Washington Middle School is in the midst of big changes. One thing that has stayed true? Our community continues to support students, teachers, and staff! The PTSA annual fund drive begins later this month. Help us get a head start by donating to the Washington PTSA on GivingTuesday: December 3rd. Donations to the PTSA fund … Continue reading Giving Tuesday is December 3rd!
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Reflections Arts Competition excellence!
Congratulations to four Washington Middle School students whose entries are moving up to the citywide level of the national PTA's Reflections Arts Competition. Literature Sylvester Gross-Hamburger: "The Dream Journal of the Late Professor Fairens" Visual Arts: Mirabelle Gross: "Inside a Book"Torin Hough: "H's in the Eyes (Self Portrait in Oil)"Abby Nakamoto: "Nature's Beauty" Support our … Continue reading Reflections Arts Competition excellence!
Thanksgiving for Washington families in need
It's nearly Thanksgiving and it's a WMS holiday tradition to provide "Thanksgiving Dinner-in-a-Bag" to any family in need. If you would like to DONATE a Thanksgiving Dinner please email katherine.barr@gmail.com. If you can donate a dinner you will be asked to shop for a specific grocery list of supplies (costing approximately $40) and to deliver them … Continue reading Thanksgiving for Washington families in need
Ski Bus for Washington Students
The Washington Snow Sports program (the ski bus) is back beginning January 10 with ski and snow board lessons. Weekly Friday bus trips take students from Washington Middle School to the Summit at Snoqualmie, leaving from school at 4:00 pm and returning at 11:30 pm. Learn more about the program on the Mohan Skiing and Boarding … Continue reading Ski Bus for Washington Students
Vaping, Juul, Fentanyl: What Families Should Know
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
Free dinner & more at WMS Block Party!
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!
Brainstorming at Community Meeting
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
Announcement of new Principal
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
Free dinner, more at PTSA’s next Community Meeting
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
PTSA Board plans $133k budget
The PTSA Board on June 3 approved a 2019-20 spending plan of more than $133,000, including new investments in programs and events intended to build community and address equity issues at the school. The PTSA membership is to vote on the budget at the community meeting starting at 6 pm on Monday, June 10. [See … Continue reading PTSA Board plans $133k budget
