Middle School

WMS--Reminder this coming Friday, April 19th is an early dismissal at 12:30p.m. for Watoma Relays.

WMS--The South Dakota State Assessments in reading, math, and science start next week. Please visit with your child about the importance of doing their best, as well as a good night's rest and breakfast. Remind them that their test scores are part of their school record and can impact the classes they take. More information about the testing can be found in the attached letter. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Vl9XxHjvX0ehxWk9QjAZec9-1QzCAze0/view?usp=sharing

No School in Watertown on Monday, March 25th. No practice or activities for Monday. Stay safe!

WMS--Reminder: NO SCHOOL on Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1.

WMS--For 7th Grade Parents Only: It's time to start planning for the 2024 - 2025 school year! Please take a look at the packet your child received from their social studies teacher for information about classes, clubs, and activities at the middle school. Most importantly, please CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW to choose your child's music option. Let me know if you have any questions in the meantime by emailing me at todd.brist@k12.sd.us Dr. Brist, Principal Watertown Middle School https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScoLhns11PZSPuUitg6fRAOm0kJ8BIQloAyqY4AI5RFW-M74w/viewform

WMS--Reminder: Next week is spring break! Classes on Monday and Tuesday, but NO SCHOOL on Wednesday (3/13), Thursday (3/14), and Friday (3/15). Be sure to root for the Arrows Boys Basketball team at 6:00 PM on Thursday.

WMS--Reminder: There is an informational/registration meeting for our newest club, eSports at the Club at 5:30 tonight! Come to learn more or to sign up!

WMS--8th Grade Parents...if you missed the parent registration meeting for 9th grade at the high school earlier this week, you can catch the details on this YouTube clip. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfHEpeSAxLA&t=9s

WMS--We will be officially launching our eSports club in cooperation with the Boys and Girls Club! There is an informational/sign up meeting on Thursday at 5:30 at the Club. eSports, which includes games like Smash Bros., Rocket League, Fortnight, Madden, and others, is one of the fastest-growing teen activities in the country! Come learn or to sign up on Thursday at 5:30 at the Club!

WMS 8th Grade Parents--Reminder! The registration information meeting for the parents of 8th graders is TONIGHT, Monday, March 4th at 6:00 pm in DD Miller Auditorium.

WMS 8th Grade Parents--As hard as it is to believe, it is time to start thinking about high school! The registration information meeting for the parents of 8th graders has been set for Monday, March 4th at 6:00 pm in DD Miller Auditorium.

We are expanding and now limited to 180 students accepted into our driver education program. Once we fill to capacity, the registration will be closed. Student must be 14 years old by 09/30/2024. Driver Education classes and driving will be held at the Watertown Middle School. This year we are doing an online registration, payment must be received within 1 week of your completed registration or your spot will be reopened. We have three methods of payment which will be explained in payment options (we encourage to pay online). Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Chad Rohde with any questions regarding registration and payment. Please contact at the email: chad.rohde@k12.sd.us https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0Wi0acHklFvyF2iThQhCgM81_lVOUVEJCm5oMsHi5KMw5mA/viewform

WMS--Reminder, conferences are on Thursday from 1 - 8. These are drop-in conferences, so no appointment is necessary...you can pop in to see any or all of your child's teachers. In the meantime (or if you don't have time), each student has been completing a student-led conference slide show to update you on their school year. Be sure to ask them to see it and don't forget to fill out the feedback form at the end!

WMS--Just a reminder February 15th is an early dismissal (12:30) with conferences to follow from 1 - 8. These are drop-in conferences, no appointment necessary. Also, be on the look out for your child's student led conference slide deck beginning on February 8th. Students have been creating a report to update you on their school year. There is a feedback form at the end that you can use to communicate with your child's advisory, teachers, and team. Don't forget there is no school on February 16 and February 19.

WMS--We still need a few more parents to fill out our survey about Career and Technical Education (CTE)! Our middle and high schools partner with Northeast Technical High School here in Watertown to give more CTE options to our students. We'd like you to complete the survey by clicking the link below to help us improve our programs and offerings. Thanks if you already completed it...if you didn't please help us out! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScaga_QO2Z_ytFmbSR7bf-W843QjneWxbViQcOM77n28AgyWA/viewform

WMS--We have started receiving phone calls regarding Drivers Education. Please be patient and stay tuned…a notification will be sent out through the school app on Monday, February 26th at 8:00a.m. with the details. There will be 180 slots available on a first come, first served basis. Reminder that participants must be 14 before September 30th, 2024.

WMS--Reminder, NO SCHOOL on Monday, January 15 (MLK Day). Friday, January 19 will be an early dismissal (12:30) for staff in-service.

Happy New Year from the Watertown School District!! We hope you had a good holiday season. A reminder that Watertown schools resume on Tuesday, January 2nd!!

WMS--On January 30th 8th graders at WMS will be taking part in the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) in Math and Reading. This data will allow us to compare our math and reading skills with those of students across the nation. This assessment will not affect any student's grades. You can learn more about the assessment by clicking the link here. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tUfvM7DVO2WGhvgBR_AB0L9WUQxwYNzWg98-DT6ahAA/edit?usp=sharing

WMS PTO Holiday Goodies Sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0F4FA4AE28A0F94-46469527-christmas