WMS STUDENT BULLETIN

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Day A

DAY 16

Lunch:

Chicken Gravy

WG Dinner Roll

Mashed Potatoes

Peas

Peaches

Milk

Breakfast on Wednesday (9/16/26):

Pancake on a Stick

Pineapple

Juice

Milk

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NATIONAL IT DAY

Today (9/15) is national IT Day. If you see Marcus or Andy in the tech office or out and about, thank them for all they do!

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PERMISSION SLIPS

8TH GRADE: You need to have your Ewalu permission slips signed and turned back into the MS office by THIS Friday, September 18.

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CONCESSION STAND WORKERS

We are looking for 7th/8th grade students (who aren't in a sport right now) that would like to help run the concession stand for MS volleyball games. The next home game is today, September 15. You would be needed from 3:45pm-5:30pm/6:00pm approximately. If you are interested, please let Mr. Steege know by either talking to him in person or emailing him at lsteege@allamakee.k12.ia.us.

UPCOMING GAMES

-Thursday, September 17

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GRADE CHECK

The next grade check is THIS Friday, September 18. If you have any missing assignments, you need to have them turned in by the end of the day on Thursday. Ineligibility will begin on Monday, September 21.

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RECYCLING BINS

Please do not put any garbage in the classroom recycling bins. This is ONLY for paper and cardboard!

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PERMIT TESTING - 8TH GRADE

Mrs. Bucknell is the new permit test proctor for the middle school. Here are some things to know before testing:

You can take the permit test up to 30 days before your 14th birthday.
To schedule your test, email Mrs. Bucknell at dbucknell@allamakee.k12.is.us to find a time that works.
Practice before you test! The Iowa DOT has an online practice test that you can take as many times as you'd like:
https://iowadot.gov/drivers-licenses-ids/driver-education/manuals-practice-tests/take-practice-test
If you don't pass the exam on your first try, don't worry! You can take it again after 24 hours, or wait until you feel ready to give it another try.

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LUNCH MOD ORDER (6TH HOUR)

A Mod - 8th Grade

B Mod - 7th Grade

C Mod - 6th Grade

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CELL PHONES / AIR PODS POLICY

Cell phones and air pods WILL NOT be allowed during instruction time in class. If you are caught using your phone or have your air pods on in class, they will be taken away until the end of the school day. If you reach your third offense and any after, your parents will have to come to school to pick it up.

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LOCKER ROOMS

The locker rooms will be locked everyday until PE classes start for that day. Only PE/sports clothing should be kept in those lockers. Bookbags/computer bags should be kept in your hallway locker!

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HATS / HOODS

Absolutely NO hats or hoods on in the building during school hours. Hats should be in your locker!

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YEARBOOK ANNOUNCEMENT - Order your yearbooks now!

$25 if you order it now UNTIL Christmas Break
$30 if you order it January to March (until yearbooks are ordered)
$35 after yearbooks arrive (if any available)

Make checks payable to ACSD

Bring money to Mrs. Dietzenbach

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LUNCH TICKETS / BACKPACKS

Just a reminder that you need to have your lunch ticket everyday you go through the lunch line!

NOTE: Backpacks need to be put in your LOCKERS at all times. None should be in the cafeteria, hallways, or bathrooms!

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BREAKFAST REMINDERS

If you are eating breakfast at school you need to keep ALL food on a tray or visible in your hand until you go through the line. DO NOT put food in your pockets, book bags or tucked under your arms as you go through the line.

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AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES

REMINDER: If you plan to stay after school, you are either attending homework help (Tuesdays/Thursdays) on those days or you are at cross country, volleyball, football or cheerleading practice/game! You should NOT be wandering around the halls.

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MORNING CAFETERIA REMINDERS

6th, 7th & 8th Grade: Get released at 8:10 each morning from the cafeteria

(You SHOULD NOT be leaving early and wandering around the building including the HS, hanging out in the locker rooms, or going to the gym! The MS Gym is OFF LIMITS in the morning!

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AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP

After school homework help will be going on every week on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30-4:30pm. This is for ANY 6th-8th grade student! Please use this if you are falling behind or need extra help in your classes. NO SIGN-UP NECESSARY!

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REMINDER: There is to be nothing other than WATER in classrooms throughout the day. THAT MEANS NO SPORT DRINKS, AZTEC DRINKS, POP, FOOD, ETC!

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FRIENDLY REMINDER: Pick up cafeteria area after breakfast! The gym is off limits in the morning before school.

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FALL SPORTS

CHEERLEADING: 7th/8th grade practice after school today, September 15 in the MS cafeteria at 3:30pm with Coach Sadie Bucheit.

(NOTE: Practice will be every Tuesday and Thursday unless there is a game.)

FOOTBALL: 7th grade football game @ MFL MarMac (Monona) 4:15pm (Dismiss @ 2:55pm, Bus @ 3:05pm) 9-15-26

8th grade football game @ MFL MarMac (Monona) 5:30pm (Dismiss @ 2:55pm, Bus @ 3:05pm) 9-15-26

VOLLEYBALL: 7th grade volleyball game vs. New Hampton 4:15pm (MS Gym) 9-15-26

8th grade volleyball game @ New Hampton 4:15pm (Dismiss @ 2:15pm, Bus @ 2:25pm) 9-15-26

CROSS COUNTRY:

7th/8th Grade Boys Cross Country: Cross Country meet @ Starmont 4:00pm (Dismiss @ 1:25pm, Bus @ 1:40pm) 9-15-26

7th/8th Grade Girls Cross Country: Cross Country meet @ Starmont 4:00pm (Dismiss @ 1:25pm, Bus @ 1:40pm) 9-15-26

**SPORTS NOTE: Any student planning to participate in cross country, football, volleyball or cheerleading need to have their physical forms uploaded to Varsity Bound before practice starts!

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BIRTHDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Abigail Piedot

If you see her in the halls today, wish her a happy birthday!

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DAILY REMINDERS

LUNCH MONEY FOR THOSE THAT HAVE NEGATIVE ACCOUNTS!

Student Counseling Referral Link

Student Referral to Meet with the School Counselor

*If you would like to chat with Ms. Niehaus (MS counselor) at any point about academics or social/emotional success, please fill out this form!

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UPCOMING SPORTS SCHEDULE

Tuesday, September 15

-7th/8th Grade Boys Cross Country Meet @ Starmont 4:00pm (Dismiss @ 1:25pm, Bus @ 1:40pm)

-7th/8th Grade Girls Cross Country Meet @ Starmont 4:00pm (Dismiss @ 1:25pm, Bus @ 1:40pm)

-7th Grade Volleyball Game vs. New Hampton 4:15pm (MS Gym)

-8th Grade Volleyball Game @ New Hampton 4:15pm (Dismiss @ 2:15pm, Bus @ 2:25pm)

-7th Grade Football Game @ MFL MarMac (Monona) 4:15pm (Dismiss @ 2:55pm, Bus @ 3:05pm)

-8th Grade Football Game @ MFL MarMac (Monona) 5:30pm (Dismiss @ 2:55pm, Bus @ 3:05pm)

Thursday, September 17

-7th Grade Volleyball Game vs. Decorah 4:15pm (MS Gym)

-8th Grade Volleyball Game @ Decorah 4:15pm (Dismiss @ 2:55pm, Bus @ 3:05pm)

Tuesday, September 22

-7th/8th Grade Boys Cross Country Meet @ Waukon (Country Club) 4:15pm (Dismiss @ 2:20pm, Bus @ 2:35)

-7th/8th Grade Girls Cross Country Meet @ Waukon (Country Club) 4:00pm (Dismiss @ 2:20pm, Bus @ 2:35)

-7th Grade Volleyball Game @ New Hampton 4:15pm (Dismiss @ 2:15pm, Bus @ 2:25pm)

-8th Grade Volleyball Game vs. New Hampton 4:15pm (MS Gym)

-7th Grade Football Game vs. NFV 4:15pm (HS Field)

-8th Grade Football Game vs. NFV 5:30pm (HS Field)

Thursday, September 24

-7th Grade Volleyball Game vs. Cresco 4:15pm (MS Gym)

-8th Grade Volleyball Game @ Cresco 4:15pm (Dismiss @ 2:40pm, Bus @ 2:50pm)

Monday, September 28

-7th Grade Volleyball Game @ MFL MarMac - McGregor 4:15pm (Dismiss @ 2:55pm, Bus @ 3:05pm)

-8th Grade Volleyball Game vs. MFL MarMac 4:15pm (MS Gym)

Tuesday, September 29

-7th/8th Grade Boys Cross Country Meet @ Decorah 4:30pm (Dismiss @ 2:30pm, Bus @ 2:45pm)

-7th/8th Grade Girls Cross Country Meet @ Decorah 4:30pm (Dismiss @ 2:30pm, Bus @ 2:45pm)

-7th Grade Football Game @ Decorah 4:15pm (Dismiss @ 2:55pm, Bus @ 3:05pm)

-8th Grade Football Game vs. Decorah 4:15pm (HS Field)

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LOST & FOUND ITEMS:

Items are in the MS Cafeteria on the table near the concession stand or MS office!

PE LOCKER ROOMS: WE NEED TO KEEP THE LOCKER ROOMS CLEAN! There SHOULD NOT be food & drink in there!!

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LUNCH NOTES: Please put money in your lunch account or take care of any other office business in the morning before 1st hour. You need to have your lunch ticket when you go through the lunch line, if not, you need to be at the end of the line and you are not to take extras or a la carte. This rule is for everyone to follow. Keep your lunch account balance current. If you have a negative lunch balance you are not to take any ala carte items, including extra portions. This is for breakfast and lunch. If you don't know your balance, check with Kloe Hemmersbach when you go through the line.

Due to the Federal Government's Healthy Kids Act, students need to take the items listed on the breakfast menu OR an egg sandwich and juice or fruit, to be counted as the reimbursable (free & reduced) breakfast. If in doubt, ask the cooks or check the dry erase boards located at the beginning of the line every morning.

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