In the Middle
Whitnall Middle School Family Newsletter
Whitnall Middle School Message
August 1st, 2019

Hello WMS Families!

I hope that everyone is enjoying these wonderful summer months! Today when I woke up something changed....it was August, already. While the summer months are an amazing time I (we) are looking forward to the day where our students return and our school community fills back up.

I'd like to welcome our new families to WMS. Whether the first time as a 6th grader or an 8th grader that has moved in - you will have a great experience while here at WMS. We use our 'In the Middle' as an almost bi-weekly communication to all of our families that is sent home on Friday. We are getting one out today because the calendar has changed over to August and we wanted to reach out to everyone with some dates and updates.

If you every have any questions please reach out!


Yours in learning,

Bob Antholine
Principal WMS
Upcoming Dates
August 28th - 6th Grade Transition Day 7:55am-3:00pm
August 28th - All School Welcome/Open House 4:00pm - 5:59pm
August 28th - Ribbon Cutting on Projects at HCE and Open Visitations at HCE, WMS, WHS 6:00pm - 8:00pm
August 29th - Supply Drop Off at WMS 8:00am - 12:00pm
August 30th -. Supply Drop Off at WMS 8:00am - 12:00pm
September 3rd - First Day of School
Welcome Mr. Ryan Relich - Assistant Principal
Whitnall Middle School would like to welcome Mr. Ryan Relich as our Assistant Principal for the 2019-2020 school year. Mr. Relich is coming to us all the way from Whitnall High School :)! Below is a brief welcome from Mr. Relich!


Hello Parents/Guardians!

I am thrilled to be entering my sixth year in the Whitnall School District as part of the administrative team at the middle school. My previous time in the district was spent serving as Assistant Principal at the high school. Prior to Whitnall I served as a Dean of Students and history teacher in a neighboring district. I attended UW-Madison for my undergraduate degree and obtained two graduate degrees from Cardinal Stritch University. I am looking forward to the opportunity of working with you and your child this upcoming school year. Go Falcons!

Construction Update
Construction Update
Our science area is coming together amazingly! Here is a partial snap shot of what is yet to come. Our new STEM area is going to be an amazing place to learn and one of the physical highlights of our building!
Summer Hours Ending August 12th
Starting August 12 the WMS office will be open from 7:00am - 4:00pm. Up until that date administration is typically in the building from 7:30am-3:30pm. With all of our construction we do have limited access on some days.
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WMS Picture Information Part 1
Starting with the 2019-2020 school year the Whitnall School District has a new photography service - Visual Image Photography (VIP). Families can register for pictures online prior to our school picture dates. For families of WMS HERE IS THE LINK .

WMS Picture Information Part 2
When will students be getting their pictures taken at WMS? With our new service students can get their picture taken at any of our schools during their picture days. Specific times for WMS students are as follows and will take place at Whitnall High School:
  • August 28 - 6th Grade Students attending Transition Day will get their picture taken as part of the Transition Day experience. Students will travel to Whitnall High School for pictures.
  • August 28 - 6th-8th Grade Students can have their picture(s) taken during our all school welcome/open house. Pictures will be taken at Whitnall High School from 4:00pm - 7:00pm.
School Supply List 2019-2020



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
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 drop off.

PTO

We will be having some updates shortly around from our PTO on upcoming dates & events!





Middle School and High School Athletes
On line registration will open for all Middle School and High School sports for the 2019/2020 school year on July 1st. Any new athletes that have never completed online registration will need to access their Infinite Campus account to get their student ID number in order to register for athletics. Any previously registered athletes need to use the same account and student ID as they have used in the past to register. If you have any questions please contact the High School Athletic department at 414-525-8512 or the Middle School Athletic Department at 414-525-8661.
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)

Ryan Relich Assistant Principal
414-525-8663


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

Student Attendance and Behavior
Primary Contact: Mr. Ryan Relich 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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