6th graders learning about the Stone Age. They were recreating cave art like the caves in Lascaux, France.
Families, if you would like your student to stay for mandatory tutoring after school tomorrow and have not been contacted by the office, please call the WRMS office!
7th grade project: Create a pamphlet about a famous explorers in the 1400-1600's to be used in the Smithsonian Museums new "wing". Students will present their explorers in front of their classmates.
8th grade project: Report on one of many famous people during the Civil War/Reconstruction period.
6th Grade project: We have been learning about our early ancestors coming to current America and the role archeologists. We will be creating "Cave Art" this week.
8th grade project: Report on one of many famous people during the Civil War/Reconstruction period.
6th Grade project: We have been learning about our early ancestors coming to current America and the role archeologists. We will be creating "Cave Art" this week.
There will be no cross country practice tomorrow, Thursday, September 11th.
Families who would like to sign their child up for Tiger Support, please call the WRMS office before noon today. We need to ensure we have an accurate count for transportation.
Their will be no "C" team practice for WRMS Volleyball tomorrow, Wednesday, September 10th. It will be "A" and "B" only.
WRMS families, we will run after school homework support from 3:45-6 PM on Wednesday (9/10/25). Transportation is provided for bus students. Please sign your child up by calling the WRMS office. If you are unsure if your child needs it, please download the parent portal app to stay up to date on their missing assignments/grades.
7th graders have been learning how positive actions yield positive results, while the 8th graders have been writing vignette collections exploring their identity.
Reminder, there are no practices after school today. Good luck to the HS football team!
6th Graders have been working very hard on prime factorization!
WRMS Vollayball families, there have been some recent changes to the practice schedule. Please see the most up to date information here: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1686/White_River_Schools/6013292/2025_Middle_School_Volleyball_Schedule__2_.pdf
Families, Picture Days will be next week. Students were sent home with packets.
9th- School Pictures (10am-11am)
10th- Sports Pictures (8:45-10:45)
Please call the office if you have questions.
9th- School Pictures (10am-11am)
10th- Sports Pictures (8:45-10:45)
Please call the office if you have questions.
WRMS Families, please remind your students that outside food/drinks, mobile devices, and nuisance items are prohibited at WRMS.
WRMS Families, practice & game schedules can be found online here: https://www.whiteriver.k12.sd.us/page/athletics
WRMS Families, please be aware of attendance policies at WRMS:
4 unexcused days- Letter of Concern
8 unexcused days- Letter, Attendance Meeting, Tribal Truancy Referral (if appropriate)
12 unexcused days- Letter, Attendance Meeting, Tribal Truancy Step 2 (if appropriate), and your child will be considered for retainment (repeat current grade).
Please communicate all absences. Our goal is to work with families and support your child's success.
4 unexcused days- Letter of Concern
8 unexcused days- Letter, Attendance Meeting, Tribal Truancy Referral (if appropriate)
12 unexcused days- Letter, Attendance Meeting, Tribal Truancy Step 2 (if appropriate), and your child will be considered for retainment (repeat current grade).
Please communicate all absences. Our goal is to work with families and support your child's success.
WRMS families, please be aware of the building wide grading policies:
1. 10 % off for late assignments.
2. Absent students have 2 days to avoid the late deduction.
3. Assignments past 2 weeks late become 0s.
4. Teachers may assign weekly/daily participation grades.
1. 10 % off for late assignments.
2. Absent students have 2 days to avoid the late deduction.
3. Assignments past 2 weeks late become 0s.
4. Teachers may assign weekly/daily participation grades.
Families,
There is NO Cross Country practice tonight after school.
There is NO Cross Country practice tonight after school.
WRMS Fall Sports Information:
Football- 1st Practice 8/19
Volleyball- Meeting 8/19 (during school), 1st Practice 8/20
Cross Country- 1st Practice 8/20
WRMS families who did not receive the supply list during registration, here it is!
-Binder
-Paper
-Pencil
Optional: Water Bottle
Not Allowed: Sharpie/ Permanent Markers
-Binder
-Paper
-Pencil
Optional: Water Bottle
Not Allowed: Sharpie/ Permanent Markers
WRMS Families, 7th and 8th grade students who register for classes this week will have their choice of available elective options. Students who do not register are not guaranteed their preference for electives.