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
Congratulations to the March Wildcats of the Month!
6th Grade - Madelynn C.
7th Grade - Jayce S.
8th Grade - Lailah U.
Beta Club donated $150.00 to Mrs. Reigh and the Wilmington Middle School Library for National Library Week.
Pictured here are the Beta Club Officers: Eli Spicer, Weston Landcaster, Mrs. Reigh, and Chesnee Geiss. Not pictured is Violet Turcany.
Thanks for all you do for WMS Mrs. Reigh!
Congratulations to the Spelling Team on winning the IVC Spelling Bee! Tandon Sukle finished 4th overall and 1st in 7th grade!
National Junior Beta Club would like to recognize the following teachers:
Mrs. Georgeff - Band
Ms. Lanoue - Choir
Mrs. Hatfield - SIS music teacher
Mrs. Dennis - Bruning music teacher
March is officially "Music in Our Schools" Month!
Thank you for sharing your gift of music with students!
Congratulations to WMS Wrestler Mason Strohm! Mason finished 2nd in the 70 lb division at the IESA Class A sectional on Saturday, and has qualified for the IESA State Wrestling Tournament. The State Tournament will be held at Northern Illinois University March 7th and March 8th. Best of luck to Mason!
Congratulations to the Outstanding Students of the 2nd Trimester!
6th Grade: Madison S., and Declan C.
7th Grade: Madison R., and Nathan C.
8th Grade: Lesly G., and Bobby S.
Congratulations to the WMS Math Team. They traveled to Momence last night and competed against 8 teams in their division.
In the team event, 6th grade placed 2nd, and the 7th and 8th grade teams placed 3rd!
WE-PTO Dining for Dollars Event on February 25
Congratulations to the following Wilmington Middle School Wrestlers that placed in the IESA Regional at Coal City. These wrestlers advanced to the IESA sectional on Saturday, March 1st at Deerfield Caruso Middle School.
1st place - 70 pounds - Mason Strohm
2nd place - 119 pounds - Chase Brueggert
3rd place - 126 pounds - Luke Medlin