No School-Monday, February 19th
President's Day
School Resumes-Tuesday, February 20th
Are you a current senior and want a job quick after graduation? Well look no further. Ivy Tech is partnering with FAME (Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education) to give high school graduates a head start! Local industries have collaborated with Ivy Tech to develop this special program so you can work 3 days a week and attend class at Ivy Tech 2 days a week so you can earn competitive wages and still earn your degree! Come to our Open House Informational Session to meet the industry partners to see what companies are involved, meet Ivy Tech’s Admissions and K14 team, tour our facility, and learn how the first year’s tuition is completely FREE! We look forward to seeing you!
The Washington Township Hall of Fame will have its induction ceremony for the Class of 2024 tonight at the JV/Varsity Boys game vs Whiting. The Class of 2024 includes former Girls Track and Field Long Jump record holder Kristi (Barkas) Strom (WTHS Class of 1998) and the current Boys Long Jump record holder Steve Maxey (WTHS Class of 1972). The Washington Township Hall of Fame provides our students and the Washington Township community recognition of the outstanding legacies of Washington Township alumni and staff members. It is hoped that this recognition will provide role models for our current students and offer us a chance to celebrate the successes of those who have graduated from or were staff members of Washington Township School. The Washington Township Athletic Department asks that all students attending the game to please remain seated at halftime of the varsity game and be respectful for this special presentation.
Valparaiso University East Porter Day Sunday, March 3rd Time: 1pm Valparaiso University Men's Basketball Illinois State Redbirds vs Valparaiso Beacons See attachment for more details
The boys JV/Varsity basketball team hosts Whiting on Friday, February 16, in the WT Hall of Fame Game. The JV tips at 5:30 with the varsity to follow.
8th Grade PLTW class working on Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) Motorized Toy cars. 8th Grade is learning about gear ratios hands on! Goal is to have fastest toy car and the toy car that can pull the most!
The 7/8th grade girls basketball teams conclude their week with a home contest against PCC foe South Central in the Dold Gymnasium. The 7th grade game will start at 4:30 pm with the 8th grade to follow.
The 6th grade close out their busy week with a trip to the southern campus of East Porter County School Corporation as they take on Kouts on Wednesday, February 14. Tip is set for 4:30 pm
The results from the EPCSC Spring 2024 Blood Drive are in!
I cannot tell you how proud I am to be a member of such a giving and caring community! Washington Township contributed more than 70% of the blood that was collected! There were 92 donors registered and 86 pints were collected. That’s 13 pints over projection! PLUS, there were 23 first-time donors!!
Our most heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who came out! You are truly amazing! ~ Mrs. Rea
Reminder! East Porter schools are in session and in person on Friday, February 16, 2024.
We are once again hosting "Dental Safari Company" at WTMS/HS on March 12, 2024. If there are any students who are in need of dental care, Dental Safari's mobile services will be available to students right here on our school campus! They are offering quality exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and placement of sealants. Parents can schedule an appointment online by scanning the QR code on the attached flyer, or they can print out a copy of the attached consent form and return it to the school nurse. We will also have consent forms available in the office.
Download consent form:
https://5il.co/2dhkf
The 7/8th grade girls basketball teams head to Morgan Twp on Tuesday, February 13 for a 4:30 contest with the Lady Cherokees. The 7th grade game tips at 4:30 pm.
The 6th grade girls basketball team hosts the Union Township Lady Bearcats on Tuesday, February 13. Game time is set for 4:30 pm
The attached flyer is for the Porter County Community Partners. They help with housing, financial hardship, behavior issues, addiction and domestic violence.
Help support our Student Athletic Advisory Council!
https://secure.e2rm.com/p2p/fundraising/385634/team/1007566/en-CA
The boys JV/Varsity basketball team travels east to take on the Bobcats of Oregon-Davis on Tuesday, February 13 at 5:30 pm.
The 7/8th grade girls basketball team travels to River Forest on Monday, February 12 for a 5:00 pm showdown. The 7th grade tips at 5 with the 8th grade to follow.
The 6th grade girls basketball team hosts the Westville Blackhawks on Monday, February 12, for a 4:30 pm game in Dold Gym.
Chris Paulk, from Custom Fundraising Solutions and Bedz Direct, presenting WTMHS Principal Chris Fields with a check for $8,250 from the Mattress Sale fundraiser held in January. WTMHS would like to thank the Washington Township community for its support and Chris Paulk for all of his work in setting up and running the Mattress Sale. ON YOU SENATORS!!
HERE COMES THE WEEK: A look at the athletic events for Washington Township Middle School for the week of February 12. It will be a busy week for both the 6th grade girls team and the 7/8 grade team as they each play three games this week. Good luck to all. ON YOU SENATORS!
