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Wayne E Bartels Middle School

You just never know what kind of guests you might find in the BMS classrooms - especially the animal science classes!

Seventh grade students presented mock debates in class - and the judges of those debates were fellow students...

Sometimes pre-algebra assignments include creating and making board games to identify and explain math concepts...

BMS art club members painted/glazed ceramic bowls for the school's Souper Show fundraiser...

BMS band and choir members have the opportunity to perform in numerous concerts and special events throughout the year...

Announcements

1st Day of School Reminder!

Are you ready for the 1st Day of School? It's early this year! ✏️ We can't wait to see everyone back in the classroom! 👀 Monday, August 25, 2025 - first day of school for students in...read more on 1st Day of School Reminder!

PCSD Onsite Registration

If you or your child(ren) have not yet registered online for the 2025-26 school year, please either log in and register online or attend the PCSD Onsite Registration Event. Online Registration...read more on PCSD Onsite Registration

School Pictures During Onsite Registration Day

School pictures will be taken during this year's PCSD Onsite Registration Event on Thursday, July 31, 2025, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Portage High School. Fred Galley and his staff will be onsite...read more on School Pictures During Onsite Registration Day

PCSD Summer Office Hours

PCSD Summer Office Hours are as follows: Gerstenkorn Administration Building ~ 305 E Slifer Street, Portage, WI ~ 608-742-4879 ~ Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. (Closed Thursday, July 3 and...read more on PCSD Summer Office Hours

Upcoming Events

21 Aug

Open house

4:00 PM - 6:00 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 a current enrollment of approximately 400 students.  All of the staff, teachers, teaching assistants and others are dedicated to the success of all of our students. Kasey Podoll is the Principal and Jennifer Muth is the Assistant Principal. Together with all of the...

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