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WMS Demons

From the Office of Mrs. Kennedy

It's here...the 2023-2024 school year, and we are SO EXCITED to have our students entering the doors and filling the hallways. We welcome our 6th-graders and new students to the Demon family as well as welcome back our 7th/8th students.

With the excitement of the school year beginning, we are also concerned about our students' safety. The arrival and dismissal procedures are necessary for everyone to follow as it is essential to keep everyone safe. Last spring, student arrival and dismissal procedures were changed so as a community, we could increase the safety of our students and drivers on Meade Ave.

STUDENT ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL

Student Arrival

If arriving by bus, students are dropped off on the far south end of our building on Meade and make their way to the playground.
If walking, students will make their way to the playground
If being dropped off by car, students are dropped off on N. River Ave., behind WMS. Cars are to pull off to the side of the road. There is an opening in the fence for students to enter the playground
If your student arrives after 8:00, please drop them off in front of the building on Meade Ave. note curb paintings and bus area (no parking) signs.

Student Dismissal

If riding the bus home, students will go to the playground and their bus.
If walking, students will leave and walk home.
If getting picked up by a car, drivers are to pull over to the side of the road, obeying curb paintings, bus area signs, and driving laws while waiting for students to arrive.

If someone else is dropping off or picking up your student, please ensure they know these procedures. Often, older siblings, grandparents, etc., help out families with pick up and drop off. Thank you for being so helpful in keeping our students and drivers in the area safe!

In partnership,

Katy Kennedy

Principal

Washington Middle School

Event Information

1st Annual WMS Back to School Bash

Why: Why NOT? Let’s get together as a WMS Community and celebrate the start of a new school year with fun, food, and the WMS family.

Who: WMS families. Students must have an adult present.

Where: WMS Gym, use the main gym doors to enter.

When: Thursday, August 17th from 5:00pm-7:00pm

What:

Games and activities for families to participate. Throwing a pie in someone’s face (maybe Mrs. Kennedy, Mr. Swanson, Ms. Wilcox…), WMS trivia, creating art, and SO MUCH MORE.
Seeing your friends and making new connections.
Food is available for purchase to keep your hunger away.
Variety of prizes to win.

We are lucky to have food vendors such as:

Black Sheep Market

When?

Thursday, Aug 17, 2023, 05:00 PM

Where?

WMS Gym

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are Students Allowed to Bring Cell Phones to School?

Students can bring cell phones to school to be used ONLY while at their locker during transition times. The exception is if a teacher asks students to bring cell phones to class for an academic purpose. This happens rarely.

If a student does not follow the rule above, the cell phone will be put in the office. The parent/guardian will be called to pick it up. The student will not be allowed to bring a cell phone to school any longer.

The office phone is always available for students to make calls. If you need to reach your student, call the office at 406.377.2356, and leave a message with Mrs. Lighter.

Can Students Bring Backpacks to Classes?

Students need to keep their backpacks in their lockers once school begins till they leave for the end of the day.

Who can Pick Up my Child During the School Day?

Students are allowed to leave the building for lunch or other purposes with their parent or guardian.

If your student needs to be picked up by someone else, please call the office ahead of time.

Is my Child Allowed to Leave WMS for Lunch?

There are a few ways in which students are allowed to leave WMS campus for lunch.

1. A parent/guardian comes and picks the student up.

2. A parent/guardian sends a note to give to the office for another adult to take your student to lunch.

3. Students living in the designated areas close to school (within three blocks) may walk home for lunch with written parental approval. Parents must sign off on the WMS form giving this approval.

The above situations DO NOT include:

1. A student leaving school grounds with friends to eat at a friend’s house.

2. A student leaving to eat at a local establishment.

3. A student leaving with their older sibling for lunch.

4. A student leaving with a friend's older sibling for lunch

We'd Like to Introduce to you...

Ms. Huston! Our new Girls' Health and P.E. Teacher.

Favorite food: ribs

Favorite colors: orange and teal

Favorite book: Verity by Colleen Hoover

Favorite place: in the mountains

Favorite hobby: hunting

Favorite thing about WMS: the community and staff

Favorite thing about middle schoolers: They are one step closer to finding who they are and embrace it

Event Information

WMS Parent Q and A Meeting (Optional)

Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Nissley will be holding a question-and-answer session. This is a wonderful way to learn more about WMS. The questions and answers will pertain to WMS as a whole. If you have specific questions that pertain to only your student, please contact the Main Office at 406.377.2356.

When?

Wednesday, Aug 16, 2023, 08:45 AM

Where?

WMS Cafeteria- Enter the Main Doors

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We are still here...after school ends. If you have questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to call or stop by. The Main Office hours are 8:00-4:00 till June 16th.

The Main Office will reopen on July 24th. Can't wait to see you!

Beginning of the Year Things to Note

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WMS Student/Parent Handbook will be shared as soon as possible. Changes from last year are waiting for board approval.
WMS Activities Handbook will be shared as soon as possible. Changes from last year are waiting for board approval.
Lots of forms, forms, forms will be coming home the first days of school. We know you are busy, but we appreciate your assistance filling out the necessary information and returning the forms with your student.

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