Middle School

Summer reading – Details by grade level can be found in the Summer Reading Guide.

August 7 - Advisories post on Veracross at noon

August 7 - Deadline to complete School Policy Forms in Veracross

August 14 - Student schedules post in Veracross at noon

August 14 - 5th Grade & New Student Orientation

• 9-11 a.m. - All 5th grade students and new students in grades 5–8, along with their parents and caregivers, are invited to join us in the Middle School Commons as we welcome you to the Middle School community!

We'll begin together as a community before students head off with their grade-level advisors to get to know their teachers and peers, explore the building, and prepare for the year ahead. Parents and caregivers will remain in the Middle School Commons for a Middle School orientation and Q&A with school leaders. We'll also build in time for conversation, connection, and a little Wellington whimsy; we want everyone to leave feeling informed, welcomed, and genuinely excited for the year ahead!  

August 17 - Parent/advisor in-take conferences. Advisors will reach out in advance to schedule a mutually convenient time. 

August 17 - Welcome Back to Wellington 

• 4 p.m. - Doors open  
• 4 - 6 p.m. - Sokol Store open 
• 4 - 6 p.m. - Pre-loved Apparel Sale
• 4 - 6 p.m. - Advisor Visits / Classrooms / Ice Cream Treats
• 4:30 p.m. - New Family Assembly in Gard Gym

August 19 - First day of school! 

Middle School

View the morning car line map & the afternoon car line map

7:30-8:25 a.m. - Arrival: Parents and caregivers may drop their students off in the back parking lot.

7:30-8 a.m. - Supervision in the Middle School Commons 

8-8:25 a.m. - Students head to advisor’s room 

8:25 a.m. - School day begins. Students are marked tardy after 8:25 a.m.

3:35 p.m. - School day ends

3:35-3:45 p.m. - Dismissal

• Pick-up begins at 3:35 p.m. 

• Vehicles will not be permitted to enter the MS/US car line before 3:35 p.m. Early arrivals will be directed to park until dismissal begins.

• Students exit through the Rotunda Entrance.

• Follow the lane assignments shown on the map.

For optimal traffic flow, please pull as far forward as possible and follow the prompts of the car line personnel as directed. 

Click here to view our daily schedule for the Middle School.

LEAP: Learning, Exploration, and Projects

LEAP Days provide students with dedicated time to learn, explore, and engage in meaningful projects while maintaining a strong focus on academics. Held most Wednesdays during five-day weeks, LEAP Day mornings include advisory and academic classes, including English and math. Advisory provides dedicated time for community building, metacognition, executive function coaching, and meaningful connections among students and advisors.

LEAP Day afternoons are devoted to student-selected clubs and Dive courses. Through interdisciplinary learning experiences, hands-on projects, and opportunities for exploration, students cultivate curiosity, pursue new interests, deepen their understanding across disciplines, collaborate with peers, and apply their learning in authentic, real-world contexts. 

Details & fees 
Any middle school student who needs to stay at Wellington after the school day ends must attend Middle School Aftercare. It is available Monday-Friday from 3:30-6 p.m. for students in grades 5-8. Participating students will check in with Aftercare teachers at the end of the school day at a designated area. Students will begin with a small snack and recess time. Students will then head to a classroom for supervision.  

Fees for grades 5-8 are $10 per day, billed separately from tuition. Parents and caregivers who arrive after 6 p.m. to pick up their student will be assessed a $1.00 late fee for each minute that they are late.     

Registration 
Register for Middle School Aftercare by logging into Veracross and clicking the orange "Aftercare Opt-In" button at the top right of the parent portal. 

Questions? 
Contact Gina Spicer, director of auxiliary programs, at spicer@wellington.org. 

Students in grades 5–8 will also have the opportunity to participate in enrichment classes after school. These instructor-led programs allow students to explore new and favorite subjects with Wellington teachers, subject matter experts, and local professionals.

Enrichment classes will be open to all middle school students, regardless of whether they are enrolled in Middle School Supervision. Class topics, fees, and registration information will be announced soon. 

Questions? 
Contact Gina Spicer, director of auxiliary programs, at spicer@wellington.org. 

View the 2026-27 Handbook now!

Contact information for key faculty and staff can be found here. 

Details about the middle school dress code can be found here. 

Review Wellington's Dress Code Overview for everyday outfit guidance, wardrobe suggestions, and examples by division.

Supplies lists for each grade level can be found below:

5th Grade Supply List
6th Grade Supply List
7th Grade Supply List
8th Grade Supply List

All other supplies will be distributed at school.

Information about technology requirements can be found in grade-level supply lists.  

5th Grade Supply List
6th Grade Supply List
7th Grade Supply List
8th Grade Supply List

Parents and caregivers can meet on campus or remotely via Microsoft Teams with their child’s advisor for conferences. Advisor conferences are scheduled in 20-minute increments from 4–8 p.m. on October 8 and March 11, and from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. on October 9 and March 12. These conferences provide a comprehensive overview of each student's academic progress, social-emotional development, and overall middle school experience. Advisors gather input from each of the student's teachers to provide a holistic perspective and partner with families in supporting student growth.

During the conference windows, families also have the option to schedule brief, 10-minute conferences with individual subject-area teachers if they would like to discuss a specific class in greater depth or if a teacher requests a meeting. These optional conferences are designed to supplement, not replace, the advisor conference. Subject-area teachers are also available to meet with families throughout the school year as questions or needs arise. 

Wellington offers opportunities to compete in fall, winter, and spring sports. If you're interested in joining a team, contact the Athletics Office to learn about preseason opportunities and next steps. 

Fall  

• Boys soccer, grades 7-8  
• Girls soccer, grades 6-8
• Girls tennis, grades 6-8  
• Girls cross country, grades 6-8  
• Boys cross country, grades 6-8
• Girls volleyball, grades 7-8
• Co-ed golf, grades 6-8  

Winter 

• Girls basketball, grades 5-8
• Boys basketball, grades 5-8  
• Girls swimming, grades 6-8  
• Boys swimming, grades 6-8   

Spring 

• Boys baseball, grades 6-8  
• Girls softball, grades 6-8  
• Girls lacrosse, grades 6-8
• Boys tennis, grades 6-8  
• Boys track & field, grades 6-8
• Girls track & field, grades 6-8 

The Jump Start Program (JSP) for sports performance is offered all year for middle school students in grades 5-8. 

For questions regarding Wellington Athletics please email athletics@wellington.org

SportsYou is an all-in-one platform that simplifies athletic communications between coaches and their teams, athletes, and parents. SportsYou is the primary tool used by our athletic teams to share practice times and locations with our families. Before each season, parents and students are emailed an invitation to join their child’s team and download the SportsYou app. It is recommended to turn on notifications, as our coaches update pertinent information in real-time. 

Sway Medical is a mobile platform used to support concussion management through quick, research-backed balance and cognitive testing. All student-athletes complete baseline testing through the Sway app using their own mobile device. The platform makes large-group testing more efficient and allows for real-time sideline evaluations when needed.

Learn how to download the app here.