What's new with Watkins Middle?

A weekly reflection and preview of all things WMS

WMS updates and reminders

We would appreciate your feedback and input on a variety of items from this school year. Please consider taking this quick multiple choice survey.
All library books should be returned prior to school letting out. Those books not returned will be billed to individual student accounts.
May is mental health month. In conjunction with the 'Save our students Act' requirements set forth by the state, SWL mental health support staff have crafted a resource sheet for families that support both educational needs and mental health service provider's information.
Sixth and Seventh grade will have end of year class assemblies where students are recognized for honor roll, perfect attendance, and an assortment of other academic and behavior recognitions. This will take place during the school day and is a student only event.
8th grade recognition is scheduled for May 22nd, and does not include all students. Those students receiving awards and their parents are invited to attend. If your child is being recognized you should have received a letter. If you have not, they are not being recognized. The ceremony will take place in the gymnasium, and will be followed by and clap out for all 8th graders. 8th grade parents who do not attend the ceremony are still invited to join in the clap out portion of the day. Parents are invited to park in the areas indicated in on the parking map. Parents participating in the clap out will be permitted to enter the building to begin lining up at 2:00. The clap out will commence at 2:15 with 8th grade students walking through the halls. Be advised that the remainder of the building will be releasing for the day shortly there after. 8th grade parents are invited to stay with their students in the building until the buses and car line clear. This will help alleviate additional traffic congestion.
The last day of school, May 23rd is our building wide field day. This is an incentive based event. Students earn their way to participating by avoiding In-School & Out of school suspensions.
Interested in getting a jump start on school supplies next year? WMS will be joining the K-5 classes with 1st day of school kits. See ordering information here.

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Science Fair

Over 100 students presented their experiments and class creations in the 2024 WMS Science fair. Thankyou to all of our parents and visitors for coming in to assist with the judging.

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Pataskala Elementary visits

In anticipation for the opening of South Fork Elementary in 2025 WMS's Ag classes welcomed Pataskala Elementary students to learn about aspects of the Environmental sustainability programs. Specifically, students in AFNR (Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources) led the lessons for students.

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Congrats to the Rugby team

This past weekend both the boys and girls rugby team competed at Fortress Obetz in the middle school state championships. The Lady Ruggers finished as state runners-up, and the boys team finished third. Congrats on a great season.

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Black light art show

The Art department (Mrs. Mahan, Mrs. Matheny, and Mr. Lawrence) organized a Blacklight Art show in conjunction with culture night. The under the sea theme showcased student ceramics, paintings, prints, and other articles of student work. Visitors were transported to a 3D undersea environment that was a treat to the eye!

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Culture Night

Staff and students designed, organized, and implemented the very first Culture night for WMS. Elementary, Middle, and High School families all came out in the hundreds and were treated to delicious food, music, activities, and cultural performances from a wide range of countries representative of the WMS student population.

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Kirkersville visits the theater classes

Mrs. Hayes and her students performed student created plays based on children's stories for Kirkersville students. Each semester the theater classes are tasked with designing, writing, and performing their own plays to a live audience.

Progress Book Set up assistance

Complete this form to have a staff member reach out to you regarding parent access to progress book.

Athletics

Please click the link below for all of your athletic ticketing and scheduling needs.

Hometown Ticketing

Varsity Ticket events are $7 up to 1 hour before the event. At the gate tickets are $8 (use of a card includes a fee at the gate). Middle School tickets are $5.

All athletes should enter and exit the building through the 600 hall (Door 7) entrance before and after practice each day.

Upcoming Events

5/21 6th/7th grade End of year recognition (during Class meetings)

5/22 Talent show-AM

5/22 8th grade Recognition-12:30 PM

5/23 Field Day-last student day

Watkins Middle School Google Calendar

Stay up to date with all our building happenings!

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Contact us

Get in touch with WMS!

Email: jball@laca.org
Website: https://wms.swl.k12.oh.us/
Location: 8868 Watkins Road Southwest, Pataskala, OH, USA
Phone: (740)927-5767
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowatkinsmiddleschool
Twitter: @WatkinsMiddle