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William J. Johnston Middle School

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Puma Weekly - November 7, 2025

Posted Date: 11/07/25 (3:43 PM)

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Puma Weekly

November 7, 2025

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veterans day celebration
 

School Happenings & Upcoming Events

 

Quarter 1 Report Cards - Ready to View in PowerSchool

At this time, our WJJMS Quarter 1 report cards for the 2025-2026 school year are ready for you to view online.
These are the directions to view:
  • Log into your PowerSchool account through a laptop/desktop (not the app). 
  • On the left side, under "Navigation", scroll down and click on the option "Report Card."
Honor Roll information on the report cards will be available soon.
 

Interscholastic Basketball Registration is Open!

WJJMS Basketball Tryouts will be held Monday, November 17, from 2:15-4:00 pm. The girls will be in Gym West and the boys will be in Gym East. All student-athletes must be registered in PowerSchool by 11:55 PM on November 16th in order to participate. Once you are registered in PowerSchool the nurse will check for physicals. Payment is only accepted once tryouts are completed and the team has been selected.

Registration is located in the Forms section on the left hand side in your PowerSchool Parent Portal. 
Physicals are good for 13 Months. Please get a copy of your updated physical to the WJJMS Nurse's Office ASAP. Your physician's office may fax (860) 537- 6258 your student's physical directly to the WJJMS health office.
 
Sweet Aroma fundraiser flyer for 11/15
 

Need Coffee for the Cold Months Ahead? Now is the Time to Stock Up!


Scan the QR code below or click on the flyer below.
Coffee fundraiser flyer
 
vendor fair

Vendors Wanted!

We are looking for local vendors for our 10th Annual Empty Bowls, Art and Vendor Fair event. It will be Friday, November 14 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. here at WJJMS. Join us for a magical evening and help support our community. Please email Kristen Magoun at kmagoun@colchesterct.org for more information. 
 

Empty Bowls - November 14th

NEW DATE!!
Empty Bowls Flyer with New Date
 

BA Theatrics Presents: Alice in Wonderland

Join BA Theatrics for a magical journey down the rabbit hole featuring our talented actors from Bacon Academy and William J. Johnston!
Showtimes:
  • Friday, November 21st at 6:00 PM
  • Saturday, November 22nd at 12:30 PM
Location: Bacon Academy Auditorium
Tickets:
Come support our young performers and experience the whimsy, wonder, and adventure of Alice in Wonderland!
Alice in Wonderland flyer
 
Yearbook and ad flyer
 

Excellence in Action Awards

Congratulations to the following students who have been recognized with the Excellence in Action Award for quarter one. This award recognizes students who go above and beyond exhibiting WJ's core values: be respectful, be responsible, be honest, be safe. 
Puma Excellence in Action Award Recipient list q1
 
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Dates to Remember

  • 11/11/25 - No School, Veterans' Day
  • 11/14/25 - Empty Bowls Night, 4:30 PM
  • 11/16/25 - Basketball Registration closes
  • 11/17/25 - Basketball Tryouts, 2:15-4:00 PM
  • 11/20/25 - PTO Meeting, 6:00 PM
  • 11/26/25 - Shortened Day, dismiss @ 10:50
  • 11/27-28 - No School, Thanksgiving Break