Walter Strom Middle School

Did You Know? The Educational Programs and Operations (EP&O) Levy helps provide for our music programs like band and choir. Don’t forget to vote on February 13th!

Tuesday 1/9/2024 Update - Afterschool Programs: Gear/ WOS are canceled. MS Athletics and HS Wrestling are canceled. HS Boys and Girls Basketball games are still on.

UPDATE- SCHOOL IS CLOSED Today 1/9/2024- Due to a shortage of bus drivers unable to transport students, school is now closed. We will keep you posted for tomorrow and please have safe travels.

CERSD is on a 2 hour delay today. The bell schedule is attached and we will start at 10:15am. Drive carefully!

1/5 Newsletter - We had an amazing first week back to school after winter break. It's fantastic to see everyone's enthusiasm and energy back on campus! Please read this week's newsletter for upcoming important dates, announcements, and highlights. https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/27734848

Mini Cheer Sign-ups are happening now for grades Pre-K through 6th! We will be sending home a physical flyer with the QR code to sign up electronically or you can sign up via the link below. Practice times will be determined at a later date and will be sent to you via email once you sign up. Cost is $50 per student. If your child has a direct sibling, the cost for that sibling will be $45. The deadline to sign-up is Wednesday, January 17th. Please email greenek@cersd.org or graya@cersd.org if you have any questions. We look forward to working with you and your mini cheerleader! Visit this link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQKhUi33LPO3ttO3eumJvmN9kbt6cOgme1ppHcBkKUN3Ac_w/viewform

12/21 Newsletter - Please read our newsletter for important dates, information, and highlights! Wishing all our families a joyful and restful winter break! We will see you back in class on January 2nd! https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/27540148

This week we had our Wildcat Spirit Assembly where 2 students from each grade level were chosen for the Fall Quarter Wildcat Way Awards. Way to go Wildcats!

12/15 Newsletter - Please take a moment to read our weekly newsletter to review important school information, announcements, the athletic schedule for next week, and some friendly reminders. Have a great weekend! https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/27195314

SPIRIT WEEK - DECEMBER 18th - 20th - Monday (Dec. 18) will be Ugly Sweater, Holiday Accessories, or Winter Colors. Tuesday (Dec. 19) will be Favorite Holiday Character, Whoville Day, or Red. Wednesday (Dec. 20) will be Pajama Day or Blue. We look forward to seeing your school spirit!

The Secure and Teach has been lifted for all buildings in the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District per the notification by the Kittitas County Sheriff’s Office. We are now allowing students to move throughout their day normally, including between the buildings. Thank you for your patience with this process. Our students did a great job following directions and listening to staff this morning. Counselors are available at each building if students or staff would like support after this stressful situation

All buildings in the Cle Elum-Roslyn School District are currently in a Secure and Teach due to police activity in the community. Students are allowed to transition between classes, teachers are continuing to teach but students are not allowed to leave the buildings or travel between buildings at this time. We are also not admitting visitors into the buildings at this time. We will continue to stay in a Secure and Teach until the Kittitas County Sheriff's Office notifies us to do so. We also request that parents do not call the school to request additional details from staff at this time.

Winter Holiday Workshop is this Friday, Dec. 15th! Choose from 20 different $1 crafts! Hot dogs, popcorn & candy will also be available for purchase. Funds from this event benefit the PAC (Parent Action Council). The Winter Holiday Workshop will be located in the CERSD Elementary Cafeteria from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Please join us for this fun and festive evening!

Reminder! SPIRIT WEAR SALE WEDNESDAY (DEC. 13th) - The PAC ladies will be selling Spirit Wear prior to the start of the Winter Concert, Wednesday, December 13th at 6:30pm. They have a variety of sweatshirts, t-shirts, ceramic mugs, knit hats and just in... baseball caps! Prices starting from $10 up to $30. Cash or Venmo accepted!

Reminder! The CERHS and WSMS Winter Concert is this week, December 13th (Wednesday) at 7:00PM in the WSMS Gym. The concert will be featuring all CERSD Bands and Choirs! Doors open at 6:30PM. Communication was sent out to parents through ParentSquare on where performing students should meet. Parking is available in the HS parking lot, and MS/ES parking lot. We encourage our families to arrive early. See you there!

PLEASE CHECK LOST & FOUND - Is your student missing something? Please come check out our Lost and Found at the MS to reclaim any lost items! Items not picked up prior to Dec. 21, 2023 will be donated to a charity of the school’s choosing.

12/8 Newsletter - We have important information about our upcoming winter concert next week, and some fun school highlights to share! Please take a moment to read our weekly newsletter to review important dates coming up, the athletic game schedule for next week, and some friendly reminders. Have a great weekend! https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/26879915

CANDY GRAM SALE! DEC. 11th - 18th - Don’t forget to buy your candy grams! These can be bought in the morning before school from Ms. Wheatley in the commons. They are on sale through Wednesday, Dec. 13th. Show your friends some holiday cheer!

SPIRIT WEAR SALE - DEC. 13th - Looking for last minute gift ideas for your Middle schooler? Look no further than Walter Strom Spirit Wear! The PAC ladies will be selling Spirit Wear prior to the start of the Holiday concert Wednesday, December 13th at 6:30pm. They have a variety of sweatshirts, t-shirts, ceramic mugs, knit hats and just in... baseball caps! Prices starting from $10 up to $30. Cash or Venmo accepted!

Today, Dec. 6th, is the last day to order your Chukar Cherries! They make great gifts for teachers, neighbors, friends and family. Purchases can be made 2 ways: Filling out the order form, or online: https://forms.gle/hqAjMH4TfrgE1PRQA Payment options include Cash, Checks (Walter Strom PAC), or Venmo payments to: @WalterStromMiddleSchool-PAC