A Message from our Principals...
One of the hottest topics in both education and parenting is teenage cell phone use and addiction. Common Sense, a non-profit that specializes in independent research for parents and educators conducted a survey on cell phone use by teenagers. The results are quite stunning:

  • Addiction: One out of every two teens feels addicted to his or her device, and the majority of parents (59 percent) feel that their kids are addicted.
  • Frequency: Seventy-two percent of teens and 48 percent of parents feel the need to immediately respond to texts, social-networking messages, and other notifications; sixty-nine percent of parents and 78 percent of teens check their devices at least hourly.
  • Distraction: Seventy-seven percent of parents feel their children get distracted by their devices and don't pay attention when they're together at least a few times per week.
  • Conflict: One-third of parents and teens (36 percent and 32 percent, respectively) say they argue with each other daily about device use.

We realize that cell phones may provide some benefits in school. Students and their parents may realize a sense of safety when the student has easy access to a cell phone. Cell phones could also be used as a tool in the classroom. Unfortunately, the research above would indicate that the cons: addiction, frequency, distraction, and conflict, currently outweigh the pros. In order to provide the best education to your sons and daughters at Webb Middle School, we haven chosen to keep the distraction of the cell phone out of the classroom. Our school policy requires students to keep their cell phones in their lockers at all times. As always, thank you for your support of our efforts to make Webb Middle School a great place to learn and work!


Your partners in education,
Casey Campbell, Principal
Matt Delkamp, Associate Principal
Sixth Grade Students Building Community
Our sixth graders have a tradition of participating in a unique program. We have identified some less fortunate families in the school district and will be collecting money to purchase gifts and everyday necessities for them. This is one way we can keep Reedsburg a strong and supportive community. In the past, we have found this to be a rewarding experience for all who participate. There is joy in giving as well as receiving, Since we try to promote a sense of community, compassion, and concern for others, we feel this is a great opportunity for our students to directly help families in our community.

Happy Holidays,
The Sixth Grade Team
Pioneering Your Future in STEM!
Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Girls!

Pioneering Your Future in STEM is a day-long workshop offered at UW-Platteville for girls interested in math and science.  It is a fun event with hands-on workshops. The mission of this program is to have the participants learn about careers that are not familiar to them and get to know girls from other schools. We want to expose them to topics they might not choose on their own, which is why they are assigned sessions. Interested girls should watch for more information to come. For more information check out: Pioneering Your Future In STEM .

Ms. Rocha
#MathMatters Competition
This fall, thirty Webb Middle School students have been actively preparing during their RTI time for the third annual Math Matters competition. This competition was held on Thursday, November 21, at Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. Three hundred and ninety four students from twelve districts throughout Southern Wisconsin participated in this academic event. Webb students from sixth, seventh, and eighth grades competed as individuals as well as in teams throughout the afternoon. 

The day started out with the students competing individually on a 30 minute test. After a short break the grade levels worked together in their predetermined teams of 5 students to compete together on another 30 minute test. No calculators were allowed on either test. The atmosphere was intense. All of our students represented Webb well.  

Sixth grade student Jonah Williams came home with a second place individual finish in sixth grade. The eighth grade team of Spencer Buddenhagen, Ethan Kroeger, Megan Raupp, Mark Othmer, and McKenna Oetzman earned the top honor of first place in the eighth grade team division. Each winner received a medal and waterpark passes to Chula Vista Resort.  

The students enjoyed the competition and are already talking about next year's competition!

Ms. Sukup, 7th Grade Math
Cupcake Wars!
Life Skills students have been involved in some pretty fun competition…baking competition that is. During cupcake wars, students were asked to promote their new business that specializes in unique and creative cupcakes. Each team cleverly designed, marketed, baked, and served one-of-a kind cupcakes to the staff at Webb Middle School. It was a tough competition for sure! The highest scoring cupcakes have been chosen. 

Ms. Lavely, FACS
The Lost Art of Reading
Do you remember being a middle schooler? With school, extracurricular activities, and our social lives it seemed as if there was never any time to do much else. Nowadays, when children have spare time, they understandably spend it on social media or playing video games like Fortnite. The importance of reading seems to have taken a forgotten backseat in many of our children's lives. With a million different things to occupy our free time, we need to make sure that reading is included. 

Students should spend roughly 10 to 15 minutes reading a day. Now this doesn’t necessarily mean that they need to be sitting down with a 500 page chapter book. Children need to have the choice as to what they read, whether that is online articles, magazines, books, comic books, etc. Reading is the foundation of every class. If children struggle with reading, how are they going to be successful in school? If they do not understand the content that is presented to them, it will likely translate to them having difficulties in that class. 

The only way to become a stronger reader is to spend time reading. It is important that children are allowed to read what interests them, so rather than spending the night playing Fortnite, or snapping friends, carve out a 10 to 15 minute period with a good book. Get lost in the pages, and let the author take you to a different world where knights slay dragons, murderers are caught, and love conquers all.

Ms. Durst, Language Arts
Webb Music Update
Webb music students will be busy in December. They have worked very hard to prepare for their upcoming performances. Students in 7th and 8th grade Choir and show Choirs will be performing on Tuesday, December 3. The 7th grade concert will begin at 6:00 p.m. The 8th grade performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. All students in sixth grade music this semester will be performing “A Christmas Carol” on Thursday, December 5, at 6:00 p.m. The Webb band and orchestra students will be performing on Thursday, December 12, at 6:00 p.m. All concerts will take place in the CAL Center, located in Reedsburg Area High School. We hope to see you at one or more of these fine performances to observe the many talents of Webb Middle School students. Happy Holidays!

Ms. Huebsch
Upcoming Webb Middle School Events
DECEMBER:
2 -  7th  &  8th  Boys BB @ Poynette
2 - Wrestling vs Beaver Dam
5 -  7th  Boys BB @ Baraboo
9 -  7th  &  8th  Boys BB @ Wisconsin Dells
12 - Band & Orchestra Concert @ The CAL
14 - Wrestling @ Middleton
16 -  7th  &  8th  Boys BB vs Sauk Prairie
17 - Wrestling @ Wisconsin Dells
17 -  8th  Boys BB vs Baraboo @ JAG
23-Jan. 1 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break

January:
1 - Happy New Year! - NO SCHOOL
2 - School Resumes
16 -  7th  &  8th  Girls BB @ Lodi
21 -  7th  &  8th  Girls BB vs Portage
23 -  7th  &  8th  Girls BB vs Wisconsin Dells
30 -  7th  &  8th  Girls BB vs Wisconsin Heights
Counseling Updates
ACP CONFERENCES - Limited appointment times are still available through Dec. 13 for any families interested in participating in our Academic and Career Planning (ACP).  These conferences are designed to be an opportunity for the parents/guardians and the student to meet with the school counselor and discuss the student’s talents and interests, his/her educational and career development, and future planning. Please log onto our booking website to schedule a time to meet with one of us. If your family cannot find a convenient appointment time on the website, please call us to custom book your conference.

CAREER EXPO 2020 - Planning has begun for Career Expo 2020! The date has been set for February 21, 2020. This is an opportunity for our 8th grade students to be exposed to a wide variety of career options and dialogue with area professionals about their career paths. Each student will have approximately 25 minutes to speak with professionals of their choosing. We are searching for more careers of all types to join the Expo but are especially in need of folks who work with children (not teachers), animals, outdoors, and the sciences. If you, or anyone you know, would be interested, please email us so we can contact you/them with more details.

SHOW YOUR CHILDREN HOW IMPORTANT THEY ARE - Sometimes it is difficult to find time in our busy lives to do things like go to a recital or concert or spectate a sporting event, especially around the holidays. However, each time we do these types of things, it sends a message to our children about how important they are to us. Showing support for their interests or creating opportunities to spend time with our children in a meaningful way can strengthen the bonds we have within our families. If our family relationships are strong, we can more successfully deal with the struggles of life at any time of the year. 
Your School Counselors,

Cathy Mindham
(608) 768-8930 ext. 2105


Tracy Anderson
(608) 768-8930 ext. 2158
DPI Releases District Report Cards
The School District of Reedsburg has had a wonderful start to its year! "We are excited about each student's individual growth and achievements. As a learning community, we are continually looking to improve," says Linda Bruun, Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. "One source we use to reflect on our strengths and areas for improvement is the School Report Card."  Read more...
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District Mission Statement
Our mission is to prepare our students for the future, instill a sense of respect and a passion for learning.