Get ready!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way ,YAY! Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Book Fair benefits Washington Middle School!
Visit our Book Fair homepage, https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/wms, to learn more and get started with eWallet and view important dates.
Happy Reading,
Casi Houck
Our skills and brains aren't the only things growing in Ms. Tennant's FACS class! Check out the plants they are growing and how well they are doing!
WOW! What great seasons our WMS Cross Country, Football, and Volleyball Teams experienced! We greatly appreciate all our student-athletes, parents, coaches, and Activities Director, Mr. Murphy, for all their support.
We are said to say goodbye to those sports, but we are excited for WMS Girls' Basketball and Wrestling to begin!
Shout out to our 8th-graders who participated on teams at DCHS!
What sparks you? Mrs. Newton's STEM class reflected on what SPARKS them!
Our 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade Band and Choir had their first performance of the year! It was a wonderful opportunity for them to share their passion for music and growth as students! Thank you to Mr. Burkhard and Ms. Sickler for making this performance a reality.
Mrs. Eckert's students learned about conflict in a story by engaging in activities to increase critical thinking.
Ms. Tennant's 6th-grade Homeroom reflects on what growth means to them.
Our students are enjoying the thinking that our new ELA curriculum resource is providing. Mrs. Eckert keeps her students on their toes and their brains ready to dig in.
Did you know Washington Middle School was named a Purple Star School last year? Mrs. Ligther is our liaison. If you ever need resources or have questions about how WMS can help military students and families while serving our country or have served our country, please call our Main Office at 406.377.2356.
Thank you for your service!
Mr. Hopfauf's students worked in small groups growing their decision-making skills, collaboration, problem-solving, and creativity to build the tallest and/or most glamorous structures with limited supplies. It was great practice to stretch their thinking.
A friendly reminder from Mrs. Lynn's Class...
Our own local celebrity, Dinodave, graciously donated a copy of his book of hilarious & heart-warming adventures to our WMS library for our students to relish. Thank you, Dave Fuqua!
Parents and Students are invited to an informational meeting about a trip that Mrs. Schaaf will be hosting during the summer of 2026. We will be visiting London, England and Paris, France, as well as Venice, Rome, Pompeii, and the island of Capri in Italy. This is NOT a school sponsored trip and will be privately paid by the travelers. Please join her to learn more about this amazing opportunity for both students and adults by attending the informational meeting on Tuesday, October 15th. It will be held in Room 25 (2nd floor) at Washington School at 7:00 PM. Please use the front doors. This trip is open to everyone from 6th Grade and up.
Ms. Tennant's Advanced FACS students entered The Great Food Truck Race. The students created their truck fronts, decided on their cuisine, determined their menus and pricing, and then magic.
On Monday, we had the opportunity to have Ryan Wetzel speak to our middle and high school students. A native Montanan, Wetzel has been a strong advocate for youth and adults struggling with mental health. Wetzel’s passion now is to share his life experiences and struggles in hopes of helping save lives. His message is about giving life a chance!
On Tuesday, thanks to the Eastern Monana Concert Associiation our middle and high school students were able to enjoy a concert by Jason Lyle Back, “100 Hits of Stage and and Screen,” such talented musicians.
OH MY GOODNESS! What an experience! Last Wednesday, our WMS students visited DCC for the Glendive Cultivating Careers Experience Event. This was a partnership between Montana Chamber Foundation, DCC, businesses in the sounding area, and SO MANY more!
Our students had an opportunity to have short hands-on experiences and learned from the experts in our community about what their jobs are about and what they do. Our students learned so much and had a peek inside what is out there in our community! They also increased their appreciation of all the businesses and employees' roles!
Whew! I apologize for the delay of my post! Homecoming was such a wonderful week! I am just now catching up! Our last Spirit Day was Red-tro. Oh, my goodness. The closets that were searched through were immense and amazing! Our Spirit Winners: Staff Member: Mrs. Houck 8th- Kellen B 7th- Kolter N. 6th- Rowan O. Special shout to Ms. Tennant's Homeroom! 100% with pride. #GoDemons
Thank you to Mid-Rivers for their sponsorship. They helped us buy t-shirts for all our 6th-graders to welcome them to the WMS Demon family! We are extremely appreciative! THANK YOU, We appreciate your support of our schools and community!
Mid-Rivers Communications @midriverscommunications
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Thank you to our WMS Custodial Crew! Happy National Custodian Day! We appreciate you!
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