The JV/Varsity boys basketball teams travel to Wheeler for a Tuesday night showdown with the Bearcats. The JV tips at 5:30pm with the varsity to follow. ON YOU SENATORS!
The 7/8th grade girls basketball team plays host to the Boone Grove Lady Wolves in Dold Gym on Tuesday, February 20th. The 7th grade will tip at 4:30pm with the 8th grade to follow. On You Lady Senators!
A big congratulations and thank you to the Team WT Polar Plungers for their Polar Plunge in Valparaiso today--Mr. Fields, Mr. Myers and Paige Hein raised money for their plunge today!!
Congratulations to the newest members of the WT Hall of Fame--Kristi (Barkas) Strom (WTHS 1998) and Steve Maxey (WTHS 1972)!! A big thank you to the WT Hall of Fame members who attended to welcome in the new members--Carl "Rocko" Erickson (Class of 2016 ), Hank Curry (Class of 2019), Matt Goetz (Class of 2015), Nathaniel Martin (Class of 2015), Art & Virginia Bierma (Class of 2017), Donna (Reif) Griechen (Class of 2019), and Ashleigh Griechen (Class of 2019).
WEEK AT A GLANCE: The JV/Varsity basketball teams conclude their regular season with a two-game road trip this week. The Senators travel to Wheeler on Tuesday evening and then go to Trinity Greenlawn on Friday. Good Luck Senators!
HERE COMES THE WEEK: A look at the sporting events for Washington Township Middle School. The 6th grade girls conclude their season this week with the PCC Tournament. The 6th grade girls will play Morgan Township on Wednesday, February 21. The game will be held at South Central. The semi-finals and finals will be held Saturday at Westville if needed. The 7/8 grade girls have three games with week. The Lady Senators play Boone at home on Tuesday; travel to Ben Franklin on Wednesday; and finish up with a home contest against Westville on Thursday. Come out and cheer on your Lady Senators!
The boys JV/Varsity basketball team closes out a busy week as they travel to River Forest for a Saturday evening showdown with the Ingot. JV tips at 5:30 pm with the varsity to follow
WTMS Selfie Friday features the 6th Graders in Senator Gym for Friday Fun Day! Enjoy!
Senator Snack Shack is open for business!! The business entrepreneurship class is selling snacks during SRT as part of their business project.
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.
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