Whitewater Middle

Girls 7th & 8th basketball will be starting January 6th! Wrestling will also be starting January 6th for any 6th-8th grade Boys & Girls interested. Stop down to the athletic office for questions on registering. Practice starts the day back from break, so get those registrations in!

Today during lunch be sure to buy your secret crush or friend a candy cane.

Wednesday is dress as your favorite movie character or wear your favorite holiday hat. Best dressed from each Whippet time will compete for a prize.

Student council will be selling candy cane grams today through Wednesday. Send a sweet treat to a friend. Student Council presidents and Vice Presidents CHECK YOUR EMAIL! Show your holiday spirit tomorrow and dress in Red, Green and White!

WMS Iron Dragons: The FTC team will be meeting after school today and tomorrow.

Show your holiday spirit tomorrow and dress in Red, Green and White!

Next week Student Council will be counting down to vacation with special dress up days. Monday is pajama day. Monday-Wednesday you will be able to buy Candy canes for $1 at lunchtime to deliver to a special friend.

On the iready reward day cookie decorating will be held in Mrs. Vacha's FCS Lab room 32. There is a sign up sheet posted outside her room. Please sign up to guarantee your spot! Spots are limited. You are more than welcome to stop by during the reward to see if there is any availability. Please be aware of any allergies you may have!

Game play begins in PE classes today. If you play on a team bring your reversible jersey to class!

Mrs. Fanshaw needs to make an announcement about iReady incentive day.

Next week Student Council will be counting down to vacation with special dress up days. Monday-Wednesday you will be able to buy Candy canes for $1 at lunchtime to deliver to a special friend.

Southern Lakes Anthology Art and Writing pieces are due to the office by
Friday, December 13th. Please submit your completed work with your
student entry form.

Students ACCESS Testing with Miss Porras please make sure to return fidgets used during testing.

Battle of the Books Teams will be meeting during lunch today. Please bring your lunches to the library.

Game play begins in PE classes today. If you play on a team bring your reversable jersey to class!

Students ACCESS Testing with Miss Porras please make sure to return fidgets used during testing.

Band students: Butter Braid Order Pick Up is TODAY after school in the cafeteria. All orders must be picked up and taken home.

Game play begins in PE classes today. If you play on a team bring your reversable jersey to class!

Southern Lakes Anthology Art and Writing pieces are due to the office by
Friday, December 13th. Please submit your completed work with your
student entry form.

ADELANTE members, complete the Career Test and Career Results Google Form in Google Classroom before Monday's meeting.

Band Students: Butter Braid Orders and Money are due TOMORROW - NO EXCEPTIONS

Band Students: Don't forget there is a band concert tonight at WHS. Please take home your instruments and music tonight. Report at the High School at 6:40 wearing all black.

ADELANTE members, complete the Career Test and Career Results Google Form in Google Classroom before Monday's meeting.

There are Battle of the Books meetings today. Please bring your lunches with you to the library.

Band Students: Butter Braid Orders and Money are due on Friday - NO EXCEPTIONS

Student Council meeting for 6 & 7 will meet in the Face room at noon today. 7th graders bring your lunch

Student council meeting on Wednesday at noon for 6 & 7 and 12:45 for 8th grade.

Miss Porras's 8th grade students, please look at your ACCESS Testing schedule taped to your chromebook. Arrive on time with your chromebook charged to Miss Porras's classroom room 11 at your designated date and time.

Southern Lakes Anthology Art and Writing pieces are due to the office by
Friday, December 13th. Please submit your completed work with your
student entry form.

Lego League you have a team meeting after school today.

Miss Porras's 8th grade students, please look at your ACCESS Testing schedule taped to your chromebook. Arrive on time with your chromebook charged to Miss Porras's classroom room 11 at your designated date and time.

Please excuse the 8th grade boys basketball team at 2:35 for their game in Lake Mills

6th graders, remember your iReady Reading Diagnostic starts tomorrow. Make sure you CHARGE your Chromebook and bring headphones to Langauge Arts class tomorrow.

Last day for band make up lessons, please sign up on the Google Sheet in Google Classroom. Let's get those lessons made up before thanksgiving!

Band members, don't forget to sell your butterbraids over Thanksgiving Break! Don't forget to ask your grandma to buy some!

Band make up lessons are today and tomorrow, please sign up on the Google Sheet in Google Classroom. Let's get those lessons made up before thanksgiving!

Good morning Middle School Whippets! Please bring your Chromebooks to Gym class this week so you can take the volleyball quiz and sign up for competitive/ NONcompetitive basketball play in PE classes!

ADELANTE members, please fill out the RSVP form on Google Classroom for our dinner Nov 26th.

As a school we like to reward students for working hard each day on their iready math and reading lesson instructional paths. We have an exciting event planned--more details to come soon! In the meantime, a quick refresher on building Whippet Time expections will help us to all be on the same page to continue our learning success! As a building, Whippet Time is a very QUIET half hour in our day where ALL students are working INDEPENDENTLY on their math and reading lessons. In many classrooms, students will be working in a small group with a teacher on a particular lesson while others work on their own. Let's work as a full building team to ensure these expectations are met each day in every class in order to maximize learning!

8th graders it is not too late for you to travel to DC and New York with Mrs Fanshaw in June of 2025. There will be an virtual meeting for you and our adults on November 21 at 6:30pm. To RSVP use the QR codes in the 8th grade hall so she can send you the google invite. See Mrs. Fanshaw with any questions.

Battle of the Books Teams will be meeting during lunch today. Please remember to bring your lunch with you to the library.

Would the following students please report to the library to pick up your repaired Chromebooks: Justin Sevilla, Zeb Davis, Brynn Schwartz, Axel Boero, Carlos Aguilar and Miley Cuevas.

Attention 7th graders! Are you interested in traveling to DC and New York in the summer of 2026? Mrs Fanshaw will host a parent informational meeting on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 pm in the Middle School Library. To RSVP, please use the QR codes on the flyers and posters in the 7th-grade hallway.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! See Mrs. Fanshaw in room 23 with any questions.

8th graders it is not too late for you to travel to DC and New York with Mrs Fanshaw in June of 2025. There will be an virtual meeting for you and our adults on November 21 at 6:30pm. To RSVP use the QR codes in the 8th grade hall so she can send you the google invite. See Mrs. Fanshaw with any questions.

ADELANTE members, you have until Wednesday to fill out your RSVP form for our ADELANTE dinner. Fill it out ASAP!

Attention 7th graders! Are you interested in traveling to DC and New York in the summer of 2026? Mrs Fanshaw will host a parent informational meeting on Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 pm in the Middle School Library. To RSVP, please use the QR codes on the flyers and posters in the 7th-grade hallway.
Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! See Mrs. Fanshaw in room 23 with any questions.

8th graders it is not too late for you to travel to DC and New York with Mrs Fanshaw in June of 2025. There will be an virtual meeting for you and our adults on November 21 at 6:30pm. To RSVP use the QR codes in the 8th grade hall so she can send you the google invite. See Mrs. Fanshaw with any questions.

ADELANTE members, fill out the google form on a potential dinner for members and families.

8th grade band lessons are today

Battle of the Books teams will be meeting at lunch today. Please bring your lunch to the library.

Today is World Kindness Day, a perfect opportunity to spread positivity and show our support for each other. To celebrate, our amazing Hope Squad members will be in the hallways with post-it notes, ready for you to write and share positive messages! Whether it’s a kind word for a friend, an inspiring quote, or just a simple 'Have a great day,' let’s fill our school with encouragement and kindness. So, stop by, grab a note, and make someone’s day a little brighter. Let's make World Kindness Day unforgettable!"

We’re excited to announce that there will be an informational meeting for the 2026 trip to Washington, D.C. and New York! This trip is an incredible opportunity to explore two of America’s most historic cities. If you’re interested in joining the adventure, be sure to attend the meeting on November 20 at 6:30 p.m. Bring your parents and any questions you may have about the itinerary, costs, and everything else. We can’t wait to see you there and start planning this unforgettable experience!

8th grade band lessons start today

There is a 6th Grade Lego League meeting after school today.

Today is the last day to use your book fair coupons. If you received one from a teacher make sure you turn it in today! Don't forget that Student council is also selling ice cream at lunch today.

7th grade band lessons and scale tests are today

For today's ADELANTE meeting, please bring your chromebook!

Battle of the Books teams will be meeting during lunches today. Please bring your lunches with you to the library.

Does your family like sub sandwiches? Tonight there is a fundraiser/portion of proceeds fundraiser for Studio 84 at Jersey Mike's. Studio 84 provides art experiences for people with different abilities.

7th grade band lessons and scale tests are today!

There is a Lego League meeting after school today from 3:30-4:30.

Battle of the Books teams will start meeting tomorrow. Please reach out to Mrs. Ramsden if you have not turned in your application yet.

The first ADELANTE Meeting will be held today at 12:35pm. Be on time.

All 7th & 8th Grade boys signed up for basketball meet in the boys locker room right after school today.

There is a WMS Iron Dragons FTC meeting after school today. Lego League your meeting will be tomorrow.

8th grade band lessons are today and your scale tests!

Get ready for some mix-and-match fun on Friday with our "Freaky Friday" theme! Swap styles with a friend, teacher, parent or principal; dress in mismatched clothes, or create a totally wild look—anything goes for this topsy-turvy day!

Don’t forget, it’s all part of celebrating Red Ribbon Week and our theme, "Life is a Movie, Film Drug-Free." Counts will be taken during Whippet Time, and there will be prizes for the classes with the most participants.

Let’s embrace the "freaky" and have a fun, spirited day!

ADELANTE interviews are today for some of you. Be on time.

8th grade band lessons are today and your scale tests!

On Thursday, let’s get into the Halloween spirit with our "Hocus Pocus" dress-up day! Wear your Halloween costume or Halloween colors, but remember—no masks or weapons are allowed.

Join in the fun as we celebrate Red Ribbon Week and the theme, "Life is a Movie, Film Drug-Free." Participation counts will be taken during Whippet Time, with prizes for the classes with the most involvement.

Let’s conjure up some school spirit and make it a magical day!

Winners from Tuesdays dress up day: 6th grade Mr. Hobart, 7th grade Mrs. Fero and 8th grade Mrs. Rudzinski

ADELANTE interviews are today for some of you. Be on time.

6th grade, if you qualify for the iReady reward, you will sign up TODAY at lunch. If you don't sign up, you will be assigned a room to report to for the party.

Battle of the Books applications are due on Friday. Please stop by the library if you need an application.

7th grade girls volleyball players, you must return the jerseys to Mr A.

7th grade band lessons are today

On Wednesday, we’re traveling through time for Red Ribbon Week with our "Back to the Future" Decades Day! Pick your favorite decade—whether it’s the '50s, '80s, or even the future—and dress the part!

Show off your style and join the fun while supporting the theme, "Life is a Movie, Film Drug-Free." Counts will be taken during Whippet Time, and prizes are up for grabs for the classes with the most participants.

Let’s step into the past (or future) in style!

There is a meeting after school today for the 6th grade WMS Iron Dragons Lego League team.

Would the following students please report to the library to pick up their repaired Chromebooks: Cam Flores, Nicholas Keltesch, Davonte Olson, Anais Aranda, Kamor Douglas, Naomi Smith and Frander Martinez

If you applied for ADELANTE and did not get a google classroom invite, check in with Miss Porras. Your application may be in the no name pile.

ADELANTE interviews are today for some of you. Be on time.

Ms. Miller's whippet time please report to the band room today for Whippet Time.

7th Grade Band Lessons are today

Get ready for another exciting day of Red Ribbon Week! On Tuesday, the theme is "Space Jam"—so show your team spirit by wearing your favorite sport or team jersey!

Let’s fill the school with athletic energy and support the Red Ribbon message. Participation counts will be taken during Whippet Time, and the classes with the most involvement will win some great prizes!

Don’t forget—"Life is a Movie, Film Drug-Free!"

There is a WMS Iron Dragon meeting after school today for the FTC team. The Lego League team will meet tomorrow.

ADELANTE applicants, check google classroom for your interview time. Interviews are this and next week. Be on time.

If you haven't yet, please verify with Miss Porras today that your ADELANTE application was recieved. There are some no name applications that were turned in.

Ms. Millers Whippet time please report to the band room for whippet time today.

Applications are now being accepted for Battle of the Books teams. Please see Mrs. Ramsden for an application.

Make up band lessons are today, if you're missing a lesson make sure you schedule it with Mr. Kamp

Next week, we’re celebrating Red Ribbon Week, and the student council has organized a fun, daily dress-up theme to match this year’s theme: "Life is a Movie, Film Drug-Free."

Kicking off on Monday, we’ll go all out for "Turning Red"—let’s turn the school into a sea of red! Be sure to wear your best red outfit to show your support.

Participation counts will be taken during Whippet Time, and there will be prizes for the classes with the most participants. Let’s make it a great start to Red Ribbon Week!

ADELANTE applicants, there are some no name applications turned in. Please verify with Miss Porras before leaving today that yours was accounted for.

There are no WMS Iron Dragon meetings this week.

Make up band lessons are today, if you're missing a lesson make sure you schedule it with Mr. Kamp

The library will open at 9:00am today. Please plan accordingly.

Today is picture retake day. We will call you down by classes to get picture taken or retaken. If you are having retakes and have a packet already purchases please bring that down with you.

The voting is in for the 2024-2025 8th-grade student Council Presidents. Congratulations to Liam Egnoski and Jesse Vubumuh on your win.

Applications are now being accepted for Battle of the Books teams. Please see Mrs. Ramsden for an application.

There are no WMS Iron Dragon meetings this week.

6th grade band lessons are today

Makeup band lessons are tomorrow and Wednesday, if you're missing a band lesson, get a makeup scheduled with Mr. Kamp today!

6th grade band lessons are today, check your emails for updated times due to the shortened schedule today!

Applications are now being accepted for Battle of the Books teams. Please see Mrs. Ramsden for an application.

Great Job to the middle school Cross Country team on completing a wonderful season!

Ms. Ransavage's Club should meet in Rm 31 at the 2:50 today.

Ms. Sykes Guided Study Hall should report to room 32 (FACS Lab) for class today.

Builders club meeting tomorrow after school. Have your ride here at 4:00. See you in room 29!

7th and 8th grade Volleyball Teams - As the season comes to an end we would like to congratulate all of you for the effort and enthusiasm you displayed in every practice and every game. It takes courage to participate and represent your school, and you did so marvelously. We are very proud of our Whippets. Yesterday the 7th grade team played whole heartledly as they faced tough players in Lake Mills, bringing home a victory from one of its teams. Way to go girls!

This friday is the PTO activity night. There will be a karaoke contest. Tickets are sold today during your lunch. You purchase your ticket after you are done eating. Remember to have both sections of the permission slip signed by your parents so you can go through the haunted house. No tickets will be sold at the door

New Alto Sax, Baritone and Trumpet lessons and 6th grade flute and clarinet lessons are today.

Builders Club members and those interested in joining: please turn in Rake and Run permission slip by TOMORROW. Turn it in to Ms. Olsen in room 29. Our next meeting will be Tuesday after school until 4:00

Would the following students please report to the library to pick up their repaired Chromebooks: Kamor Douglas, Eli Wieland, Arlen Navarro, Brady Garst, Leonardo Valadez and Cavalli Tillman.

This friday is the PTO activity night. Tickets go on sale today during your lunch. You purchase your ticket after you are done eating. Remember to have both sections of the permission slip signed by your parents so you can go through the haunted house. No tickets will be sold at the door.

8th grade band lessons are today

Please remember that the library is not open until after announcements every morning.

Builders Club members and those interested in joining: please turn in Rake and Run permission slip by this Friday, 10/18. Turn it in to Ms. Olsen in room 29. Our next meeting will be Tuesday after school until 4:00

Hope Squad, today is day 2 of training. Bring your Chromebook. We will meet in room 21 right after announcements.

8th grade band lessons are today.

Pick up your Activity night permission slip outside the office after school. There are two places your parent must sign. One for activity night and one for the haunted house. If the haunted house section is not signed you will not be allowed to go through.

This friday is the PTO activity night. There will be a karaoke contest. You must sign up at lunch for the karaoke contest if they want to take part.

This week Monday and Tuesday ALL PE classes need to bring chromebooks class

7th grade band lessons are today

There is a meeting after school today for the 7th and 8th grade WMS Iron Dragons team. 6th grade will have their meeting tomorrow.

Hope Squad: reminder that Wednesday is our final day of training! Please make sure you have gotten your homework slip filled out from all of your teachers so you know what assignments you'll miss on Wednesday. See Hope Squad advisors with questions.

6th grade band lessons are today- check Google Classroom

Hope Squad: We will have our final day of training next week Wednesday. Please come down to the office NOW to get your homework slip.

6th grade band lessons are today - check Google Classroom

Student Council members please check your google classroom

This is the last and final day to turn in fundraising money. Please bring it to the office now. If you forgot it please come to the office so we can call home.

Friday's dressup winners are Mrs. Joseph, Ms. Netteschiem, and Ms. Heyer. Thank you to all that participated and brough food for stuff the bus.

Please turn in your fundraiser forms and money if you have them today. Tomorrow will be the last time to turn them in.

Memory Books are still for sale. Bring $20.00 to the office and get one reserved.

Will the following students please stop by the library to pick up their repaired Chromebooks: Jaykob Selman, Yahir Soto, Julio Avelino, Peyton Kubicz, Ana Alickaj and Caiden Morris.

There is a 6th grade WMS Iron Dragons meeting after school today.

7th grade band lessons are today!

Only 5 more days to sell for the fundraiser. Get out there and make sales. Sale ends on Monday, Oct 7th.

Happy Homecoming week! Today is Inside Out day. Show us your emotions. Whippet time teachers will take a count of participation. There will be prizes for most participation each day. Tomorrow is Beach Day. Don't forget to get ready for your tropical vacation. We are also collecting non perishable food to help support the food panty. Don't forget to bring in items this week!

If everyone would please take out their chrome books and look up your schedule. There were several class changes made over the weekend and they start today. Please look at your schedule carefully to see you have had any schedule changes.

Hope you had a great weekend and had some time to sell for the fund raiser. We have some exciting things planned for this year but need your help in selling to raise the money. Do what ever you can selling one item is better than sell none. The last day for the fund raiser is Monday October 7th.

Today's dress up winners are: Mrs. Joseph, Mr. Schimming, and Mrs. Prat. They will recieve their treat tomorrow for Whippet time. Tomorrow's dress up day is Hawiian Beach Day. Remember to dress appropriatey for school and don't for get to bring non persishable foods for stuff the bus!

Get out and sell this weekend. Great prizes can be won.

New to band Alto Sax, Baritone and Trumpet players have band lessons today. 6th grade band lessons restart today.

Monday starts Homecoming week! We will be following the high school's spirit days centered around movie themes. Monday is Inside Out Day. Come as your favorite Inside out character or in full color of that character. Whippet Time groups will be competing for the highest participation with treats involved!
It is also time to Stuff the Bus. Please help our community by bringing in non-perishable food items to your Whippet Time teacher. We hope everyone participates!

8th grade band lessons, new to band clarinets, and new to band tuba players also have lessons today. Check Google Classroom and the Hallpass App.

Keep selling those fundraiser items. We want to do some fun activities this year but need your help in raising the funds to support them. Sell, sell, sell.

There will be no homework zone today due to a teacher meeting.

Get registered on line for the fundraiser. Let the internet do the hard part.

8th grade band lessons start today, double check in Google Classroom and the Hallpass App when your lesson is!!

Have you purchased your memory book yet? Still time bring $20.00 to the office and get yours reserved.

There will be no homework zone on Sept 25 due to a teacher meeting.

Melody Smith , Kylie Dowden and Paige Callahan all finished in the top 20! with Paige taking 4th overall out of 126! Great Job Whitewater!

Student council memebers running for president or vice president don't forget to fill out the running form on google classroom!

Would the following students please stop by the library to pick up their repaired Chromebooks: Journey Villwock, Gavin Dammeir, Cayden Warner and Alex Perez Aguilar.

6th grade PE announcement reminder-fundraiser

Cross Country Meet went great last night! Tyler, Cason, George,Bastian all came in under 10 minutes! Great Job Team!