Orientation August 25th

Dear WMS Families,

Welcome back! We hope you have had a wonderful summer. We are excited to welcome students and families back to Washington Middle School and are looking forward to a great 2026–2027 school year.

All incoming WMS students are encouraged to attend Orientation. Please come during the time assigned to your student’s grade level and last name:

During Orientation, students will have an opportunity to:

Families will receive a checklist when they arrive to help guide them through the different Orientation activities.

Families will also be able to purchase items such as P.E. shirts, and pay for class fees. Students are welcome to bring their school supplies and leave them in their lockers so they are ready for the first day of school.

We know the beginning of a new school year can bring both excitement and some nervousness, especially for students who are new to WMS. Orientation is a great opportunity to become familiar with the building, reconnect with friends and staff, and feel more prepared for the first day.

Following Orientation, we will be just over a week away from welcoming everyone back for the start of school. 

Find student bus stops and other bus route information on infoFinder.

The District Phone number for the Transportation Department is 360-596-7700.

FOOD SERVICES: Meal prices will be $4.30 for lunch and $2.85 for breakfast for the 26-27 school year.  There will be no charge for reduced meals.  Families may apply for free/reduced meal benefits via Skyward Family Access to receive free meals, waived athletic fees and other school items.  Contact our Child Nutrition Department with questions at childnutrition@osd.wednet.edu or (360) 596-7022 or check out the website.

Students may arrive beginning at 8:50 a.m., and the school day runs from 9:10 a.m. to 3:40 p.m. For student safety and supervision, please do not have students arrive before 8:50 a.m.

We look forward to seeing many of you at Orientation and to welcoming all of our Bulldogs back for another great year at Washington Middle School!

Warmly,

Bonnie Hauschka

Principal

Washington Middle School

We're looking forward to another great year of helping students and staff! Please join the WMS Booster Club to stay informed on meetings and other important Booster Club updates. Sign Up

Booster Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month at 6pm in the school library. They are laid back and a great way to get to know other parents and the WMS administration. We hope to see you at our first meeting on October 7th!

New Facebook Page: Check out our new Facebook page: Washington Middle School Booster Club. 

At WMS we don't run traditional fundraisers. Instead, we collect funds through the student store that is open during school day lunches. The student store is run by the Booster Club and parent volunteers. These funds are used to support teacher requests, school clubs, and activities. T

You may stop by the student store to add money to a card for your student to use at the store (Please note: This is NOT connected to your student's OSD Food Service Account). We accept cash and checks made to WMS Booster Club

You may also order a card online via Cheddar Up: (Student Store Card)

Want to help at the student store? We know there is a lot of interest for the limited opportunity to volunteer at the student store. All shifts are currently full, but you can add your name to the substitute list to cover shifts when others can't work. Stop by on orientation day if you'd like your name added to that list.

Need to update your student's vaccinations? Thurston County is offering two no-cost immunization clinics before the start of school:

929 Lakeridge Dr SW

Olympia, WA 98502

10140 US-12 SW

Rochester, WA 98579

Olympia School District partners with Sea Mar Tumwater Child and Family Behavioral Health to support student well-being and mental health.

During the 2026-27 school year, a Sea Mar Mental Health Therapist will provide services on-site one day per week at Washington Middle School.

If you are interested in services, please contact Sea Mar directly during August to schedule an intake appointment. Be sure to let them know that you are interested in school-based services once school resumes.

After the school year begins, families may also reach out to their student's counselor or school social worker for assistance.

📞 360-704-7580

If your student is in need of school supplies, please stop by the Washington Middle School office.

Special thanks to the Little Red Schoolhouse Project for supporting Olympia School District students and families!

Washington Middle School partners with All Kids Win to provide weekend food bags for students.

If your family would like to participate, please contact:

📧 dhammer@osd.wednet.edu

We are happy to help connect families with this resource.