What's new with Watkins Middle?
A weekly reflection and preview of all things WMS
Warrior Reminders
- Picture Retakes are scheduled for October 6th. Be sure to see the picture flyer below.
- 7th/8th grade Dance will take place Friday 9/23 from 5-7pm. This is not connected to the home football game in anyway. After 7pm no student supervision will be present. Students must be accompanied by an adult if attending the football game. Tickets will be on sale during lunches for $5, or at the door. PTO Venmo listed below.
- Students were surveyed regarding their club interests this week. We are hopeful to begin our Friday club days by the beginning of October.
- Interim grades are due for teachers by the 20th, and will be visible for parents digitally via progress book.
- Parent teacher conference information will be shared early next week. Both conference dates are slotted for October (13th/27th).
September 11th
Students in 8th grade Social Studies reflect on the 21st anniversary of the September 11th attacks.
Humanities reading
Students in Ms. Spindler's class have been reading about September 11th as the anniversary date approached.
Choir at work
Ms. Savage's students have been hard a work harmonizing and perfecting their performances
Force and Motion
Students in Mr. Walter's class design and develop their own mag-lev transports as they learn about forces associated with magnets.
Finished Greenhouse
The greenhouse shell is now in place in the renovated building. Next steps involve connecting electricity and water for outdoor lab use.
Force and motion continued
Students in Ms. Borch's Science 8 class use other items to learn about force and motion.
Athletics
Please click the link below for all of your athletic ticketing and scheduling needs.
Upcoming Events
9/19: No school (Waiver Day)
9/23: 7th/8th grade dance (5-7pm)
10/5: 8th grade C-tech visit
10/13: 1st Fall conference night
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
10/27: 2nd Fall conference night
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