Royal Report

• 10/7: Desserts & Data - 6:00pm - WMES Cafeteria
• 10/7: PTO meeting - 7:00pm - WMES Media Center

WM Public Schools was recently recognized by niche.com as being the 25th BEST school district in the state of Minnesota for 2024-2025! THANK YOU to our students, staff, parents, and communities for your support of our schools! Just ANOTHER reason to be Royal! Check it out: https://buff.ly/3YkeCil

Was your child decked out in Royal Gear for picture day today?? No worries, picture retake day is November 1st! If you are interested in purchasing both a royal pride picture and a typical school picture you are able to do so.

The WM Cross Country team is hosting a Kids Fun Run for anyone in grades K-6th! This is a great way to have those runners in your family get a taste of what it's like to be a WM Royal CC Runner- or just get outside and RUN! The Fun Run will take place at 5:45 PM on Tuesday, Oct. 8th after WM hosts their home meet! NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED! Meet up at the high school softball fields at about 5:30/ 5:40 PM! Race length is approx. 1000 meters -- each runner will receive a ribbon & a sucker treat !

Watertown-Mayer is doing their annual Field of Flags Fundraiser to raise funds for Disabled American Veterans (DAV)! We will once again display flags at the middle and high school campus in honor of our veterans! Donate today: https://support.dav.org/participant/18843

The Minnesota Free School Meals Program is now permanent!

• What does this mean? Students can receive their first standard breakfast and lunch for FREE!
• What do I need to remember? If students go back for a second full meal, additional entrees, side items, or a la carte, these DO cost extra based on the item. If your child has permission to get extras, please be sure that there is money in their lunch account. This includes milk to accompany any home lunches.

HERE is the link for the updated cost of full second breakfast, lunch, and the approximate costs of a la carte items.

Have You Applied for Educational Benefits?

Even though the Minnesota Free Meals Program is permanent, we strongly encourage families to apply to see if you are eligible for educational benefits through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Educational benefit applications (Free and Reduced applications) impact the educational funding that our schools receive and can affect other additional fees.

HERE is the link to our website to learn about how you can apply!