WMS Daily Announcemetns

Monday, April 22, 2024

Track Athletes should go directly to the gym immediately after school today and report to their attendance areas. Do not dress for practice until a uniform has been issued.

8th grades interested in joining student council in High school should plan to attend a meeting during your lunch on Thursday April 25 in Room 23 (Mrs. Fanshaw's room). Mrs. Luebke and Ms. Rausch from the high school will be here to answer any questions you may have. Joining Student Council in high school is an exciting thing to do and homecoming activities are a big part of them. See Mrs. Fanshaw for the application and expectations list.

Friday, April 19, 2024

No parking in section offed area in front of Middle School starting Monday April 22, 2024. Students you should always cross at this area.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Student council is planning activities for next week. Monday is Earth Day, plan to wear blue and green! We will also be collecting change and aluminum cans. Stay tuned for more information!

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

No D&D today due to teacher meeting

Student council please check your google classroom today for the meeting time and place!

Tuesday, April 16, 2024

ADELANTE members, please remember to show all your teachers your absence sheet today! And remember to report to the cafeteria right away tomorrow morning for your field trip!

No D&D Wed due to teacher meeting

There is not a Lego League meeting today. Our next meeting will be May 14th.

Tuesday, April 8, 2024

A reminder to students in grades 6-8 who wish to join the Whippet Track Team your registration needs to be completed by Monday, April 15. Practice begins on Monday, April 15.

WMS Students and staff, you ALL will be attending a performance of Far Fetched Fairy Tales during the school day TOMORROW. We will be walking to the high school auditorium. Theater expectations: 1) All cell phones should be turned off prior to the start of the show
2) There is no video recording or taking of pictures allowed
3) There is no food or drink allowed in the theater
4) Please be kind to the performers - it's hard putting yourself out there in front of your peers. We are thrilled for you to enjoy the show!!!

Pink Shirt Day was started in 2007 by two high school students, David Shepherd and Travis Price, in Nova Scotia. When a fellow classmate wore a pink shirt to school and was bullied for it, the two boys took action and took a stand against the bullies. They distributed pink shirts to their classmates, and all wore them to school the next day in solidarity. International Day of Pink is a day to raise awareness of the harmful impacts of bullying and promote compassion, kindness, and inclusivity. In honor of Pink Shirt Day, please join the student council in wearing pink. Once again we will have the office staff judge during the First hour for the students dressed with the most enthusiasm.

Memory books will be here next month. If you haven't purchased your yet there are still some available. Just bring $20.00 to the office and get one reserved.

Monday, April 8, 2024

Far Fetched Fairy Tales Cast and Crew, please stop by the front office today to pick up your homework slip for Wednesday!

Today's the day! We are fortunate to be able to view 90% coverage in the eclipse this afternoon. The eclipse is caused by the moon passing between the sun and the earth, casting a shadow on part of the earth and blocking the sun. It doesn't last very long. I'm watching the weather, and it looks hopeful for clear skies this afternoon. As with any event, be sure you are listening to your teachers, and wear your eclipse glasses when looking at the sun. I'll make an announcement this afternoon when it is time to go outside and see the eclipse!

ADELANTE members, a reminder that we will be meeting today. Come with your chromebooks please.

8th grade band lessons start today. Check google classroom!

6th Graders please return you blue 7th grade registration form what was given to before spring break. If you need a new one please stop in the office.

Friday, April 5, 2024

A reminder to students who wish to join the middle school track and field program: Online registration must be completed by Monday, April 15th

Please remember that the library will not be available during Forward Testing today. Please email Mrs. Ramsden if you need assistance.

Thursday , March 21, 2024

Shout out to those who helped at the Lincoln steam night yesterday! Mrs. Wojtkunski, and Ms Olsen agree that you did a fantastic job with your service and leadership. Thank you for representing the middle school!

Wednesday, March 2024

Far Fetched Fairy Tales cast: tonight is a FULL CAST REHEARSAL from 3:25-5:30 PM at the high school. If you are unable to make rehearsal, please make sure you email Mrs. Orlowski. See you later!

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

No Announcements

Monday, March 18, 2024

WMS artists! Far Fetched Fairy Tales T-shirt designs are due today. Please see Mrs. Orlowski to submit your artwork!

Please remember we have Forward Testing tomorrow. Charge your Chromebooks overnight and bring your chargers with you to school tomorrow.

Far Fetched Fairy Tales cast: plays rehearsing tonight are posted on Google Classroom. It is NOT a full cast rehearsal.

Friday March 15, 2024

Jazz Band members report to the Bandroom at 9:15 with your jackets, backpacks music and instruments.

6th grade band lessons start today, check Google Classroom!

WMS artists! We are looking for someone who is willing to design a t-shirt for our play: Far Fetched Fairy Tales! Your design needs to include the title of the play, a dragon, castle, royalty, anything that has to do with fairy tales! Designs are due MONDAY 3/18. Please email Mrs. Orlowski with questions!

7th grade Career Exploration should report to room 1 for the 1037 class and Rm 8 for the 1233 class.

Thursday, March 14, 2024

In honor of St Patrick's Day, Student council will have a dress up day competition. Wear your Green, Orange and Rainbows to school on Friday. Teachers send your top dressed students to the office for grade level judging. We are looking for over the top participation.

Prism Club will be meeting in Room 23 after school today. Make sure you have a ride to pick you up at 4:15

Jazz Band members, don't forget we have rehearsal tomorrow morning and to wear your black dress clothes and bring money for lunch for the jazz festival at UW-Whitewater today.

7th graders we are still missing 43 registration forms for next year. You know who you are. Please get them turned in. If you have misplaced yours please stop in the office and pick up a new one.

Heelys can be worn to school but not used with the wheels during the school day. They mark up the floors and are a potential safety hazard

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

8th grade band your lessons start today, check Google Classroom.

Monday, March 11, 2024

NO SCHOOL

Friday, March 8, 2024

6th & 7th Graders remember to turn in your registration for next year to the office or your math teacher.

8th graders! It is not too late to enroll in the summer trip to DC and New York this summer! See Mrs. Fanshaw for information about how to sign up for the trip. We need 8 more travelers to keep our trip a Whitewater Only trip. Deadline to sign up is Today!

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

ADELANTE members, remember to turn into Google Classroom or email Miss Porras a logo design. Check back tomorrow to vote for ADELANTE'S logo! Don't forget to complete your Career Quiz and fill out the google form on your top three careers by today so we can plan ADELANTE's first field trip.

Congratulations to our WMS Battle of the Books Team "The Final Brain Cell" They were up against 148 teams at the state competition and they placed 5th! They also achieved Honors Club Status with their score over 300 of 310! We are so proud of you Vivian, Lettie and Virginia!

Please remember to bring your chromebooks (as always) to Mrs. Schreiber's class the rest of the week and always.

6th & 7th Graders remember to turn in your registration for next year to the office or your math teacher.

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

7th Graders remember to return your 8th grade registration off to the office by Friday.

Monday, March 4, 2024

ADELANTE members, please make sure you are checking google classroom for any tasks or updates! Also, please bring your chromebook to today's meeting!

Far Fetched Fairy Tales Cast: Rehearsals begin tonight at the high school from 3:25-5:30. Please look on Google Classroom for the schedule and casts who will be rehearsing today. Make sure your ride home can pick you up at 5:30 at the high school.

Far Fetched Fairy Tales Backstage Crew and Painters. Please check your email for details about our first meeting tomorrow.

Attention Wrestlers! If you have equipment to return, Coach Bean will be available in front of the main office immediately after school today.

Friday, March 1, 2024

Teachers after announcements please send your top dressed students down to the office for judging. This is includes 8th grade RATS.

Attention wrestlers! Coach Bean will be available after school today in front of the school office for any wrestler who needs to return equipment.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

No homework zone today

In honor of National Public School week, the Student Council is hosting a dress up day on Friday. Students dress as a teacher and teachers dress like your students. This will be a class competition, bring it on!

The winners from Related Arts BINGO from conferences should see Mrs. Wiesend for their prize: Laken DePorter andFinley DePorter. Congratulations!

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

8th grade ML students, you will be receiving a time slip today or tomorrow by Miss Porras so you may know your conference time for thursday. You will be meeting with your High School ML teacher. Arrive on time and with your green neon sheet from High School Registration day last week.

There will be no Homework zone on 2/28

Monday, February 26, 2024

Thank you to everyone who applied for ADELANTE. All of you were absolutely amazing! It was truly hard to pick from all the amazing students WMS has. Every applicant was truly a stellar individual. All your essays and/or interviews demonstrated to us that WMS has many student leaders! If you have been accepted, you will receive an acceptance letter by hand today.

6th Grade Band Lessons are today and tomorrow - check Google Classroom

Far Fetched Fairy Tales cast: Our first rehearsal/read-through is TODAY from 3:30-5:00 pm IN THE WMS LIBRARY. Please make sure you have a ride home at 5 pm!

Hope Squad members, you have an all day training tomorrow. Be sure to pick up your homework slip from the office today.

Please excuse the wrestling team at 2:40 PM for their 2:50 PM departure to Milton. Thank you!

Tuesday, February 20, 2024

ADELANTE interviews continue today. Please make sure you check Google Classroom to see what time your interview is. Please arrive on time.

Builders Club will be meeting Wednesday Feb. 21st from 3:30 - 4:00 in room 29 to discuss the upcoming pancake day. Please have your ride's here at 4:00.

Thursday, February 15, 2024

6th grade band lessons are today. Clarinet, tenor sax, bass clarinet, bassoon, percussion, horn, trumpet and tuba - check Google Classroom for your time!

Pepapalooza is tonight! If you are participating, make sure you take your instruments home and report to the high school at 5:45 in the Band Room.

Winterfest ends tomorrow with Neon Day! Can we make the building so bright we have to wear shades? Let's find out! First blocks can win a prize for the most participation. As an added challenge, teachers send down your top two dressed-up students in 1st block to the office for judging.

Dress up class winners for today were 6th grade there was a tie: Mr. Douglas and Ms. Germundson, 7th grade Ms. Schmelzer and 8th grade Mrs. Rudzinski

Please release the 7th grade girls basketball team at 2:10

No homework zone today due to teacher meetings

Please excuse the 7th grade girls basketball team at 2:20 for their 2:30 departure to Lake Mills.

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Student Council is selling Valentine grams during lunch today for a $1. Consider sending one to your friends or teachers

Winterfest is this week! Tomorrow is Red/Pink and White Out Day. Let's color the building for Valentine's Day. First blocks can win a prize for the most participation.

Monday, February 12, 2024

Student Council is selling valentine grams during lunch for $1 today. Consider sending one to your friends or teachers.

Winterfest is this week! Tomorrow is Twin Day. Find a friend or two and dress like each other. First blocks can win a prize for the most participation.

Congratulations to all 6th, 7th, 8th, and Jazz Band members for a fantastic job at Bandorama on Saturday! You blew the roof off of the gym!

Please excuse both the 7th and 8th grade girls basketball teams at 2:35 PM for their 2:45 PM departure to Johnson Creek.

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

Homework zone will be in room 37A, the large group room

Interested in performing? Auditions for the spring play “Far Fetched Fairytales” will be held on Thursday and Friday, Feb. 8 and 9, after school in room 37B. Auditions are open to all grade levels. Anyone interested in auditioning should contact Mr. McCulloch or Ms. Orlowski for audition materials and signup information. Performances are April 10-13.

Monday, February 5, 2024

Tuesday Homework zone will be in room 37A, the large group room

Friday, February 2, 2024

Interested in performing? Auditions for the spring play “Far Fetched Fairytales” will be held next Thursday and Friday, Feb. 8 and 9, after school in room 37B. Auditions are open to all grade levels. Anyone interested in auditioning should contact Mr. McCulloch or Ms. Orlowski for audition materials and signup information. Performances are April 10-13.

Today is our 1st club day for 2nd semester. You need to open your chromebook go to your IC portal and look at your schedule. Look at the bottom of the schedule and it will show your 2nd semester club, teacher and room. Please look this up before whippet time today.

Thursday, February 1, 2024

There is a Lego League meeting after school today from 3:30-4:30pm for the silver and red competition teams.

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Battle of the Book Teams will be meeting during lunch today. Please remember to bring your lunch with you to the library.

6th grade, make sure you grab your lunch box from the coolers outside classrooms before you leave today!

Tuesday, January 30, 2024.

Please excuse the wrestling team at 2:40 for their 2:50 departure to Jefferson.

Monday, January 29, 2024

This week Wednesday and Thursday all PE students should bring a charged Chromebook to class

Please excuse 7th AND 8th grade girls basketball @ 2:50 this afternoon for their 3PM departure to Jefferson. There will be no home game tonight.

Friday, January 19, 2024

Please release the wrestlers at 2:40 pm for a match today.

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Please excuse 7th grade girls basketball at 2:20 for their 2:30 departure to Watertown. Good luck ladies!

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Battle of the Book Teams will be meeting during lunch today. Please remember to bring your lunches with you to the library.

8th Grade Girls Basketball has been canceled for tonight

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

No Homework zone today.

Reminder: No ice cream sales during lunch today.

Please excuse the 7th grade girls basketball team at 2:50 for their 3:00 departure to Milton

Monday, January 15, 2024

Students: please be sure complete the clubs survey! See your Whippet Time teacher for the link.

No Homework zone on Tuesday, Jan 16

Thursday, January 11, 2024

All Phy Ed students need to bring a charged Chromebook to class next week Monday and Tuesday.

Student Council will be selling ice cream during lunch today. Snickers Ice Cream bars will be available for $2.

7th grade band lessons are today. Check google classroom!

Any 8th Grade boys interested in playing high school soccer next year please come see Mr. Burns in room 71 during guided study hall or after school.

Students who are still interested in joining the WMS wrestling team must sign up online by Monday, January 15. Your physical does not have to be completed by Monday, but it must be completed before you can physically practice.

Please excuse the 8th grade girls basketball team at 2:35 for their 2:45 departure to Fort Atkinson.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Battle of the Books Teams will have practice tomorrow at lunch.

Any 8th Grade boys interested in playing high school soccer next year please come see Mr. Burns in room 71 during guided study hall or after school.

Student Council will be selling ice cream at lunch. Snickers Ice Cream bars will be for sale for $2

6th grade band lessons have been rescheduled for today. Check your email.

There is two weeks left until end of quarter. If your grade is not where you would like it to be check with your teachers to see if there is anything you can do to bring it up.

Tuesday, January 9, 2024

SNOW DAY

Monday, January 8, 2024

6th Grade Band lessons start today - check google classroom!

Any 8th Grade boys interested in playing high school soccer next year please come see Mr. Burns in room 71 during guided study hall or after school.

Student Council will be selling ice cream at lunch tomorrow. Snickers Ice Cream bars will be for sale for $2.

Friday, January 5, 2024

The library will be closed for the spelling bee. Please email Mrs. Ramsden if you need assistance with a Chromebook or a book.

6th graders, field trip permission slips are due on Monday. If you need a new one, please see your 3rd block teacher or Mrs. Orlo!

All spelling bee participants MUST report to the Library @ 8:15 to get ready for the contest.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

No Homework zone today.

Last day of trivia at lunch. One guess per student and One winner per grade level

No D N D Club

8th grade percussion report to the band room at 8:15 for a master class with Mr. Hummel!

6th grade percussion report to the band room at 1:55 for a master class with Mr. Hummel!

7th grade percussion report to the band room at 2:15 for a master class with Mr. Hummel

ALL Band students please make sure you take your band instruments home over break and maybe just maybe open the case and practice once or twice.

Battle of the Books Teams will be meeting at lunch today! Please remember to bring your meal to the library.

Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Tomorrow's dress up day:ugly holiday sweater

No Homework zone today.

No D N D Club

Any student interested in joining the WMS Middle School wrestling program should register online by January 2nd. Online registration information is located outside the athletic office. Practices will begin January 2nd

Don't forget to find an appropriate time to stop by the library and place your guess for how much candy you think is in the jar. Today will be the last day. Winner will be announced tomorrow at the end of the day.

Battle of the Books Teams will be meeting TOMORROW during lunch.

The student Council will have a trivia question at lunch. One guess per student. One winner per grade level.

Friday, December 15, 2023

Today is the last day The Student Council will be selling candy canes this week during lunch. You can buy candy canes for yourself, friends, peers and or your teachers. If you buy a candy cane you will fill out a tag with the person's first and last name. Candy canes will be delivered on Tuesday 12/19 during the 4th block. Candy canes cost a dollar.

It is important to listen to announcements next week! Student Council will be having activities and giveaways!

Next week the PTO will be selling candy grams during lunch. They cost $1.00 each.

Thursday, December 14, 2023

No homework zone today.

student council will be selling candy canes at lunch. For $1 you will fill out a tag so your candy cane can be delivered during the last block next week Tuesday. Send them to yourself, your friends, or your teachers.

Attention Choir Members: Remember that we are walking to the auditorium today for our dress rehearsal. Bring your coat!

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Battle of the Books Teams will be meeting TODAY. Team members please bring your lunches to the library.

There will be no homework zone on Thursday, Dec 14.

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

6, 7 and 8 grade band, don't forget your Pep band Permission slips are due on Wednesday, and Butter Braid pick up is today right after school in the cafeteria - be ready to haul yours home to deliver!

Battle of the Books Teams will be meeting TOMORROW during lunch.

Please excuse boys 7th and 8th grade basketball at 2:20 for there 2:30 departure for their away game in Johnson Creek.

Monday, December 11, 2023

"7th grade students with Ms Parsons and Mrs. Schreiber on Monday and Tuesday-Please arrive to room 30 on time, of course. If you are not on time you will do an alternate assignment instead of lab. You do not have time to be tardy. "

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

8th grade boys basketball has an away game tonight in Milton and need to be released at 2:10 PM for their 2:20 PM departure. Good luck!

There will be NO homework zone on Thursday Dec 7 due to teacher meetings

Monday, December 4. 2023

Battle of the Books practice will start for teams on Wednesday December 6th. Teams will come to the library with their lunches on that day. If you have not already joined a team please see Mrs. Ramsden ASAP.

Builders club will be helping with the spaghetti dinner this Friday. If you are interested in help stop in room 29 after announcements for information.

Last call for butter braids.

Friday, December 1, 2023

Congratulations to the WMS Bands on a FANTASTIC concert last night. You blew the roof off the gym! You should be proud of yourselves! WAY TO GO!

The after school weight lifting program is cancelled until further notice.

The 8th Grade Boys Basketball team hosted Fort last night. Emerging as MVPs for the match up were Nathan Seekeres for the B squad and Ben Crone and Colton Hilgen for the A squad. Both teams showed up to play last night. Although both teams lost they are showing GREAT improvement on the court! Coach Hobart is very impressed with EVERYONE'S effort and great attitudes. Keep up the hard work and see you at practice today after school!

Thursday, November 30, 2023

Reminder that today will be Big Band day during Band. All band members should go to band with your grade level.

Middle School After School Lifting is Canceled until further notice. Will hopefully resume in the Spring after the HS Basketball Season is over.

Good luck to the WMS Bands tonight for their Winter Concert! Remember your black concert clothes, smiles and to report at 6:15 for setup crew, 6;30 for percussion, and 6:40 for everyone else! It's going to be a great concert!

Wednesday, November 29, 2023

The after school weight lifting program s cancelled until further notice. No Tuesday or Thursday after school weight lifting.

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

7th grade boys basketball has an away game tonight in Jefferson

Monday, November 27, 2023

6th Grade Band Lessons are Today - check Google Classroom if you are up today!

Friday, November 17, 2023

MS Lifting Club is cancelled for today and this week

Builders Club: If you plan to help with the Craft Fair this Saturday or need a permission slip to help hand out fundraiser items after school on Monday 11/27, stop by Mrs. Olsen's room right after announcements.

Remember the PTO sponsored Craft Fair is this Saturday from 10:00 am - 2::00 pm here at the Middle School.

This weekend is opening season for the deer hunting season. Mr. Fountain wants to wish all hunter good luck and be safe to everyone. Remember if you are a hunter Mr. Fountain wants to see pictures of the hunt.

Thursday, November 16, 2023

MS Lifting Club is cancelled for today and this week MS Lifting Club is cancelled for today and this week MS Lifting Club is cancelled for today and this week Thursday, November 16, 2023

To clarify about the kindness chain, you are supposed to write acts of kindness done for you by other WMS students. Not things that are just daily expectations. Also be sure to put the students full name on the slip.

Tomorrow is show your school spirit and wear your school colors.

MS Lifting Club is cancelled for today and this week

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

Don't forget to write down acts of kindness that have been done for you. Tomorrow is Dream of Worldwide kindness. Wear your pajamas.

MS Lifting Club is cancelled for today and this week

There will be Ice Cream Sales today and tomorrow at lunch don't forget your money.

7th Grade Band lessons are being made up today. Check the google classroom to see you are there.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Today at lunch there will be an area set up for students to recognize acts of kindness that they have seen today. Make sure you put the students full name on the slip. We will be creating a chain with the slips from Tuesday -Thursday so make sure you have your eyes and ears open for students that are truly doing an act of kindness for you. What can you do to make someone's day? Wednesday is "Work Out" your problems with Kindness, wear your workout gear.

MS Lifting Club is cancelled for today and this week

There is a 7th and 8th grade boys basketball game Thursday at Home against Johnson Creek. 7th grade @ 4:00, 8th Grade @ 5:00.

Monday, November 13, 2023

World Kindness has been celebrated since 1998 around the world in order to promote acts of kindness to foster compassion, empathy, and goodwill worldwide.
Teachers please be on the look out for acts of kindness this week and pass out Whippet tickets. Tuesday-Thursday there will be strips of paper available at lunch to recognize acts of kindness and little thank yous to give to those you appreciate.
Tuesday is Team up for kindness, wear your favorite team.

MS Lifting Club is cancelled for today and this week

Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Monday is World Kindness Day, wear blue and green the colors of the planet!

No School Thursday or Friday this week.

Remind your parents that there are parent / teacher conferences on Thursday starting at 1:00 pm

Are you interested in making some money. If so the Fall Festival Craft Fair may be for you. Our Fall Festival Craft Fair will be Saturday November 18th from 10am-2:00pm. Students receive a free spot to sell their crafts, foods, etc. Sign up in the office if your interested.

Builders Club members stop by room 29 to get a permission slip to help at the craft fair!

Tuesday, November 7 2023

Boys Basketball - Away Game Fort Atkinson Early Release @ 2:35 PM

Next Monday is World Kindness day and will kick off our kindness week. Watch for dress up days and activities for next week!

Builders Club members stop by room 29 to get a permission slip to help at the craft fair!

Monday, November 6, 2023

There will be no homework zone on Nov 8 or Nov 21

Friday, November 3, 2023

Hey the Ice Cream freezer has be restocked with all your favorites. Remember everything is a dollar

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Hey the Ice Cream freezer has be restocked with all your favorites. Don't forget your money tomorrow. Remember everything is a dollar.

There will be a Student Council meeting on Friday at 12:15

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Dungons and Dragons Club After School 3:30-4:30 Today

There will be a student Council meeting on Friday at 9:45

8th Grade makeup band lessons are today - during all lesson slots

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Dungons and Dragons Club After School 3:30-4:30 Wed Nov 1st

7th Grade Makeup Band Lessons are Today - During all lesson slots

There will not be a Lego League meeting today. Our next meeting is Thursday.

MS Lifting Club will meet tonight after school at 3:30. Please wait by the weight room doors. Permission slips will be passed out at that time.

Monday, October 30, 2023

Dungons and Dragons Club After School 3:30-4:30 Wed Nov 1st

6th Grade Makeup Band Lessons are Today - during all lesson slots!

Hey tomorrow is BOGO sale for Ice cream We need to clean out the freezer before we can get new stuff. Everything will be buy one get one free or 2 for a $1.00.

There will NOT be a Lego League meeting tomorrow. Our next meeting is Thursday.

7th Grade - There is a meeting at 630 pm tonight in room 23 about your Washington DC/New York Trip in the summer of 2025. Scan the QR codes in the hallway to RSVP or have your adult check in rooms for the invitation sent to them last week. Hope to see you there.

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

There will be no Homework Zone today.

Please check out the lost and found by the cafeteria. After Wednesday it will be bagged up and sent to the community center.

Reminder there is not school Thursday and Friday this week. See you all back on Monday Oct 30th.

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Student council members, we need you to help with taking down the haunted house after school today The more help we have the better and faster we can finish. See you at 3:30

Please check out the lost and found by the cafeteria. After Wednesday it will be bagged up and sent to the community center.

There will be no Jazz Band tomorrow morning!

There will be no homework zone on Wednesday, Oct 25.

There will be NO band lessons today.

There is a Lego League meeting today from 3:30-4:30. T-shirt order forms are due at the meeting.

Monday, October 23, 2023

Attention Whippets: Here's an Update on our iReady lesson goals this year: we are at over 6,400 lessons passed so far! A reminder that when we hit the 10,000 lesson mark that Mr. Fountain is going to reward our whole school with a celebration afternoon! Keep up the good work on your iready reading and math lessons.

NO SCHOOL Thursday or Friday this week

Friday, October 20, 2023

No Announcements

Thursday, October 19, 2023

No Announcements

Wednesday, October 18, 2023

PE classes are outside for the mile retake today. Thursday and Friday are the Pacer retakes. All fitness tests need to be completed by Friday.

Lego League: If you did not pick up a T-shirt form at the meeting yesterday afternoon please see Mrs. Ramsden ASAP.

STOP THE PRESS!! Guess who did it again? The 7th grade Girls Volleyball team visited Lake Mills yesterday and closed this year's volleyball season with a double win, taking down both their A and B teams. The girls kept friends and family in the bleachers on the edge of their seats with suspenseful rallies and cheerful celebrations. The girls say goodbye to this season having accomplished a remarkable feat. Our Whippets brought home a win after every single match, sometimes against the B team and on occasions against both A and B. Way to go girls! You certainly have Whippet Pride.

Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Seventh grade student council members please report to Mrs. Fero's room 2 following announcements

7th Grade Volleyball has an away game in Lake Mills today, they will need to be released at 2:20 PM for their 2:30 PM bus departure

Our first activity night will be this Friday from 5:30-7:30pm. Pick up your permission slip from the office during your lunch today and bring it back signed either Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday along with $5 to get in.

Monday, October 16, 2023

Friday, October 13, 2023

Today 6th and 7th grade students will be voting for the team to represent them in student council. 7th grade will be voting this morning after announcement. 6th grade will be voting during lunch. Since there was only 1 pair running in 8th grade, Isabel Serna and Claire Yang will continue to represent the 8th grade. Other winners will be announce at the end of the day.

Top scores from the first round of the Pacer test Wilmer Garcia, Laith Bergstrand, Elijah Gutierrez, Ben Crone, Trey Sheppard all scored 70 laps, Virginia Nelson 76, Liem Egnoski 80, Carlos Aguilar 76, Addison Hefty 84, Wyatt Dolan 70.

Congratulations to the WMS Cross Country team on an excellent end to the season! Yesterday the team put forth their best efforts, had many PR's, and the boys team took home the title of Conference Champions! Well done athletes, we are all proud of you!

Builders Club - Turn in your Rake and Run permissions slips to Mrs. Olsen today after announcements.

Extra! Extra!... the 7th grade volleyball team did it again. In yesterday's game our Whippets entered the Johnson Creek's Blue Jays nest and played their hearts out, bringing home a 2-1 victory. The girls made a come back in the third and final set cheered on by teammates and family members that witnessed the team's feat from the bleachers. Way to go girls!

The PTO is having a fall craft fair and would like to offer a free booth to any of our middle School students who have craft items they would like to sell. Please stop in the office and get signed up. The craft fair is Nov 18th from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Thursday, Oct 12, 2023

7th/8th Grade Volleyball has an away game in Johnson Creek today, they will need to be released at 1:50 PM for their 2:00 PM bus departure

Noteable scores from day 1 of the Pacer test yesterday! Wilmer Garcia, Laith Bergstrand, Elijah Gutierrez, Ben Crone, Trey Sheppard all scored 70 laps, Virginia Nelson 76, Liem Egnoski 80, Carlos Aguilar 76, Addison Hefty 84, Wyatt Dolan 70. Stay tuned for todays scores!

Builders Club - Reminder, turn in your permission slips for the Rake and Run tomorrow morning to Mrs. Olsen.

Wednesday, Oct 11, 2023

8th Grade Band Lessons start today, check Google Classroom if you are unsure of your time.

Remember all Phy Ed classes will run the first round of the Pacer test today and Thursday this week. Please come prepared

Builders Club members, there will be a meeting today from 3:30-4:00pm in Room 21 to talk about the upcoming Rake and Run. Pick up your permission slips from the office sometime today and have them signed and returned to Mrs. Olsen by Friday.

Oops... they did it again! The 7th grade volleyball team received the Watertown Panthers and struggled mightily against one of their teams losing 2-1 with scores 20-25, 25-23 and 22-25. In their other match our Whippets blazed through the scoreboard for a 2-1 win with scores 25-9, 17-25 and 25-19. Parents and guests enjoyed long rallies, powerful serves and relentless digs while our team demonstrated their skills on the court. WAY TO GO GIRLS!

Tuesday, Oct 10, 2023

Well done WMS students for all of your hard work with already passing over 4,000 lessons in iReady reading and math! You will see the WMS iReady Lesson Tree in the hallway, created by Mrs. Ramsden! Check for updates on this tree as you continue to pass lessons

8th Grade Volleyball has an away game in Watertown today, they will need to be released at 2:20 PM for their 2:30 PM bus departure

Remember all Phy Ed classes will run the first round of the Pacer test Wednesday and Thursday this week. Please come prepared

Students that are helping with the haunted house should meet in Mrs. Fero's room after school on Wednesday for our first meeting. If you can't make it, please let her know!

All Phy Ed classes will run the first Pacer test of the year this week Wednesday and Thursday. Remember to be prepared (no crocs please) and bring your inhaler if you use one.

Please turn in your fundraising money at the end of announcements if you haven't done so already.

Builders Club members, there will be a meeting tomorrow from 3:30-4:00pm in Room 21 to talk about the upcoming Rake and Run. Pick up your permission slips from the office sometime today and have them signed and returned to Mrs. Olsen by Friday.

Today is Picture retake day. We will call the students down by grade level to room 21. If you are having retakes make sure you have your packet of pictures with you. If you were not here in September and didn't get your picture take you need to have it taken today. There is not requirement to purchase. Students please walk down quietly to Rm 21 when your grade level is called and wait quietly outside rm 21 til your turn.

Monday, Oct 9, 2023

No School

Friday, Oct 6, 2023

Well today is the day for turning in all your fundraiser orders and money. If you have not yet turned them in please bring them to the office NOW. Thank you to everyone who sold. If you forgot your orders you can turn them in on Tuesday Oct 10th.

Sub 7 minute mile times from Thursday's mile runners: Archie Briggs (top time 5:43), Gabe crain, Gavin Dammeir, Bastian Portales & Brysen Wegerer

Picture retake day is next week Tuesday. Remember to bring your picture pack if you ordered last time. If you didn't get your picture taken last time you must get it taken Tuesday. You don't need to order you just need to have your picture taken.

And the girls volleyball team did it again.... in yesterday's home game they played like true warriors suffering a loss against one of Milton's teams and a victory against the other. The girls showed true Whippet stamina and endurance as they relentlessly improved through all 6 sets played. Way to go girls!!

Thursday, Oct 5, 2023

There is a Lego League Meeting today from 3:30-4:30.

8th Grade Volleyball has an away game in Milton today, they will need to be released at 2:50 PM for their 3:00 PM bus departure

Sub 7 minute miles from yesterday- Wilmer Garcia, Laith Bergstrand, Virginia Nelson, Ben Crone, Addie Hefty, Liem Egnoski, Jack Luebker & Cason Boudreau

Remember Middle School Phy Ed Whippets, All classes are outside today to run the timed mile run

7th Grade Band Lessons are today, check Google Classroom if you're unsure of your time

Today is our first day of ice cream sales at lunch. All ice cream is a $1. Please be patient in line.

Wednesday, Oct 4, 2023

Remember Middle School Phy Ed Whippets, All classes are outside today and tomorrow to run the timed 1 mile run!

The 7th grade volleyball team did it again! After 2 riveting matches the girls walked away with a 3-0 sweep in their first match and 2-1 loss in their second. Spectators cheered on and gasped as really tight scores and long rallies drew screams and chants from them. Our girls continue to show great commitment and improvement on the court...Way to go girls!

Remember Picture retake day is next week Tuesday, Oct. 10th.

Student Council will begin selling ice cream this Thursday. Our selling days this year will be Tuesdays and Thursdays. Student council members are reminded to check for their days.

Tuesday, Oct 3, 2023

6th Grade Band Lessons are today - check Google Classroom if you're unsure of your time

7th Grade Volleyball has an away game in Fort Atkinson today, they will need to be released at 2:50 PM for their 3:00 PM bus departure

Students running for Student COuncil presidents are reminded that your platform is due to your advisor today! If you need help recording your speech, please let us know.

There is a Lego League Meeting today from 3:30-4:30.

Monday, Oct 2, 2023

There is 4 days left to sell for the fundraiser. Lets get selling.

Picture retake is next Tuesday, October 10th.

Friday, Sept 29, 2023

There is a student council meeting in room 21 starting at 9:50. Please bring your Chromebooks!

Congratulations to the 7th grade Girls Volleyball Team for their outstanding participation yesterday at Jefferson Middle School. Their first game was a heart stopping loss 2 to 1, with scores 24 to 26, 25 to 17 and 23 to 25. Their second game was a 3 nothing sweep also against the Jefferson Eagles. WAY TO GO GIRLS!

Thursday, Sept 28, 2023

There will be a student council meeting on Friday during whippet time. Please listen to announcements tomorrow for the location.

There is a Lego League Meeting today from 3:30-4:30.

Wednesday, Sept 27, 2023

6, 7, 8 grade student council members that are running for president or vice president need to meet in room 21 ON FRIDAY DURING WHIPPET TIME.

Congratulations to our amazing Cross Country team on another fantastic meet last night in Jefferson! We walked away with a new 1st place trophy for our WMS display case and many PR's. Way to go Whippets, and no practice tonight!

Tuesday, Sept 26, 2023

8th Grade Volleyball has an away game in Lake Mills today, they will need to be released at 2:20 PM for their 2:30 PM bus departure

Did you forget to purchase your memory book at the start of the year? No worry there is still time to get one ordered. Just bring $20.00 to the office and we will get you one ordered.

Builders club meeting today from 3:30pm-4:00pm

7th Grade Volleyball has an away game in Jefferson today, they will need to be released at 2:50 PM for their 3:00 PM bus departure

Friday's red & white winners are 6th grade Mr. Douglas, 7th grade Ms. Netteaschime and 8th grade Mrs. Rudinski of course! Treats are in your boxes.

6, 7, 8 grade student council members that are running for president or vice president need to meet in room 21 at 12:30 on Wednesday.

8th Grade Band Lessons start today, please look at Google Classroom if you are unsure when your lesson is!

There is NOT a Lego League Meeting today as Mrs. Ramsden will be out of the building. Our next Lego League Meeting is on Thursday.

Thursday, Sept 21, 2023

Stuff the Bus Wednesday standings: 6th grade: 25 7th Grade: 20 8th Grade: 64 We have two more days to reach our building goal of 525 items! Keep it up and let's do our part to help the community!

Cross Country has an away meet today in Elkhorn, they will need to be released at 2:35 PM for their 2:45 PM bus departure

Reminder that orchestra will be starting Monday! September 25th

This week is homecoming week at the HS. We will be helping to celebrate by participating in the dress-up days. Be sure to check the daily dress-up directions on the posters in the hall!. Tomorrow is Red and White Day. Show your school spirit!

During Homecoming week grade levels will be competing with each other for Stuff the Bus. Each grade needs to reach 175 items or more to win. The winning grade will earn 15 minutes of extra free time to be determined by your grade level teachers plus a sweet treat from the student council. Let's fill that bus!!!

Stuff the Bus current standings: 6th grade: 87 7th Grade: 40 8th Grade: 123 Keep it up!

There is a Lego League Meeting today from 3:30-4:30.

7th Grade Band Lessons start today - check Google Classroom if you are unsure when your lesson is!

There will be no 8th grade choir lessons at lunch today

Wednesday, Sept 20, 2023

Remember we are trying to Stuff the Bus. Each grade needs to reach 175 items or more to win. Some high need items are worth 2 points each. See the posters in the hallway. The winning grade will earn 15 minutes of extra free time to be determined by your grade level teachers plus a sweet treat from the student council. Let's fill that bus!!!
Tuesday winners were: 6th grade MS Germandson, 7th Ms. Schmelzer, and 8th Mrs. Rudinski. Teachers remember to use the new form sent today.

Tuesday, Sept 19, 2023

7th Grade Volleyball has an away game in Watertown today, they will need to be released at 2:20 PM for their 2:30 PM bus departure

The winners for Monday's grade level color dressup were in 6th grade Ms. Blain with 57%, 7th grade Mrs. fero with 42%, & 8th grade Mrs. Rudinski with 48%. There should be treats in your mailboxes. Teachers don't forget to submit you count for today's decade day. Tomorrow is Dress Like Your Kindergarten Self or Wacky Wednesday.

This week grade levels will be competing with each other for Stuff the Bus. Each grade needs to reach 175 items or more to win. The winning grade will earn 15 minutes of extra free time to be determined by your grade level teachers plus a sweet treat from the student council. Let's fill that bus!!!

There is a Lego League Meeting today from 3:30-4:30.

Don't forget to wear your Wacky Wednesday outfit or dress like your kindergarten self tomorrow.

Monday, Sept 18, 2023

Cross Country has an away meet today in Big Foot, they will need to be released at 2:20 PM PM for their 2:30 PM bus departure

This week is homecoming week at the HS. We will be helping to celebrate by participating in the dress up days. Be sure to check the daily dress up directions on the posters in the hall!. Tomorrow is turnback day which means dress in your favorite decade. Can't wait to see the hippies, greasers and grunge fans.

Stuff the Bus current standings: 6th grade: 7th Grade: 8th Grade: Keep it up!

This is a reminder that any student who wants to join cheerleading must turn in their signed paperwork by Wednesday!

Friday, Sept 15, 2023

Cross Country has an away meet today in Watertown, they will need to be released at 3:05 PM for their 3:15 PM bus departure

Next week is homecoming week at the HS. We will be helping to celebrate by participating in the dress up days. Be watching for the daily dress up directions on the posters in the hall!. Monday is wear your grade level colored shirts.

Thursday, Sept 14, 2023

7th Grade Volleyball has an away game in Milton today, they will need to be released at 2:50 PM for their 3:00 PM bus departure

Applications for students who would like to join Lego League are now available at Mrs. Ramsden's desk in the library. Application forms need to be turned in by Friday.

Wednesday, Sept 13, 2023

Got spirit? We want to hear it! Any students interested in cheerleading are invited to attend an informational meeting TONIGHT @ 530 PM in the library!

Don't forget to pick up a student council sign up pack from the office or an advisor! Forms need to be turned in by Thursday!

Congratulations to the Cross Country team on an amazing first meet last night in Cottage Grove--your coaches are proud of you!A reminder that there is no practice tonight!

Applications for students who would like to join Lego League are now available at Mrs. Ramsden's desk in the library. Application forms need to be turned in by Friday.

Tuesday, Sept 12, 2023

Got spirit? We want to hear it! Any students interested in cheerleading are invited to attend an informational meeting TOMORROW @ 530 PM in the library!

Don't forget to pick up a student council sign up pack from the office or an advisor! Forms need to be turned in by Thursday!

Applications for students who would like to join Lego League are now available at Mrs. Ramsden's desk in the library. Application forms need to be turned in by Friday. Returning lego league members need to stop by Mrs. Ramsden's desk today, but do not need to fill out an application.

PICTURE DAY TOMORROW!

Monday, Sept 11, 2023

Got spirit? We want to hear it! Any students interested in cheerleading are invited to attend an informational meeting this week on Wednesday, @ 530 PM in the library!

Friday, Sept 8, 2023

Homework Zone will start in the library on Tuesday, Sept 12. Pick up a slip about this outside the office. Homework Zone is for quiet study time on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week from 3:30-4:10. Late bus is available for bus riders. See Ms. B if you have any questions.

We are looking for a few great students to join Student Council. If you are interested in joining, get packet from the wall file by the office. Forms are to to grade level advisors, Mrs. Fanshaw, Mrs. Fero, or Mrs. Vacha, by September 12.

Got spirit? We want to hear it! Any students interested in cheerleading are invited to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, September 13 @ 530 PM in the library!

Thursday, Sept 7, 2023

Wednesday, Sept 6, 2023

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