Drew Golden, Principal

golddr@wapak.org

If you are interested in the many activities and academics enjoyed each month by the students and staff of Wapakoneta Middle School, please be sure to check out this page.

Orientation Video

Welcome to Wapakoneta Middle School! This orientation video is geared towards incoming 5th grade students but is a great resource for all students new to WMS. Please take the time to watch it and contact us if you have more questions.

25-26 5th Grade Orientation Video

25-26 5th Grade Orientation Video (Timeline)

Important Dates

August 6: Schedule Pick-up 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM

August 14: Back-to-School Celebration/Open House 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

August 19: First Day of School 

August 27: School Picture Day

September 1: Labor Day (No School)

September 8: Parent-Teacher Organization Meeting 5:30 PM

September 22: No School for Students/Teacher In-service

GO REDSKINS!

Diana Schneider, Assistant Principal

schndi@wapak.org

Welcome to Wapakoneta Middle School! I am incredibly proud to be part of this outstanding school district. WMS is truly a building of transition — a place where students grow, explore, and begin to discover who they are. My goal is to help make your student’s time here not only meaningful, but also memorable.  More than anything, I hope that when your student looks back on their experience at WMS, it’s with pride, joy, and a sense of accomplishment.  Here are just a few of the many reasons why WMS is such a special place to #bebetter.

Our staff works diligently to make our building a place that is respectful, responsible, and safe. We have implemented Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS) at WMS. Students have clear behavior expectations outlined in every location and situation throughout the building that are reinforced through weekly character building lessons and activities. WMS uses a school-wide recognition system for outstanding behavior called PBIS Rewards. Students have a QR code on their assignment notebooks and can earn point scans from staff members. Those points can be used for rewards that can be purchased from our school store. Items include: candy, Wapak gear, school supplies, privileges, and gift cards.  

Another key that helps make WMS run smoothly is our calendar system for discipline. Students have behavior calendars in the back of their assignment notebooks, which outline behavior expectations and consequences for minor student misconduct. Expectations are listed numbers 1-9. Teachers can sign books based on these reasons and consequences are issued based on the number of days with marks. Each month, the calendars reset giving the students a clean slate and a chance to start over fresh. We have found that the calendar system holds students accountable, while providing consistency across the building. If you have any further questions about the calendar or discipline, please contact me.

Our staff also takes time to address the social/emotional needs of your student. We have small groups and focus groups, as well as 1-on-1 counseling, that can help students with difficult problems and circumstances. Our staff provides intervention opportunities to build relationships with students, while providing positive role models for students to turn to in difficult times. We also work to try to find outside resources in the community that can help students/families during troubled times.

Attendance is crucial to your student's success, and our staff makes attendance a priority at WMS. Missing 1 or 2 days a week may not seem like much, but that time adds up very quickly and can lead to learning gaps. The last thing we want is for your student to miss out on the learning and development opportunities we offer here. If your student is going to be absent, we ask that you please contact the office. Upon return, please bring in a doctor's note so we can keep accurate attendance records. Attendance questions can be directed to me or Mrs. Bergman, our attendance secretary.

The last but certainly not least outstanding feature of WMS is our amazing teaching staff. Our educators consistently monitor each student’s progress and provide clear, targeted learning goals to support academic growth. WMS teachers excel at cultivating a learning environment centered on full engagement — the key to lasting learning, retention, and real-world application.

For these reasons and more, we are excited to have your student attend WMS. If I can be of any assistance, please feel free to contact me. I look forward to helping your child #bebetter.

Go Redskins!