School Office

All students are able to enter the building at 7:15 a.m. and should enter through Door 8, off the West Entrance from the West/Church parking lot (off Rohlwing Road). As students enter, students have the option to go directly to their locker, first period class, or the cafeteria. Breakfast is available in the cafeteria daily. All students must be in their first period class by 7:30 a.m.

Students may not be dropped off at the Palatine Road entrance, as this entrance is the main entrance for the elementary school only. Late arrivals should be dropped off on North Babcock Drive and report to the Junior High Office.

Students who ride their bikes to school may secure them at the bike rack near the west entrance. Students are responsible for locking their bikes.

Tardies: Students may be assigned lunch detention and/or service activities for being tardy to school. Students with excessive tardies will be assigned an after-school detention and/or service activities.

Our first concern when a child is absent is to verify the child’s safety. For that reason, it is very important that the school office knows the whereabouts of your child(ren) when they are absent or will be late arriving at school. When your child is absent or late, it is your responsibility to call the school absence line or the school office to notify the staff of your child’s absence. Please state your child’s full name, the teacher’s name, the date of the absence, and the reason for the absence. Please do not leave this information on your child’s teacher’s voice mail or e-mail. Substitute teachers do not have access to teachers’ voice-mail or e-mail.

If your child’s whereabouts are unknown, every effort will be made to reach you using the phone numbers you have provided. Please make sure that your child’s school office has all current phone numbers on record. If you have not notified the school with the reason of an absence and the school office has exhausted all attempts to reach you, your child will be marked truant for that school day and any other school day that your child is unaccounted for.

More more information about the District student absence policy, tardies, leaving during the school day, vacations, mental health support days, and truancy, please visit the District 15 Student Absence Policy: 

Student Absence Policy

Health care provided in the school health office is to support your child, allowing students to return to their classrooms. The nurse is available to work in collaboration with your child's primary healthcare provider. If you require assistance in obtaining a primary healthcare provider, please reach out to the health office for a list of community resources.

Nurses positively affect student attendance. A registered nurse at school every day allows for prompt and professional responses to health concerns and medical issues. In the event of illness or accidents, the nurse provides emergency care. 

Responsibilities of the nurse include first aid and illness care, the maintenance of student health records, the development of healthcare plans, and screenings for student vision and hearing needs. Parents/guardians are encouraged to bring questions about immunizations, health exams, medications, or student health needs to the nurse.

The Health Services staff believes family is an essential part of good health. Your input is valued and welcome. Please feel free to ask questions, share thoughts, and exchange health information. We look forward to partnering with you!

Questions? For more information about medication administration, individual health care plans, health exam forms/immunizations, and more, please contact your school nurse or visit the Health Services webpage.

Health Services

Our strong PTA provides Winston Campus Middle School with wonderful resources that greatly benefit our school. We understand that without the support of a strong parent community, our lofty goals and aspirations could not be met. We are always looking for volunteers at Winston Campus. If you would like more information about how to get involved, please do not hesitate to contact the PTA office.

Winston Campus Middle School PTA

Winston Campus Middle School PTA is back for 2024-2025, planning events and support for students, staff and families. Please consider joining the WCMS PTA this year and/or making a direct monetary donation by clicking here:

Join the PTA!
Membership is just one of the ways to show support of WCMS PTA’s mission “to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.” 

Join the PTA in supporting the Winston Campus Middle School students, staff and families! The WCMS Parent Teacher Association is open to everyone in the community. 

Become a member and your annual membership fee goes towards programming for our school. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram to keep up to date on general meetings, events and volunteer opportunities.  

Contact us with questions at WinstonCampusMSpta@gmail.com

• 2024 ISBE Bilingual Education Award. The Illinois State Board of Education's Bilingual Education Award recognizes recipients of Federal Title III awards who have significantly improved the achievement and progress of English learners in meeting the state-designed goals for progress toward English language proficiency and challenging state academic standards.
   
• PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports) Implementation 2023-24. All D15 schools have been recognized with PBIS Implementation in 2023-24 for their work implementing an equitable, multitiered system of support.
   
• WCJH receives 2023 School of Distinction Award—Winston Campus Junior High School (WCJH) has been selected as one of 11 schools internationally – and the only school in Illinois – to receive the prestigious 2023 School of Distinction award from the Association for Middle Level Education (AMLE). 
   
• 2021 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership. Mr. Martín Da Costa, Principal of Winston Campus Junior High School (WCJH), was named a recipient of the 2021 Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership. The Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership honors exemplary performance in school leadership by a principal or head of school who has had a significant and sustained positive impact on the school, created a culture of inclusivity, and delivered dramatic student growth.
   
• Project Lead The Way Distinguished School, 2021-22. All four District 15 Junior Highs received national recognition as a 2021-22 Project Lead The Way Distinguished School! The PLTW Distinguished School designation recognizes schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW (Project Lead The Way) programs, by engaging students in middle school STEM curriculum that not only builds knowledge and skills in areas including computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, but also empowering students to develop essential skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication, collaboration, and perseverance.