Washington Middle School
December 21 & 22: Modified Days (dismiss @ 12:30 pm)
December 25-January 3: No School/Winter Break
On December 6th and 8th, WMS will be raising funds to support the family of a former WMS student that is now in high school. The family also has elementary aged kids that attend South Point Elementary. They suffered a house fire and are in need of household furnishings, household goods and other items. In order to help, Blue Jay Brew coffee prices will be raised by $1 on Wednesday, December 6th, with funds raised being donated to the family. Also, Friday, December 8th will be $5 Friday. For $5, you will be able to wear a hat, and have your name entered 4 times into a drawing to earn a prize. Hat passes and raffle tickets will be available in the cafeteria before school.
Maker Club meets December 12 from 3:30-4:30 pm in the library.
The Band Concert is December 12in the WHS Gym at 5:30 pm.
Stuco meets December 13 from 3:30-4:30 pm in Mrs. Schamerloh's room.
The Orchestra Concert is December 13 in the WHS Gym at 7:00 pm.
There will be a volleyball informational meeting for all those interested in trying out, Thursday, December 14th, at 8:00 am in the library.
Outdoor Club meets in Mr. Trentmann's room Thursday, December 14th. Please have a ride to pick you up promptly at 4:30.
Art Club, FFA, Brain Bowl, Gamer's Club each meet December 14th after school.
Please check your lunch account balance in Lumen before you come to lunch, you must have a positive balance in order to purchase A-LA-CART items or extra entrees. Also, please remember any money put into the money box needs to be deposited BEFORE 10 am, or you may take it to Mrs. Mathes in the counseling office. Money deposited on-line also needs to be in your account before 10 am.
Canned food drive continues next week until December 8th. Please turn in all non-perishable food items to your 4th hour teacher. There are prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. The canned food drive supports our tree at the festival of trees-this is a citywide contest and we want to win! All food donated will help fill all of the local food pantries to help families in our community.
Please stop by the library to participate in the gnome scavenger hunt. Participants will be entered in a drawing for prizes at the end of December
The 8th graders have created items that are perfect for your holiday gift giving needs. Students may shop before school in Mrs. Bade's Room 1107. Items range from $3 to $15.
If interested in Chess Club, they meet every Wednesday morning in the library from 7:30-8:20 am.
Brain Bowl meets every Thursday from 3:30-4:15 pm in Mr. Dennis' Room 1110.
Upcoming Basketball Games:
Dec. 4: in Owensville
Dec. 5: at home vs Steelville
Dec. 8: at home vs Rolla
Dec. 11: in Pacific
Upcoming Wresting Meets:
Dec. 4: Black Hawk Tri-Meet @ 5:00 pm
Dec. 7: Owensville Dual @ 5:00 pm
Dec. 9: Troy Tournament @ 9:00 am
Dec. 12: Sullivan Meet @ 5:00 pm
Dec. 14 WMS Quad @ 5:00 pm
Wear blue every Friday for "Blue Fridays" to show our school pride and support our community.
Yearbooks and Birthday Grams are available for purchase. See Mrs. Schamerloh if you have any questions. Pick up a flyer by the office.