Ford News and Updates
Monday, July 19
Welcome to Ford Middle School and the 2021-2022 School Year!
~Doug Wilhelm, Principal
Our Office Team
Doug Wilhelm, Principal
Amy Sanford, Assistant Principal (7th Grade)
Lara Mercer, Assistant Principal (8th Grade)
Terry Pridmore, Principal's Secretary
Maricela Rivas, Assistant Principal's Secretary
Maria Rivera, Registrar V/M EXT. 4199
Latonya Jones, Attendance Clerk V/M EXT. 4154
Susan Dalmolin, Front Desk Clerk V/M EXT. 4160
Debra Day, Counselor (7th Grade) V/M EXT. 4137
Heather Youngquist, Counselor (8th Grade) V/M EXT. 4142
Valerie Schwegmann, Nurse
Leigh King, CIS
Ursula Burns, Diagnostician
About Us
Email: douglas.wilhelm@allenisd.org
Website: https://www.allenisd.org/fordms
Location: 630 Park Place Drive, Allen, TX 75002, USA
Phone: (972) 727-0590
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FordMSMustangs
Twitter: @FordPrincipal
Mustang Roundup 2021!
Join us for student orientation and meet the teacher, "Mustang Roundup", on Wednesday, August 4th
We are so excited to welcome students back to Ford this school year! Please join us for an orientation to Ford Middle School. On Wednesday, August 4th, 7th grade students will be dropped off at 3:30 PM in the carpool line near the gym. We will provide a tour of the campus, give students their ID badge, and introduce them to Mustang Hour, technology, and much more.
Parents of 7th grade students, please plan on joining Mr. Wilhelm in the gym at 4:30 PM for a parent only meeting. We will cover important information that you will want to hear as we begin the school year. Following the parent meeting, your student will join you for Meet the Teacher Night, from 5:00-6:00 PM. Feel free to follow your student’s schedule and meet their teachers.
From 6:00-7:00 PM, 8th grade students are invited to come pick up their student ID’s, receive their schedules, and meet the teacher with their parents.
Back to School Forms
School Supply List
Hello Parents/Guardians. Below is a list of the school supplies requested for the 2021-2022 school year. Students are not required to carry all these items with them during the school day. Most of these items should be kept at home until needed. Some of these items may be kept in the teacher’s classroom. Teachers will provide their students with directions regarding school supplies during the first week of school. School supplies that should be carried daily include, notebook paper, pencils, pens, a pencil pouch, highlighter, and earbuds. If you need assistance with school supplies, please contact the counselors. Click here to download a copy of the Suggested School Supplies List
1 Box of Facial Tissue (Goes to school office.)
1 Package of Notebook Paper
3 (100 page) Composition Notebooks
1 Package of Sticky Notes
2 Packages of Blue Pens
1 Package of Red Pens
2 Boxes of Presharpend Pencils
1 Box of Colored Pencils
1 Box of Markers (Crayola or Similar)
1 Package of Multi-Colored Highlighters
8 Folders with Brads
1 Small Pair of Scissors
4 Glue Sticks
Pencil Pouch
Earbuds or Headphones
8th Grade Math/Algebra Only: 1” Binder
7th Grade Math Only: 1” Binder
All Seventh Grade ELA Students Only: The Outsiders by SE Hinton
Eighth Grade ELA Advanced Students Only: The Giver by Lois Lowery (It is not required for students to purchase their own copy, however, students may like to purchase their own copy for annotation purposes.)
Eighth Grade ELA Advanced Students Only: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury (It is not required for students to purchase their own copy, however, students may like to purchase their own copy for annotation purposes.)
Eighth Grade ELA On-Level Students Only: Scythe by Neal Shusterman (It is not required for students to purchase their own copy, however, students may like to purchase their own copy for annotation purposes.)
Orchestra Only: 1" Black Binder with Clear Front Window and Pockets. Instrument. Shoulder Rest or Rock Stop. Soft Cloth. Rosin. Tuner.
Band Only: Instrument. Luggage Tag for the Instrument Case. 1" Black Binder with Clear Front Window and Pockets. Foundations for Superior Performance by Jeff King & Richard Williams. Metronome/Tuner with Pick Up Mic.
Choir Only: 1" Black Binder with Clear Front Window and Pockets.
Please Join the Ford Middle School PTSA!
Ford PTSA welcomes you to the 2021-2022 school year! We are excited to get back to supporting Ford Middle School and the community. Stay up to date with one stop information at www.fordptsa.com. This is where you can find membership, spirit wear, events, volunteer opportunities and more! You can also follow us on social media at https://www.facebook.com/FordMSPTSA and @FordMustangsPTA.
The best way you can support Ford PTSA is to become a member. PTA supports the school and staff, engages the community, and advocates for public education. You can join or renew your membership at https://fordmspta.membershiptoolkit.com/membership.
Ford Spirit Wear Store Opens August 1st
Mustang Hour Returns!
F.O.C.U.S.
Student Course Schedules
Canvas Coming Soon!
Many of our new students are eager to see their courses in Canvas and begin participating in their on-line learning experience. Teachers are currently building their Canvas courses, designing engaging digital learning experiences, and making ready on-line resources and tools. Canvas courses will mirror each student's Skyward course schedule. Once course schedules are made available to students, the Canvas courses will be ready to go shortly thereafter. Students and parents will be provided more detailed information prior to the first day of school.
Bell Schedule
Download a copy of the Ford Bell Schedule below. We have three different bell schedules, a different schedule for each lunch. Students will find out which bell schedule they are assigned when their course schedule is provided.
Chromebook Check-Out.
Important Dates
July 30 - August 10: Complete Back to School Forms in Skyward.
August 4: Student Schedules Posted in Skyward. (Schedules will NOT be available until Back to School Forms are completed.)
August 11: First Day of School, All students on campus!
Traffic Flow Map
Address:
630 Park Place
Allen, Texas 75002
Phone: 972-727-0590
Fax: 972-727-0596
Administration:
8th Grade Asst. Principal: Lara Mercer (jacqueline.mercer@allenisd.org)
7th Grade Asst. Principal: Amy Sanford (amy.sanford@allenisd.org)
Principal: Doug Wilhelm (douglas.wilhelm@allenisd.org)
School Website:
https://www.allenisd.org/Domain/1314
Twitter:
@FordPrincipal
Facebook:
@FordMSMustangs