The entire West Middle School student body showed out in their Purple, Black and White when West High came over for a pep assembly to celebrate Homecoming week. The students are fired up for an exciting week. WMS sixth graders really "turned up" and earned the Spirit Stick!
3 days ago, Mike Stille
West Middle Students  cheer on West High  at the pep assembly!
West Middle Students  cheer on West High  at the pep assembly!
🎉 Homecoming Week Spirit is in Full Swing! 🎉

Our students aren’t the only ones getting into the WHS Homecoming spirit—our staff are bringing the heat, too! 🔥

For Matching Monday, Mr. Jehle and Ms. Fanning from our Music Department absolutely rocked their Lloyd & Harry theme! 🎸🤘

And today, Tech Ed teacher Mr. Phillips took us straight to the golf course with his Adam Sandler theme, showing up as the one and only Happy Gilmore! ⛳️🏌️‍♂️

We love seeing our West Middle family embrace the fun, show some school spirit, and make Homecoming Week memorable for our students!
5 days ago, Ken Higgins
Happy Gilmore jersy
Mr. Phillips as Happy Gilmore
Ms. Fanning and Mr. Jehle as Lloyd and Harry

Happy National IT Professionals Day!

A huge thank you to the FZSD IT team for keeping our devices running, our network secure, and our school seamlessly connected. We appreciate all you do behind the scenes to support our students and staff every single day!

5 days ago, Fort Zumwalt West Middle School
Big round of applause for our Leaders of the Week!
• 6th Grade: Ava Nistler
• 7th Grade: Orion Williams
• 8th Grade: Jashith Rajbhut
So proud of you all—keep up the amazing work!
5 days ago, Tracy Otten
Shout-out to Mr. Jones!
Our 7th grade art students are learning about the history and unique style of artist Roy Lichtenstein while creating their own artwork inspired by his iconic pop-art style. What a fun way to bring art history to life!
6 days ago, Kelly Voyles
7th Grade Art

The Back to School Party is right around the corner! Get hyped for karaoke, games, dancing, and awesome snacks with friends—stay tuned for details!

6 days ago, Fort Zumwalt West Middle School
This Wednesday, we were excited to welcome Angie Michalka to West Middle as she joined our Lighthouse Team members and helped lead students through their weekly Leader in Me activities!

Every Wednesday, our students have the opportunity to participate in a Leader in Me lesson designed to bring students together, build upon one of the 7 Habits, and give them a chance to reflect, share, and connect the habit to their own lives.

But Leader in Me is about so much more than a weekly lesson. Throughout the year, our students are given countless opportunities to step into leadership, make a difference in our school and community, and work together to support one another.

We are so proud of the leadership our students continue to show—and grateful for the staff members and Lighthouse Team who help create these opportunities for them. 💙

Leadership isn't just something we talk about at West Middle. It's something we put into action! 🌟
8 days ago, Ken Higgins
Mrs. Michalka connecting with a student at lunch.
Congratulations to the 2026 inductees to the West Middle National Junior Honor Society.
9 days ago, Mike Stille
Congratulations to the 2026 inductees to the West Middle National Junior Honor Society!

Celebrating Excellence: Welcome New NJHS Members!

Huge congratulations to our newest inductees into the National Junior Honor Society! Selection is based on exemplary performance in scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. We are incredibly proud of your dedication and achievements. Keep shining bright, Wildcats!

9 days ago, Fort Zumwalt West Middle School
Student Lighthouse Action teams working hard today on Academics, Leadership and Culture.
10 days ago, Fort Zumwalt West Middle School
Academic Action Team
Leadership Action Team
Culture Action Team
West Middle 7th Grade Band working hard this moring under the direction of Becky Fanning and Jeff Jehle.
11 days ago, Fort Zumwalt West Middle School
West Middle 7th Grade Band
🏈 Friday Night Football was a SUCCESS! 💙

Check out our NEW Middle School Student Section! We’re ready to bring the energy, school spirit, and West pride to all of our upcoming football games! 🎉📣

A big shout-out to our West Middle School students for doing a great job following our student section expectations and showing what it means to be respectful, positive, and supportive fans! 👏💙

We can’t wait to keep the school spirit going all season long!
Let’s go, West! 🏈💙📣

12 days ago, Kelly Voyles
WMS Football Section

Join us at West Middle School for our annual Open House! This is a great opportunity for parents to meet teachers, learn about class goals and expectations, and get better acquainted with our school program.

Dates & Times
6th Grade: Tuesday, September 15 | 6:30–8:00 p.m.
7th & 8th Grade: Thursday, September 17 | 6:30–8:00 p.m.

For full details, please check out the Open House Flyer. We look forward to seeing our West Middle School families!

15 days ago, Fort Zumwalt West Middle School

Early Release Reminder!

Just a reminder that today is an Early Release Day! Students will be dismissed at 12:45 PM.

Please plan accordingly for afternoon transportation and pickup.

17 days ago, Fort Zumwalt West Middle School
The wait is over! We can't wait to see everyone back in the hallways tomorrow for the first day of school. Just a reminder that tomorrow will be an A Day. Sleep well tonight, and we’ll see you bright and early!
27 days ago, Fort Zumwalt West Middle School
Our HR team is ready to meet you! Tomorrow from 10-12 at our Professional Development Center. If you're looking for a career shift or are curious about the many roles in our district that support teaching and learning, join us at the Hiring Summit. We can't wait to meet you! go.FZSD.us/WorkForFZSD
2 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
HR team waves pompous to greet job seekers
Congratulations to Jaheim Davis and Stephanie Minghi! This 7th-grade tag team from West Middle are the Certified Rookie of the Year and Mighty Mentor.
“You would never know Jaheim is a first-year teacher! He is always ready and willing to jump in and help with building-wide initiatives,” Minghi wrote when she nominated Davis. “He is positive, energetic, smart, kind, firm and eager. Jaheim has an unconventional, yet effective way of teaching that captures students’ attention and he is very well-loved by his students.”
And, in his nomination of Minghi, Davis wrote that she “truly made my entire first year of teaching feel like a breeze through her unwavering support and generosity. Her proactive, selfless mentorship not only helped me grow professionally but also strengthened our school’s collaborative culture, embodying exactly what a Mighty Mentor should be.”
4 months ago, Fort Zumwalt West Middle School
Stephanie Minghi and Jaheim Davis
This week we celebrate our staff! You wish you were a Jaguar! Congratulations to the West High boundary Educators and Employees of the Year, Retirees and milestone veterans. https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1E39MoGkCn/
5 months ago, Fort Zumwalt School District
Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day to our very own healthcare hero, Ms. Thompson and her sidekick hero, Mrs. Huffman. Thank you for the endless band-aids, the calm voice during emergencies, and the genuine care you show our students every single day. West Middle School is a healthier, happier place because of you! 🩺💙
5 months ago, Fort Zumwalt West Middle School
It's National Teacher Appreciation Day, and we're sending a massive, high-five-worthy THANK YOU to all our incredible WMS teachers! They're the real MVPs who turn textbooks into adventures, inspire 'aha!' moments, and handle a million things before lunch. You're simply the best, and we are so grateful for your passion, energy, and dedication to our Wildcats every single day! Thank you for making WMS such an amazing place to learn.
5 months ago, Fort Zumwalt West Middle School