Women's Equality Day is a national observance in the United States . It commemorates the 1920 adoption of the 19th Amendment, the ongoing push for gender parity, and the history of women's rights. #wintersethuskypride

Reminder: tomorrow there is NO late start. We have moved to early out Fridays! #wintersethuskypride

DMACC numbers for last year- more info at https://www.dmacc.edu/careeradvantage/winterset.html
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WMS phones are still down - if you need to contact with the middle school, please call the Administration Office at 515-462-2718 or email Courtney at cbowen@winterset.k12.ia.us. We appreciate your patience as we work with our provider to rectify the issue.

Happy first day! Send us photos of your first day, and we hope that everyone has a wonderful year! #wintersethuskypride

Starting at 7:35 am for the first day of school! #wintersethuskypride

Why Attendance Matters
Early warning sign: Missing just two to four days in September can predict chronic absence across the entire school year.
Reading skills: Frequent absences in kindergarten and 1st grade make it much harder to learn how to read.
Dropout risk: By 6th grade, chronic absence becomes a key indicator that a student may drop out.
Graduation rates: By 9th grade, attendance records predict on-time graduation better than middle school test scores
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Welcome back to all WCSD teachers today! #wintersethuskypride

Make plans to join us Thursday ! #wintersethuskypride

Husky Community- sports and activities are beginning & school will be soon; please keep our students safe by watching out for them! #wintersethuskypride

Join us for Family Engagement Night! More details in your emails. #wintersethuskypride

International Youth Day is an annual United Nations observance held on August 12 that celebrates young people, addresses global youth challenges, and highlights youth potential. We celebrate all the youth in our district, today and every day. #wintersethuskypride

Just a reminder- no late start Wednesdays this year- Early Out Fridays! Preschool will be Mon- Thursday! #wintersethuskpride

Make sure to check on your immunizations or exemptions with your doctor before the new school year!
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Put down your screens, pick up a physical book or e-book, and spend the day reading (or at least for a while)! #wintersethuskypride

August is recognized as Get Ready for Kindergarten Month, a time dedicated to helping families prepare young children for their first major school transition. Preparing for kindergarten involves building daily routines, encouraging independence, and practicing basic academic and social skills. We are so excited to meet our new kindergarteners in a few weeks! #wintersethuskypride

Make sure to keep your child's eyes healthy!
Schedule Exams: Get baseline screenings with pediatricians and comprehensive exams with eye doctors if issues arise.
Wear Protection: Use polycarbonate sports goggles, as up to 90% of sports-related eye injuries are preventable with proper gear.
Encourage Outdoor Time: Natural daylight helps slow the progression of myopia (nearsightedness) in kids.
Supervise Play: Keep sharp tools, cleaning chemicals, and projectile toys away from small children.
Monitor Screen Time: Restrict continuous digital use and encourage regular breaks.
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Hello Husky Nation, we want to make you aware of a major change this year! Instead of Wednesday late starts, we will have Early Out Fridays. Please make plans for your students now. If you are a childcare provider & have openings for Friday, please comment here to help parents find you!