What's new with Watkins Middle?
A weekly reflection and preview of all things WMS
WMS updates and reminders
- Students and staff did a great job this week adjusting to the new building. The impact of the space is noticeably better during class transitions and lunches. Students provided all sorts of positive feedback about their beautiful new space.
- Building contractors, electricians, and architects will continue to be present in the building in the coming weeks as they finish their "punch lists".
- Girls Basketball tryouts will commence this week (Monday thru Wednesday) from 3:00-4:30 each day. Both grades will conduct tryouts at the same time.
- Cross country and Football banquet nights will take place Tuesday evening at the middle school. Coaches will share out more information regarding the banquets.
Staff Baristas??
Mr. Phillips and Mr. Smith took advantage of the old concession stand space in the new building by offering a before school snack and some coffee this past Friday. Students and staff are enjoying the opportunity to explore the flexibility of the new spaces.
New Pick-up/Drop off routes (See image below)
With the move to the new facility the car rider drop off line will change. Please make note of the following:
- Parents should enter the second entrance off of Warrior way and follow the one way traffic.
- Parents should not park and go against the flow of traffic.
- Cars should all exit towards the back of the building (west end), and will exit onto Warrior Way heading west to exit onto US 40.
- Car traffic will be stopped to allow buses to enter and exit.
- All car rider's will enter the building in the 600 hall entrance (denoted by red stars). Students may exit vehicles anywhere along the south side walk to walk up to the 600 entrance.
- All bus rider's will enter through the main entrance (denoted by gold star).
- During school hours parents may park near any areas marked red. Staff parking is in green. No parent should park in the bus loop during arrival or dismissal.
Athletics
Please click the link below for all of your athletic ticketing and scheduling needs.
**All tryouts will take place in the new middle school gym
Girls Basketball tryouts: 10/31, 11/1, 11/2 3:00-4:30
Upcoming Events
11/15: Fall Choir concert 6-8pm
11/23-11/28: Thanksgiving Break (Monday: 11/28-No school; staff waiver day)
11/30: Fall Orchestra concert
12/13: Band Holiday concert (@ WMHS)
Watkins Middle School Google Calendar
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Contact us
Get in touch with WMS!
Email: jball@laca.org
Website: https://wms.swl.k12.oh.us/
Location: 8808 Watkins Road Southwest, Pataskala, OH, USA
Phone: (740)927-5767
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gowatkinsmiddleschool
Twitter: @WatkinsMiddle