WMS RedHawk Summer Update #1
June 5, 2026
Dear Wredling Families,
Summer is finally here!
For our students, summer means a well-deserved break. For those of us at Wredling, it means preparing for another great school year. Over the coming months, our staff will be learning new curriculum, attending training, refining schedules, preparing classrooms, and tackling a long list of projects so we're ready to welcome our RedHawks back in August.
Before we turn our attention to next year, I want to simply say thank you.
Thank you to our students, families, and staff for making this such a great year. Throughout the year, we watched students overcome challenges, build friendships, discover new interests, and continue becoming the people they are meant to be.
The partnership between school and home makes all the difference, especially during the middle school years. Thank you for your trust, support, and collaboration. When families and schools work together, great things happen for kids.
A special shout-out to the many parents and volunteers who helped make our end-of-year events so memorable. Whether you supported concerts, the 8th Grade Dance, celebrations, or today's activities, we truly couldn't do it without you.
To our 8th graders, congratulations! We are incredibly proud of all you've accomplished and excited for what lies ahead. No matter where your next chapter takes you, you'll always be RedHawks.
We also want to recognize our retirees: Mr. Tom Kohler, Ms. Sara Quinn, Ms. Kim VanSickle, Mr. Guadalupe DeLaCruz, and Ms. Lucy Johnson. Thank you for your decades of service, dedication, and impact on students and families. We wish you happiness, adventure, relaxation, and the joy of never setting a school alarm again.
As summer begins, I hope our students spend time outside, get a little messy, read a few good books (check out the information on our summer reading challenge below), make memories with family and friends, and continue finding ways to learn and grow. Learning doesn't stop when school ends, and some of life's best lessons happen away from a classroom.
Thank you again for an outstanding school year. Have a safe, relaxing, and memorable summer. We look forward to seeing our returning RedHawks in August—hopefully a little taller, a little wiser, and ready for another great year together.
Enjoy the sunshine, enjoy the people around you, and make this summer count.
Summer Reading Launch!
Blast off into a summer full of reading and participate in our Thompson/Wredling Summer Reading Launch! From May 28 to August 19, track your reading journey on our bookmark through the galaxy.
⭐ Color in one star for every 30 minutes you read.
🪐Color in a planet when you complete a mission.
☀️ Win prizes when you return to school!
The more you read and explore, the farther your adventure travels through space! Keep track of your progress and see how many stars and planets you can collect before the end of summer. 💫
Check out our VIDEO for more details. Bookmarks can be picked up in the LRC or downloaded HERE.
Happy reading from your Middle School LRC Directors!
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¡Despega hacia un verano lleno de lectura y participa en nuestra campaña de lectura de verano de Thompson/Wredling! Del 28 de mayo al 19 de agosto, sigue tu viaje de lectura por la galaxia con nuestro marcador de libros.
⭐ Colorea una estrella por cada 30 minutos que leas.
🪐Colorea un planeta cuando completes una misión.
☀️ ¡Gana premios cuando vuelvas al colegio!
Cuanto más leas y explores, ¡más lejos llegará tu aventura por el espacio! Lleva un registro de tu progreso y comprueba cuántas estrellas y planetas puedes reunir antes de que termine el verano. 💫
Para más detalles, echa un vistazo a nuestro VIDEO. Los marcapáginas se pueden recoger en el LRC o descargar AQUÍ.
¡Feliz lectura de parte de los directores de LRC de su escuela secundaria!
Dear Parents,
Any medications that were not picked up by 2 PM on Wednesday May 27th, have been disposed of by the health office. We do not keep medications in the health office during the summer break.
School Physicals for the 2026-2027 School Year
🚨Students entering 6th grade must submit evidence of a State of Illinois Certificate of Child Health Examination form . 6th graders are required to have one dose of the Tdap vaccine and one dose of the meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) on or after their 11th birthday. Also, students entering the 6th grade must submit evidence of a dental examination completed within 18 months prior to May 15th of that school year. Students who are entering 9th grade will also need the Certificate of Child Health examination form. Those forms should be submitted to their appropriate high school.
If your student is entering an Illinois school for the first time, evidence of a physical examination and a complete record of immunizations must be submitted within 30 days of their first day of school.
We will need evidence of the physical and immunizations, or proof of an appointment by October 1, 2026. Our email is Wms-Nurses@d303.org. Our fax number is 331-228-3707. If this number does not work, fax your paperwork to the main office at 331-228-3701.
If your student is entering an Illinois school for the first time, evidence of a physical examination and a complete record of immunizations must be submitted within 30 days from their first day of school.
Medications During the School Day
If your student requires any medication during school the school day, we will need updated orders for any medication, inhaler, or epinephrine
incerely,
The Wredling Health Office Team
WMS Summer Athletic Camps
Our camps will offer a variety of opportunities for students to improve their skills and have fun in different sports! All summer athletic camps will be facilitated by the District 303 coaches. Students will participate in a variety of skill-building activities and will be introduced to the same plays and philosophies that they will use when participating in sportsmanship!
👉CLICK HERE for the Summer Camp Brochure
👉Registration is now open on SNAP!
TIME HAS CHANGED!
Please note the time change
SUMMER BAND CAMP
All current band students are invited and encouraged to attend the Summer Band Camp from July 20th - 30th. This fun camp will help you keep up your playing skills over the summer and better prepare you for next school year.
Questions? Contact Mr. Ricardo Quinonez at ricardo.quinonez@d303.org.
8th Grade Volleyball Info
Click the link to access our 8th Grade Volleyball information for the coming school year. Mark your calendars so your student athlete is ready to go in August!
7th Grade Volleyball Info
Click the link to access our 7th Grade Volleyball information for the coming school year. Mark your calendars so your student athlete is ready to go in August!
Future Saints Families
Click here for information the high school has shared with us for you. There is a variety of items we update regularly!
- Upcoming Sport Informational Meetings
- Summer & Athletic Camps
Future North Stars Families
- Upcoming Sport Informational Meetings
- Summer & Athletic Camps
