Weatherford Middle School

Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) is pleased to offer the SWOSU STEAM Dawg HOUSE Academy Summer Camp on Thursday, July 16, at the SWOSU Wellness Center in Weatherford. The one-day camp is designed for students who completed fifth or sixth grade in spring 2026 and will enter sixth or seventh grade in fall 2026. Participants will engage in hands-on activities focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) while working alongside SWOSU faculty, students, and community partners. Camp sessions will include activities such as Sports Lab and STEAM City Design, providing students opportunities to develop creativity, problem-solving skills, and teamwork in an engaging learning environment. Camp Details Date: Thursday, July 16 Location: SWOSU Wellness Center, Weatherford Check-in: 8:00–8:30 a.m. Camp Activities: Begin at 8:30 a.m. Pickup: 4:30–5:00 p.m. Cost: $25 per student Capacity: Limited to 30 students Registration Deadline: Wednesday, July 8 Lunch, snacks, and drinks will be provided. Financial assistance and payment plan options are available for families who may need support. Registration Link: https://secure.touchnet.net:443/C20189_ustores/web/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCTID=416 This camp is funded by Devon Energy and presented in collaboration with Engage Learning and Devon Energy. For questions regarding registration, financial assistance, or the camp program, please contact: Dr. Sarah Yount, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, SWOSU College of Pharmacy – sarah.yount@swosu.edu Dr. Lisa Appeddu, Professor of Physiology, SWOSU College of Pharmacy – lisa.appeddu@swosu.edu Additional information about the SWOSU Dawg HOUSE Academy is available at: https://swosu.edu/about/pre-college-programs/stem-dawg-house-academy

Incoming 7th Graders: See info below about required immunizations or exemptions. You won't be able to get your schedule or start school without it!

Weatherford Public Schools will be providing FREE meals for children ages 0–18 every Thursday during the month of June! Be sure to take advantage of this great opportunity for our students and families this summer!

Attention 8th Grade parents: your student was given an order envelope for their promotion handshake photo! They can bring them to Promotion and given to Steve Wheeler. You can also fill out a blank envelope if you need to!

This message is to let parents and guardians know that WPS phones and internet are currently down. There is no timetable for the return of phones and internet at this time. Thank you.

Our Lost & Found has an important announcement:

Your hoodie called… it misses you. So does that mystery water bottle you swore you’d come back for.

Check the lost & found before your stuff gets adopted by someone else (or donated after the last day of school).

The countdown is officially on… just 2 weeks until summer break! Finish strong, stay focused, and check out everything happening these last two weeks at WMS!

4/30 is the final day for 8th grade to pay dues, buy shirt, and submit pics for the class party. Please call Sarah Nicholas 580-302-1645 with questions.

7th and 8th grade will be testing on Monday and Wednesday this week! Please make sure chromebooks are charged tonight and Tuesday night!

Also, there's a lot of activities/events going on between now and the end of the school year, so please make sure to mark your calendars so that you don't miss anything!

A big thank you to Rick and Sheila Koch for bringing cookies for our staff today! It was the perfect treat to brighten a busy state testing day! We truly appreciate your kindness and support of our school staff!

Take a look at what's coming up! 8th Graders - don't forget to charge your chromebooks tonight!

Save the Date: WPS Physical Night is May 12th from 5-7 PM at the PAC. All student athletes are required to have a current physical to participate in school athletics! This physical will be good for the 26-27 school year.

Last Call: Before and after school tutoring is still available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays! Tutoring will be available this week and next week only. This is a great opportunity for one final push to get those grades up and finish strong!

FFA Plant Sale Friday-Sunday!

8th Grade Parents: There will be a short parent meeting this Wednesday, April 15th from 5:30-6:00 PM in the WMS cafeteria regarding the upcoming 8th Grade class party. You can also join the "Weatherford Class of 2030 Parents" Facebook group for updates. Please contact Sarah Nicholas at 580-302-1645 with questions!

8th grade promotion will be here before you know it! Take a look at the schedule. Please contact the Middle School front office if you have any questions.

Take a look at what's coming up at WMS! Don't forget: No school on Friday, the perfect way to wrap up a busy week!

With state testing just around the corner, we’d like to share some important resources to support your student’s success. Please take a few moments to sit down with your student and review the practice tests linked below. These resources are a great way to build familiarity and confidence. The more they practice, the more prepared and confident they’ll feel on test day!

7th Grade Practice Test:
https://tinyurl.com/bdfr9fbs

8th Grade Practice Test:
https://tinyurl.com/4jjmhawz

Additional Information:
https://tinyurl.com/35ucwvbs

With beautiful weather in the forecast and a full schedule of events happening around Weatherford, it’s the perfect time to get out and support our teams. Let’s pack the stands and show them what Eagle Pride is all about! #GoEagles