Washington Middle School

FROM MR. BUCKLEY (AD): The Scottie XC Invitational (both Middle School and High School) scheduled for tomorrow at Fort Peck has been POSTPONED to Next Saturday Oct. 5th. Same time, same place, next weekend! Sorry for the change, but we feel it is the best course of action right now with the weather calling for a high of 44 degrees, with snow/rain, and 35 MPH winds.

FROM MR. BUCKLEY (AD): The middle school cross country meet scheduled in Watford City on October 1st has been cancelled. Construction on their golf course did not get finished making the course unavailable to run on. Thank you and have a good weekend.

From Transportation Dept: Friday 9-27-19  Buses 5 and 7 will not run the pm route. Not enough drivers

Message from Transportation Dept: Bus 7 will not run the PM route.

Message from Transportation Dept: Bus 7 will not run the PM route.

NOTE FOR 6th GRADE PARENTS: On Friday, September 27, 2019, the 6th graders will participate in a service project. We will leave the school at 9:30 to pick up litter at the practice football fields, baseball fields, and Lloyd Square Park. We will be returning around 11:00 for a picnic lunch at the school. The WMS cooks will make sack lunches which may be purchased just like a regular hot lunch, or your child may bring a lunch from home. Students should wear appropriate clothing, and they may want to bring along a disposable water bottle. Garbage bags and vinyl gloves will be provided. If students desire, they may bring garden or leather gloves from home, but please make sure they are labeled. We look forward to serving our community.

NOTE FOR 7th GRADE PARENTS: On Friday, September 27, 2019, the 7th graders will be heading out at 9am to clean up around the fairgrounds before a community event this Saturday, pick up litter between the fairgrounds and the Cenex gas station, along the highway from the Trail Star to the Alliance Church, and from the Dawson County Vet Clinic and Berg Tire to Eyer Park. We will picnic in Eyer Park around 11:30am, play some games, and then walk back to WMS over the Bell Street Bridge to return to WMS before the 1:18pm early release time for that day. Students should wear appropriate clothing and bring a backpack or cinch bag if possible. Each student will be given a sack lunch provided by the school, unless they want to bring a sack lunch from home, a bottle of water, a garbage bag, and vinyl gloves for the day. Students may bring garden or leather gloves from home as they would probably stand up better. Please label them on the inside of the cuff. We have Sharpie markers if needed. Students may bring an additional bottle of water to drink from home if they think they will need one. The temperature is to be cooler with a high around 55 degrees. This will be a service project for the 7th grade. We look forward to helping out our community. GO DEMONS!!! #WMSDEMONS #GPSSERVICE #WMSAWESOMIZERS

Today is the day. Ballots are being sent out to all registered voters in the mail, so you should be receiving it soon. Please reach out to Mr. Schreibeis if you have any questions (schreibeiss@glendiveschools.org or 377-5339) or go to our website (https://www.glendiveschools.com/o/gps/page/2019-bond-info--2). Video from Mr. Schreibeis: https://youtu.be/8kVkRytj6ZU #BeInformed #2019BondMeasure

Mr. Schreibeis Interviews Bridget Ekstrom of D.A. Davidson. (7:52) https://youtu.be/LU-hSsu5pNU What it is about: Mr. Schreibeis and Bridget discuss the bond financing (principal and interest), the best time to pursue a bond, and the total amount of money per household. Bridget Ekstrom is the VP of Public Finance of D.A. Davidson #BeInformed #2019BondMeasure

Ballots will be coming out a week from today. Here is the new video that was posted on our website yesterday. Stephen Schreibeis Interview with Dusty Eaton - A&E Architects - (31:37) https://youtu.be/MbYsL4ECURU For more information about the bond, please visit our website at www.glendiveschools.com. #BeInformed #2019BondMeasure

GPS PTA meeting is TODAY, 6:30pm in the Jefferson elementary library! Fun supervised activities provided for the kids, AND there will be snacks and chocolate!! Please consider joining the committee for WMS! GO DEMONS!!! #WMSDEMONS

Volleyball update: 7th and 8th grade volleyball players.....practice change for tomorrow (Thurs., Sept. 12). Practice will finish at 4:45. We will then walk over to the high school to watch the high school volleyball game. The varsity Lady Devils will be playing at 5:30 (this time has also changed). Parents can pick their child up at DCHS after the game. Team shirts will be handed out at practice. They need to be worn to the game. If you haven't already paid, please turn your money in at practice.

Video: What is the difference between a levy and a bond? https://youtu.be/FStQMd3XH08 (4 min 15 sec) #BeInformed #2019BondMeasure

UPDATE: We will not be having an early out this Friday, September 13th. The decision has been made to move the homecoming parade to Friday, September 27th at 3:00 pm and that will be the homecoming football game as well. We will run an early out schedule that day so our students can attend the parade. GO DEMONS!!! #WMSDEMONS #GPSCommunity

UPDATE from Mr. Buckley (AD): Times for WMS football vs Glasgow have been moved to 10 am/11:30 am on Saturday September 14th. GO DEMONS!!! #WMSDEMONS

SELFIE OF THE WEEK SUBMISSIONS!!! Congratulations to 2 of our 7th grade students giving us the "peace sign" - Jeff Veley approach as being selected this week! Lots of AWESOME things going on at WMS! Looking forward to the submissions next week during homecoming! GO DEMONS!!! #WMSDEMONS #GPSPride #WMSSelfieOfTheWeek

Good news! N Meade Ave in front of the middle school is now open to the public so we will no longer have to do student pick up/drop off solely on Dodge St. Please remind your child to use crosswalks when coming to and leaving WMS grounds. Have a great weekend! Go DEMONS!!! #WMSDEMONS

Next week is GPS HOMECOMING week! Please see below events/activities going on for WMS. Monday Sept 9: PJ Dress Up Day Tuesday, Sept 10 Assembly Schedule All Schools Assembly - 1:00 @ DCHS Gymnasium Red Dress Up Day Wednesday, Sept 11 Normal Schedule USA Dress Up Day Thursday, September 12th: Regular Schedule Twin Dress Up Day (Changed) Friday, Sept 13: Early Dismissal Schedule Finish @ 1:18 Devil Dress Up day Homecoming Parade 3:00 Saturday, Sept 14 7/8th Volleyball VS Watford City @ WMS 10/11/12/1pm 7/8th Football VS Glasgow 11/12:30 pm- DCHS

Cross Country Update: Mandan Meet Saturday September 7th, 2019 Start time: 10 AM Central Time Location: Mandan Municipal Golf Course Bus Leaves High School at 5:30 Sharp, be there at 5:15 to ensure a prompt departure. Mandan Municipal Golf Course 1002 7th St SW Mandan, ND 58554 United States

Ballots will be going out on Sept 20th for the school district's bond proposal. Please check back as more Frequently Asked Questions will be added the next couple of weeks. #BeInformed #Vote https://www.glendiveschools.com/o/gps/page/2019-bond-info--2