The Stampede
May 20, 2022
Last Day Of School
As we approach the end of the current school year, please be reminded the last day of school for WMS students is Tuesday, May 24, 2022. We will dismiss at 12:30.
Breakfast and lunch will be served. Regular bussing transportation will take place prior to and after school.
Summer Office Hours
June 3 - July 17 Closed
July 18 - Office reopens Mon - Thurs 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Aug 1 - Office resumes regular hours; Mon - Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Interested in Working at WMS?
Summer Chromebook Repair
Shout Out To WMS Alumni
We wanted to give a big SHOUT OUT to the 2022 graduates of GEHS that once walked our halls as WMS Mustangs! We are very proud of you and wish you the best in the future!
PowerSchool Needed For Enrollment
If you have not set up your parent portal in PowerSchool, please do so soon! POWERSCHOOL ACCESS WILL BE NEEDED FOR ENROLLMENT THIS SUMMER! You will need an access code and a desktop/laptop computer. The initial set up will not work on a mobile device.
WMS Boys Basketball Camp Details
Wheatridge Boys Basketball Camp (Grades 6-8) - Summer 2022
The WMS boys basketball camp will focus on individual and team skill development through drills, games, and scrimmages. Prizes will be given out for winning competitions and games throughout the week.
For: Students in grades 6 - 8 (SY 22-23)
CLICK HERE to for more information and registration.
Thinking of Playing Sports Next Year? Get Your Physical Done!
STUDENTS WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES AND ATHLETICS AT WHEATRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL MUST:
- Meet all eligibility requirements of the Kansas State High School Activities Association (KSHSAA).
- Have a current physical and insurance waiver on file with the WMS Athletic Office. Note: physicals for the upcoming school year should be obtained after May 1 of the current year (i.e., your physical for the 2022-2023 school year must have been obtained after May 1, 2022.)
- Concussion form signed by athlete and parent
- Insurance Waiver form completed.
KSHSAA Physical, Concussion and Waiver Forms - CLICK HERE
GEHS Wrestling Information
GEHS Cross Country Summer Training
CLICK HERE for information regarding summer Cross Country training information.
GEYCP Summer Programming
Moving This Summer?
To enter information CLICK HERE
Outstanding Balances Due
Please settle all outstanding balances before the end of the 2021-2022 school year. Contact your child's building if you have any questions about fees still owed.
Stickers Not Allowed on Chromebooks
Just a reminder that the official policy is that stickers are NOT ALLOWED on Chromebooks. We have received several chromebooks back from the tech office lately that have charges applied because of stickers.
**REMINDER to 8th graders: When you check your Chromebooks in at the end of the year, this policy will apply. You will be charged for damages for any piece that has a sticker on it.
Stay In The Know! E-Backpack Link
Instructions for setting up MySchoolBucks:
- If you have not yet linked your PowerSchool parent account to MySchool Bucks, this one-time step (click here) must be completed before you can see account balances or purchase information. (IMPORTANT: This initial step must be completed from a laptop or desktop computer.)
- If you do not have access to a laptop or desktop device, you may download the free MySchoolBucks parent mobile app to your device to view this information. (Payments are not available through the PowerSchool mobile app at this time.)
- To set up your account outside of the PowerSchool parent portal, you will need to manually add your students to your account (you only need to enter their full name, school, and birthdate - no need to ask us for a code).
- Grandparents or other family members can also utilize the MySchoolBucks app or website to add funds via credit or debit card to your student's account should you wish to use this option by using the same identifying information (name, school, birthdate).
MySchoolBucks / PowerSchool account setup instructions
(please allow up to 24 hours from linking of accounts for online payments to be accepted)
WMS Calendar of Events
The "EVENTS" are listed on the right hand side. Clicking on "See All Events" will allow you to see a complete list of events coming up.
Using this link: https://eventpublisher.dudesolutions.com/Usd231/site/wms/?&ql=y&search=y
will allow you to see allow you to sort events by category - General WMS Events, Athletic Events, Performing Arts Events, etc. You are also able to subscribe to the WMS website calendar (or specific categories) to add these events to your personal calendar.
Wheatridge Middle School
Website: https://www.usd231.com/o/wheatridge
Location: 318 East Washington Street, Gardner, KS, USA
Phone: 9138562900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WMSMustangs/
Twitter: @WMSMustangs231