It was wonderful to see so many of our parents and student attend conferences. THANK YOU! Our staff appreciated connecting with you and working together to help your student(s) be successful!

Throughout the school year, the WMS staff has collaborated to create our Core Beliefs. We wanted to share them with you so that you are aware of what we value most as a staff for our students, family, and community.

• Connect

• We build strong and meaningful relationships with students, staff, families, and the community.

• Communicate

• We communicate openly and honestly.

• We communicate relevant information promptly.

• All voices are valued.

• Cooperate

• Everyone is a learner.

• We grow from our mistakes.

• We have solution mindsets (problem-solving).

• We are a team.

With gratitude,

Katy Kennedy

Principal

Washington Middle School

• The speed limit in front of WMS is 15 mph at all times.
• Morning Personal Vehicle Drop off occurs behind WMS next to the WMS black top.
• When dropping off or picking up students, please
• Please stop your vehicle and pull over to the side of the road.
• This follows city and state traffic laws.
• This allows for other traffic to pass.
• This helps keep everyone safe.

• Do not stop in the intersection to drop off students.
• This follows city and state traffic laws.
• This allows for other traffic to pass.
• This helps keep everyone safe.
• Encourage your child to use the cross walks for their safety and the safety of others.
• If there is someone else who picks up and drops off your student, please remind them of these expectations.
• Older siblings may need extra reminders.

As adults, we are modeling driver responsibilities for our students. Remember they are watching.

We care about the safety of our students, families, and community very much. We need your help to ensure we are as safe as possible.

Please follow city and state laws when parking near WMS. We have very little space that is open for regular parking directly in front of the school. I know this can be an inconvenience. I understand that everyone is in a hurry and pick up and drop off times can be more hectic. However, we need to work together to follow these laws for the safety of others.

We have marked areas to be used for those who need handicap access. There has been an increasing number of individuals using these spaces who do not have permission. Even if you are still in your car and it is running, this would be considered a violation city and state laws.

Please be aware signs and curb areas that are painted yellow for our buses. This space needs to be available at all times for our buses. We have buses that pick up and drop off children before school, after school, and throughout the school day. Parking in this space leads to unsafe pick up or drop off for our students.

WMS is looking for student and adult volunteers to help work the concessions at WMS during the Makoshika Basketball Tournament. This is a fundraiser to purchase items for our students.

We are looking for volunteers to work throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday morning. Here is the shift schedule.

Saturday: 10-1:30, 1:30-4:30, 4:30-7:30

Sunday: 10-end last game (around 12:00)

Please email Mrs. Kennedy, kennedyk@glendiveschools.org, if you have a few hours to help WMS raise money for our students.

Showing our Demon Spirit by leaping to a different decade!

The first WMS Track Practice will be on Monday, March 18th after school. Practice will be from 4:00-5:15. Students will meet in the WMS gym. They should be dressed and ready to go.

After practice on the 18th at 5:30, there will be a parent meeting in the WMS gym. Please plan on attending.

Please note these dates regarding eligibility:

• March 20 - Beginning of the Season Grade Check Ins
• April 4- Week Before Eligibility Determination Grade Check Ins
• April 11- Eligibility Determination- this determinations if student-athletes are able to continue participating for the rest of the season

If your student is interested in participating in track, please make sure they have had a athletic physical. A physical is required to practice. The physical needs to have been completed after July 1, 2023.

Ready to get your game on? Want to just hang out and socialize? Want to support WMS? Then, our Adult Trivia Night is just for you.

On Friday, March 15 beginning at 6:00, at the Cottonwood Country Club, we will be hosting an Adult Trivia Night! Here are the details:

• Over 21 only
• $50 per Trivia Team, up to 3 people on a team, includes appetizers
• Limited number of teams
  
• Cash prizes for the top 3 teams
• $20 Spectators, includes appetizers
• Silent Auction
• Adult beverages will be available for purchase

Use the QR code or link to order your 23-24 WMS Yearbook. The deadline to accept orders is April 18th!

Since returning to break, there has been an increasing number of students who are choosing to not follow the expectation of cell phone use while in the school.

Here is the expectations as listed in the WMS Student/Parent Handbook:

Cell Phones

The possession and use of cellular phones, pagers, and other electronic signaling devices on school grounds, at school-sponsored activities, or while otherwise under the supervision and control of District employees is a privilege.

If students choose to bring cell phones, they must remain in their lockers silenced at all times.

Students are allowed to use their cell phones ONLY when:

• During transition periods while at their lockers.

• A staff member has given permission to use cell phones for academic purposes in class at a specified time.

If a student chooses to use their cell phone in ways that do not follow the expectations, a parent/guardian will be notified to pick up the student’s cell phone from the WMS Main Office, and the student will not be allowed the privilege of bringing his/her cell phone to school.

We highly encourage students use a padlock to lock their locker at all times. This has been discussed with students numerous times throughout the year. WMS is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Please contact our Main Office if you have questions.

Email: wms@glendiveschools.org
Website: https://www.glendiveschools.com/o/wms
Location: 505 North Meade Avenue, Glendive, MT, USA
Phone: 406.3772356
Facebook: facebook.com/wmsglendive