Bulldog Families, 

We are all very excited to welcome back our Bulldog students and their families for the 2024-2025 school year! 
 
Bulldog Boot Camp for our incoming 6th graders will take place July 30th and 31st. Bulldogs will tour the campus while on their scavenger hunts, take part in our fashion show, and enjoy their pizza and ice cream social as they get to know their teachers and meet new friends.

We look forward to seeing everyone during Open House on Wednesday, August 7th. Please see below for more information regarding this and much more as we get ready to begin the 2024-2025 school year. All the information you’re looking for is on our website as well. If you don’t find it on there, please feel free to contact us.

Keith Fantauzzo 
Principal, Wilson Middle School
813-276-5682

Students will be released at 3:30 pm every Monday

• July 30th and 31st: Bulldog Bootcamp for incoming 6th graders
• August 7th: Open House
• August 12th: First Day of School
• September 2nd: Non-Student Day
• September 23rd: Picture Day
• October 11th: Foundation Fall Fundraiser at the Davis Island Garden Club
• November 15th: PTSA Fall Festival

Please visit our online calendar to view and make a note of all important dates this month and next, including new tutoring opportunities, athletic events, Spirit Nights, and much more! Tip: If there is more information provided regarding an event, you can view it by clicking it.

The Wilson PTSA has a new website! If you already have a Membership Toolkit account from Mitchell, Gorrie or another organization, you can use it to login or register for a free account! Stay in touch with everything going on at school, purchase spirit wear, Birthday Broadcasts and MORE!

We will have our Open House Wednesday, August 7th, for our new & returning students.

7th/8th graders from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Incoming 6th graders from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

We will start in the school Auditorium.
Parking will be available in the lot on corner of Boulevard & De Leon; across the street from Gorrie.

SCHOOL PLANNER

All students are required to purchase a planner for $5.00. They will be available for purchase through My Payments Plus and in-person at the Open House
Planners will be handed out during Open House through your homeroom teachers.

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS
By Grade Level

WHAT ARE THE BELL TIMES?

Wilson Middle School 2024-2025 bell times for the new school year are:

9:15am: Students Enter Campus

9:35am: Homeroom Bell

4:30pm: School Day Ends (3:30pm on Mondays)

In making plans for the new school year, please ensure your child does not arrive to Wilson before 9:15am. There is no student supervision available prior to that time without enrolling in the morning HOST program, thank you.

IS THERE A BEFORE OR AFTER SCHOOL OPTION?

Learn more about the HOST program here.

CANVAS?? HELP! 

Learn more about CANVAS and how to use this tool with this family guide.

DO I NEED TO PROVIDE IMMUNIZATIONS?

Seventh grade students must be in compliance with the latest immunization requirements prior to the first day of school. Students not in compliance cannot be admitted. Click the link here for the latest immunization requirements.

WHAT IF MY CHILD WANTS TO TRY OUT FOR ATHLETICS?

If your student will be trying out for any Wilson sports teams for the current school year, you can start the ONLINE paperwork now.

HOW DOES MY WILSON BULLDOG GET TO AND FROM SCHOOL?

School Buses

Woodrow Wilson Middle School has buses that provide transportation to and from school each day for families that live more than 2 miles from the school. The bus routes, which include stops and times will be mailed directly to eligible families. If you do not receive this information from the district transportation office, please contact the school to verify we have your correct address on file. Bus riders enter campus using the front gate located on Swann Avenue.

Walking/Biking

Walking and bike riding is encouraged whenever possible. If you live south of the school, students cross Swann Avenue at the crosswalk in front of the school. Our bike racks are located on the west side of the school. Students are reminded to lock their bikes daily and don’t forget, helmets are required. Walkers and bike riders enter the campus using the front gate located on Swann Avenue.

Car Riders

Families that bring/pick up their child by car will drop off beginning at 9:15am and may enter the car line for afternoon pick up at 4:00pm. Cars enter Edison Avenue from DeLeon Street. Cars unload/load beginning at the “Begin Unloading Here” sign. Students enter campus through the east gate on Edison Avenue.

Please view a PDF of the Car Line Traffic Flow Map here.

Please join the Wilson PTSA in our 2024-2025 Family Membership Drive. Becoming a member or making a pledge with a family partnership helps us to provide student incentives, supports staff appreciation efforts, offer family outreach programs and plan events that bring our school community together. Your membership does not obligate you to any time commitment, but we welcome all volunteers when your time and availability permits.

Be among the first to get Wilson's NEWLY DESIGNED spirit wear! Buy now for expedited pickup at the Open House on August 7th, or it will be sent home with your child during the first week of school.

Incoming 6th grader? Mark your spot! 
Graduating 8th grade? Leave your legacy! 

All families, friends and alumni are invited to be a part of our inaugural paver project to highlight and honor past and present members of the Wilson Community.

Buy your personalized brick today for $250! Space is limited, so act quickly! 
Be one of the first bricks purchased that will fund our BRAND NEW BIKE RACK AWNING we want to install this year! 

Help keep our students safe & dry with a commemorative personalized brick that will be placed in the front sidewalk of the school!

Please visit Nurse Davidson's school clinic wish list here. 

Click on the following to view this letter as a PDF: English or Spanish

• For the safety of our students, all visitors are required to show photo ID and sign in at our attendance office. A Visitor Pass will be issued. Parents are required to make an appointment in advance to speak/conference with any staff member.
• Photo ID Required:  If it becomes necessary to sign your child out of school prior to dismissal, an adult must come to the attendance office prior to 4:00 p.m. PHOTO I.D. IS REQUIRED FOR ALL ADULTS SIGNING A CHILD OUT OF SCHOOL. Only adults listed on the student emergency card will be permitted to sign a student out of school. Please do not ask permission for someone to sign your child out early unless they are on the emergency card. Please also do not ask to add someone to your student's emergency card the day of the need for the sign-out. The district is only allowing two emergency contacts so if you want to add someone, someone will need to come off.
• No outside food or drinks are allowed on campus except for lunches and water. This includes morning coffee and energy drinks.

1005 W. Swann Avenue

Tampa, FL 33606