October 9th, 2026

Hello Families,

We recently finished our fall MAP testing at Washington Middle School. Staff will be reviewing the results to better understand student strengths, identify areas for growth, and plan instruction and support for the months ahead. Thank you to our students for the effort they put into the assessments.

Fall conferences are also coming up October 26–30 and will be a great opportunity for families and teachers to connect about student progress. Conference schedule information is included in this newsletter. We have loved seeing such a great turnout at our fall games and meets, and we appreciate the support families and community members have shown our student athletes. The Fall A sports season wraps up on October 20. 

Thank you, as always, for your continued partnership and support of our students.

Sincerely,

Principal Hauschka

Mon Oct  26th  -Periods 1, 2, 3  -9:10-12:15

          -No Conferences-

  Conferences from 1pm-7pm  Opens Monday Oct 19 for parents to schedule.-Google Meet Only

1st 9:10-9:40

2nd 9:43-10:11

3rd 10:14-10:42

4th 10:45-11:13

5th 11:16-11:44

6th 11:47-12:15

  Team Conferences (in person), Teachers will contact parents to schedule  1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

 Arena Conferences (in person) 

 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm

What is Arena- No appoitment needed, all teachers will be available for 10 minute conferences -6th grade teachers in the cafeteria and 7th/8th in the Gym.  Come anytime that works best for your schedule - teachers will have dinner from 4:30-5:00pm.

             -No Conferences 

On November 13th, Washington Middle School will be honoring our Veterans in an all school assembly.  We would like to acknowledg our families who have served in our Armed Forces over the years. We ask that you please fill out the attached google form and submit photos here- : https://forms.gle/ZKBKuNz4Nu5taEmXA

Please share your feedback to help us improve your experience at Olympia School District. The Panorama Climate Survey is open.

Use the links below to access the Panorama Family Survey:

If your family would like to receive a food box, please complete this form: WMS November 2026 Food Assistance

Please contact Denise Hammer at dhammer@osd.wednet.edu or (360) 624-2930.

Prepaid cards go quickly at the beginning of the year. Everyone is very excited to visit the Student Store. Please take a moment to reload at: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/wms-student-store-prepaid-card-2026-2027 

Cash at the store is always welcome. We don’t always have change for larger bills, so please keep that in mind. If you do send bigger bills, consider using it for a prepaid card. We will be happy to create one during store hours. 

Presented by the OSD School Social Work Team

Join us for a NAMI: Ending the Silence presentation for adults with middle- or high-school-aged youth. The presentation will cover mental health warning signs, facts and statistics, how to talk with your child about mental health, and how to work with school staff to support your child.

Date: October 27, 2026

Location: CHS

Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.

Presentation begins: 6:30 p.m.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, sexual violence, abuse, stalking, or other related concerns, free and confidential support is available.

SafePlace provides free and confidential services to people who have experienced all forms of sexual violence and abuse, as well as intimate partner domestic violence.

24-hour HelpLine: (360) 754-6300

Thurston County Family Justice Center serves survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Confidential advocates can provide safety planning, basic needs items, crisis support, shelter and housing search and placement, assistance with filing police reports and civil protection orders, court accompaniment, culturally responsive services, and connections to additional community resources.

Phone: (360) 754-9297 ext. 200

Crime Victims Advocacy Network provides free and confidential services for victims of crime.

Phone: (360) 786-5601

Monarch Children’s Justice and Advocacy Center supports children and families impacted by child abuse and neglect. Children’s advocacy centers bring community partners together in a coordinated, child-focused, and child-friendly approach.

Phone: (360) 923-1884

A resource from The Jed Foundation with information about intimate partner violence and how it can affect young people.

If your student is going to be Absent or Late, or you need to pick them up early you can use our 24f hour attendance line, call 360.596.3003 or you can email-WMS_attendance@osd.wednet.edu