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![Waite is a School to Watch!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1769023579/nlmusdorg/kgroym7j8fgcdoa3nxp3/Schoolstowatch.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1769023579/nlmusdorg/kgroym7j8fgcdoa3nxp3/Schoolstowatch.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1769023579/nlmusdorg/kgroym7j8fgcdoa3nxp3/Schoolstowatch.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1769023579/nlmusdorg/kgroym7j8fgcdoa3nxp3/Schoolstowatch.jpg","width":929}])
Congratulations to Waite Middle School as they received the prestigious Schools to Watch designation from The National Forum following a validation visit on January 14th, 2026. The designation recognizes high performing middle schools demonstrating a continuous trajectory toward success.
![Waite Middle School Amongst 15 NLMUSD Schools to Earn PBIS Recognition]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757628404/nlmusdorg/sa3tgzjitvr684cfffjp/2025CAPBISWinners.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757628404/nlmusdorg/sa3tgzjitvr684cfffjp/2025CAPBISWinners.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1757628404/nlmusdorg/sa3tgzjitvr684cfffjp/2025CAPBISWinners.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1757628404/nlmusdorg/sa3tgzjitvr684cfffjp/2025CAPBISWinners.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1757628404/nlmusdorg/sa3tgzjitvr684cfffjp/2025CAPBISWinners.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757628404/nlmusdorg/sa3tgzjitvr684cfffjp/2025CAPBISWinners.png","width":1920}])
We are proud to share that Norwalk-La Mirada has received a District-record 15 California PBIS Implementation Awards in 2025—nearly double our previous high!
Waite News
![WMSAPR26SchoolCounselingNewsletter1 (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1776202400/nlmusdorg/j2fsttala0ft4tqkzcio/WMSAPR26SchoolCounselingNewsletter1.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1776202400/nlmusdorg/j2fsttala0ft4tqkzcio/WMSAPR26SchoolCounselingNewsletter1.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1776202400/nlmusdorg/j2fsttala0ft4tqkzcio/WMSAPR26SchoolCounselingNewsletter1.pdf","width":612}])
Check out what the Waite Counseling team is up to this month!
![Feb13ELAC (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770924172/nlmusdorg/qp4yf13qpcqu9fouaj8v/Feb13ELAC.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770924172/nlmusdorg/qp4yf13qpcqu9fouaj8v/Feb13ELAC.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1770924172/nlmusdorg/qp4yf13qpcqu9fouaj8v/Feb13ELAC.pdf","width":612}])
You are cordially invited to attend our ELAC meetings and discuss concerns surrounding English Learner education for more info, please see our ELAC page.
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Join Waite’s annual Career Day on Wednesday, April 1st! We are looking for adults to share their career journey with our students & inspire the next generation. Please sign HERE up ASAP!
![2025-2026 Semester 1 Awards Assembly Success!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1770074330/nlmusdorg/c9gvpe7xy0ntric1yu32/s1awards2.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1770074330/nlmusdorg/c9gvpe7xy0ntric1yu32/s1awards2.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1770074330/nlmusdorg/c9gvpe7xy0ntric1yu32/s1awards2.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1770074330/nlmusdorg/c9gvpe7xy0ntric1yu32/s1awards2.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1770074330/nlmusdorg/c9gvpe7xy0ntric1yu32/s1awards2.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1770074330/nlmusdorg/c9gvpe7xy0ntric1yu32/s1awards2.jpg","width":2200}])
Our 2025-2026 Semester 1 Awards Assembly was a success! We love celebrating the accomplishments of our hard-working Panthers! Many thanks to all of the Waite staff who had a hand in making this wonderful celebration for our students and families!
![WMS_Mid-Year_Report_2025-26_2_1 (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1768250661/nlmusdorg/ulxauajgwprtdk0by9tv/WMS_Mid-Year_Report_2025-26_2_1.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1768250661/nlmusdorg/ulxauajgwprtdk0by9tv/WMS_Mid-Year_Report_2025-26_2_1.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1768250661/nlmusdorg/ulxauajgwprtdk0by9tv/WMS_Mid-Year_Report_2025-26_2_1.pdf","width":612}])
Mid-year check-in 💙
Our 2025–2026 School Counseling Mid-Year Report highlights the impact of intentional, data-driven support at Waite Middle School. We are proud of the progress made thus far.
Chequeo de mitad de año 💙
Nuestro Informe de Mitad de Año 2025–2026 destaca el impacto del apoyo intencional y basado en datos en Waite Middle School. Orgullosos del progreso hasta ahora.
![TechTuesdays (PDF)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1757963793/nlmusdorg/oobzeovefzqalri5xpfw/TechTuesdays.pdf","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1757963793/nlmusdorg/oobzeovefzqalri5xpfw/TechTuesdays.pdf","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1757963793/nlmusdorg/oobzeovefzqalri5xpfw/TechTuesdays.pdf","width":595}])
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