Washington Middle School

8th Grade Moving Up Ceremony
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 9am

Picture Day is Coming!
September 29, 2025

Orders can be placed at https://my.lifetouch.com/mylifetouch/#/.

Culver's Fundraiser! Dine at Culver's on Wabash Ave from 5-8pm tonight. Proceeds support Washington Middle School!

There will be an open gym for any 6th grade boy who attends Iles or WMS that is interested in playing basketball tomorrow 9/9 from 4-6 in the gym at Washington. Please make arrangements for your own transportation.

WMS/Iles 6h Grade Girls Basketball team will practice 9/8, 9/9, 9/11 and 9/12 from 2:30 - 4:00 in the WMS Gym.

WMS Double Good Popcorn Fundraiser

• Start: September 02, 2025, 9:00 AM
• End: September 06, 2025, 9:00 AM

Prices start at $11.
Popcorn ships directly to buyers.

What You Need to Do:
1. Download the Double Good app
2. Enter Event Code: AYHEVU
3. Create your Pop-Up Store

Top 5 Sellers Win a Prize!

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WMS/Iles 6th Grade Girls Basketball will be held this Thursday 8/28/25 in the Washington Middle School gym from 2:30 - 4:00. There will be an activity bus to take you home after practice.

The JMS/WMS baseball game scheduled for tonight in Greenview has been moved to Rotary (4501 W. Iles) field #3 and it will now be played at 4:30.

The WMS/JMS baseball game scheduled for tonight 8/18 has been canceled due to the heat. We are in the process of rescheduling this game.

First Day of School Monday, Aug 18. Doors Open at 7:30 am. Classes start at 8:00 am.

HERE ARE SOME IMPORTANT DATES AS WE MOVE INTO THE SCHOOL YEAR!

Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event.

This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us!

Event Details:
📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL

This family-friendly event will feature:
School supply and backpack giveaways
Music
Food and treats
A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!

Think you've got game? Prove it. Join the Springfield Capitols Esports Summer Clinic — a free one-day camp for incoming 8th & 9th graders! Saturday, July 26 9 AM – 3 PM Lanphier High School Lunch provided Hang out with the Springfield Capitols Esports team, sharpen your skills, and see what competitive gaming is all about. Whether you're a casual player or ready to level up, this is your chance to get in the game. Register : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZSrGXTuhFRsxfg0MktWKlqeFrsPkjsN9WgBHAWz59m5HbpQ/viewform

Please join us for our first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event. This event is designed to bring families, educators, and community partners together to celebrate the start of a new school year—and we'd love to have you join us! Event Details: 📅 Date: Thursday, July 31, 2025 🕒 Time: 3:00–7:00 p.m. 📍 Location: Springfield Public Schools Administrative Office – 3063 Fiat Ave., Springfield, IL This family-friendly event will feature: School supply and backpack giveaways Live student performances Food and treats A variety of exhibitors sharing valuable information and resources for families and educators!

Moving Up Ceremony and 6th and 7th grade Honors Program Photos have been added to the WMS website. https://www.sps186.org/o/washington/page/photos

If you plan on attending WMS next year and you are interested in participating in an activity please fill out the survey below. https://forms.gle/5sefWrqdBNYiyiC27

The WMS Summer Program will be held at WMS starting June 9 through June 27th. The program will operate from 8:00 AM--12:00 PM. Breakfast and lunch will be served daily. Transportation will also be provided for participating students. The WMS Summer Program is designed to assist your student with staying engaged with academic and enrichment material after the school year has ended. If you are interested in having your student be a part of the WMS Summer Program, please contact Andrew West, WMS Summer Program Coordinator at awest2@sps186.org, or call 217-525-3182.

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