In the Middle
Whitnall Middle School Weekly Family Newsletter
Whitnall Middle School Message
May 9, 2019


Greetings from DC!


Over 10 miles....10 miles of walking! We are all tired, but what a day. Our tour guide has been great and she has been pushing us to get the most out of our time here. I would say we are!

We started with a visit to the White House and a tour of the U.S. Capitol building. From that point we headed out to Arlington Cemetery. We visited the resting place of JFK and some of the other Kennedy family members before heading over to witness the changing of the guard.

Almost 3 hours at Arlington was followed by our own little walking tour to the Jefferson, FDR, and MLK memorials. Around 6:30pm we headed to dinner and a gift shop.

We ended the evening with a visit to the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial. At night, a bench for those lost on the plane and in the Pentagon was lit up at night. A powerful way to end our day.

Our students/your kids - did an amazing job today! One more day and we will see everyone at the airport in Milwaukee! Have a great weekend.

Regards from DC



Bob Antholine
Principal WMS
Upcoming Events
May 10th - Orchestra to Chicago
May 14th - WMS Orchestra Concert 7:00 pm
May 15th - WMS Band Concert 7:00 pm
May 15th - PTO Meeting
May 15th - Qdoba Eat and Earn
May 16th - WMS Choir Concert 7:00 pm
May 22 - 8th gr. Band Trip
May 24 - No School
May 27 - Memorial Day No School
May 30 - Jazz Band Concert
May 31 - Mud Run 4:30 - 8:00 pm
June 10 - 8th Grade Celebration (p.m.)
WMS All District Mud Run
The Whitnall Mud Run is open to the entire Whitnall community. There is more information within the links! All funds raised will go towards a scholarship in honor of Kevin and Kylie Duffy.
Teacher Appreciation Week
The Whitnall Middle School PTO and Student Council are teaming up to show our teachers some appreciation May13-17. Please click here for a sign up genius that will help with a “sweet” candy bar donation for Thursday, May 16. All donations can be dropped any time this week or next to the office. Additionally, if your student has a favorite instructor - we are doing a fruit day on Wednesday, May 15. An apple is great. But so is an Apple gift card or an Applebee’s gift card. Or an orange, Or a banana…you get the idea. Help your children be creative in their appreciation. If you just don’t know what to get their teacher(s) - there is an “All About Me” book in the office that lists each teacher alphabetically by grade level that has a whole page of hobby’s, favorite flowers, restaurants, activities etc, that is chock full of really great ideas. As a grand finale to the week the Student Council will be providing breakfast for our teachers on Friday, May 17. Mr. Seavert has sent out the info on how to help with this.  Three great options to show our teachers how important they are to our children and to us!
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8th Grade Celebration
The end of the year is creeping closer as is our 8th grade celebration! Thanks to our parent group that has been working on some of the details here is our current framework for our CELEBRATION!
June 6th:
Great America details have been given to 8th grade students
June 7th:
Dance at WMS 6:00-8:00pm
June 10th:
8th grade visit to WHS 11:00am-1:00pm
8th grade Celebration Practice 1:00pm-2:00pm
8th grade arrives at WHS for Celebration 6:00pm
8th grade Celebration starts 6:30pm
School Supply Kits 2019-2020


School Supply Kits for 2019-2020 online ordering starts now!!

Save time and help support WMS by ordering your students school supplies via our online supply kit fundraiser. 
website address: www.apssusa.com
password: whitnallmiddle
Scholarship for Robotics Camp
Earlier this year MSOE came for a design activity with our students. MSOE is launching their first summer ROBOTICS camp and there are scholarships available! For more information CLICK HERE ! For information about the scholarship possibility CLICK HERE !
Inaugural Whitnall Falcon Golf Outing
Friday, June 28, 2019 at Muskego Lakes Country Club, S100 W14020 Loomis Road (HWY 36) Muskego, WI 53150
Come out and enjoy a day of 4 person scramble golf while supporting the Whitnall Activities
Department. Proceeds help fund non operating budget needs: Updated high school locker rooms,
updated gymnasium sound system, and middle school scorers table. Informational poster here
So What's Your Homework?
What's for homework? Is a question most parents/guardians ask daily. It is not always an easy question to get a response or find. While Google Classroom is an amazing tool - sometimes we just need or want an idea of 'what' was done or 'what' is for homework. Each grade level has created a communication tool for the daily work.
School 'Stuff'

Student Absences: .
Please report your students absence to the school by 8:00 a.m. You may use the Absence Reporting Form or call the attendance line at 414-525-8650. .
No call and no note will result in the absence being recorded as truancy. If a student has a medical/dental appointment, we encourage you to provide an excuse from the provider.

Appointments/Planned Absences
If your student has an appointment, special event, leaving early, etc. Please contact the office prior to the event so we can have your student waiting for you in the office. You may use the Absence Reporting Form or call the attendance line at 414-525-8650. . If the student will be gone more than two days, please utilize the Planned Absence Form


Pick Up & Drop Off Information
As shared previously - busing and car drop-off/pick-up have been adjusted to decrease congestion near the Edgerton intersection where many students cross. While it may take some time to adjust we appreciate your patience with us and one another.

The map attached HERE shows an aerial view of the changes.

2018-2019 PTO Dates


Next meeting is Wednesday, May 15th at 6:00 p.m. in room 219.

We're looking for some volunteers to help out with the mud run. Please sign up below. If you have any questions, feel free to send an email to wmspto@whitnall.com

EAT & EARN:  May 15, the WMS PTO will be hosting an eat and earn at Qdoboa. It will be held from 5pm - 9pm at the Qdoba located at 5075 S. 76 th Street Greenfield, WI 53220. You are required to show the  attached flyer - and yes showing it on your mobile device is entirely encouraged. Thank you in advance for your support.

Sports & Clubs
For the 2018-2019 school year all Whitnall athletics are now being organized through our Athletic Director Dave Pentek. Specific information for athletics and club will also be shared by coaches/advisors as soon as possible. Check the Athletics part of our webpage for updates as well as the online registration.

2018-2019 Athletics
Cross Country 6th-8th Grade
Poms 7th-8th Grade
Girls Basketball 7th-8th Grade
Boys Basketball 7th-8th Grade
Wrestling 6th-8th Grade
Girls Volleyball 7th-8th Grade
Track & Field 7th-8th Grade

2018-2019 Anticipated Clubs
Robotics (Completed)
Forrest Ecology Club (Going On)
Holiday Band (Completed!)
Musical (In Process)
Jazz Band (Completed)
Wood Working (Running)
Art Club (Up and Running)
WMS Leadership
Please use the following information to determine whom to contact for different questions. If you have any questions on how to direct you call/questions please contact Ms. Dawn Jones, WMS Secretary at 414-525-8660.

Bob Antholine Principal
414-525-8652
@Antholine (twitter)

Krystle Stingle Assistant Principal
414-525-8663
@kstingle (twitter)

Building Daily Operations and Events/Teaching and Learning
Primary Contact: Bob Antholine Email

Student Attendance and Behavior
Primary Contact: Ms. Krystle Stingle Email


School Counselor
James Gableman
414-525-8654

School Psychologist
Nicole Lussier
414-525-8795

School Social Worker
Courtney Fleishmann
414-525-8655
Important Links and Resources
Whitnall Employment Opportunities
Did you know that you can find employment opportunities at Whitnall through WECAN and daily substitute opportunities through Teachers On Call ? Consider taking a look at what's available!
 (Athletic Coach, Custodian, Food Service, Kitchen Worker, Noon Hour Supervisor, Paraprofessional)
 (Educators and Paraprofessionals)
 (Educators/DPI Licensed Positions)
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