Welcome to Washington Middle School!

About Our School

At WMS, students are working on becoming strategic, fluent readers in all content areas.

School Day

  • Office Hours: 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

  • Student Attendance Hours: 8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Morning Drop Off at 7:35 A.M.

In order to keep our building more secure and also to properly supervise our students at WMS, we are asking all students who walk to school and all students who are car riders to please arrive AFTER 7:35 A.M.  Thank you for your help with this.

Important Phone Numbers

  • Main Office 217-525-3182

  • Fax 217-525-3319

Mission/Vision Statements

Mission Statement

At WMS we believe that all students can learn. The mission of our school is to create and maintain an environment that ensures that each student reaches a high level of academic achievement as determined by Illinois Learning Standards. Student achievement will be measured by ongoing assessments. We will implement necessary interventions and adjustments in instruction. We are prepared to work collaboratively with colleagues, students, and parents to achieve this educational purpose.

Vision Statement

Washington Middle School is a school where students, staff, parents and community support learning in an environment that is academically challenging and prepares students for college or career.