Wangenheim Middle School where we develop the next generation of innovators, collaborative problem solvers and positive agents of change with a global worldview.

Each month, the Principal hosts an informal discussion meeting with parents and community members. This is an open meeting where the Principal shares information on topical issues. Parents and community members are invited to provide positive feedback and to express questions and concerns.

Handouts from these meetings will be posted on this page for parents and community members who could not attend.

The monthly hybrid meetings are held either Tuesday or Wednesday and begin at 8:30 am in person in the library and on Google Meet and run for approximately one hour. The same meeting information will be used for each meeting:

September 24, 2024 (Tues)

October 22, 2024 (Tues)

November 13, 2024 (Wed)

December 10, 2024 (Tues)

January 14, 2025 (Tues)

February 11, 2025 (Tues)

March 25, 2025 (Tues)

April 15,2025 (Tues)

May 6, 2025 (Tues)

Parents, we request that you do not text or call your student during instructional time. Please call the office with messages in an emergency. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

Wangenheim Middle School is committed to establishing and maintaining a school atmosphere and environment which will allow all pupils to learn with a minimum of disruptive influences. Our school community expects students, parents/guardians, and staff to join in the commitment so that cooperation of school, student, and parents/guardians will focus talents, efforts, and enthusiasm toward a common goal: EDUCATION! Our Restorative Discipline Plan demonstrates our approach and expectations.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Marin Silva, Restorative Discipline Coordinator.

Makeup picture day is September 17. Only students that missed picture day will be issued a pass to get their picture taken.

All students will be receiving an ID card shortly. They will be needed for lunches, to check out library books, and general identification. If a student has a phone, it is suggested they take a picture of their ID. Students will be charged $5.00 for replacement IDs.

Please join us as we support the Wangenheim students and community. Our first Unit Meeting will be held August 29 at 5:40pm, prior to Fall Back to School Night.

• Election of Officers, 2024-2025
• Approve Budget, 2024-2025

Wangenheim Middle School PTSA connects families, schools and communities by providing programs and services at your child's school. PTA is the nation's largest volunteer-led child-advocacy association working to drive improvements in the education, health and well-being of all children and families. When you are a member of PTA, you are an advocate for your child and for all children. Please contact Wangenheim PTSA to see how you can get involved.

• Adult Membership, $10.00
• Student Membership, $8.00
• Donations, always accepted

The following items are requested donations for the upcoming school year:

• General Use
• Kleenex tissue
• Hand sanitizer
• Yellow highlighters
• Plastic pocket folders
• Composition Books
• 1-subject notebook
• 1 ½” 3-ring binder
• #2 pencils
• Colored pencils
• Math Classes
• Quad ruled composition book
• Graph paper - all math classes
• PE Classes
• Hair ties

Many members of our staff have chosen Donors Choose to fill in the gaps. Congratulations to all who have gotten their projects funded by friends, families, and supportive strangers. Below are the current projects waiting for funding. Some projects currently have matching corporate funding.

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Yearbooks: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A00789460

Only $45.00

Students will need their School ID to access their account. They will also have the option to purchase snacks and beverages in addition to their school meals.

Sora, by OverDrive is available for K-12 students in the Clever Portal

Our school district has access to Sora, the student reading app! Use your school credentials to instantly borrow and read eBooks, audiobooks, Read-Alongs, magazines and more on any device, at any time. (If you don’t see your school, choose San Diego Unified from the school list.) Learn more here: Sora

Students can locate the tile under Instant Login Applications in the Clever Portal.”

San Diego Unified School District’s (SDUSD) Extended Learning Opportunities Department administers the PrimeTime Extended Day Program (PrimeTime) offered at elementary, and middle school sites serving students in Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK) through eighth grade. PrimeTime is free to all participating families and operates before and/or after school every student attendance day. Space is limited, applications now being accepted.

We believe families, teachers, schools, and community members are valued and trusted partners who share in the commitment and responsibility of educating our children.

• Wangenheim Newsletter - usually posted monthly, Sunday nights at 6:00 pm
• Principal's Coffee - held monthly on Tuesday mornings in person and Zoom
• Wangenheim Website - updated on an ongoing basis
• District Website

San Diego Unified School District uses multiple methods of sharing important information with families throughout the school year. Make sure you don’t miss any messages by keeping your contact information updated with your school and opting in to texting.

Once the school year begins, check the PowerSchool Parent Portal to ensure your current cell phone number is on file and then text the word “YES” to 67587 to opt in to receiving text messages from San Diego Unified.

More information on the PowerSchool Parent Portal can be found here. Please note that the Parent Portal cannot be accessed until the start of the school year. More information on SchoolMessenger – the system used to send emails, phone calls and text messages to families – can be found here.

Please take a few minutes to verify your eMail address, phone number(s), and mailing address are correct through the Parent Portal. You can also eMail Mrs. Stevens, 619.605.2250 x2022.

On this trip we take participants to Washington DC and New York City! We see and do everything we can possibly fit into the 5 days and 4 nights. There is one teacher chaperone for every 10-12 students and nighttime security guards hired for each floor of the hotels where there are students. This is an all inclusive trip, so once you pay for it, you don't need money for anything else except souvenirs. This is a trip of a lifetime- don't miss out!

Signups are first come first served and we can take 50 kids before we have to start a waitlist.

If you have questions or would like to sign up, contact Ms. Chambless jchambless@sandi.net or Ms. Coppola lcoppola@sandi.net

San Diego Public Library...Mira Mesa Branch