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Important Upcoming Events
8/7 - Access Open House (Families of Students w/ Disabilities), 1:00 - 2:00 pm
8/7 - Year 2/3 (7th/8th Grade) Open House, 3:00 - 4:30
8/7 - Year 1 (6th Grade) Open House, 5:30 - 7:45
8/10 - 1ST DAY OF SCHOOL! 8:30 - 3:25
8/14 - Look for Info on Renting Lockers
8/17 - HOSA Club (Ms. Carey, Rm 203), 3:30-4:30 What Is HOSA? – HOSA
8/18 - $1 Jeans Day (Art Fundraiser)
8/21 - 9/8 - Walker Water Bottle Fundraiser (more info to come)
8/25 - AVID College T-shirt Day
8/25 - 9/8 - PTSA Papa John's Fundraiser (more info to come)
8/28 - 9/4 - Animal Club Candy Bar Fundraiser (more info to come)
8/31 - HOSA Club (Ms. Carey, Rm 203), 3:30-4:30
9/1 - $1 Jeans Day (PTSA Fundraiser)
9/6 - 1st Basketball Games @ Martinez: Girls - 6 pm, Boys - 7pm Online Ticket Sales Only
Administration, School Counselors & ESE Support
Assistant Principals
Andria Franks
AP for Curriculum (all students)
Student Support (Last Names A - La)
Henry Lefler
AP for Administration, Athletics, Facilities (all students)
Student Support (Last Names Le - Z)
School Counselors (Schedules, Peer Relations, Mental Health)
Student Last Name A - Go - amanda.edlfalquez@hcps.net
Student Last Name Gr - O - monica.ode@hcps.net
Student Last Name P - Z - lauren.sabourin@hcps.net
ESE Specialist - jeannine.stevens@hcps.net
PTSA Supports our Students & Staff!
Join the Walker PTSA to stay informed, to volunteer, to connect with other caregivers and to help support student programs and activities. Become a member! Join PTSA Here!
We need PTSA Board Members! Nominate or Self-Nominate for a board position HERE.
Wish your student a HAPPY BIRTHDAY on Walker's Marquee HERE!
Order PTSA Spirit Gear HERE.
PTSA Website
PTSA Facebook Page
Register to Volunteer!
Our PTSA coordinates all volunteer opportunities. See link below.
Car Line Procedures
Watch AM Drop Off Video: https://youtu.be/9C6SFfDI1xw (all grades dropped off in front circle)
PM Pick Up :
- Year 1(6th Gr) - Picked up on bus ramp
- Year 2/3 (7th/8th gr) - picked up in front circle.
Please see the attachments below for important details on our car line. Safety is our top priority in the car line.
Walker & PE Uniforms
District Dress Dode Policy pp. 51-52
Stay connected through Canvas!
Download the Canvas Student and Canvas Parent Apps on your phone!
Download Canvas Student iPhone
Download Canvas Student Android
Download Canvas Parent Android
Also, See SIMPLIFIED Canvas Log In & Password attachment below. Use CHROME or EDGE when logging in to Canvas.
Log in to Canvas here: https://hcpscanvasproject.azurewebsites.net/
Canvas Support:
Lockers Coming Soon
Forms & Eligibility for Middle School Sports
The Athletic Department at Hillsborough County Public Schools hosts their Pre-Participation Athletic Forms online at www.PlanetHS.com . This digital platform will allow you and your student(s) to complete and access athletic forms via computer, tablet, or mobile phone. It is HIPAA, COPPA and FERPA compliant.
- Middle school athletic procedural requirements/getting started guide: Student Forms and Eligibility
- How to complete the online process: https://youtu.be/br-L5eNOmhc
Students will not be able to participate in athletic activities, including practices, until this information is submitted and approved online by school staff. Completing the required paperwork does not guarantee making the team but does cover all sports for the entire school year. For assistance with online registration, please use the help/support feature within the program or contact Mr. Lefler @ Henry.lefler@hcps.net.
Information on BASKETBALL & VOLLEYBALL tryouts will be on Canvas soon. If you plan to try out, complete online paperwork NOW!
Walker is a "NO CELL PHONE ZONE"
School Hours & Bell Schedule
- Each day, school begins at 8:30 and dismisses at 3:25.
- Students should arrive on campus no later than 8:25.
- Walker's bell schedule is attached.
- Office Hours are 7:30-4:00
Request for Your Student to Walk/Bike Home from School
- Only students who are within walking distance of the school will be allowed to walk home from Walker's campus.
- Address will be verified and mapped.
- Students who walk home from school will be provided with a lanyard that allows them to leave campus on foot or bicycle. This will be delivered to their homeroom class.
- Submit one form per child.
- Students should pay attention to surroundings (not on electronic devices) while walking or biking.
- Please note that there are no crosswalks, crossing guards or supervision in the roadways near Walker.
Submit request for your student to walk/bike home from Walker Middle School HERE.
Bus Transportation & Carpooling
Carpool Transportation - 2023-2024 School Year
Walker Middle Magnet PTSA hosts the private Facebook group as a courtesy to our Walker families. It is a place for coordinating transportation options for Walker Middle Magnet. To join this group, please visit the private Facebook group Walker Middle Transportation Forum. Be sure to use caution and fully vet the people you carpool with.
Additionally, if you are interested in carpooling for the 2023/2024 school year, please fill out this PTSA Carpooling Form: http://bit.ly/CarpoolConnection23-24. Information gathered from the responses will be made available, allowing access to people in your area.
Need before or after care for your child?
AM: 6:15-7:50 AM
PM: 3:25-6:00 PM
Does Your Student Have Special Medical Needs?
When do I eat lunch?
Year 1/6th Grade - 4th Period
Year 2/7th Grade - 5th Period
Year 3/8th Grade - 6th Period
Students will have an assigned table in the lunchroom. Electronics are not permitted in the cafeteria. All electronics should be off and in your back pack when you arrive on campus.
FREE BREAKFAST & LUNCH @ WALKER
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SCHOOL MEALS!
- ALL STUDENTS will receive FREE BREAKFAST & FREE LUNCH this year.
- Add money to your student's account for ala carte items HERE.
Our Student Body
Year 2/7th Grade - 352
Year 3/8th Grade - 314
Where is Walker taking our IB Learners? Our Vision & Mission...
Mission: Equipping internationally-minded students through rigorous, service-based learning in an atmosphere of creativity, inquiry and fun.
Walker's Instructional Priorities
School-wide Themes: Literacy and AVID strategies, as well as IB philosophies, will be embedded into all content area instruction.
Differentiation Based on Knowledge of Students: Creative practices, teacher-led small group structures and knowledge of students’ social/emotional and academic strengths, needs and progress will serve as a catalyst for individualizing teaching and learning.
School Safety & Security
- We practice our evacuation and active assailant drills monthly, and our shelter in place drills twice during the year.
- All building perimeter gates and interior/exterior doors remain closed and locked at all times. During AM arrival, open gates are monitored by a staff member.
- We have 14 security cameras, which allows our School Resource Officer and school staff to better monitor the safety of our campus.
- All staff wear an GPS/Automated Centegix badge that allows them to engage a lock down from any area of the school.
- We are a closed campus. This means that anyone visiting campus must sign in through the main office. Parents are not permitted to walk students to classrooms.
Report Suspicious Activity
Staff Vacancies at Walker
- Night Custodian - Email nancy.keane@hcps.net
- Access Teacher - Email heather.holloway@hcps.net
Howling Out More Info Below
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