December 15 - Battle of the Books Final Battle

December 17 - 7th & 8th grade band and choir concert

December 22 - January 2 - Winter Break

January 5 - School Resumes

January 19 - No School (Inservice)

January 30 - Reward Trip in PM

PLEASE vote here for the PTO board candidates. 

Voting will close on 12/17/25 at midnight. Elected board members will be announced on 12/19/25. 

A parent-teacher organization that links home, school and community allowing us to have a voice and impact on our children's experience at the middle school

ETMS PTO Meeting

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 · 6:00 – 7:00pm

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/hec-eroc-kus

8th Grade Science students are making lemon batteries!

Sixth grade Social Studies has been comparing the social, economic, and political differences between the North and South leading up to the Civil War. In exploring the reforms of the time and passionate beliefs of citizens, students are understanding the background causes of the Civil War/. As we get into the great conflict, students will learn about how the United States tried to compromise over which states became free and which ones became slave states. They will learn about the key events within the Civil War. Finally students will learn about Reconstruction after the war. 

In seventh grade, students completed their discussions on the creation of the United States Constitution. After winding through the Colonies, Revolutionary war and Continental Congress, students interpreted and updated the meanings of each of the ideals of the Preamble. They are now ready to break down the powers and responsibilities of each of our government’s three branches. In the Legislative branch, they will craft a law proposal to discuss and vote upon in class. The executive branch will explore the cabinet and electoral college. Finally, the Judicial branch will have students researching and teaching a US Supreme Court case

The 8th grade has begun their world tour. After travelling through our neighbor to the north, Canada, students created travel brochures about their chosen Canadian Province or Territory. As they moved on to the United States, they are looking at environmental issues affecting our home country. By researching a current concern, they will prepare a lesson to teach their classmates what is causing the problem and how to potentially solve it.

The ELA department just finished their 2nd unit with Amplify ELA. 

6th Grade~

This month, students developed critical thinking skills when they became investigators and explored the fascinating world of medical detective work from the 1800s!

Through The Secret of the Yellow Death by Suzanne Jurmain, students followed the true and close read the story of Dr. Walter Reed and his team as they worked to solve the deadly mystery of yellow fever. Like real scientists, students examined clues, studied evidence, and analyzed data to understand how these medical detectives finally discovered the truth.

To wrap up the unit, students wrote an essay sharing their thoughts on which skill or character trait they believe is most important for investigators and problem-solvers..

7th Grade~

This month, students examined how characters respond to conflict and how their interactions reveal deeper themes about life and identity.

Students read "Sucker," a short story by Carson McCullers, and A Raisin in the Sun, a groundbreaking play by Lorraine Hansberry. Both stories explore how families facing challenges can support each other while also causing hurt—sometimes without realizing it. Through these complex characters, students discussed important themes like identity, family responsibilities, and different ideas about success.

Students analyzed what motivates each character, traced how themes developed throughout the stories, and examined how characters use persuasive language to convince others of their viewpoints. They followed their thoughts through with an essay on one character in the play, describing how they grew through their conflict. 

8th Grade~

This month, students explored what the phrase "all men are created equal" truly meant during the Civil War period by studying the writings of Americans who lived through this pivotal time.

Students dove deeply into Frederick Douglass's Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, analyzing his powerful arguments against slavery while discussing important ideas about equality, opportunity, justice, and freedom. Through Douglass's personal story of moving toward liberation, students examined the realities of slavery and the fight for human rights.

After exploring Douglass's perspective and experiences, students wrote an essay considering a central question: What does America mean by "all men are created equal"?

Happy Fall from your East Troy Library Staff! Today we’re passing along a fun and helpful website available to all Wisconsinites called Badgerlink. Badgerlink is Wisconsin's online library which provides free access to a wide range of licensed digital resources like magazines, journals, newspapers, and databases. Badgerlink is available to kids from one to ninety-two.

Getting together with family this holiday season? Check out HeritageQuest to look up your family history. Need a reference for repairing your snowmobile? Check out Chilton Library or Small Engine Repair Source. There are so many quality and trusted resources available! 

Students can find the site by going to their Clever portal and choosing the Library Media Center, then simply click on Badgerlink or any of our other online resources such as SORA and Comics Plus. https://sites.google.com/easttroy.k12.wi.us/etmslibrary/home

The Fitness Center at ETMS will be open Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays starting September 8th. Middle school students looking to work out after school should stay at the middle school.

Do you have a band or choir student? No doubt you’ve enjoyed the wonderful performances and the upcoming concerts will no doubt get you into the spirit of the season.

Helping to make the music happen in our schools is the East Troy Music Boosters, a charitable volunteer group made up of adults, students, and staff who add the cherry on top of our outstanding music program. Booster members assist with concerts, spirit wear, solo & ensemble, and of course, fund raising.  

Since 2001 Boosters have provided over $235,000 to support the ET Music Program!  Highlights include financial support for HS trips (Disney, Nashville, New York and more!), MS tickets to Milwaukee theater, new instruments, choir robes and so on.   

Interested? Chat with a music director, attend monthly Booster meetings, and follow the Boosters via Facebook at East Troy Music Boosters, Inc.  

Help out a little or a lot; it’s up to you. Signup Genius links are created by the directors when help is needed.  

(choir) https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C084BA8AF29A0FBC43-59186909-hsms

(band) https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10C0A4FAEAE2CA0FFC25-59191120-etms

Booster meetings start at 6pm at the HS band room and last about an hour. Upcoming meetings are: 12/3/25, 1/7/26, 2/4/26, 3/4/26, 4/8/26, 5/6/26, 6/3/26. You can attend virtually - just ask for the link from any music educator or from the Facebook page. Join in on the fun and make great memories while your student grows musically.  

We kindly ask that parents and guardians schedule a meeting in advance when wishing to speak with a staff member. Our staff have full schedules throughout the day, and unannounced visits can be difficult to accommodate.

We absolutely understand that emergencies can arise, and in those cases, we will do our best to assist right away. However, for all other matters, please reach out by phone or email to set up a meeting time. This helps ensure that staff can give you their full attention and that your concerns are addressed effectively.

Thank you for your understanding and for helping us maintain a productive and respectful environment for both staff and students.

If you need to pick up your student for any reason during the school day please follow the steps below:

Thank you for your cooperation and patience as we ensure that our students are safe and leaving with the appropriate individuals.

(262) 642-6740 - Main Office

3143 Graydon Avenue

East Troy, WI 53129