Life of a WMS Student

6th Grade/New Student Orientation

The first half day of school each school year will be just for 6th graders and 7th/8th graders new to West. This will allow students the opportunity to be in the building with a smaller group of students and allow staff and Student Council members to help them learn the ins and outs of West. This day will help ensure that you feel more comfortable on your first full day.

Daily Schedule

West runs an 8-period school day all 5 days of the week. Wednesday class periods are shorter to accommodate the early release time from school.

Class Schedule

Schedules will not be completed until Warhawk Warmup. Schedules are subject to change until this time. If you have concerns about your classes, you can reach out to your counselor to request a change. Flex class will change throughout the school year, depending on students needs and what the focus is for Flex during that rotation.

Lunch

Lunch is 25 minutes long and students are assigned to designated lunches by grade level.  Seating in the cafeteria is free choice unless otherwise stated.

Phones

USD 497 follows a cell-phone free instructional environment. For more information, please view the district's website on our cell phone policy - https://www.usd497.org/parents-and-students/policies/cell-phone-free-instructional-environment 

Lockers

Students do not currently use lockers.

iPads

USD 497 is a 1:1 school district. This means every middle school student in Lawrence Public Schools has an iPad issued to them to use for the school year. iPads also come with a charging cord and charging block, chargers should be kept at home to minimize the chance of getting lost. If you have questions or need help with your iPad, you can contact the IT help desk (785) 330-2497. 

Activities

Sports (7th/8th Grade Only)

• Fall - Football, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Girls Tennis, Cross Country

• Winter - Wrestling, Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Cheerleading

• Spring - Track and Field, Boys Tennis

Theatre (6th/7th/8th) - Fall Production and Spring Production

Student Council (6th/7th/8th)

Clubs

• Study Club 

• NASS Tutoring

• Pokemon & Adventure Games

• 3D Modeling and Game Design Club

• Art Club

• SAGAA Club

• Dungeons & Dragons

• Tech Team

• Just Dance

• Board Games & Chess Club

• Bridging Generations Club

• Good Vibe Warhawks

• Support Club