Washington Middle School

Pennies for a Pledge! 💰 Bring in your pennies to help your house earn points! Want to shake things up? Silver coins can be used to sabotage another house’s chances of winning. 😈
Ms. Applegate will have jugs set up during 5th and 6th grade lunch. Let’s have fun and raise money for a great cause!

We would like to thank Dr. Williams and the Williams Orthodontics team for restocking our AR prizes! We appreciate their continued commitment to our students and their academic success.

What an exciting opportunity!

Students in Mrs. Martinez’s 5th grade math class practiced multiplying fractions through an interactive, hands-on gallery walk. Students moved around the classroom, worked collaboratively, and solved a variety of fraction problems posted at different stations, reinforcing their understanding in an engaging way.

Our library would like to thank @Realize the Dream and Clorox's Clean Feels Good Initiative for their donation of Clorox Disinfecting Wipes. Thank you both for supporting our library!

This week we celebrate the hearts of our school 💜 Thank you to our counselors for always listening, supporting, and helping our students grow—today and every day!

Congratulations to our top 5 winners in the WMS Spelling Bee! These 5 students will represent WMS at the Union County Spelling Bee on Friday, January 30. 1st place- Amara Nwude- overall winner! 2nd place- Oaklen Boswell 3rd place- Maika Green 4th place- Norah Burger 5th place- Henry Swafford

Due to the inclement weather, the Union County Spelling Bee that was scheduled for Friday, January 30th has been postponed. All participants will be informed of the new date as soon as it is rescheduled. Thank you for understanding.

Check out our current leaderboard for IXL! Keep at it, Knights! 🏆

Even though we’re out on snow days ❄️, learning can still continue at home! Students are encouraged to work on IXL, and remember — the students who master the most skills will earn a spot on a surprise field trip 🎉. This is also a great opportunity to make progress on AR projects while at home.

We are excited to celebrate the rich traditions, stories, and cultures that make up our Washington Middle School community! Every family has a story worth sharing, and we would love for you to be part of this special evening by showcasing something meaningful from your family’s heritage, culture, or traditions. Please complete this form linked below if you’re interested in participating!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBTD32ZjyCqDFLKc3Ms6uwlcGAKkLrdLf3-gqRnvSxyQyLjw/viewform

Students in Mrs. Johnston's Agriculture classes recently visited the library to learn about our new hydroponics growing system. The students planted seeds and will be visiting weekly to monitor the seeds' growth. They will also learn more about hydroponics and how it compares to traditional growing methods.

Don't forget to submit your audition forms by THIS Friday, January 23rd! Auditions will be held after school on Monday, January 26th and Tuesday, January 27th. Only students who have submitted an audition form will be allowed to audition! If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Barbarotto: leah.barbarotto@esd-15.org

3rd 9-weeks Independent AR Projects will be due February 27, 2026. Please remember, this project is to be done at home and no late work will be accepted!

Students in Mrs. White’s 5th grade math classes enjoyed a fun change of pace by completing their work directly on their desks. This was the first time Mrs. White tried this approach, and students were excited to work in a hands-on format beyond traditional paper. We love seeing creative strategies that keep learning engaging and fresh! 📐📊

🎉 Get ready to level up! 🎉
During the IXL Skill Mastery Challenge, you’ll be powering through skills that match your grade level and help you shine even brighter ⭐📚.

You may see a few skills from one grade below or above, but each one is carefully chosen to help you grow, stretch your brain 🧠, and show what you can do! 💪
This is your moment to master your grade-level skills and crush the challenge! 🏆
⚠️ Please note: skills outside this range will not count toward the challenge.

👩‍🎓👨‍🎓 Students—get ready to show what you know!
Work on IXL at home and master as many skills as you can 🏡💻✨

📅 Challenge Dates: January 15 – April 6

CALLING ALL ACTORS!

We can’t WAIT to put on our production of The Knight at Dawn KIDS!! Checkout all the info on this flyer and be sure to email Mrs. Barbarotto with any questions: leah.barbarotto@esd-15.org

More info is coming for those that want to work backstage or help with set design, costumes, etc.

We would like to congratulate these students for earning the 2nd Nine Weeks AR Reading Reward!

⏰✨ January Challenge! ✨⏰
This month, we’re encouraging our students to arrive to each class on time! Our goal is to reduce tardies by 10%, and we’re excited to cheer our students on as they build strong habits for success.
🎉 Students with ZERO tardies for the month of January will earn a FREE recess as a reward! 🎉
Let’s work together to start each day strong and on time!