Happy New Year! As we enter 2020 and the second half of the school year please take a moment to revisit or set new personal goals! Need some help? How about exceed schoolwide expectations, focus on your schoolwork and be kind to others? On Monday, January 6 we will ease back into a normal routine with a mini boot camp refresher. We will run a modified schedule... READ MORE >
We would like to invite our school community to participate in the WMS 12 Days of Kindness. Starting December 5 and running through December 20 we will announce a daily act of kindness. The daily task will take less than a minute; feel free to participate! December 5: Smile at everyone you see and share out the 12 days of kindness to someone outside... READ MORE >
Welcome to Panther Nation! We are pleased that you have taken the time to visit the Washington Middle School website. It is our hope that you find our site informative, and after your visit, you will have a better understanding of what WMS has to offer your child. We strive to create an environment where every student is given the opportunity to achieve his/her... READ MORE >
Great news! Grade level teams provide connected learning day packets when school is canceled! In addition, homework pages are updated regularly so you can see what you need to complete. Please use the links below to access and remember teachers are available via email. Connected Learning Day Grade 6 - Homework Grade 7 - Homework Grade 8 - Homework READ MORE >
Veteran’s Day Assembly - We are planning a short assembly (November 11, 8:00 - 9:00) and are looking for veterans within our school community to join us and be recognized. If a neighbor, family member or you are a veteran please join us November 8. Donuts and coffee will be served starting at 7:30. If you have a great idea or special guest for our assembly... READ MORE >
STEM Saturdays at Bradley - September 7 – October 5, 2019 on the campus of Bradley University. The program invites 5th – 8th graders to participate in a five week session from 9 am – 1 pm. Each student will select a class and is expected to participate in 4 of the 5 weeks in order to be considered a course completion. There is limited space in each course and if... READ MORE >
Dear WMS Families, Thank you for completing online registration! I hope that everyone is enjoying their summer break; I am excited to hear fun stories about summer travel and time spent with family. While you were away… The summer crew at WMS has been hard at work. The building looks amazing; thank you to the crew for making WMS a beautiful place! ... READ MORE >
Visitors Entering WMS All visitors will communicate to the office... Name and reason for entry (speak through the speaker). Present ID to the office staff member and wait for a badgeVisitors will no longer be buzzed into the main office prior to checking in. Enter WMS. Dropping Something Off? Please place item on the cartLabel a name with the provided sticky... READ MORE >
Arrival Procedures at WMS: Our number one goal during arrival/dismissal is to have a safe passage for students. The next goal is for the process to be efficient. Please be mindful that when the weather is not cooperating there will be a major increase in vehicle traffic. Please be aware of students entering and exiting the school; maintain a low rate of speed... READ MORE >
Dismissal Procedures at WMS Our number one goal during arrival/dismissal is to have a safe passage for students. The next goal is for the process to be efficient. Please be mindful that when the weather is not cooperating there will be a major increase in vehicle traffic. Please be aware of students entering and exiting the school; maintain a low rate of speed... READ MORE >
First full day is almost in the books! Thank you parents, staff and students for getting the year started on a very good note! I need your help! I am happy to meet with families and community members; however, I need to balance my daily responsibilities. I am available to meet with parents each day from 10:30 - 11:30 and 3:00 - 4:00. Walk-ins are great but... READ MORE >
It is important that we take time to teach students expectations. A consistent message that is reinforced by all staff and families will help students understand what it is we need them to do while at WMS. Students will rotate through different areas of the building and we will teach them what our expectations are for that particular area. These lessons will... READ MORE >
Dear WMS Families, We want your child to be successful in school, and that means going beyond the basics. Excelling in academic classes is important, but students also need to know how to learn, make good decisions, handle strong emotions, and get along with others. This year, we'll continue the Second Step Middle School Program, which focuses on skills and... READ MORE >
Shout out to Parker and Brice for coming up with a great National Junior Honor Society project! They are doing a great job out front each morning! Thank you parents for pulling all the way up and for being polite to our volunteers! We still have work to do but we are happy to report some great news. Below is some data collected from the first two... READ MORE >
It is not too early to start thinking about summer camps. WIU has some nice options. If interested please find the contact information at the bottom of the flyer. READ MORE >
On Monday, January 28 and Monday, February 4 students in grades 5-8 will be learning age-appropriate techniques to recognize abuse. Trained educators will deliver the lessons. If you would prefer techniques be taught at home please call the office and opt your child out of the learning opportunity. Below is the Erin's Law website that provides resources for... READ MORE >
Students in Grades 3-8 will take the Illinois Assessment of Readiness (IAR) in ELA and Math this spring. This test replaces the PARCC test. It will be very similar to PARCC. The targeted test window will be March 4-21, 2019. We are awaiting more information from the Illinois State Board of Education as to how many tests will be required and how long the tests... READ MORE >
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Jump Simulation is excited to announce a new slate of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) courses for Winter 2019. Beginning in January, middle and high school students will have the chance to select from two difference courses. The first: Empathy and Engineering Extravaganza will teach participants how to design and build devices that could... READ MORE >
Conference invites will be going out soon! As always, please feel free to reach out to teachers if a conference is not requested. READ MORE >
Red Ribbon Week: This is a great reminder for all of us to talk with our children about the dangers of drugs. Younger kids (8-12) What do you think about drugs? Show you are willing to discuss the topic and hear what they have to say. They might be more willing to come for help in the future. Older kids (13-17) Do you have questions about drugs? Show you are... READ MORE >
Saturday, November 10th Eureka College will be hosting Family Day on campus. Although this event is typically open to Eureka College students and families, this year they will open the event to the public. This would be a great opportunity for WMS students and families to explore campus and attend a variety of events. Below is a link to their website that also... READ MORE >
The goal of Red Ribbon Week is to encourage conversations at home. Daily themes provide us with topics. We hope students participate and we hope conversations take place at home! READ MORE >
WHIP (Washington Helps Its People): WMS will be participating in the 9th annual Feed The Need Food Drive. Donations will be accepted Oct 15 - 18. READ MORE >
Social networking apps provide a place for kids to present themselves, seek approval and describe their interests. One of the defining features of most social networking pages is the visual and audio clutter; these sites often look like over-decorated high school yearbooks or scrapbooks. Teens use these pages as a place to feature everything in their heads and... READ MORE >
On October 23, all 8th grade students are invited to the 2nd Annual Greater Peoria CareerSpark Expo. Through exploring interactive, hands-on exhibits in 8 different career clusters, this event will help spark your students' interest in the exciting careers available to them in the Greater Peoria region. Students will be transported from WMS and be supervised by... READ MORE >
STEAM events at Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center will be back beginning next month. STEAM Saturdays are for middle and high school students interested in the medical industry. The 2018 Fall STEAM Events Series will focus on building virtual reality experiences, brain trauma, electronics in medicine and of course, medical school! You can register now... READ MORE >
WMS will spend time with author and holocaust survivor Marion Blumenthal Lazan on September 4 from 9:00 - 10:00. There will be a community event on September 5 from 6:30 - 8:00 at Central Intermediate School. For more information please visit: http://www.fourperfectpebbles.... READ MORE >
Friends and family are invited to our annual graduation ceremony on May 22 at 7:00 p.m. Congratulation WMS class of 2018! READ MORE >