Wilkinson Middle School

Wildcat Families,

Mesquite ISD requires an annual $20 usage fee per student device, covering insurance and content filtering. The total fee won't exceed $60 per family. You can pay online or in person at your child's campus; remember to keep your receipt for multiple children. All fees are due by Sept. 6.
💳 Payments can be made online by credit/debit card on the online payment portal: https://tx-mesquite.intouchreceipting.com/

Mesquite ISD requires an annual $20 usage fee per student device, covering insurance and content filtering. The total fee won't exceed $60 per family. You can pay online or in person at your child's campus; remember to keep your receipt for multiple children. All fees are due by Sept. 6. Hot spots are available from your campus for students needing home Internet access.

💳 Payments can be made online by credit/debit card on the online payment portal: https://tx-mesquite.intouchreceipting.com/

Please give a warm Wildcat welcome to our new choir director, Ms. King.

Ms. Kaysha King is excited to join the Wilkinson family! She received her Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance from Texas Tech University, where she had opportunities to stage manage TTU Opera productions, perform two full solo recitals, attended the Music in the Marche Summer Opera Program in Mondavio, Italy, and performed with the Texas Tech University Choir at TMEA in 2016. Ms. King recently acquired a Master of Music Education in Choral Conducting from Florida State University, attending in both the Tallahassee and London campuses. Her previous teaching experience includes 5 total years of elementary music and choir, and one year as an AVID tutor. Other experiences include Choreographer for the Texas Girls’ Choir, Assistant Choir Director for Arlington Children’s Chorus, choir member of the Arlington Master Chorale and performed with the TCDA Directors Chorus during their European tour. Ms. King is newly married, has a beloved Basset Hound named Maeve, and enjoys all things coffee related!

Key Upcoming Dates

Saturday, Aug. 3: Back to School Fair

Our feeder pattern will be at WMHS
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Limited supplies, so registration is required.

Monday, Aug. 12: Supply Drop-Off / Walk Your Schedule Night for Middle Schools

Middle School Campuses: 5 - 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 14: First day of school

Student Device Loans

Mesquite ISD's student device program requires an annual $20 usage fee per device. This fee covers the cost of insurance and content filtering for the device. This fee will not exceed $60 per family. Payments can be made online by credit/debit card on the online payment portal. Cash or check will be accepted in person at the child's campus. The usage fee is not refundable. KEEP YOUR RECEIPT to show payment for multiple children at other campuses. You may also pay these fees at your student’s campus.

All usage fees should be paid by Sept. 6. If a student’s device usage fee is not paid by the deadline, MISD will remotely configure the device so that it will access approved educational Internet content only.

Hot spots are available for any student who needs home access to the Internet. You may obtain a hot spot from the campus at no charge.

Most students kept their device over the summer, so please make sure it is fully charged on the first day of school. Also, remind your student not to forget to bring the device and the charger to school each day.

Student Classroom Assignments and Schedules Available Wednesday, Aug. 7

Families of returning students, please log into Skyward Family Access and let us know that you are returning to MISD for the 2024-25 school year!

Students’ classroom teacher assignments and schedules will be posted to Skyward on Wednesday, Aug. 7. Families must complete returning student registration in Skyward to see their student’s schedule/teacher assignment.

Visit this link to get started.

Wildcat Family,

Please give a warm welcome to our new 6th grade math teacher and boys coach, Dean Hajji!

Coach Hajji has a deep love for learning and enjoys helping his students reach their true potential. He has a bachelors degree in Economics from the University of Calgary and several years experience working within the corporate world. In his free time he enjoys playing soccer, reading, cooking, and long walks on the beach. Mr. Hajji is excited to start his next chapter in teaching at Wilkinson Middle School and looks forward to building long lasting connections with the community.

Wildcat Family,

Please give a warm welcome to our new Registrar Secretary, Mrs. Selena Palacios.

I am a Grandma of 7 babies. I love the color pink and owls. I’ve been married 31 years and I am a mom of 3 kids. I enjoy doing crafts and dancing.

Wildcat Family,

Please give a warm Wildcat welcome to our new 8th SS teacher, Mr. Bowen.

Mr. Bowen discovered his passion of teaching in high school after becoming a student teacher; from then on he knew he would pursue a career in education. Mr. Bowen earned his Bachelor's of Science with a focus of history at Texas A&M Univeristy - Commerce in 2018 and quickly found his first teaching job right after. In 2022, Mr. Bowen and his wife moved into their first home together in Mesquite and both are very excited to be apart of this community. Mr. Bowen is very proud to begin his sixth year of teaching at Wilkinson Middle School and to join the Wildcat family.

Wildcat family,

Please give a warm welcome to our new Librarian, Brooke Bruton.

Brooke was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana. She graduated from the University of Arkansas with her BSE in 2012 and her MAT in 2013. She started her education career teaching in Pleasant Grove. She moved to Mesquite ISD in 2019, where she taught English and ESL at Horn High School as well as the librarian at McWhorter Elementary School. She graduated from Texas Woman’s University in 2023 with her Master’s in Library Science. She is excited to be a Wilkinson Wildcat!

Anthony Cheeks is a native of Louisiana. Upon his graduation from high school, he attended the University of Arkansas on a football scholarship. While at the University of Arkansas, he obtained Bachelor’s in Health and Physical Education. After college, Mr. Cheeks played professional football with the Atlanta Falcons. It was after retiring from professional sports that his career in education began with his first position as a Head Football Coach and Athletic Director for a private school in Dallas. In 1994, Mr. Cheeks entered the public education sector in Garland ISD as a PE teacher and varsity football coach for Garland High School. One of the many highlights of his career was being part of the 1999 Garland Owl State 6A Championship team and selected as an Army All American Coach in 2007, 2010. He continued his tenure in Garland ISD, received his Master’s in Educational Leadership from Lamar University in 2013, and completed his leadership internship while at Garland High School.
In 2014, Mr. Cheeks went to work for Dallas ISD where he served as Assistant Principal/Athletic Director at Sara Zumwalt Middle School and over the past 10 years while at Dallas ISD has worked in both the secondary and elementary levels at leadership levels and coordinating after school programs. Mr. Cheeks enjoys working with students from all walks of life, especially mentoring at risk students and for the last 20 years assisting and coordinating Special Olympics and the United Way Special Needs programs. Mr. Cheeks is excited to join the Mesquite ISD family and be a part of the Wilkinson Middle School team.

Wildcat Families please read important info on Back 2 School Fair, schedules, Chromebook’s, and walk the schedule night. ❤️🐾

Way to go Wildcat Cheerleaders!!! ❤️🐾
Taking away several awards today at camp Most Improved, Dance, Tumble, MISD Top Cheerleaders, and Stunts! Thank you Dr. Ralph H. Poteet High School Cheerleaders for making this happen. Thank you Kimbrough Middle for hosting.

Looking for recent graduates or college students to be an AVID tutor.

Start everyday off right at 7:40 am. Eat breakfast with us! ❤️🐾

🍽️🍎 All Mesquite ISD students will continue to receive FREE nutritious breakfast and lunch for the 2024-25 school year—no application required!

Please note that items outside the standard meal, such as chips, bottled water, and cookies, will be available for purchase. You can add funds to your student’s account through the School Cafe app or website.

Please attend the supply drive or purchase one. Sorry we will not have any on campus this year.

As you start your back-to-school shopping, please note that Mesquite ISD's clear bag and backpack policy remains in effect for the 2024-25 school year. For more details, visit our FAQ page https://www.mesquiteisd.org/departments/administrative-services/dress-code/clear-backpacks

Don’t forget to register for our back to school supply drive. We can’t wait to see you! Our campus supply list is posted outside our front door. Come grab one and be ready for a great year. ❤️🐾

Are you ready for an exciting start to the school year? 🎉 Don't miss out on the Mesquite ISD Back to School Fair! Receive FREE school supplies, meet your friendly home campus staff and discover different community resources available for your family. Join us on Saturday, Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.! The Back to School Fair will be held at four locations: Dr. John D. Horn High School, West Mesquite HS, Dr. Ralph H. Poteet High School, and Sharing Life Community Outreach. Click the link below to register: https://www.mesquiteisd.org/departments/counseling-services/back-to-school-fair-registration

Wildcat Families please download the AYO app and login with your skyward family info. Our campus will be using the family feed for communication. ❤️🐾

📲 The MyAYO app is designed to make communication between educators and parents easier than ever! MyAYO offers:

🔒 A safe and secure communication channel with your child’s teacher, coaches and club sponsors
🏫 Customized classroom and school announcements all in one place
📚 Insights to actively engage in your child’s education...and MORE!

Download myAYO today!

Apple 🔗: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/myayo/id6443446385

Android 🔗: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mm.txmesquiteisd.ayoapp&pli=1

What a great time we had learning all things AVID and preparing to execute the 24-25 school year.

ATTENTION PARENTS! PLEASE SEE LINK BELOW TO SIGN UP YOUR ATHLETE FOR SUMMER WORKOUTS. SUMMER CAMP WILL BE HELD AT MESQUITE HIGH SCHOOL AND ATHLETES WILL BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN EACH SPORT IF THEY CHOOSE. THE COST IS $25 FOR THE WHOLE SUMMER. PLEASE FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BELOW TO SIGN UP. 1. CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK- https://www.mesquiteisd.org/departments/athletics/online-tickets 2. SELECT Football Strength and Conditioning -- Mesquite High Summer Camp Monday, June 10 at 9:00 AM 3. SELECT GET TICKETS 4. FILL IN INFORMATION TO REGISTER

Thank you Credit Union of Texas and Kristopher Harris for partnering with us to provide us the opportunity to have a great day at the Dallas Zoo. Our students and staff had a blast!

What an amazing way to end the year by doing a staff outing at the Rangers game! Thank you Texas Rangers for the free tickets for my staff. We had a blast.

Wildcat families, here's a great opportunity for your children to stay busy for the summer and continue to grow in their art skills. Spaces are limited, students will have to provide their own transportation and be committed to completing the program. The camp is COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE. It occurs each Thursday beginning June 13th and goes through August 8th.

Congratulations class of 2024!!

We had such a great time honoring our 8th graders Thursday. It was a bittersweet moment reminiscing on the past three years and speaking life into their future as 9th graders. Thank you parents for partnering with us these 3 years to ensure your children’s success. Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat.

This week we had the opportunity to honor our 6th & 7th graders on all the their accomplishments this year. Congratulations on an amazing school year. We look forward to you guys leading the way next year as 7th/8th graders.

Wildcat Families,

MHS has created summer training camps for multiple sports. Please follow this link to sign your children up. https://www.mesquiteskeeters.com/HTcamps

Wildcat Families,

The Mesquite ISD Back to School Fair will be Saturday, August 3rd from 8am-12pm. Supplies are limited so Pre-Registration is Required. Families can register their student using the QR code on the flyer or at this link: www.mesquiteisd.org/departments/counseling-services/back-to-school-fair-registration . A registration is required for each student in a family.

The Back to School Fair locations are:
John Horn HS: All JHHS Feeder Pattern Campuses
Poteet HS: All PHS and NMHS Feeder Pattern Campuses
West Mesquite HS: All WMHS and MHS Feeder Pattern Campuses
Vanguard students will attend their home campus feeder

Please see attachment for info.

Happy Principal’s Day to the best out there!! We honored him with a tool belt filled with goodies because Mr. Grant is the builder of many great things at Wilkinson MS!

Here at Wildcat Nation, we appreciate our bus drivers! Steering students safely through every journey, our bus drivers are the unsung heroes of the road. 🚌 Thank you for keeping our students safely moving! Let's give them a round of applause and maybe a GPS that can magically clear the roads!