Whitewater Middle

Today's HHM fact! “The Bracero Program (1942–1964) brought over 4.5 million Mexican laborers to the U.S. to work on farms during World War II.”

It’s time for our September Students of the Month announcement! Last month, we focused on the theme of Resilience – the ability to cope with and recover from challenges. We were looking for students who: Can sit with the struggle and not give up, Are willing to practice in order to learn a skill, And who keep trying without letting a negative attitude get in the way. We're proud to recognize the following students for showing true resilience throughout the month of September: Ella, Lilly, Akira, Marcus. Ella, Lilly, Akira, and Marcus – please come down to the office after the announcements to be recognized. Great job! Now, as we move into October, our new focus is on Connection – emphasizing the importance of social connection and building a strong sense of community. This month, we’ll be looking for students who: Make time for positive peer and adult relationships, Speak to others with kindness and support those around them, And reach out to classmates outside of their usual friend group.

Today's HHM fact! “Puerto Rico is famous for its coquí frog — a tiny frog whose call sounds like ‘ko-kee’ and is a national symbol.”

Bring your chromebook tp PE class today if you want to make up the Intro quiz

8th grade WIN Band lessons are today. Check Google Classroom or your lesson calendar in your binder to know when to come for your lesson!

Today's HHM fact! Pupusas — thick corn tortillas stuffed with cheese, beans, or meat — are El Salvador’s national dish

8th grade WIN Band lessons are today. Check Google Classroom or your lesson calendar in your binder to know when to come for your lesson!

All fundraiser orders and money should be turned into the office now. If you have forgotten yours you can bring it tomorrow.

Today's HHM fact! “Honduras has the second-largest coral reef in the world — the Mesoamerican Reef — making it a diver’s paradise.”

6th Grade Percussion, you have lessons this morning! 8th grade WIN Band lessons start this afternoon. Check Google Classroom or your lesson calendar in your binder to know when to come for your lesson!

Attention 6th graders that joined band this year. You have band lessons today to get started on your new instruments!! Make sure you are looking at your yellow band lesson pass and the calendar so you don't forget!!

Today's HHM fact! “Nicaragua’s national dish is gallo pinto — a tasty mix of rice and beans eaten for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.”

7th grade band lessons are TODAY. Make sure you are looking at your yellow band lesson pass and the calendar so you don't forget!!

FFA meeting October 2nd at 7:30 AM! If you are in 8th grade agriculture classes either semester, or just want to learn about FFA, come to our meeting in Ms. Parsons room, 38B!

The Cross Country team had another great race last night! Audrey Bleck, Paige Callahan, & Ben Roe earned medals for their top 5 finishes & the girls team earned a 3rd place finish overall!

7th and 8th grade girls volleyball teams traveled yesterday to Johnson's Creek for a heart stopping double header. The 8th grade team played fiercely and battled 'til the end but fell 2-1. The 7th grade girls dominated the court and brought home a victory... 1 2 3 WHIPPETS!

Today's HHM fact! “The Masaya Volcano near Managua is one of the few places on Earth where you can see a glowing lava lake.”

Homework zone is today in room 37a from 3:30-4:10

Attention any band members that missed your last lesson, today are make up lessons. Sign up in the band room for a slot!

Today's HHM fact! The first Miss Universe from a Latin American country was Gladys Zender of Peru in 1957

All Middle School Physical Education (gym) classes need their Chromebooks this week on Thursday and Friday

FFA meeting October 2nd at 7:30 AM! If you are in 8th grade agriculture classes either semester, or just want to learn about FFA, come to our meeting in Ms. Parsons room, 38B!

You have this week and weekend to finish up your fundraising. Make sure you have reached out to everyone possible to see if they might be interested in supporting the Whitewater Middle School fundraiser.

Homework zone is today in room 37a from 3:30-4:10

Attention 6th graders that joined band this year. You have band lessons today to get started on your new instruments!! Make sure you are looking at your yellow band lesson pass and the calendar so you don't forget!!

Today's HHM fact! Latino cowboys — called vaqueros — were the original cowboys of the American West. Many cowboy terms like rodeo, lasso, and ranch come from Spanish.

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We’re wrapping up Homecoming Week tomorrow with the ultimate school pride—Red & White Spirit Day!Show your Whippet spirit by rocking as much red and white as you can—shirts, hats, socks, face paint, you name it! 🐾 The more spirited, the better. Let’s fill the halls with our school colors and end Homecoming Week with a Whippet roar! 🐾

7th and 8th Grade WMS Robotics team members there is a meeting after school today from 3:30-4:30pm.

Homework zone is today in room 37a from 3:30-4:10

6th grade band lessons are TODAY. Make sure you are looking at your yellow band lesson pass and the calendar so you don't forget!!

8Today's HHM fact! Did you know? The first U.S. school desegregation case was won by Mexican-American families — Mendez v. Westminster (1947) — seven years before Brown v. Board of Education!

The 7th grade Girls Volleyball team delighted parents and spectators alike yesterday as they went up against Fort Atkinson. The girls shone brightly on the court as both the A and B teams scored relentlessly and brought home victories... Way to go Whippets!

Homework zone is today in room 37a from 3:30-4:10

Congrats to our Cross Country Girls yesterday bringing home a 2nd place team trophy! Everyone worked super hard and Paige Callahan & Audrey Bleck led the race finishing in 4th and 5th place! Way to go runners.

Attention any 6th or 8th grade band members that missed your last lesson, today are make up lessons. Sign up in the band room for a slot!

Today's HHM fact! “Hispanic Americans make up almost 20% of the U.S. population — that’s nearly 1 in every 5 people!”

NO CROSS COUNTRY PRACTICE after school! Enjoy your day off :)

6th Grade WMS Robotics team members there is a Lego League meeting after school today from 3:30-4:30pm.

🔄 Hey WMS! 🔄
Homecoming Week fun continues with UNO Reverse Day! Students—it’s your turn to dress like the teachers! 👔📚 Think blazers, button-ups, or anything “teacher-style.”
Teachers—you’re flipping it around and dressing like students! 🎒👟 It’s the ultimate role reversal, so get creative and show off your best UNO Reverse Day look. Who’s ready to switch it up?

Hey WMS! Get ready—This week during Homecoming we’re kicking off an epic STUFF the BUS challenge! Each grade level will battle it out to see who can bring in the most non-perishable food items—think cereal, soup, canned fruits, and veggies. Toilet Paper and paper towels will earn 2 points each package! Drop off your items in the lobby each morning. Student Council will count them—1 point per valid item! (Valid = unopened + not expired. So check those pantries carefully!) Let’s come together as a school, show some grade-level pride, and make a HUGE difference for families right here in Whitewater. Let’s do this, WMS—let’s STUFF. THAT. BUS!

6th grade band lessons are TODAY. Make sure you are looking at your yellow band lesson pass and the calendar so you don't forget!!

All Middle School Physical Education (gym) classes need their Chromebooks this week on Wednesday and Thursday and next week too.

Today's HHM fact! “Spanish is the second-most spoken language in the United States. Over 42 million people speak Spanish at home!”

Hey WMS! 🎉
Homecoming Week is here, and you know what that means—SPIRIT DAYS! Tomorrow is Twister Tuesday 🌪️ … also known as Mismatch Day! Show off your wild side by mixing up your clothes—crazy socks, clashing patterns, bold colors, and outfits that totally don’t match (on purpose!). The more creative (and mismatched) the better! Let’s see how twisted you can get for Twister Tuesday!

Hey WMS! Get ready—This week during Homecoming we’re kicking off an epic STUFF the BUS challenge! Each grade level will battle it out to see who can bring in the most non-perishable food items—think cereal, soup, canned fruits, and veggies. Toilet Paper and paper towels will earn 2 points each package! Drop off your items in the lobby each morning. Student Council will count them—1 point per valid item! (Valid = unopened + not expired. So check those pantries carefully!) Let’s come together as a school, show some grade-level pride, and make a HUGE difference for families right here in Whitewater. Let’s do this, WMS—let’s STUFF. THAT. BUS!

Homework zone is today in room 37a from 3:30-4:10

Attention any 6th or 8th grade band members that missed your last lesson, today are make up lessons. Sign up in the band room for a slot!

Today's HHM fact! “Hispanic Americans make up almost 20% of the U.S. population — that’s nearly 1 in every 5 people!”

🔄 Hey WMS! 🔄
Homecoming Week fun continues with UNO Reverse Day! Students—it’s your turn to dress like the teachers! 👔📚 Think blazers, button-ups, or anything “teacher-style.”
Teachers—you’re flipping it around and dressing like students! 🎒👟 It’s the ultimate role reversal, so get creative and show off your best UNO Reverse Day look. Who’s ready to switch it up?

Hey WMS! Get ready—This week during Homecoming we’re kicking off an epic STUFF the BUS challenge! Each grade level will battle it out to see who can bring in the most non-perishable food items—think cereal, soup, canned fruits, and veggies. Toilet Paper and paper towels will earn 2 points each package! Drop off your items in the lobby each morning. Student Council will count them—1 point per valid item! (Valid = unopened + not expired. So check those pantries carefully!) Let’s come together as a school, show some grade-level pride, and make a HUGE difference for families right here in Whitewater. Let’s do this, WMS—let’s STUFF. THAT. BUS!

Attention 6th graders that joined band this year. You have band lessons today to get started on your new instruments!! Make sure you are looking at your yellow band lesson pass and the calendar so you don't forget!!

Congrats to our Cross Country team yesterday at the Elkhorn meet! The 6th & 7th grade girls team placed 2nd, with an outstanding 1st place finish from Audrey Bleck! Paige Callahan finished in 2nd place overall for 8th grade girls and Marcus Roe finished 9th place for the 8th grade boys! Emma Kuzoff, Izzy Bourdreau, & Ben Roe also finished in the top 20! The team has their next race on Monday afternoon!

8th graders! IF you missed the informational meeting last night for the 2026 trip to DC and New York it is not too late to sign up. See Mrs. Fanshaw for information on what to do next.

Today's HHM fact! Did you know? The word ‘chocolate’ comes from the Aztec word ‘xocolatl’, meaning ‘bitter water.’ We can thank Indigenous peoples of Mexico for the world’s chocolate obsession!

Hello WMS! Next week is homecoming over at the high school, and we would like to celebrate with them by having a dress-up week! Monday is the first day, and the first dress up is wild card. Each grade is assigned a color to wear. 6th grade is purple, 7th grade is blue, and 8th grade is black. Monday is also the high school's powderpuff game. Have a great weekend, WMS, and don't forget to wear your grade's color!

Hey WMS! Get ready—next week during Homecoming we’re kicking off an epic STUFF the BUS challenge! Each grade level will battle it out to see who can bring in the most non-perishable food items—think cereal, soup, canned fruits, and veggies. Toilet Paper and paper towels will earn 2 points each package! Drop off your items in the lobby each morning. Student Council will count them—1 point per valid item! (Valid = unopened + not expired. So check those pantries carefully!) Let’s come together as a school, show some grade-level pride, and make a HUGE difference for families right here in Whitewater. Let’s do this, WMS—let’s STUFF. THAT. BUS!

Congratulations to the 7th grade volleyball team on magnificent games last night against Jefferson. Way to go Whippets!

Homework zone is today in room 37a from 3:30-4:10

8th grade band lessons are TODAY. Make sure you are looking at your yellow band lesson pass and the calendar so you don't forget!!

Student Council will have our first meeting today during 6th grade lunch at 10:57 in room 21. 6th graders, bring your lunch.

Cross Country has a meet today & everyone needs their uniform. Please see Miss D. in room 45 if you forgot it

Today's HHM fact! Hispanic-owned businesses are the fastest-growing segment of small businesses in the U.S., contributing over $800 billion to the economy each year.

Orchestra classes will resume on Monday, September 22nd. Please stop in the office and pick up more information

There will be no individual choir lessons today. There will be choir class today

8th Graders! Insterested in the 2026 trip to Washington DC and New York City? Join us for an information meeting with your parents: Tonight Thursday September 18 at 6:00pm. Pick up an invitation with the RSVP QR code from Mrs. Fanshaw.

No homework zone today due to a staff meeting.

Orchestra classes will resume on Monday, September 22nd. Please stop in the office and pick up more information

8th grade band lessons start TODAY. Make sure you are looking at your yellow band lesson pass and the calendar so you don't forget!!

Student Council will have our first meeting tomorrow, Thursday, during 6th grade lunch, at 10:57, in room 21. 6th graders, bring your lunch.

The 7th grade volleyball team delighted family and friends on their season starter yesterday defeating Watertown. Our center court shook as our A Team scored relentlessly for a 3 nothing win. Our B Team started off slowly, falling in a heart stopping 2nd set 27-25, but coming back to a 25-12 3rd set win to close the match. Congratulations Girls, keep up the good work!

Good morning! For Hispanic Heritage Month, celebrated from September 15 to October 15, We will honor the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic Americans each day this month!

First fact! Hispanic Heritage Month starts on September 15 because it’s Independence Day for five countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Mexico the 16th and Chile the 18th!

8th Graders! Insterested in the 2026 trip to Washington DC and New York City? Join us for an information meeting with your parents: Thursday September 18 at 6:00pm. Pick up an invitation with the RSVP QR code from Mrs. Fanshaw.

Homework zone is today in room 37a from 3:30-4:10

Cross Country has a meet today & everyone needs their uniform. Please see Miss D. in room 45 if you forgot it

Orchestra classes will resume on Monday, September 22nd. Please stop in the office and pick up more information

“Good morning! From September 15 to October 15, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month—a time to honor the cultures, histories, and contributions of people with roots in Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Take a moment to learn something new, enjoy Latin music, or read about a Hispanic leader who inspires you. Let’s celebrate the diversity that makes our community strong!”

7th and 8th Grade students who applied to participate in robotics this year please stop by the library before you leave today to speak to Mrs. Ramsden.

No homework zone today. Homework zone will start next week on Tuesday.

Today, September 11 is the 24nd anniversary of 9/11, a day of historic significance for our nation. On September 11, 2001, terrorists attacked the United States and nearly 3,000 American citizens lost their lives. Please take time to reflect about those we lost and those who risked their lives to save others. This day also serves as a reminder for the appreciation for the people who work hard to keep us safe and protect our freedom every day. Thank you.

No homework zone today. Homework zone will start next week on Tuesday.

Hello Whippets! If you are ready to make a difference, pick up your student council application outside the office. All applications are due to one of the advisors by Thursday September 11.

Today is the first day for Homework zone. It will be in room 37a from 3:30-4:10

Hey Whippets! Want to be a positive leader? Do you have BIG ideas for our school? Do you love planning events, helping others, and making your voice heard? Then Student Council is the place for YOU! If you’re ready to step up and shine, pick up an application in the office (or from one of the advisors)! Don’t wait—this is YOUR chance to lead, inspire, and have fun along the way! Applications are due by Thursday September 11 to Mrs. Fanshaw, Mrs. Orlo, or Miss Schmelzer.

Applications are available in the library for students interested in joining WMS robotics. Please see Mrs. Ramsden if you are interested in joining a team.

Miss Porras's kids, check your google classroom to double check when you have flex with her and for the latest annoucnements for this week.