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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

Save the Date!

Save the date! 📅 PCSD Families, Staff and Community Members: You are cordially invited to a day of celebration! 🎉 All PCSD families, staff and community members are invited and encouraged to...read more on Save the Date!

2025/26 PCSD School Year Information

The Portage Community School District 2025/26 School Year Information Fact Sheet is Now Available! PCSD 2025/26 School Year Informationread more on 2025/26 PCSD School Year Information

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 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

28 Aug

Cross Country: Middle School Invitational

4:30 PM Westfield High School

29 Aug

1 Sep

9 Sep

Cross Country: Middle School Invitational

6:00 PM Necedah High school

11 Sep

Volleyball: Girls 8th Match

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Reedsburg Webb Middle School

Volleyball: Girls 7th Match

4:30 PM - 7:30 PM Reedsburg Webb Middle School

Cross Country: Middle School Invite

6:00 PM Shepherds Meadow Golf Course
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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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