Wellsville USD 289

Weekly WMS newsletter. Check out the newsletter for picture day dates and details for the back to school dance!

Check out what's coming up next week in the district, with the new District Activities Calendar! Also keep an eye on our website- www.wellsville-usd289.org for updates on events!

🏈Middle School Football practice will finish at 4:30 today due to the heat

📣Today is the last day to sign up for Little Chicks Cheer Clinic!

⭐️📗 The 25-26 WMS Publications Class received the Gold Award today from Jostens for the yearbook they created! It was based on the following criteria: - representation of the theme throughout the book - increased yearbook sales - coverage of the student body Only 2% of schools earn the Gold Award in the country!! Congratulations to Mrs. Adams and the class - Brody Edwards, Brooklyn Leason, Londyn Robertson, Molly True, Maggie Wilson, Nora Lawrence, Mae Prouty, & Addyson Stutzman

Here is the weekly Middle School Newsletter! Check out the newsletter to find out the dates for picture day, late start Friday, and the back to school dance.

Use this link to order your 2026-2027 Yearbook!
https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1888340/WELLSVILLE-MIDDLE-SCHOOL/Yearbook/2026080608152026780/-

⛳️🏌🏻‍♀️Lady Eagle Golf Parent meeting - Friday the 21st at 3:10 in Room 242 (Mr. Hedrick's Room)

District Communication Reminders for the school year! Please follow the link to learn more: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15XGsXOJXPzbyDGC-FkSNGk-B6rcURPi08uhBtm8l76Q/edit?usp=sharing

Please see the attached information for the new cell policy for Wellsville High School.

WMS Parents - Please see the attached photo regarding the new cell phone policy at WMS.

Attention WMS Parents: Your student's schedule should now be visible on PowerSchool. We apologize for the technical difficulties this morning. If you are still unable to view a schedule, please contact the office. Additionally, a paper copy of your student's schedule will be distributed on the first day of school.

🤼🤼‍♀️Another accolade for Coach Patton! This week at the KSHSAA Coaching School, the Kansas Coaches Association named Kyle Patton the 2025-2026 Girls Wrestling Coach of the Year!!

WHS Concussion Baseline Testing will occur Aug 11 & 12 11AM-1PM & Friday Aug 14 after school for the following student-athletes: • All freshmen, juniors, and seniors • Any athlete of any HS grade new to Wellsville • Football, volleyball, flag football, boys/girls basketball, & boys/girls wrestling Please bring a charged phone and meet with Deana in the athletic training room off the KD Gymnasium.

¡Echa un vistazo al planificador de vacaciones, ya disponible en español! Check out the vacation planner, now available in Spanish!

Don't forget about WMS's Parent Q&A night next week! This event is for the parents of all 6th graders and new students at WMS. Contact the office with any questions!

🤼‍♀️Our own Coach Patton will be recognized on October 10 by the Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association as the 4A Women's Coach of the Year! Coach Patton led the Lady Eagles to a program's first ever State Championship in February

Attention new WMS parents- join us for our New Student & 6th Grade Parent Q&A Night on August 12 from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM in the WMS/WHS commons area! We'll discuss schedules, routines, and expectations—we are excited to meet you and partner together for a great year ahead!

Please view the graphic below to see our updated phone policy to help students have a successful start to the school year!