November 6th, 2026

Hello Families,

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend conferences last week. We appreciate the opportunity to connect and work together to support our students. Your partnership makes a difference.

Tonight is our 6th Grade Bulldog Bash! From 6:30–8:00 p.m., students can enjoy dancing, basketball, karaoke, a photo booth, and refreshments available for purchase. Admission is $10, and the event is open to WMS sixth graders only. We are looking forward to a fun evening!

Next Friday, November 13, at 10:15 a.m., we will hold our annual Veterans Day Assembly. The assembly will feature performances by our band, orchestra, and choir, along with a slideshow honoring veterans. We look forward to coming together as a school community to recognize those who have served our country. As a reminder, there will be no school on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.

I also want to let families know that two trees were damaged in the forested area near our field today. One tree came down, and another is partially down. Neither tree blocked the entrance road. District maintenance staff responded promptly and are coordinating the necessary cleanup. We have coned off the affected area and ask that students and families stay clear of this section of the forest until the work is completed. We appreciate the maintenance team's quick response.

Student safety continues to be a priority, including for those who ride e-bikes to and from school. The district has shared helpful information on its E-Bike Safety webpage. If your student rides an e-bike, please take a few minutes to review this information together.

Thank you for your continued support of WMS. Have a wonderful weekend.

Warmly,

Bonnie Hauschka

Principal

Washington Middle School

Friday, November 6th

Location: WMS gym and cafeteria

6:30-8:00pm

Students Bring ASB Card

$10 

Bring extra money for the student store for pizza, snacks, and drinks! $1-2 per item

Activities include: 

DJ and dancing in the gym

Karaoke and a live photo booth in the cafeteria

Open basketball in the small gym

Food for purchase in the student store

The Thurston County Food Bank's mission is to eliminate hunger in our community.

Highlighted Resource: Thanksgiving Meal Distribution: November 24 and 25, See link for details!

Phone: 360-352-8597

Founded in 1991, Stonewall Youth is a youth-led organization that empowers LGBTQ2S+ youth to speak for themselves, support one another, educate their communities, and work toward social justice. Most programming is available to youth ages 21 and under.

Highlighted Resource: Weekly Activities for and by Youth

The Military and Family Support Center offers programs and services that are valuable resources for military members and their families.

Highlighted Resource: School Support Services

JBLM School Liaison Officer (SLO): Antoinette Walker, 253-967-7195

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