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Here, at a glance, are summertime learning opportunities coordinated through Seattle Public Schools and available to all or some Washington Middle School students. Registration availability is current as of 6/26 (and is closed for some programs). This listing doesn't include opportunities for rising 9th-graders. Incoming Grade 6 only TAF Junior Huskies Academy - project-based learning … Continue reading Summer learning at WMS & SPS

Join with us 5-7 pm on Tuesday (June 16) as trainers from Families Of Color Seattle (FOCS) lead an online dialogue workshop where Washington Middle School parents/guardians and educators will grow their understanding of systemic racism and creating inclusive and anti-racist learning spaces for children.  A workshop for all WMS families & educators We will … Continue reading June 16 online Workshop: ‘Undoing Racism and Teaching Equity to Children’

Dear WMS Community, We write to you today in sadness and outrage about ­­­­­­­­­­­­­our country’s shameful and continuing racial violence and injustice. We condemn the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, among many others, and the fact that Black and Brown families are forced to live and raise their children with the … Continue reading PTSA Statement on Racial Violence & Injustice

Principal Hunt and the WMS Counselors are working hard to help 50+ WMS students and families in need during these difficult times. While the District and Alliance for Education have the Right Now Needs Fund to help with housing, clothing and other critical needs, the funds are not always quickly available for distribution by WMS staff. … Continue reading Help families in need

Join us at 6 pm in the WMS Library on Monday, Oct. 28, for a Community Meeting to learn about Vaping, Juul, Fentanyl and other dangerous substance use that is all around our children. We will start at 6 with a free dinner and chance to meet other families. At about 6:45, we'll hear from … Continue reading Vaping, Juul, Fentanyl: What Families Should Know

Make new friends and reconnect with old ones at the Back to School Block Party, 5-7 pm on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Enjoy pizza (including pork-free and veggie options), music, and meet staff and Ms. Katrina Hunt, our new Principal! Sponsored by the PTSA. The building will be open so newcomers can take a look! Volunteers … Continue reading Free dinner & more at WMS Block Party!

WMS community members joined together for dinner, discussion and approval of the PTSA 2019-20 Budget and Officers on Monday evening, June 10. The Community Meeting featured Consultant and WMS Middle School Success Coordinator LaKesha Kimbrough leading a conversation and small group activities to help create ideas for “How Families and School can work together to … Continue reading Brainstorming at Community Meeting

The following email was sent to the WMS community on June 5: Dear Washington Middle School community, Ms. Katrina Hunt has been appointed as the next principal of Washington Middle School (WMS). During the selection process, families, staff, and students were asked to provide feedback on the next school leader’s qualities. We heard that the … Continue reading Announcement of new Principal

Join us at 6 pm on Monday, June 10, for a Community Meeting sponsored by the PTSA! Consultant and WMS Middle School Success Coordinator LaKesha Kimbrough will lead a conversation on "How Families and School can work together to build a healthy community." We'll have a delicious free dinner catered by Bananas Grill (fully halal; … Continue reading Free dinner, more at PTSA’s next Community Meeting