Important Dates:
Oct 3 - Beta Club Meeting @ 7:30 am
Oct 6 - Stomp Out Bullying - Students/Staff Wear Blue
Oct 8 - Picture Retakes
Early Dismissal - 11:20 am
Oct 13 - Columbus Day - No School
Oct 27- 31 - Red Ribbon Week
Oct 31- Early Dismissal - 11:20 am
Oct 3 - Beta Club Meeting @ 7:30 am
Oct 6 - Stomp Out Bullying - Students/Staff Wear Blue
Oct 8 - Picture Retakes
Early Dismissal - 11:20 am
Oct 13 - Columbus Day - No School
Oct 27- 31 - Red Ribbon Week
Oct 31- Early Dismissal - 11:20 am
Congratulations to the September Wildcats of the Month! Students receive a certificate and a $10 gift card for McDonald's. Keep up the good work!
6th - Jocelyn
7th - Jose
8th - Andres
6th - Jocelyn
7th - Jose
8th - Andres
Boys Basketball Clinic Information - Gear Up for Tryouts!
Thank you to WHS for putting on such an amazing PEP assembly today! A special shoutout to Mrs. Georgeff and the WHS band for having the gym rocking—what an awesome atmosphere! Go Cats!
Homecoming Week Dress Up Days:
Sept. 22-26
Sept. 22-26
Announcements
If you are interested in the Science Club, pick up an information packet either outside of Mrs. Stickel’s classroom or in the office. You will need to have a guardian’s signature to participate in Science Club, and that paper is due by September 17th. The first Science Club meeting will be on September 17th, after school until 3:30.
As a reminder to all Speech Team members....Practice is every Tuesday & Thursday in Mrs. Imhof's room until 3:30. Be sure to attend!
The 8th-grade Cookie Dough fundraiser is going on now. 8th graders, get out there and sell that cookie dough.. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Stickel.
Girls basketball will begin on Monday, September 15th. 6th-grade will have tryouts after school at SIS from 3-4:30 pm. 7th and 8th grade will have tryouts after school at WMS from 3:00-4:30 pm. Additional information about dates and times on Monday after the first tryout. Athletes must register online and have a current sports physical on file. Students can turn in the physical at tryouts or in the office.
Softball girls, please return your uniforms as soon as possible to Ms. Dzak!
If you are interested in the Science Club, pick up an information packet either outside of Mrs. Stickel’s classroom or in the office. You will need to have a guardian’s signature to participate in Science Club, and that paper is due by September 17th. The first Science Club meeting will be on September 17th, after school until 3:30.
As a reminder to all Speech Team members....Practice is every Tuesday & Thursday in Mrs. Imhof's room until 3:30. Be sure to attend!
The 8th-grade Cookie Dough fundraiser is going on now. 8th graders, get out there and sell that cookie dough.. If you have any questions, see Mrs. Stickel.
Girls basketball will begin on Monday, September 15th. 6th-grade will have tryouts after school at SIS from 3-4:30 pm. 7th and 8th grade will have tryouts after school at WMS from 3:00-4:30 pm. Additional information about dates and times on Monday after the first tryout. Athletes must register online and have a current sports physical on file. Students can turn in the physical at tryouts or in the office.
Softball girls, please return your uniforms as soon as possible to Ms. Dzak!
WMS Announcements:
Beta Club applications for 7th-grade and 8th-grade students need to be completed and returned to Mrs. Ziller by Wednesday, September 10th.
If you are interested in the Science Club, pick up an information packet either outside of Mrs. Stickel’s classroom or in the office. You will need to have a guardian’s signature to participate in Science Club, and that paper is due by September 17th. The first Science Club meeting will be on September 17th, after school until 3:30.
Thank you to everyone who applied to be part of Student Council. The first meeting will be on Thursday at 7:15 in the morning in the library. All members must attend.
It is expected during a WHS Home Football Game that all students (grades k-8) be accompanied by an adult when entering the gate. All students should be well-behaved and respectful at all times. Bicycles, skateboards, or scooters are not allowed. No throwing/kicking footballs; nerf ball, nor pop bottles. Stay on our side of the stadium. The playground is off limits starting at 5:00 pm. Admission is $3.00 per student. Once you depart the game, no re-entry.
Beta Club applications for 7th-grade and 8th-grade students need to be completed and returned to Mrs. Ziller by Wednesday, September 10th.
If you are interested in the Science Club, pick up an information packet either outside of Mrs. Stickel’s classroom or in the office. You will need to have a guardian’s signature to participate in Science Club, and that paper is due by September 17th. The first Science Club meeting will be on September 17th, after school until 3:30.
Thank you to everyone who applied to be part of Student Council. The first meeting will be on Thursday at 7:15 in the morning in the library. All members must attend.
It is expected during a WHS Home Football Game that all students (grades k-8) be accompanied by an adult when entering the gate. All students should be well-behaved and respectful at all times. Bicycles, skateboards, or scooters are not allowed. No throwing/kicking footballs; nerf ball, nor pop bottles. Stay on our side of the stadium. The playground is off limits starting at 5:00 pm. Admission is $3.00 per student. Once you depart the game, no re-entry.
WMS B softball team announcement - we were just notified that Dwight has cancelled the B softball game for today 8-28-25.
Homework Helpers for WMS students will begin on Thursday, August 28th. This will take place in room 217 and will run every Thursday from 3 pm to 4 pm.
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Bus route information for the upcoming school year is now available in Skyward. Please log in to your Skyward account to view your child’s bus and pick-up time.
If you have any trouble accessing your account or locating the transportation details, please contact our school office, and we will be happy to assist you.
No bus changes will be made until after the first two weeks of school. If you need to make a change after that time, you will need to complete a bus change form in the school office.
We are looking forward to a safe and smooth start to the school year!
Bus route information for the upcoming school year is now available in Skyward. Please log in to your Skyward account to view your child’s bus and pick-up time.
If you have any trouble accessing your account or locating the transportation details, please contact our school office, and we will be happy to assist you.
No bus changes will be made until after the first two weeks of school. If you need to make a change after that time, you will need to complete a bus change form in the school office.
We are looking forward to a safe and smooth start to the school year!
WMS baseball and softball game schedules are online on the 8 to 18 site. Here are links for those schedules.
https://schools.snap.app/Wilmington/athletics/ms-baseball/b/all
https://schools.snap.app/Wilmington/athletics/ms-softball/g/all
https://schools.snap.app/Wilmington/athletics/ms-baseball/b/all
https://schools.snap.app/Wilmington/athletics/ms-softball/g/all
Reminder for WMS Baseball Tryouts:
The baseball tryouts will be held at the Wilmington High School baseball field on Tuesday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 6 from 8-10:00am.
All participants must have a current athletic or school physical on file with the school, or a copy can be brought the day of tryouts. There will be a hat fee upon making the team. Players must be in attendance on the tryout dates. No alternative tryout date will be available. Tryouts and practices are for players only, no spectators will be allowed.
The baseball tryouts will be held at the Wilmington High School baseball field on Tuesday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 6 from 8-10:00am.
All participants must have a current athletic or school physical on file with the school, or a copy can be brought the day of tryouts. There will be a hat fee upon making the team. Players must be in attendance on the tryout dates. No alternative tryout date will be available. Tryouts and practices are for players only, no spectators will be allowed.
Illinois Elementary School Association
20 percent OFF SHOP EVENT
7/25/25 thru 7/28/25
Hosted at your local DICKS Sporting Goods
From Friday, July 25, through Monday, July 28 DICKS Sporting Goods is offering the families of the IESA a 20 percent off discount throughout the store. Grab the items you need for the season and all the other gear you have been wanting!
The coupon is valid in-store on the specified dates and must be presented at the register during checkout.
Be sure to use the coupon linked below, which is specific to our organization.
https://www.iesa.org/news/2025-2026/25_dicks_summer_coupon.pdf
20 percent OFF SHOP EVENT
7/25/25 thru 7/28/25
Hosted at your local DICKS Sporting Goods
From Friday, July 25, through Monday, July 28 DICKS Sporting Goods is offering the families of the IESA a 20 percent off discount throughout the store. Grab the items you need for the season and all the other gear you have been wanting!
The coupon is valid in-store on the specified dates and must be presented at the register during checkout.
Be sure to use the coupon linked below, which is specific to our organization.
https://www.iesa.org/news/2025-2026/25_dicks_summer_coupon.pdf
WMS Softball and Baseball Tryouts Announced
Wilmington Middle School girls softball tryouts will be held at the WMS softball field on Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29 from 8-10am.
The boys baseball tryouts will be held at the Wilmington High School baseball field on Tuesday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 6 from 8-10:00am.
All participants must have a current athletic or school physical on file with the school, or a copy can be brought the day of tryouts. There will be a hat fee upon making the team. Players must be in attendance on the tryout dates. No alternative tryout date will be available. Tryouts and practices are for players only, no spectators will be allowed.
Wilmington Middle School girls softball tryouts will be held at the WMS softball field on Monday, July 28 and Tuesday, July 29 from 8-10am.
The boys baseball tryouts will be held at the Wilmington High School baseball field on Tuesday, August 5 and Wednesday, August 6 from 8-10:00am.
All participants must have a current athletic or school physical on file with the school, or a copy can be brought the day of tryouts. There will be a hat fee upon making the team. Players must be in attendance on the tryout dates. No alternative tryout date will be available. Tryouts and practices are for players only, no spectators will be allowed.
July 11 - Track and Field Meet Fundraiser
Attention 8th grade parents:
Here is the Facebook link for pictures from the 8th grade dance. A special thank you to Marissa Hall for all of the pictures!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=AngelFacePhotoMarissaHall&set=a.1306138727708925
We are proud to recognize the following athletes who have qualified for the IESA Track & Field State Finals. Your hard work and dedication have paid off—way to go!
7th Grade Girls Team:
Maeve Bryant – Hurdles
Skylar Boersma – Hurdles
Raelynn Grygiel – Long Jump
Lilly Bailey – Discus
4x100m Relay Team – Skylar Boersma, Emily Van Duyne, Raelynn Grygiel, Maeve Bryant
Alternates: Brianna Musick, Aryanna Prinko
8th Grade Girls Team:
Kelsie Roeder – 100m Dash
4x100m Relay Team – Khloe Longest, Lilly Govero, Payton Govero, Kelsie Roeder
Alternates: Nadine Liguid, Holly Holm
Best of luck at State!
All WMS students will view the Funeral Procession along our service road from 11:20 – 11:35 am on Thursday May 15th. Recently, a World War II MIA Soldier Private James C. Loyd returned home after missing for 80 years. His burial will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. He has family roots here in Wilmington. Students will be asked pay their respects by holding a small American Flag in their left hand while placing the right hand over their chest. This is proper etiquette during a funeral procession of a military veteran.
We encourage all students and staff to show their support by wearing red, white, and blue to school.
Congratulations to the Music Department on their success at the IESA Organization Contest!
The 7th/8th Grade Choir earned a second rating, and the 7th/8th Grade Band achieved a first rating!
Well done to all students and directors—your hard work and dedication truly paid off!
Monday, May 5th kicks off Teacher Appreciation Week — a special time to say thank you to the amazing teachers who make such a big difference in our students' lives.
Teachers do so much more than teach. They guide, encourage, and inspire. Their hard work, kindness, and dedication leave a lasting impact on both students and their communities.
To all Wilmington District 209U teachers, past and present: thank you for everything you do. You are truly appreciated!