🏈Attention Football team families and athletes:
There is a mandatory parent meeting on Tuesday, August 11th @ 4:45 pm in the WMS gym.
🏐Attention Volleyball team families and athletes:
There is a mandatory parent meeting on Thursday, August 13th @ 4:30 pm in the WMS gym.
📚🎉 We’re Ready, WMS! School Starts Monday! 🎉📚
The excitement is building, and we can't wait to welcome our students back to campus on Monday!
As we prepare for an amazing school year, please take a few moments this weekend to review your child's FOCUS schedule. Our team has completed schedule adjustments and changes, so your child's current schedule should reflect the most up-to-date information.
🚗 Important Information : Please review the student drop-off/ pick-up procedures outlined in the image to help ensure a safe, smooth, and efficient drop off and pick up for everyone on the first day of school. Following these procedures will help keep traffic moving and get students into the building quickly and safely.
🏫 Students should report to the following locations upon arrival:
• 6th Grade: Cafeteria
• 7th Grade: Gymnasium
• 8th Grade: Gymnasium
We are looking forward to a great year of learning, growth, and success at WMS. See you Monday! 🐾
The excitement is building, and we can't wait to welcome our students back to campus on Monday!
As we prepare for an amazing school year, please take a few moments this weekend to review your child's FOCUS schedule. Our team has completed schedule adjustments and changes, so your child's current schedule should reflect the most up-to-date information.
🚗 Important Information : Please review the student drop-off/ pick-up procedures outlined in the image to help ensure a safe, smooth, and efficient drop off and pick up for everyone on the first day of school. Following these procedures will help keep traffic moving and get students into the building quickly and safely.
🏫 Students should report to the following locations upon arrival:
• 6th Grade: Cafeteria
• 7th Grade: Gymnasium
• 8th Grade: Gymnasium
We are looking forward to a great year of learning, growth, and success at WMS. See you Monday! 🐾
Due to Weather, Football has been canceled for today! Practice will resume tomorrow at normal time!
📢 Wakulla Middle School Schedule Release
Student schedules will be available in Focus beginning at 12:30 p.m. today.
Students and parents may access schedules by logging into their Focus portals.
If you need to request a schedule change, Schedule Change Request Forms will be available during Open House.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back for a great school year! ❤️🖤
🏈 Football Reminder! 🏈
If you have your own shoulder pads, please bring them to practiceTODAY!
🚫 No football practiceTOMORROW August 5th due to Open House.
If you have your own shoulder pads, please bring them to practiceTODAY!
🚫 No football practiceTOMORROW August 5th due to Open House.
🏐 Wakulla Middle School Volleyball Tryouts 🏐
Think you have what it takes to be a Wildcat? Come show us what you’ve got at WMS Volleyball Tryouts!
📅 August 11 & 12
🕝 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM
📍 Wakulla Middle School Gym
Whether you’re an experienced player or looking to compete at the next level, we encourage you to come out and give it your best!
Please make sure all required athletic paperwork is completed before tryouts.
We can’t wait to see our future Wildcats on the court! ❤️🖤
📚✏️ Open House School Supply Sales📚✏️
To help families prepare for a successful start to the school year, we will have Binder sets available for purchase during Open House. Binder sets will be $15.00 and will include a binder, pencil pouch, and dividers.
We will also have PE sets available for purchase of $25.00. PE sets include a Wildcat PE shirt and athletic shorts.
Accepted forms of payment include:
✅ Credit/Debit Card*
✅ Apple Pay*
✅ Google Pay*
✅ Cash
✅ Check
Additionally, classroom-specific donation supply lists will be available in each teacher's classroom during Open House. Families who would like to contribute are encouraged to review those lists while visiting classrooms.
We look forward to seeing you at Open House and helping your student get ready for a great school year! 🎉📚
To help families prepare for a successful start to the school year, we will have Binder sets available for purchase during Open House. Binder sets will be $15.00 and will include a binder, pencil pouch, and dividers.
We will also have PE sets available for purchase of $25.00. PE sets include a Wildcat PE shirt and athletic shorts.
Accepted forms of payment include:
✅ Credit/Debit Card*
✅ Apple Pay*
✅ Google Pay*
✅ Cash
✅ Check
Additionally, classroom-specific donation supply lists will be available in each teacher's classroom during Open House. Families who would like to contribute are encouraged to review those lists while visiting classrooms.
We look forward to seeing you at Open House and helping your student get ready for a great school year! 🎉📚
The 2026 WMS Football Season Is Almost Here! 🏈
The countdown is on, Wildcats! Our 2026 football season is right around the corner, and we’re excited to kick off another year of hard work, teamwork, and Wildcat pride.
Be sure to check out our official season schedule below and mark your calendars. We can’t wait to see our players compete and our community fill the stands to support them all season long!
Thank you to our players, coaches, families, and fans for your dedication and support. Let’s make this an unforgettable season!
Attention Wakulla Middle Football Families
🎉🐾 THE WMS SCHOOL APPAREL STORE IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! 🐾🎉
Show your Wildcat pride with brand-new Wakulla Middle School gear! From t-shirts and hoodies to hats, backpacks, tumblers, and more, there's something for every student, parent, staff member, and WMS fan. Our new school store is now live and ready for you to shop! The store includes a variety of WMS designs featuring our school colors, logos, and paw print designs.
🖤❤️ Shop now: https://vividapparel4u.com/collections/wakulla-middle-school
✅ Great way to show your school spirit
✅ New apparel and accessories for students, families, and staff
✅ Every purchase supports Wakulla Middle School
Don't miss out on the latest WMS gear—let's fill our halls, sidelines, and community with Wildcat Pride! ❤️🖤
Thank you VIVID Apparel for supporting Wakulla County Schools and Wakulla Middle!
🏈 WMS Football Gear Drive 🏈
At Wakulla Middle School, we believe every student should have the opportunity to be part of our football program. To help make that possible, we are hosting a Football Gear Drive to provide equipment for student-athletes who may need it.
If you have gently used football equipment you’d like to donate—such as shoulder pads, cleats, practice pants, or other football gear—we would greatly appreciate your support. Your donation will help ensure that every student has what they need to participate and be part of the team.
📍 Drop-Off Location: WMS Front Office
🕢 Drop-Off: Monday July 27th- Friday July 31st Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Thank you for helping us remove barriers and give every Wildcat the chance to learn, grow, and compete. Together, we can make a difference!
❤️🖤
Two ways to stay connected for the 2026–2027 school year!
Wakulla County Schools offers families two important tools to stay connected with their child’s teacher, school, and district.
Focus Parent Portal is available online and through the Focus mobile app. It gives families access to your child's information, including schedules, grades, attendance, report cards, teacher communication, and important forms such as Transportation Registration and the Annual Enrollment Update. Families should also review their Focus communication settings and preferences to verify their email address and manage available notifications and alerts. A Focus Parent Portal account is required.
The Wakulla County Schools app mirrors our district and school websites, providing convenient mobile access to school news, social media updates, staff information, event calendars, important documents, emergency push notifications, and more. Families and community members can follow multiple schools in one place. Tired of relying on social media algorithms to see important school updates? The Wakulla County Schools app puts the information you need right at your fingertips.
Access Focus and download the Wakulla County Schools app today to stay connected throughout the school year!
Focus Parent Portal: https://wakulla.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
Wakulla County School District App:
Apple Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wakulla-county-school-district/id6743448016
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.wakullacsd&utm_source=na_Med
#WakullaCountySchools #StayConnected #BackToSchool #RigorousResilientRelevant
Football Update 🏈
Due to the weather all football activities have been canceled for the remainder of this week.
Mandatory football practice will begin on Monday. All players are expected to be in attendance and ready to work as we officially kick off our season preparations.
Please use the rest of this week to stay active, stay hydrated, and be prepared to give your best effort on Monday.
Thank you for your understanding and support. We can’t wait to see everyone back and ready to get to work!
Attention ALL athletes of ANY sport:
Dick's Sporting Goods is offering discounts to any athletes of any sport. Coupons are attached.
🏈 Attention Football Players & Families:
There will be no practice today, Monday, July 20 due to the tropical depression in the gulf. Athletes will pick up tomorrow, if weather permits.
📣 Important Reminder for Incoming Students & Families 📣
All students entering 7th grade are required to have their Tdap immunization on file before the start of the school year.
✅ Please schedule your student's appointment as soon as possible and submit updated immunization records to the school.
⚠️ Students will not be able to receive their class schedule until proof of the required Tdap vaccination has been provided and verified.
Don't wait until the last minute! Taking care of this now will help ensure a smooth and successful start to the school year.
If you have questions about immunization requirements or need assistance, please contact the school office.
All students entering 7th grade are required to have their Tdap immunization on file before the start of the school year.
✅ Please schedule your student's appointment as soon as possible and submit updated immunization records to the school.
⚠️ Students will not be able to receive their class schedule until proof of the required Tdap vaccination has been provided and verified.
Don't wait until the last minute! Taking care of this now will help ensure a smooth and successful start to the school year.
If you have questions about immunization requirements or need assistance, please contact the school office.
🏈 Football Conditioning Update
Conditioning is canceled for today.
Players, make sure you’re taking care of yourselves this weekend—stay hydrated, get plenty of rest, and be ready to go for practice on Monday. We expect everyone to come prepared and ready to work.
Go Wildcats! 🐾🏈
Ready to volunteer with Wakulla County Schools?
The 2026–2027 Level 1 Volunteer Application is now open!
All volunteers must complete a new Level 1 application for each school year and attend annual volunteer orientation before serving. Orientation dates will be shared by each school after school begins, and options may vary by school. If you volunteer at multiple schools, you only need to complete orientation once.
Interested in becoming a Level 2 volunteer? Please complete the Level 1 application first. Level 2 clearance is required for certain roles, including volunteer coaches, resiliency coaches, overnight chaperones, and other higher-access volunteer opportunities.
New Level 2 fingerprinting is $80 for those not already in the Florida Clearinghouse system and supports our continued commitment to student safety.
Apply today: https://www.wakullaschooldistrict.org/page/volunteer
#WakullaCountySchools #VolunteerWakulla #RigorousResilientRelevant
The 2026–2027 Level 1 Volunteer Application is now open!
All volunteers must complete a new Level 1 application for each school year and attend annual volunteer orientation before serving. Orientation dates will be shared by each school after school begins, and options may vary by school. If you volunteer at multiple schools, you only need to complete orientation once.
Interested in becoming a Level 2 volunteer? Please complete the Level 1 application first. Level 2 clearance is required for certain roles, including volunteer coaches, resiliency coaches, overnight chaperones, and other higher-access volunteer opportunities.
New Level 2 fingerprinting is $80 for those not already in the Florida Clearinghouse system and supports our continued commitment to student safety.
Apply today: https://www.wakullaschooldistrict.org/page/volunteer
#WakullaCountySchools #VolunteerWakulla #RigorousResilientRelevant
Last call to pre- register and secure your spot for the ECG heart screening tomorrow, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 10:00AM to 2:00PM at Wakulla Middle School (22 Jean Drive, Crawfordville, 32327)!
Beginning with the 2026–2027 school year, Florida’s Second Chance Act will require certain student-athletes to complete an ECG screening before participating in school athletics.
Who Must Obtain an ECG:
•All incoming 9th-grade student-athletes (2026-27)
•Any student in grades 10–12 who has never participated in an FHSAA-sanctioned sports
•Returning athletes are not required but strongly encouraged to obtain an ECG. The goal is to identify undetected cardiac risk factors and enhance athlete safety.
Screenings are $20, and financial assistance is available for families who need it. Options will be provided during the registration process.
Register here: https://whoweplayfor.jotform.com/261805198119058
Pre-screening video for students and families: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WF8SlXw-Dxc
Learn more: https://www.whoweplayfor.org/
Questions may be emailed to amanda.dibley@whoweplayfor.org.
