To check the most updated schedule for football, volleyball, and cross country, please click Waunakee Middle School Sports Schedules for the week of October 2-6, 2023. Make sure you check it frequently for any changes.
October 2 - B2
Custodial Appreciation Day
October 3 - A3
October 4 - B4
Art Club -MS Art Room - 3:35pm-4:45pm
October 5 - A5
October 6 - B6
The first meeting for the Middle School Art Club will be Wednesday October 4. We will meet in the MS Art Room after school until 4:45. All interested 7th and 8th grade students are welcome to attend. Can't attend the first meeting? No problem! Stop by any Wednesday after school - we meet all year long. Please see Ms. Longtin or Ms. Wagner-Marx if you have any questions!
Our school is currently running a fundraising campaign to support our staff throughout the year. This includes meals at conference time and teacher appreciation week. In the past we have asked for families to drop off items, however, by raising funds, we will hope to make it easier on you by coordinating the meal and treat efforts. We understand that everyone’s circumstances are different, but if you are able to contribute, your donation would make a meaningful impact.
Every dollar counts, and even a small contribution can help us reach our goal!
Your support is invaluable to us, and we appreciate any help you can provide! Thank you for being a part of our school community!
September 18, 2023
To: Families of students in 7th grade
From: WCMS Student Services
Dear Families,
Waunakee Community School District (WCSD) is committed to supporting all students’ wellness and Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). During the 2023-2024 school year, WCSD Student Services staff will facilitate universal screening for students in grades 5, 7, and 9. The screener, also referred to as a brief questionnaire or survey for grades 7 and 9, is called the BASC-3 Behavioral and Emotional Screening System (BASC-3 BESS). It takes about five to eight minutes to complete. 7th grade students will complete the screener during homeroom this fall.
The BASC-3 BESS is a tool that asks students to broadly rate their own skills in the following areas: Behavior and Emotional Risk Index, Internalizing Risk Index, Personal Adjustment Risk Index, and Self-Regulation Risk Index. This screener also includes questions to identify potential internalizing or externalizing mental health concerns. Because of this, the screener is confidential but not anonymous. Our student services staff may follow up with students and their families when a screener indicates an elevated concern.
If you would like to opt your 7th-grade student out of participating in this screener, please complete the following google form or contact the WCMS School Psychologist no later than Friday, September 29, 2023 at 3:45 pm. Students may also choose to decline participation at the time the survey is administered. Lastly, upon request, a copy of the screening survey is available at your child’s school.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Paige Raymond
School Psychologist, Waunakee Community Middle School
paigeraymond@waunakee.k12.wi.us
608-849-2060 ext. 3603
Collecting Census Data for School Programming
If you are a Waunakee Community School District resident and have children (birth through 18 years of age ) not currently enrolled in our district, we would like to hear from you. The census is different from registration. Do not include currently enrolled WCSD students. The benefit to you is that if you fill out the census, you are in our system and we are able to contact you with information appropriate for the age of your child(ren).
It helps us plan our future enrollment in our district. It also allows us to provide you with information appropriate for your child.
Fill out form here: https://tinyurl.com/WCSDCensus2023
Check out the Infinite Campus App with the latest updates and tips to help you navigate the app.
For your convenience, you can submit your attendance request via three convenient options:
Infinite Campus- click here to view instructions on how to submit a new absence request in the Parent Portal, view absence requests, and how to delete a request. For questions or help creating a Campus Parent account, please reach out to Julie Gengler, District Registrar, via email. You can also visit our school websites under the Family Tab/Attendance for more information.
Attendance Line has a 24/7 voicemail that you may use anytime. You may call the attendance line at (608)849-2065 press 1. Please clearly state/spell your child's name, reason for absence, your name and phone number.
Email at wms_attendance@waunakee.k12.wi.us to leave a message with your child's name, reason for absence and your name & phone number in case we need to reach you..
If you'll be seeing a medical provider, please obtain a note and forward it to the attendance email and we'll be happy to code the absence as medically excused.
7th Grade Immunization Requirement
Dear Families of 7th Grade Students,
Please click on the link for information regarding 7th Grade Immunization Requirements.
Immunization Clinics in the Madison Area
Does your student need updated immunizations for school? Click here for more details about free back to school vaccine clinics. Contact the health office staff at (608) 849-2060, press 2, if you have specific immunization questions regarding your student.
FORMATA's RAISE It To The ROOFTOP - Music, Food and Fun!
WHO: The Waunakee Music Boosters have changed their name to the Waunakee Family Organization for Music and Theater Arts (FORMATA). They are partnering with the Friends of Waunakee Performing Arts to host Raise It To The Rooftop: A Grand Piano Fundraiser (see poster below).
WHERE: The Lone Girl, 114 E. Main St. Waunakee.
WHAT: Featuring performances by music teachers and students including Ms. Sussanah Herrick and her band Finding North, Mr. Mike Steen and his band Whiskey Farm and the Waunakee High School Jazz Combo, Ice Cream Truck.
WHY: Enjoy a night of music while supporting our vibrant music and theatre programs through financial support, advocacy, volunteer opportunities and helping with the purchase of a Yamaha S6X concert Grand Piano for the Performing Arts Center.
WHEN: Sunday October 8, 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
2023-2024 Lunch Menus
Middle School Menus.
Community Events and Fliers
School Transportation Information
Purchase Tickets and/or Passes to Athletic Activities
Please click on the link below for instructions on how to purchase passes and/or tickets to Waunakee Community High School's athletic activities. Communication Link
WMS Contact Information
Jeffrey Kenas, Principal,
jeffreykenas@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Michael Zibell, Associate Principal,
michaelzibell@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Patricia Coffren, Administrative Assistant,
patriciacoffren@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Lynn Miller Administrative Assistant Attendance,
Attendance 608-849-2065, Select language, then press1 for wms_attendance@waunakee.k12.wi.us
Tammy Willborn, Health Assistant, tammywillborn@waunakee.k12.wi.us