In the Middle
Whitnall Middle School Weekly Family Newsletter
Whitnall Middle School Message
April 18

There is a sense that at the end of today we are Spring Break 2.0 for 2019! Enjoy having Friday off and we will see everyone back on Monday!

For the past few years WMS has offered both a trip to Washington D.C. and New York City each year. These are both great opportunities and experiences for our students. We are looking at making a shift and instead of offering each trip every year - we are looking to offer Washington D.C. one year and New York City the next year. Both trips would be open to 7th and 8th grade students. A big reason is this setup would help in the planning of each trip. The current thinking would be to offer Washington D.C. to our students in 2020 for both our 7th and 8th grade students. New York City would be offered for both 7th and 8th in 2021. If you have any questions and/or concerns please reach out to me via email of stop in.

If you are a fan of Wisconsin sports enjoy the weekend watching the Milwaukee Bucks playoff run and the Crew continue a strong start! Don't forget all our spring sports across the street at WHS have started and we have a few track meets coming up if you want to see our local athletes!

As always please reach out if there are any questions. Otherwise have a good start to April!


Yours in learning,

Bob Antholine
Principal WMS
Upcoming Events
April 19 - No School Holiday
April 22 - Student School Day :(makeup snow day)
April 23 - DC Parent Meeting 6:00 pm
April 25 - Artist In Residence Eric Samuel Timm
April 25 - NY Parent Meeting 6:30 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.
Washington DC & NYC Trips
At the April PTO administration shared the possibility of continuing the Washington DC and New York City trips, but having them on alternating years AND opening both up to 7th and 8th grade students at WMS. This would allow for a teacher team a two year planning cycle as setting each trip up right after it completes can get a little crazy.

The current thinking would be to have the Washington DC trip take place for 7th and 8th grade in 2020 AND a New York City option for 7th and 8th grade in 2021. If you have any questions please reach out to Mr. Antholine via email.
Construction Update at WMS
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We've got WALLS - kind of :)!!!! The spaces above used to be 6 science classrooms! Can't wait for the 'remodel' to be completed and the learning to take place in the new Science/STEM areas in the fall!
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 !
Lunch Room Shift
To promote our students engaging with one another a little more and in effort to grow a sense of responsibility for our community - lunch room tables will be assigned through the rest of the year. If there is a question please reach out and let us know.
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
PTO Meeting Times 7:00pm-8:30pm

Next meeting is April 10th.

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

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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