Washington Middle School

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!

SAVE THE DATE! The 2026 Union County Math Competition will take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at the EHS Auditorium, with sign-in beginning at 9:30 AM and testing starting at 10:00 AM.

Mrs. Morrison’s book club learned about chronological text structure and sequencing with gingerbread houses! 📖

WMS 12 Days of Christmas + STEAM week🎄

WMS Archery teams competed last Wednesday in the El Dorado December Midweek Bullseye tournament hosted by Barton Jr high. For more details click the link below! 🏹 https://www.eldoradopublicschools.org/o/wms/article/2605177

Ace wanted to make sure that no one at WMS was left “Home Alone” including himself! We had a great day at the movies and are looking forward to all of the amazing projects our students create during our Home Alone-Knight Watch STEAM event tomorrow and Friday! 🎄

How to log on to IXL in order to complete the optional math test corrections.

Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. King’s breakfast club had their Christmas big breakfast this morning celebrating a semester of hard work!