The Winterset Huskies participated in Special Olympics State Bowling Competition at Bowlarama in Des Moines on Nov.18th.
Placing 1st: Abby Swanson-Banks, 2nd: Drew Mccuskers, 3rd: Andrew Fath,5th : Avery Gross and Charles Williams,& 7th: Alexis Willcox. Congrats to all!
Our Staff Spotlight today is Kacia Cain, a teacher at Winterset High School. Kacia says that her students and fellow teachers are amazing, and she's excited to add more authentic learning experiences to her classroom. Thank you for all you do, Kacia! 🌟
Thanks to the soon-to-be new restaurant in town, Urban Grille, for catering lunch for all teachers! It was amazing!! #wintersethuskypride
Dec.14 we will be honoring Jack West at our home Wrestling Dual at 5:30 in the Winterset HS Gym. The Winning for West shirts will be available for purchase until Dec. 1st. All proceeds will be given to the family. Get yours now!
https://winningforwest.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
The Debate team went to Des Moines North on Friday, Nov. 17th and had 8 competitors involved. GiGi Hanselman got 1st place in Spontaneous Speaking! #wintersethuskypride
Today's Staff Spotlight is Madison Damerval, an art teacher at Winterset Junior High! She's proud to teach her "fun, awesome" students.
Thank you for supporting their creativity, Madison! 🎨
Today’s Staff Spotlight is Trey Thompson, Math Teacher and Cross Country/Track & Field Coach at Winterset High School. He’s working to build community and encourage critical thinking during every class.
Thank you, Trey, for all you do!
Reminder: There's no school Monday, November 20 through Friday, November 24. Classes resume Monday, November 27. Enjoy your break!
Today’s Staff Spotlight is Jayci Kuhns, a Social Worker at WCSD! She’s focusing on growing relationships with parents, so families are empowered to get more involved in their child’s learning.
“I really appreciate how our schools are our community and vice versa,” Jayci says.
2nd Grade got to celebrate their Coin Drive win today with cotton candy from Mr. Hinrichs & Ms. Enos, and tunes by Dr. D.J. (Dr. Corey St. John) at an extra recess! #wintersethuskypride
16 students will be inducted into Winterset's National Honor Society on December 10th at 2:00. They represent our school well by demonstrating the 4 pillars of NHS of scholarship, leadership, service and character. Not pictured: Luci Davis
Today the Bridges classroom made sack lunches for the families that utilize the Ronald McDonald house!! #wintersethuskypride
Mrs. Shaw's class wrote "We Are Thankful for You" notes to some special people at the elementary school this week. #wintersethuskypride
Congrats to our Teachers of Quarter 1! Crystal Binns is the Elem award winner & the MS is Jill Hatten. Thank you to Mindy Cochran, local realtor, for the awards which are based on nominations from WCSd faculty & staff. Thank you to everyone who makes WCSD a great place to be!
Today, we’re recognizing Substitute Educators’ Day in WCSD! We want to send a special THANK YOU to the substitute teachers serving our schools. They make a huge difference by stepping in when regular teachers need to be away.
Please join us in thanking them for all they do!
Call for Artists: WCSD artists, in conjunction with the WAC, are hosting a Husky Nation Art Show! Students, parents, guardians, and community members are all invited to enter a piece in the show! Fill out the form via the QR code to enter!
Artwork is due December 12/13.
Check out this recap of an authentic learning project in action at the junior high! https://youtu.be/gYqDE99-ul0?feature=shared
Congrats to our Teachers of Quarter 1! Sadie Cahalan is the HS award winner & the JH is Tiffany Hillyer. Thank you to Mindy Cochran, local realtor, for the awards which are based on nominations from WCSd faculty & staff. Thank you to everyone who makes WCSD a great place to be!
WHS Jewelry class had the honor to learn from Brooke Sutphin today! Brooke is the owner and designer behind b shannon designs in Winterset. Brooke shared her business space with our students. Thank you for adding authenticity to our creative work, Brooke!
On National Parent Involvement Day, we’re emphasizing the importance of being involved in your child’s education. Ask them about their day, check in on their homework, and connect with their teachers on a regular basis.
Thank you for supporting our students’ educational journey!
