Wendler Middle School

Thursday August 14th - ONLY 6th graders start at 9:30am

Friday August 15th - 7th and 8th graders start at 9:30am

This gives 6th graders a day at school with a smaller student population, prioritizing onboarding activities and support. We will have extra time with the students to provide extra help for locker and classroom navigation, learning how to get around the building and more!

7th and 8th graders - Have your chromebooks charged and ready for the full first week of school. Bring your chromebook starting Monday August 18th.

6th graders will receive a chromebook to use during the first full week of school during the week of August 18th.

• ALL students must register every year
• Returning students (from any ASD school) can register online through Parent Connect. Once you log in, click on the registration link under Quick Links. Need help? Give us a call! 907-742-7300.
• New to Anchorage School District
• Click here to go to the pre-enrollment page for new-to-district students.
• This document gives more information and instructions about the process.
• To register, please have the the following documents:
• original birth certificate
• current immunization record
• proof of address (examples: lease agreement, utility bill in your name at current address)
• official grade report from last school attended
• Enrollment packets, including forms, available in:
• English | Hmong | Samoan | Spanish | Tagalog | Korean

Cross Country Running, Boys' Basketball, and Baseball

All students are invited to join, regardless of experience! Middle school is the perfect time for our students to explore new sports and activities in a safe, supportive environment.

To participate, students need:

• A completed activity form (even if they've played other sports)
• A current physical on file with Wendler
• To pay the activity fee through Parent Connect (Instructions for paying online here)

• You can sign your student up for sports starting now! Email completed forms to Elizabeth Cone and pay online!
• Students can pick up paper copies of the forms in the main office.
• Practices for cross country running (coed) and boys basketball begin on August 18th.
• Practices are held after school, Monday-Friday, after school at Wendler from 4:15 - 5:30.
• Baseball practice dates will be announced once finalized through American Legion
• Season competition schedules will be posted in the next couple of weeks.
• Boys Basketball games will begin Monday, September 8th
• The first cross country running meet is Wednesday, September 3rd.
• If you have any questions about athletics, don't hesitate to reach out to Wendler's assistant principal: Maria Humecky

Please join us for our first PTA meeting of the school year! Wendler Middle School has a recently reestablished PTA and we are so excited to be part of the school community! We could use your help to grow our base and support our staff, students, and families.

We are recruiting board and committee members for the 25/26 school year and talking about how we can make an impact. We are so excited to host the back to school event, Aug.13 from 5-7, and welcome more input for family events and activities this school year.

At our first meeting, September 16, we will discuss our recently adopted bylaws and how they may be adjusted to meet the unique needs at Wendler.

Please consider joining via Givebacks: https://wendlerpta.givebacks.com/shop

There are a variety of membership options. Your support of the Wendler Middle School PTA not only directly benefits our school, but also supports our state and national advocacy network. We need and appreciate all you do!

Please join us September 16th!

Student Picture day is Wednesday Sept 3rd

The Anchorage School District has a new cellphone policy starting with the 2025-26 school year. Under the new ASD policy, use of cellphones and other electronic communication devices isn’t allowed in class at any time, in any grade. Students must put them away, and they must be off or in airplane mode. Administrators may require cellphones to be placed in a secure location such as a student locker or other specified location within the school.

• Elementary and middle school students are not allowed to use their cellphones at any time during the school day, including lunch and recess.

ASD Cell Phone Policy video clip

Wendler Front Office Team:

Principal - Marcus Wilson

AP - Maria Humecky

AA - Gretchen Roe

AAFP - Beth Ann Cone

Registrar - Jennifer Marquiss

Office number: 907-742-7300

Student Schedule

Monday: 10:30 am - 4 pm

Tuesday - Friday: 9:30 am - 4 pm

Staggered Start

6th graders return on Thursday, 8/14

7th & 8th graders start on Friday, 8/15

Free Breakfast and Lunch

All Wendler students automatically receive free breakfast and lunch. There's no sign-up or other qualification process.

• Introducing StopFinder!

  
  We are excited to launch StopFinder, a new transportation app designed to provide families with bus stop locations, pick-up/drop-off times, and customizable GeoAlerts for school bus notifications.

  ASD will begin phasing in/launching to families at the start of the 2025-26 school year.

  
  

• Get the App if your child rides a bus.

What is the Girls Empowerment Group?

The Girls Empowerment Group is a fun, safe, and supportive after-school program designed for 6th–8th grade girls. Meeting once a week on Wednesdays from 4:15–5:30 PM, this group focuses on building confidence, leadership skills, sisterhood, and self-love through interactive activities like movement, cooking, community service, guest speakers, and creative expression.

Led by Ms. Roz, the program empowers girls to celebrate who they are, dream big, and support one another. At the end of the year, participants will be recognized with awards for their growth, commitment, and contributions.

This is more than just an after-school club it’s a space where girls grow into leaders, uplift each other, and have fun along the way!

The ASD Fine Arts Department is hosting their annual instrument information night for 6th grade students/families. Come learn about the individual instruments that students can choose from as they start the school year.

• Date: Tuesday, August 19

• Where: West Anchorage High School Auditorium

• Time: Performances begin at 6:30pm

6th grade students & families will learn about the different instrument choices, have access to reserve their instrument rental with local music shops, and meet with ASD music teachers.

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Aug. 13th - Back to School Night 5-7pm

Aug. 14th - 6th graders 1st Day begins at 9:30am

Aug. 15th - 7th and 8th graders 1st Day begins at 9:30am

Aug. 18th - Late start Monday school begins at 10:30am

Aug. 18th - Practice starts for Cross Country and Boys Basketball (must have all papers in!) 4:15-5:30p

Aug. 19th - 6th grade Band and Orchestra Info night for families @ West HS auditorium at 6:30pm

Sept. 1st - No School - Labor Day

Sept. 3rd - Student Picture Day

Sept. 4th - Open House (more info to come)

*Dates/times subject to change