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Wayne E Bartels Middle School

Just your friendly game of kickball - students vs staff...

BMS students in the Strum and Drum music classes have the opportunity to learn electric guitar, keyboard and drums...

BMS Cross Country members volunteered to walk dogs and socialize cats at the Columbia County Humane Society... not sure if the humans or animals had more fun!

There's always something fun happening at BMS!

BMS FFA members spent some time showing off their pumpkin carving skills recently ~

Announcements

No School November 27 - November 29, 2024

The Portage Community School District Schools will be closed Wednesday, November 27, Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29 for Thanksgiving Break.read more on No School November 27 - November 29, 2024

Upcoming Events

21 Nov

6th Grade Band/Choir Concert

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

22 Nov

27 Nov

28 Nov

Archery Practice

5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

7 Dec

Archery Tournament

6:00 AM - 9:00 PM

9 Dec

Personnel Committee

6:00 PM - 6:15 PM

9 Dec

Board of Education Meeting

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

10 Dec

Band Concert

7:00 AM - 8:00 PM

13 Dec

17 Dec

Choir Concert

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

20 Dec

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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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