What's new with Watkins Middle?
A weekly reflection and preview of all things WMS
Warrior Reminders
- School day start and end times to shift five minutes later. After eight days of school it has become apparent that buses are unable to get from the high school to the middle school in the allotted time following release. This has created many issues related to our release time as students have had to be held later each and every day. After consulting with the district office we have decided to shift the school day to five minutes later. The updated times will be as follows:
- Doors open: 7:25
- School starts: 7:35
- School ends: 2:25
- We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but we feel that this shift will be in the best interest of students, teachers, and bus drivers. This will not impact bus pick up or drop off times at all. Thank you for your patience and continued support.
- Each parent should have received an email earlier in the week through final forms that provided progress book log-in information for each and every student.
- Reminder for those students taking Algebra 1. Students enrolled in the high school credit Algebra 1 classes are required to earn a B average, and earn a proficient on the state test, or they will need to retake the Algebra 1 course the following year.
COVID Protocols
Parents can report a positive COVID Case on the district website. In the top right corner, it says "I WANT TO", then “Report a Positive COVID Case”. Please complete the information that is requested. Here is some additional guidance from the health department:
- Students that test positive for COVID-19 will need to stay home from school for 5 days after the date their symptoms started. They can return to school, and other normal activities, after 5 days if they have not had a fever for 24 hours without medication and their symptoms are improving. If an individual tests positive for COVID-19 and is asymptomatic, they can return to school, and normal activities, 5 days after their positive test. The CDC recommends anyone that tests positive for COVID-19 wear a mask for 10 days after their symptoms started.
In regards to COVID absences: Since we are no longer requiring teachers to keep their Google Classrooms updated for quarantines, all COVID absences will be marked the same as any other “sick” day. Please be sure to call the attendance line at 740/927-6807 to let us know what days your student will be out.
Digital Art introspective
Health class
Greenhouse progress
Athletics
Please click the link below for all of your athletic ticketing and scheduling needs.
Upcoming Events
9/5: No school (Labor Day)
9/19: No school (Waiver Day)
10/5: 8th grade C-tech visit
10/20: End of 1st quarter
10/20-10/25: No school for 6th-8th to allow for building move
10/26: Students return to school in new building
Contact us
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