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William J. Johnston Middle School

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Puma Weekly - September 12, 2025

Posted Date: 9/12/25 (2:54 PM)

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Puma Weekly

September 12, 2025

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Weekly update from admin
 

Upcoming Events, Activities & Reminders

 

Open House at WJJMS - September 25th

There are specific times for each grade level and they are as follows:

  • Grade 6 will attend 5:00-6:30 PM (Beta will meet in The Commons/Omega will meet in the classrooms)
  • Grade 7 will attend 5:45-7:00 PM (Please meet in your child's team classrooms)
  • Grade 8 will attend 6:00-7:15 PM (Pi will meet in The Commons/Zeta Mu will meet in Gym East)
There will also be a New Family Meet & Greet in the Media Center from 4:30-5:00 for all families new to Colchester.
WJJMS Open House Scheule
 

Showcase Opportunity for Grade 8 Students

Visit Bacon Academy's Open House and tour the campus/facilities on 9/18!
BA Open House flyer
 

Information From the Nurses' Office

Please take a moment to review the school’s medication policy in order to best support your
students throughout the school day
 

Picture Day is Tuesday, September 23!

You can place your order on mylifetouch.com using your Picture Day ID: EVT76GGG7. Order before midnight on Picture Day to get FREE shipping!
Your child can also bring their completed flyer with cash or check on Picture Day. Orders after Picture Day must be placed online only on mylifetouch.com .
Picture day flyer
 
Empty Bowls flyer
 
Bobcat Football Flyer
 

WJJMS Night with Hartford Athletic!

Join us Saturday, Sept. 20 at 7PM for an exciting soccer match! 
Buy tickets here (each one helps our School! www.hartfordathletic.group/wjjms25
Save on parking by purchasing ahead: Parking Link
This game will probably sell out, so grab yours early!
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Interested in Theater??

BA Theatrics is excited to announce that they are once again looking for middle school students to participate in their fall show, Alice in Wonderland! Students can pick up permission slip packets in the main office. More information can be found in the packets. Signed permission slips are due in the main office by 2:00 on September 15th. Late permission slips will not be accepted. Have questions? Email Miss Brianna Alessio at balessio@colchesterct.org
 
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Dates to Remember

  • 9/18/25 - Bacon Academy Open House, 5:30 PM
  • 9/18/25 - PTO Meeting , 6:00 PM
  • 9/19/25 - Early Dismissal, 10:50 AM
  • 9/20/25 - Hartford Athletic Game, 7pm
  • 9/22/25 - Camp Hazen (Pi Team)
  • 9/23/25 - Picture Day
  • 9/23/25 - Grade 8 Panoramic Picture Day
  • 9/24/25 - Camp Hazen (Zeta Mu)
  • 9/25/25 - WJJMS Open House (see schedule above)
  • 11/21/25 - Empty Bowl Night, 4:30 PM