Wildcat News - September 17, 2025

Hopefully your student has shared that they received a new Chromebook this week! These devices are designed to last well into high school, and with your support, we can keep them in great condition. Please review these important reminders:

For more information on Chromebook expectations see the Chromebook Handout

All the best,

Jeannie Donoghue

WMS Principal

We have some great opportunities to cheer on our classmates as they represent Woodward! Put on your green or WMS Spirit Wear and make some noise for these Wildcats! If you can't make it to the games/ meets, be sure to ask your friends how they did.

9/17 - Softball @ BHS (4:00)

9/24 - Softball @ BHS (4:00)

10/1 - Track and Field @ Woodward (4:00)

10/6 - Track and Field @ Woodward (3:30)

10/15 - Softball @ BHS (4:00)

10/17 - Track and Field @ Woodward (4:00)

10/21 - Softball @ BHS (4:00)

As we are getting settled into the school year, before and after school clubs will start meeting. These are great ways to connect with peers and staff who are aligned with common interests.

Math Team - Wednesdays 8:00 AM

Drama Club - Wednesdays after school (starts next week)

Culinary Club - Wednesdays after school (starts Oct 1)

Builders Club - Thursdays 8:20 AM (starts next week)

Speech & Debate - Thursdays after school (starts Oct 2)

Knowledge Bowl - TBD

The Wildcat Den is open Wednesdays–Fridays starting at 8:00 AM!

This is the perfect spot to get extra help, tackle homework, or make up a test—all before the school day begins. Come start your morning strong in Room 205! Sign-in at the Front Office when you arrive.

Becoming a BISD-approved volunteer requires a few steps, and completing them early ensures you’ll be ready to help—whether in school, on field trips, or at events like the 8th Grade Banquet. Start the process now so you’re approved when opportunities come up!

Not sure of your volunteer status? Email Kristin in the Front Office: kgellert@bisd303.org

We look forward to working alongside you as we create meaningful opportunities and a welcoming environment for all of our students.

There's a PTO Meeting TONIGHT, September 17 at 6:30pm. Join in person in the WMS Conference Room or through the virtual option.

Online meeting access: https://meet.google.com/rhc-poeu-zvn

Phone access: 1 262-682-3694‬ PIN: ‪337 801 443‬#

Come join the fun — Your input helps us discover new and exciting ways to strengthen our school community!

WMS Wishlist — If you are looking to contribute to the school year but don't have the availability to volunteer your time, check out the WMS Wishlist! These items range from basic classroom necessities, like tissues, to student incentives.

Each Monday, during 4th period, your student participates in Seminar. Woodward’s Seminar is one piece of our social emotional learning (SEL) education that aligns with the BISD Improvement Plan under the Health, Well-Being & Safety goals and priorities. The benefits of SEL are well-researched, with evidence demonstrating that an education that promotes SEL yields positive results for students, adults, and school communities. When students have supportive relationships and opportunities to develop and practice social, emotional, and cognitive skills across many different contexts, academic learning and performance accelerates (CASEL.org). For more information on SEL, please visit the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning at casel.org.

Throughout the year, we will highlight lesson themes that will take place during our Monday Seminar. As parents, we encourage you to ask your student what they discussed and learned so you can continue the conversation at home. Following are topics and themes that will be covered in September.

In September, the focus of Seminar is helping students find connections within their 4th period Seminar class. This will be done with icebreaker activities and connection games, and classrooms will set community agreements for Seminar. Lessons will also include information about how to be a Woodward Wildcat: attendance procedures, how to use the library, how to access your counselor and get academic support, and how to get involved through WMS clubs and sports. Toward the end of the month, 7th grade students will discuss the power of our words (both negative and positive words) and 8th grade students will review the terms bystander, ally and upstander. 

Though this is not run through the counseling office, please feel free to contact Sue Constan, our 7th grade counselor, with any questions you may have regarding Woodward Seminar.

Sue Constan: sconstan@bisd303.org

Check out the Fall Sports Spartan Schedule and upcoming events!

All tickets must be purchased online through Hometown Ticketing. Tickets for BHS football and volleyball home games are now available through our online box office. We will no longer accept cash at the gate or door.

Our school district is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and enjoyable environment for all fans. Please review these game day guidelines especially those impacting our kindergarten through eighth grade families.

Come out and support our Spartans this fall—see you under the lights!

A collective mark of exploration and discovery in Ms. Lin's science class.

This Grogu Chia Pet will continue to grow life from seed to sprout.

7th Grade culinary students harvesting potatoes and preparing the Woodward garden for winter crops such as kale and Swiss chard.

This bounty is a great reminder that good things can grow unseen—until hard work brings them to light.

Monday: Early Release/ Seminar Schedule - 9:00AM - 2:00PM

Tuesday-Friday: Regular Schedule - 9:00AM - 3:30PM

16-17: New Chromebook Distribution

17: PTO Meeting 6:30pm

30: Open House for Parents/ Guardians 6:30-8:00pm

8: Picture Retakes

22: PTO Meeting 6:00pm

24: Fallapalooza