Issues: WCPSS Help Desk | 919-664-5700
  • Transportation Department: 919-805-3030