WMS September Newsletter

Dear Wentzville Middle School Families,

It's hard to believe that we are already getting close to the end of 1st quarter! We have a busy month ahead of us, with the end of the month parent conferences and a fall break ahead!

Our first quarter will be coming to an end on October 16. This will be an early release day, with school dismissing at 12:35 pm. Our parent/teacher conferences will be held in person or virtually on Wednesday, October 28 from 3:30-7 p.m., and on Thursday, October 29 from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. Teachers will be reaching out to parents to schedule a time for a conference. We look forward to meeting with you to update you on your child's progress this year. Students will not have school that Thursday and Friday (10/29 and 10/30), and also the following Monday and Tuesday (11/2 and 11/3). Enjoy the fall break!

Our Back to School Fundraiser was a huge success! We were able to raise more than $10,000 to help fund various clubs, activities, sports and overall building needs. The funds are being dispersed amongst these groups, and we also have plans to purchase some items for the building. None of this would have been possible without your support! Thank you!

As always, if you have any concerns in regards to your child, please contact your child's counselor or the WMS admin team. We're here to support you and your child!

Kristine Schottel

WMS Principal

10/1- PTA meeting 6:00 pm

10/5- 10/23- Yoga Intramural

10/6- Cross Country Meet at Mexico MS

10/7- Early Release (Secondary only)- dismissal at 1:27

10/8- Tom’s Coffee available for purchase in the parent drop off line

10/8- Cross Country Meet at Orchard Farm MS

10/9- Tattoo the Teacher

10/10- WSD Homecoming Parade

10/12- 8th grade Boys/Girls Basketball tryouts begin

10/16- End of 1st Quarter- Proof of Residency deadline for 6th grade

10/19-10/23- Red Ribbon Week

10/20- Community Engagement night for HHS/NP feeders 6:00-7:30

10/21- Early Release (All District)- dismissal at 12:35

10/21- Picture retake day

10/22- NJHS Blood Drive

10/28- 1st Quarter report cards post in Focus

10/28- P/T conferences 3:30-7:00

10/29- P/T conferences 10:00 am -8:00 pm

10/29, 10/30, 11/2, 11/3- NO SCHOOL

All 6th-grade families are required to submit proof of residency for the 2026-2027 school year. Forms can be uploaded in Focus and are due by Friday, Oct 16 at 11:59 p.m. If you do not produce the necessary documents to prove residency, your student will be dropped on Oct 17.

Here is the list of required enrollment documents.

WMS NJHS is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, October 22 from 3:30- 6:30 pm in our small gym.

If you are interested in donating, visit RedCrossBlood.org and use sponsor code: wmschool OR use the American Red Cross Blood Donor app to sign up!

Eighth Grade Cross Country Update

Cross Country has had a great start to the season! They started off at Green Tree Elementary at the Wentzville School District XC Quad meet. The girls came in 3rd place led by Audrey Bryant who finished 3rd place overall. Norah Alemdirodo, Katelyn Cuellar, Bella Desmond and Kaicee Williams all set a PR in the 3000 meter race. The boys team had a score of 42 to come in 1st place overall and edge NPMS for the gold. Silas Dunn finished in 3rd place, Terrance Beiter finished in 6th place, Emmett Burke finished in 8th place. Keegan Miller, Luca Walsh, Dominic Snyder, Harvey Scherer and Andrew Clevenger also set PR’s in the 3000 meter. Keep up the great work Cross Country!

Basketball Tryouts begin October 12!

8th grade Boys and Girls Basketball tryouts begin on October 12. All prospective athletes must be in good academic standing, have all fines cleared, and a current MSHSAA sports physical on file in order to participate. Registration is all on the Parent Portal in Focus and is only available to the parent listed as the #1 primary contact to complete. Click here to start. Once submitted, your registration will be checked for completed information, current insurance and a current MSHSAA physical. Your students grades (based upon the previous quarter grades) and good financial standing will be verified.

Once your athlete has received clearance, the respective coaches will be communicating all information to you. Students are not able to attend any practices or tryouts until they receive clearance in Focus.

Get involved in the WMS PTA! Students need a strong PTA and parent involvement, even in middle school! If you are looking for a way to support WMS, become a member of the PTA! The PTA is looking for new members to assist with events throughout the year.

Join PTA

PTA membership is only $7 per person and is a great way to support our school community. WMS PTA works to enhance the middle school experience for all students by:

• Supporting student events and activities throughout the year
• Showing appreciation and providing support for our outstanding teachers and staff
• Funding school investments, programs, and extras that enrich student learning and school culture
• Building connections between families, students, and the school community

Upcoming Events

• WMS Vendor Fair- November 21- More information about the Vendor Fair

Check out our website and follow us on Facebook!

Pre-order your Wentzville Middle yearbook by October 30 to guarantee the best price of $30.

8th grade parents can order an 8th grade Baby Ad by October 30.

How to Order Online

1. Go to the Yearbook Order Center Portal.

2. Enter the Wentzville Middle School Order Code: 8462.

Questions and Support

If you have questions regarding your order, please contact our yearbook coordinator:

• Pam Thomas pamelathomas@wsdr4.org

Families and community members in the North Point and Holt feeder patterns are invited to join District Leadership for a State of the District & Community Engagement Event from 6:00-7:30 p.m. on Oct. 20 at North Point High School.

Hear a State of the District presentation from WSD Superintendent, then take the opportunity to ask questions, share your thoughts, and engage in conversation with school and district leadership.

We hope you’ll join us for this opportunity to connect, learn, and be part of the conversation about our schools and community!

Throughout the duration of the academic year, the Wentzville School District partners with community agencies that specialize in providing students, families, and educators with preventative education. Agency presenters are credentialed, coordinated through the District, and under the supervision of building administrators. Presentation topics are targeted toward specific grade levels. All students will participate in each program unless you choose to opt your child out of the lesson(s). If you are interested in opting your student(s) out of the presentation(s), please click the appropriate link(s) below.

6th Grade Opt-Out Form

7th Grade Opt-Out Form

8th Grade Opt-Out Form

If you have additional questions, please reach out directly to your student’s guidance counselor.