Wayne E Bartels Middle School | Portage Community School District

BMS Staff 2026 2027 School Year - and yes, they love Mondays!

Sometimes you just need to stop and smell the flowers. Like this student did during a recent pollination lab in an ag science class...

Congratulations to BMS and the student WRen Crew for receiving the 2026 Jostens Renaissance School Of Distinction Gold Level Award!

The BMS choir and bands have been busy working on their music for upcoming fall concerts and they are sounding great!

BMS students and staff are enjoying the new pod learning areas in the building!

Announcements

Military Airplane Flyover Scheduled for October 6, 2026

The Bartels Middle School 7th Grade Football team will be hosting a Military Service Night during tomorrow night's game vs Sauk Prairie Middle School at the Bob Mael Field, Tuesday, October 6, 2026. A...read more on Military Airplane Flyover Scheduled for October 6, 2026

Upcoming Events

9 Oct

Early Release Day

12 Oct

Personnel Committee

6:00 PM - 6:15 PM

Board of Education Meeting

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

16 Oct

Early Release Day

20 Oct

Conferences 26-27:

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

22 Oct

Conferences 26-27:

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

23 Oct

Early Release Day

28 Oct

End of Quarter 1

29 Oct

No School

30 Oct

No School

2 Nov

Finance, Facilities and Transportation Committee

5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Curriculum/Instructional Technology Committee

6:15 PM - 7:15 PM

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Welcome to the Wayne E. Bartels Middle School!

The Wayne E. Bartels Middle School is located on the District's main campus at the corner of Slifer Street and New Pinery Road in the heart of Portage. We are a 6th through 8th grade middle school with approximately 400 students. Our staff, teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff are dedicated to the success and growth of every student. We believe that strong relationships, high expectations, and a positive school culture help every student thrive. Kasey Podoll is the Principal and...