Whiting Middle School

Synchronous eLearning for Friday, May 16, 2025- Due to storms affecting the current construction project, there will be a synchronous eLearning Day for SCW on Friday, May 16. Students are to answer the attendance question for each class, and join teachers on Google Meet Links from 8-11 am. See Google Classrooms for links.

Due to extreme temperatures, a Synchronous eLearning Day is scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Teachers will be available via Google Meet from 8:00 am -11:00 am, and may be emailed throughout the remainder of the school day. Please have you child answer all attendance questions (for each period) by 2:45 p.m. and check each Google Classroom for assignments.

Due to extreme temperatures, a Synchronous eLearning Day is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025. Teachers will be available via Google Meet from 8:00 am -11:00 am, and may be emailed throughout the remainder of the school day. Please have you child answer all attendance questions (for each period) by 2:45 p.m. and check each Google Classroom for assignments.

Dear Families, As we begin the SCW construction project at WMS and WHS, we wanted to make you aware of some parking and traffic adjustments to the arrival and dismissal procedures. The staff parking lot on New York Ave. is not available for student drop off and will be barricaded beginning at 7:30 am each morning. Please follow the regular drop off routes. When dropping off on Oliver Street, do not park on the west side of the street, as it is not safe for students to cross in front of moving cars. Barricades at the entrance of the staff lot will return in the afternoon. Do not enter through the exit area, as this will create a safety hazard. The parking lot will be unavailable at dismissal time and will reopen once all students have exited and safely cleared the area, allowing parking for after school activities. Student safety is everyone’s responsibility. We appreciate your support with adhering to these procedures.

SCW schools will be on a two hour delay today due to a district wide power outage. All schools will start at 10am. NH morning Pre-K class is canceled. HACC morning  center students will remain on normal time and we will provide our normal transportation to the career center.  Students attending Hammond special ed programs will be transported at their usual times. For students attending SCW schools, the buses will be running the normal routes picking up students at the bus stops 2 hours later than your child's normal pick-up time. Please remember that breakfast is not served on 2 hour delay days.

In-Person Registration begins tomorrow! Families with last names A-L are Monday 8/5 from 1-3:45pm and 5-6:45pm. Families with last names M-Z are Wednesday 8/7 from 1-3:45pm and 5-6:45pm. You must bring proper proof of residency: current utility bills, mortgage papers, and/or lease/rental agreement in order to register. Event takes place in the NH and WMS/WHS cafeterias. If you have already completed online registration last week you do not need to attend an in-person registration day

Online Registration for all Current SCW students opens Monday 7/22 and will remain open until Tuesday 7/30. If you have any questions, please contact the school office.

Due to the freezing rain predicted overnight and dangerous icy conditions on roads and sidewalks during our morning arrival time, the SCW schools will be on a two hour delay, Tuesday January 23rd. All schools will start at 10am. NH morning Pre-K class is canceled. Our buses will be running the normal routes picking up students at the bus stops 2 hours later than your child's normal pick-up time. Please remember that breakfast is not served on 2 hour delay days. All essential staff should report to their buildings at normal start times unless contacted by your direct supervisor.

With the continuation of severe cold weather conditions and dangerous wind chills of -20 to -30 predicted for tomorrow, the SCW will be on synchronous e-learning for Tuesday 1/16/24. Teachers will have their schedules and assignments posted to their google classroom sites by 8am tomorrow. Students should complete all work and follow their class schedules as posted. Teachers will be available from 8am-3pm to assist students., Pre-k classes are cancelled for the day. All extracurricular events and practices are cancelled. If you have any questions, please reach out to the school offices in the morning.

In Person Registration for the 23/24 School Year will take place on Monday August 7th and Wednesday August 9th from 1-3:45 pm and 5-6:45 pm. All current and new students must participate in this registration event unless you have completed online registration. Parents must provide proof of residency with mortgage paperwork and/or lease agreement, and current utility bill. Students will have their ID pictures taken at registration and receive their schedules. Lunch assistance applications, update of medical forms, and other school forms will take place at this time. If you have any questions please visit the district website www.whiting.k12.in.us or call your child's school office.

Online registration for the 2023/2024 school year opens Monday July 24th and will remain open until Wednesday August 2nd. The online registration process is only available to current returning students . You will need your assigned parent access code in order to complete the process. To register online, please go to our website: www.whiting.k12.in.us and look for RDS Parent Access under the Parent links in the pull down menu. You will have to bring your valid proof of residency to your child's school office anytime from 8am-2pm on Tuesday August 8th or Thursday August 10th to obtain your child's schedule. Any parent completing online registration does not need to attend our in-person registration event on Monday August 7th or Wednesday August 8th. If you have any questions or need assistance with the process, please reach out to the school offices.

The previously scheduled e-learning day for May 2nd is being changed to a regular in-person instructional day for all students and staff due to the cancellation of the May 2nd Municipal Primary Election in Whiting. Please note this on your school calendar at home. If you have any questions, please call your child's school office.

Due to the predicted winter storm and possible hazardous driving conditions at dismissal, Friday March 3rd is an Asynchronous E-learning day for all students grades K-12. Teachers will have their assignments and office hours posted by 8am. All students are expected to log in and complete their attendance questions and assignments. Teachers will be available to help students during posted office hours and via email. Pre-K classes and all extracurricular activities are canceled for the day.

Wednesday, October 19th, is Unity Day, an annual event occurring during National Bullying Prevention Month that promotes joining together to create healthier communities through kindness, acceptance of difference, and inclusion. We are encouraging students to wear orange, the color that represents anti-bullying and unity, and bring a dollar to donate to our local Whiting YMCA. All donations go towards scholarships to help students and families with financial assistance with programming and membership. Students will give the dollar to their 1st period teacher on Wednesday, October 19th.

Parents and Students of WMS, Because of the lifting of COVID protocols, we can return to normal entry. 7th-grade students can enter the building at door 16 on the first floor this year as they did last year. However, 6th and 8th-grade students should enter at Door 17. Last year 8th grade would come through Door 18. This is no longer necessary and we ask that 8th-grade students enter Door 17 as they have in the past. Thanks and we look forward to a great year!

Good afternoon everyone! I had posted this on our WMS Facebook page but wanted to share it on the Live Feed and to your phones. The software has now rolled over and I am able to send it to all current 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade parents. WMS Open House is on August 10th, 2022.

Good morning! Summer school has come to an end today. Please look for a report to come home from your student. It is Pass/Fail report for math and reading. We look forward to seeing our returning students on August 11 and appreciate your help getting your student to summer school this year.

Good morning, Parents of Summer School students please look for a weekly report coming home from your child's teacher every Friday. There will also be a final report going on June 24. Thanks for your help.

Good afternoon parents, Report cards are being mailed home today. Please look for them in the next few days to arrive. Ilearn scores, that students took in April/May will also be included in the envelope. There will also be information regarding registration, book rental, etc... Please return any documents that will be needed for the 2022-2023 school year.

8th Grade Graduation