WMS Student Newsletter
3/2/2026
NHSAS PRIZES
Each year the middle school offers students the chance to win prizes based on raising their NHSAS test scores. I would like to know what items you would be interested in winning. Please indictate the type of prizes that would interest you by filling out the google form below. 5 Stars is the HIGHEST rating (meaning you like those options the best)
LUNCH
Vending Machines-- The Snack Shack and vending machines are NOT to be accessed through the school day. You may access them during your grade level lunch or after dismissal at the end of the day at 2:30pm. Any questions, please see Mrs. Morrow or Mr. Gratton. Thank you!
ALL Students should be eating in the Cafe---Students need teacher permission to eat in other locations within the school building and should have a pass from that teacher with permission. The Media Center and Teacher Classrooms are not available to students without prior permission.
JUST A REMINDER--ATTENDANCE FOR AFTER SCHOOL SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES
If you are participating in an after school sport, club or activity, you must be in school for at least a half day in order to participate.
From the handbook--"The halfway point for arrival/dismissal time is 11:15 AM and will be considered as such for any after school activities or sporting events. Students must be in for at least half a day in order to participate in these activities".
Charge Your Chromebook!!
When you plug it in, you need to make sure the light is on. Red means it is charging and white means it is charged. If there is no light, it is not charging.
The office has a limited number of chargers, so make sure you are charging your Chromebook at home or bringing your charger with you.
The office does not have loaners for forgotten Chromebooks, please make sure you are bringing their fully charged Chromebook to school every day.
Weekly Schedule
- Monday, March 2--Wildcat A Day
- Tuesday, March 3--Even B Day
- Wednesday, March 4--Odd A Day
- Thursday, March 5--Wildcat B Day
- Friday, March 6--Wildcat A Day
- Monday, March 9--Even B Day
- Tuesday, March 10--No School--Teacher Workshop
- Wednesday, March 11--Odd A Day
- Thursday, March 12--Wildcat B Day
- Friday, March 13--Wildcat A Day
Upcoming Events
March 6--Trimester 2 closes
March 10--No School--Teacher Workshop
March 13--Trimester 2 Report Cards Available
March 19--No Tech Day
March 27-28--WMS Dram Club presents Oliver--Friday at 7:00pm and Saturday at 2:00pm & 7:00pm
April 9--No Tech Day
April 17--Trimester 3 Progress Reports
April 20--Choir Concert --6:30pm at WHS
April 22--Band Concert--6:30pm at WHS
April 27-May 1--April Recess--No School
May 5-May 8--8th Grade Philadelphia Trip
May 7--No Tech Day
May 18--Orchestra Concert--6:30pm at WHS
May 25--Memorial Day--No School
May 28--No Tech Day
May 29--8th Grade Dance
NO GUM
Students, please remember that chewing gum is not allowed in school. Let’s keep our classrooms clean, our floors sticky-free, and our focus on learning.
Please make sure that you are adhering to our school rules and NOT chewing gum.
IT Information
The office has a limited number of chargers to loan out. Please make sure your are charging your Chromebook every night. Make sure the light is on and your device is charging correctly.
If you submit a ticket or a teacher submits a ticket for you, you need to bring your Chromebook to the main office. IT can't do anything until they have your computer. IT will not contact you about your ticket until they have been given the device.
You need to make sure you are charging your Chromebook every night. Please make sure the charging light is lit. If it is not, your device is not charging. Red light means charging, blue light, fully charged. You need to also make sure you are turning your device off when you are not using it, this helps extend battery life and allows any updates.
If you have a Chromebook that is with IT, please make sure you are checking your email to see if the repairs are complete. This is how you will be notified when your Chromebook is ready for pickup.
Chromebook Damage
We are seeing an increase in deliberate damage to students Chromebooks. Please remember that the Chromebook is the property of the Windham School District. You should not be removing the rubber feet on the bottom of the Chromebook, removing the bezel around the keyboard, which causes the keys to fall off the keyboard or peeling the rubber trim. You should also not be putting stickers on the device or peeling off any of the identifying labels on the Chromebook. The Annual Chromebook Fee only covers up to a certain amount and you can be charged for the monetary value of these deliberate damages.
Bus Passes
You need to get a bus pass if you are taking a different bus home or getting off at a different bus stop. The bus drivers can refuse to let you on the bus without a pass. Please come to the office before the end of the day to get a pass.
REMINDERS
Wired headphones are a supply request-- students should not be using Airpods or wireless headphones throughout the school day.
Beginning in the 2025 school year, New Hampshire has enacted a statewide “bell-to-bell” ban on student cell phone use from the first instructional bell to dismissal, except in very limited cases.
Although this is a new statewide policy, the Windham School District already had a cell phone, smart watch, tablets, or personal laptop policy in place for students in grades K–8. For our students, this will not be a change. Cell phones are expected to remain off and stored in student lockers for the entire school day.
We ask parents and guardians to please remind your child of this expectation so we can continue supporting a focused, distraction-free learning environment.
Printing
Having trouble printing? Use this guide to assist you!
Student IDs will be issued after school photos are done, including retakes.
You must have a school photo taken to be issued a Student ID.
If you did not turn in your ID or pay for a lost one, you will not be issued an ID.
Don't Be Late
For students interested in attending the 8th Grade Philadelphia trip, students with 30 or more unexcused tardies or 10 or more unexcused absences, are unable to participate in the trip.
School Mission and Vision
WMS Vision Statement:Windham Middle School will establish a community of open-minded, curious, and engaged learners in which all members belong.
WMS Mission Statement: Windham Middle School faculty, staff, and students foster a diverse learning community where creativity and curiosity are encouraged, and student growth and development are supported as all students strive to reach their potential as lifelong learners.
Co-Ed Volleyball
Students can start signing up for Co-Ed Volleyball on Final Forms. Directions for completing sign-ups are on the WMS Athletics page, under the Final Forms Parent Playbook tab. Students need to be signed up by Sunday, March 1st. Please reach out to Mr. Moyer or Coach Bartlett if you have any questions.
Co-Ed volleyball is for boys and girls and is a non-tryout sport. The season will begin the week of March 2nd and end the week of March 23rd. Students who sign up will be on the team. The team will practice or play games against other schools on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during the season. Coach Bartlett will share the entire schedule once the season begins for planning purposes. The game schedule is available on the WMS Athletics page. Practices will take place at WMS after school until 4:15. Athletes should bring shorts or pants, an athletic shirt, sneakers, and water to practice.
Is your student looking for a quiet place to study and get your work done? Then join us at Homework Club!
Starts: Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Then Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays
Time: 2:40 – 3:15 pm
Where: Mrs. O’Neil’s room # 233
Students may come 1, 2 or all 3 days. Great opportunity to get homework completed in a quiet environment.
Please complete the below form on both sides and return to Mrs. O'Neil in room 233.
Baking/Gaming Club
Interested in joining the Baking Club? It's not too late! Please email Mrs. Yandow or Mrs. Smith at syandow@windhamsd.org or ksmith@windhamsd.org to get a permission form sent to your parent's Powerschool Hub. Once this is complete, you can sign up in the Media Center for our future cooking dates (if spots are available)!
Sign up for a spot (in the Media Center) until 20 spots are filled. First come first serve.
Check out Our Upcoming Baking Club Days:
Date of Club:
Sign ups days (IN-PERSON in the Media Center)
Cooking Item:
March 24th (Tuesday) 2:30-4:30
Tuesday March 17th-20th... or until full
Pretzels. Pretzel making ingredients provided; bring your own toppings and/or dips! (ex: flaky salt, cinnamon sugar, mustard, etc.)
(check back for April - June dates)
How do I sign up to join a Baking Club meeting?
1. You MUST have a permission form turned in on MyPowerHub before signing up.
2. Check to make sure you have availability to come on the baking club day... and make sure you will have a ride!
3. Go to the Media Center during sign up days and write your name on the Sign Up list at Mrs. Smith's desk. NO LATE SIGN UPS.
4. If sign ups are full (maximum 20 students) add your name to the waitlist in case someone can't make it. We will let you know by Friday afternoon before the cooking date.
We will do our best to have friends cook together, but teachers have the right to make/rearrange groups as needed. Misuse of kitchen items, disrespect to people, and failure to be safe and clean in the kitchen results in being asked not to sit out and not come back.
ROAR
R-Respect
O-Opportunities
A-Achievement
R- Responsiblity
Dress Code
The dress code can be found in the Student Handbook which can be found here.
Windham Middle School
Email: sgerstein@windhamsd.org
Website: https://wms.windhamsd.org/
Location: 112a Lowell Road, Windham, NH, USA
Phone: (603)845-1556
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WindhamMiddleSchool