Walters MS

G. M. Walters Middle School

Home of the Warriors
Walters Middle School is located in the Kennedy High School attendance area. Students attending Azevada, Blacow, Brier, Durham, Mattos, and Millard Elementary Schools attend Walters for the sixth, seventh and eighth grades before going on to John F. Kennedy High School for grades nine through twelve. Walters has an enrollment of approximately 1200 students. 

Walters Middle School provides a safe environment conducive to learning for our diverse student population. Our mission is to ensure that each student develops skills needed to strategically problem solve and be prepared to contribute/thrive in a 21st century collegiate organization and workforce. 

In 2017 Walters was honored by the California Department of Education as a Gold Ribbon School for our outstanding programs and practices. We offer a wide range of courses to address the needs of all students. Along with wellestablished core English, Math, Physical Education, Science and Social Science departments our elective classes feature the 6th grade wheel, world language, foods, the arts, music, robotics, technologies and AVID. Our Physical Education program involves students in all curriculum, sports, dance and physical fitness. We also have academic interventions before, after school and built in to the regular schedule. 

Our school is committed to working together to serve the diverse and changing needs of our community. We achieve this through collaborative efforts between home and school. The Walters’ Parent, Teacher and Student Association is an integral part of our educational community. Walters’ staff and students are provided with a wide range of resources through the generous efforts of the PTSA. Parents support their child’s education by monitoring grades, helping their child get to school on time every day, and participating actively on a school committee. 

The student activities program at our school is strong and promotes student involvement, pride in accomplishments, and active community service. Our student leadership program organizes and promotes the following activities: 

• School socials

• Lunch time intramurals and music activities

• Homeroom competitions

• School-wide charitable service projects

Prior to the start of the school year we kick start our Walters WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) Program. One 8th grade WEB leader will serve as a positive role model and connect with a small group of incoming students. By building relationships, participating in team-building activities, and connecting students to school we promote a positive transition and peer support system for students entering middle school. 

We believe each child can achieve academic success when provided with quality educational experiences that recognize and maintain high expectations. The Fremont Unified School District’s motto is “Educate, Challenge, and Inspire.” We work to make this a reality every day.