W.E.B. Program

What is W.E.B.?

Where Everybody Belongs!

  • It is a 6th grade transition program to welcome incoming 6th grade students to Erie Middle School
  • Trains 8th grade students to become leaders and role models and to welcome incoming 6th graders to EMS

Objective: to help foster a safe and positive learning environment for 6th grade students. The WEB program includes an orientation day to help students get acquainted with Erie Middle School and to start making new relationships. The program continues throughout the year with WEB leaders meeting with their groups, participating in team building activities and teaching 6th grade lessons to classes, such as good study habits.

How to become a WEB Leader?

WEB applications will be available to all current 7th graders who are interested in becoming a WEB leader during the spring.

WEB Leader Characteristics:

  • good citizens
  • leadership potential
  •  available (not over committed )
  • have strong communications skills
  • responsible
  • willing to take risks
  • interested in helping others
  • a positive role model
  • self confident
  • respectful
  • have good behavior

WEB leader responsibilities

  • Attend spring play day
  • Attend WEB leader training for two 2 days before orientation
  • Attend 6th grade orientation
  • Wear WEB leader tee-shirts to the first day of school and be available to help 6th graders during the first day
  • Be available for follow up activities
  • 2 WEB leaders will be responsible for 8-10 incoming 6th graders throughout the school year

Orientation day

  • Assembly to kick off the first day of school for 6th graders
  • Activities, games, introductions, ice breakers
  • Meet groups, engage in small group activities, tour of school
  • 6th graders should plan to dress in comfortable clothes for the first day of school.

If you need a copy of the 2025-2026 WEB application, please pick one up in the counseling office.

​WEB 2025-2026 Flyer – Erie Middle School

The flyer has a bold title at the top: "WEB 2025-2026" with a logo underneath that says "LIVE – Thinking Like a Leader."

What Is WEB?
WEB is an orientation program designed to help 6th graders transition into Erie Middle School. 8th-grade students, known as WEB Leaders, mentor small groups of 6th graders throughout the school year. Leaders share their experiences, provide guidance, and help younger students adjust to middle school life.

Why Would You Become a WEB Leader?
The school needs student leaders to take an active role in the community. Being a WEB Leader is an opportunity to make a difference while having fun and developing leadership skills.

What Is the Commitment?
Selected WEB Leaders must attend mandatory events, starting with an interactive day to meet other leaders, followed by training sessions, orientation for 6th graders, and regular check-ins throughout the school year. The goal is to ensure 6th graders feel supported and connected.

The flyer includes a background image of students in bright pink shirts and a small circular image of two girls sitting together, smiling, and wearing fun glasses. The school’s name, Erie Middle School, appears in the top right corner. The design features orange and black text with bold headings for each section.
​Student Name:
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Parent/Guardian Signature:
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Mandatory Commitment Dates
If you are applying, you must be available for the following dates:

Group Interviews: April 2nd (During period 4 or 5)
Spring Play Day: May 1st (8:00 AM - 10:00 AM)
WEB Training Day 1: August 7th (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
WEB Training Day 2: August 8th (12:00 PM - 5:00 PM)
Orientation Day: August 13th (7:15 AM - 12:00 PM)
Can you commit to these mandatory dates?
☐ Yes
☐ No

Tell Us About Yourself
1. What activities are you involved in, both inside and outside of school?
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2. What challenges have you faced in middle school, and what did you learn from them?
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3. Why do you want to be a WEB Leader?
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Alternative Submissions
Instead of filling out this form, you may submit a:
✅ Poster
✅ Photo essay
✅ Video

Deadline & Submission Details
Completed applications must be turned in to the counseling office by March 10th at 3:00 PM.
⚠️ Late applications will NOT be accepted.
Erie Middle School