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!
Congratulations to the April Wildcats of the Month!
6th Grade - Carson V.
7th Grade - Hannah S.
8th Grade - James J.
WMS Cheerleading Tryouts – 2025-2026 School Year
Tryouts for the WMS Cheerleading Team will be held on May 27th and 28th from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
To try out, you must:
Have a current physical on file
Sign up using the Google Form
Return a signed copy of the Cheerleading Rules Agreement
See Ms. Bejlovec at WMS for more information.
Incoming 6th graders can pick up a tryout packet at the SIS Office.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ye8rEhrT2vRs32OqV4iACN_7Vun0naKAracq05MByXQ/edit
Congratulations to the WMS Play cast and crew on a fantastic performance last night! If you haven’t seen it yet, there’s one more chance—Thursday, May 1st. Doors open at 5:30 PM, and the show begins at 6:00 PM.
I'm excited to share that Wilmington Middle School has been chosen as the IESA Sportsmanship Award winner for Division D!
Thank you to Mr. Hansen, along with Eli V. and Weston L., for proudly representing WMS and accepting the award.
WMS and WHS Art Exhibition at Art on 66 Gallery
Happy Administrative Professionals Day to Judi Mann and Melissa Mancuso. Two of the best secretaries in the business! Thank you for all you do for students and staff at WMS. Pictured are Beta Club officers and secretaries: Chesnee G., Violet T., Melissa, Judi, Weston L., and Eli S.
Thank you to Mrs. Ziller and the Beta Club students that helped clean up outside of WMS on Earth Day. Pictured are Chesnee, Taylor, and Violet.
WMS will be putting on a murder mystery/comedy called Murder by the Book. The students have been working hard and will perform on Tuesday, April 29th and Thursday May 1st at WMS. The performances start at 6, doors will open at 5:30. Come enjoy the show and support your classmates. Tickets are $2 for adults and $1 for students.
Attention 8th grade girls:
High school Cheerleading tryouts for the 2025-2026 season are coming soon!
Open gyms will be held May 12th and 13th from 3-5pm
Mandatory tryout clinics will be held May 20th, 21st, 22nd from 3-5pm
All athletes are required to do the following prior to tryout clinics: register on the Google Form, obtain a current athletic physical and return the signed rules agreement.
Any athletes that may have a conflict with a spring sport, or have further questions, should contact Coach Jeannine Bejlovec via email jbejlovec@209u.net or stop by Room 163 at WMS
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ljgz_Zjqdyp0frg5ZwhklFOf8SaodriZs7p8GYvFGoQ/edit