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William J. Johnston Middle School

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Puma Weekly - May 24, 2026

Posted Date: 05/24/26 (12:00 PM)


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Puma Weekly

May 24, 2026

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Update From Our Administrators

 
admin update
 

School Happenings & Upcoming Events

 
Balance Media Lives
 

Attention Parents of 6th Grade Students

Please read this letter form the nurse regarding Physical Exam requirements for students entering 7th grade next year.
Incoming 7th Grade Physical Requirements
 
Incoming 6th grader parent night flyer
 
Bacon Art Show Flyer
 

WJJMS Goes to the Yard Goats!

We still have some tickets left to see the Yard Goats on May 30! WJJMS Chamber Choir is singing, CES and JJIS will be there, and there's fireworks at the end !
Game details: Game is at 6:10 pm, Gates open at 4:30 pm. Tickets are $17/each and will be delivered electronically via email as we get closer to the game
We only have about 50 tickets left ! So buy yours today! Go here for tickets:



 

Reminder: Please Complete Forms Before June 1st

The annual information, transportation, and residency verification forms are now open in the PowerSchool Parent Portal.

PLEASE NOTE these forms will ONLY BE OPEN UNTIL JUNE 1.

IF THESE FORMS ARE NOT COMPLETED, PowerSchool access will be locked for those families and students and will only be opened upon the completion of these forms.

ALL FAMILIES should complete for each student: 
1. Annual Update of Student Information Form
2. Transportation Request Form
3. Annual Health Information Update
4. Residency Verification: 
    Grades 2, 5, and 8 should complete the Annual School Change Verification (required by the BOE when changing schools).
    ALL OTHER GRADES should complete the Annual Residency Affirmation and Intent Statement.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to the building Office Professional staff or myself with any questions or concerns. The goal is to have all forms complete and all PowerSchool access confirmed before June 17, your help is greatly appreciated.
 

Save the Date!

8th Grade Promotion will take place June 16, 2026 at 5:30 pm at WJJMS. The ceremony will last about an hour and the 8th Grade Dance will immediately follow until 8:00 pm (in the event of rain, the ceremony and dance will be held at Bacon Academy).

More information to follow soon.
 

Bacon Academy Summer Sports

Registration for Cheerleading, Football, Volleyball and Wrestling is now open in the parent portal. 

Deadline to register June 8th. No exceptions!

 
Cragin Summer Reading Flyer
 
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The PTO Needs You!

Our PTO is looking for new members (and a few board members!) as our 8th grade families head off to high school.

A few things to know: no dues, everyone is welcome, and your time is your own: volunteer as little or as much as you want.

We're here to support the school, our staff, and our kids. That's it. Come hang out with us!

wjjmsptopresident@gmail.com for questions or more details.
 

Youth Services Summer Calendar - Updated

Register online now at www.colchesterct.gov/yss
Youth Services Summer calendar
Youth Services Summer Program Description
 
Hello Spring clip art
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Dates to Remember

  • 5/27/26: Incoming 6th Grade Parent Night, 5:00 PM
  • 5/28/26: PTO Meeting, 6:00 PM
  • 5/31/26: Forms in PowerSchool should be Completed
  • 6/2/26: Ron-A-Roll Trip (gr 6 & 7 chorus/band)
  • 6/9/26: Camp Hazen Trip (gr 8)
  • 6/15/26: WJJMS Field Day
  • 6/16/26: 8th Grade Promotion AND Dance
  • 6/16/26: Shortened Day - dismissal at 10:50 AM
  • 6/17/26: 8th Grade Picnic
  • 6/17/26: Shortened Day - dismissal at 10:50 AM
  • 6/17/26: Last Day of School