It's the BEST DAY OF THE YEAR at WES - PTO Fun Day!
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So many of the things that make our school special wouldn’t be possible without the help of our amazing PTO! Now is your chance to be a part of this terrific organization - don't miss out!
Because of PTO, we’re able to provide:
✨ New playground equipment
🍽️ Conference meals for teachers
🎉 Holiday parties for students
🏆 Student prizes & incentives
🚌 Field trips & PTO Fun Day
📚 Classroom start-up funds for teachers
☕ Donuts with Grownups, Coffee & Cocoa, May Day Baskets, Teacher Appreciation Week, and so much more!
Because of PTO, we’re able to provide:
✨ New playground equipment
🍽️ Conference meals for teachers
🎉 Holiday parties for students
🏆 Student prizes & incentives
🚌 Field trips & PTO Fun Day
📚 Classroom start-up funds for teachers
☕ Donuts with Grownups, Coffee & Cocoa, May Day Baskets, Teacher Appreciation Week, and so much more!

Is your student interested in soccer ⚽ ?

Hey Husky Families!
Is your daughter interested in attending volleyball camp this summer? Take a look at the dates below—Coach K would love to see your daughter(s) at camp! 🏐
Register Online Here!

Registration for the 2026-2027 school year opens next Friday! ⏳
Returning students are registered through the Parent Portal; new students register via our district website.
☎️ Call Jayne at 515-462-2718 if you have questions!
Returning students are registered through the Parent Portal; new students register via our district website.
☎️ Call Jayne at 515-462-2718 if you have questions!

Winterset Elementary staff, including the PK staff members pictured here, enjoyed Mock-a-Ritas provided by WES Wellness. These yummy mocktails are made with lime juice, coconut water, and agave--a fun treat packed with hydration and a little vitamin C.
📚 Yearbooks have arrived! If you ordered one, it will be coming home with your student soon!
A limited number of yearbooks are available for purchase in the office for $23 (exact cash or check only - we do not have change). Get one while they last!
A limited number of yearbooks are available for purchase in the office for $23 (exact cash or check only - we do not have change). Get one while they last!

🎶 Kindergarten Music Concert – May 12!
Join us for a night of music featuring “All About Animals” at the Winterset High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a night of music featuring “All About Animals” at the Winterset High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

Our preschoolers had the best day exploring! 🌿💐
They visited Evergreen & Lily to learn about plants and create beautiful bouquets, then headed to Madison Conservation to meet animals, touch furs, and even see snakes and a turtle!
They visited Evergreen & Lily to learn about plants and create beautiful bouquets, then headed to Madison Conservation to meet animals, touch furs, and even see snakes and a turtle!




The OG reading reward is BACK 🍕📚
BOOK IT! Summer enrollment opens May 1!
Track reading. Hit goals. Earn pizza.
Just like the good old days—see flyer for info!
BOOK IT! Summer enrollment opens May 1!
Track reading. Hit goals. Earn pizza.
Just like the good old days—see flyer for info!

🎶 1st Grade Music Concert – May 6!
Join us for a night of Folk Songs at the Winterset High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a night of Folk Songs at the Winterset High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

We are excited for our 2nd Grade Music Concert on Tuesday, May 5 at 7:00 p.m. at the Winterset High School Auditorium!

🎶 3rd Grade Music Concert – May 4! 🎶
Join us for a night of Good Humor at the Winterset High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
Join us for a night of Good Humor at the Winterset High School Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.

Our 1st graders got a front-row seat to something amazing last week—watching baby chicks hatch right in the classroom! 🐣 The excitement & curiosity on their faces made this learning moment unforgettable! 💛 Thank you to Iowa State University Extension for making this possible!





Thank you to everyone who's already donated towards our May Day Basket campaign! We have a few more days and a little ways to go in order to make sure EVERY student in the elementary AND middle school receives this special surprise!
Any amount is appreciated, but the suggested donation amount per student is $5.
If you'd like to donate on behalf of an entire classroom, the suggested donation is $100.
If you'd like to donate on behalf of an entire grade, the suggested donation is $400.
https://givebutter.com/may-day-bag-copy-svkelv
We appreciate your support!
Any amount is appreciated, but the suggested donation amount per student is $5.
If you'd like to donate on behalf of an entire classroom, the suggested donation is $100.
If you'd like to donate on behalf of an entire grade, the suggested donation is $400.
https://givebutter.com/may-day-bag-copy-svkelv
We appreciate your support!

A sweet surprise this week! 🍩 One of our elementary students, Emerson, stopped into the Office with donuts for SRO Garrison as a thank you for his service and dedication to keeping our schools safe & "because he's the best!" ☺️ Small acts of kindness like this remind us how special our students and community are. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, and thank you SRO Garrison for all you do each day! 💙 👮♂️ 🖤 🐾 💛
🎬🚗 The Winterset Thirst Project is hosting a Drive-In Movie Fundraiser this Saturday 4/25 at the Middle School parking lot! Two movies will be shown. Bring your family & friends for a fun night supporting a great cause! See flyers for details. 🍿✨


A huge thank you to our amazing PTO for the thoughtful gift cards! This morning, teachers answered trivia questions for a chance to win gift cards, and it was such a fun way to start the day. Your generosity and support mean so much to all of us. We truly appreciate everything you do for our staff and students! 💙🍎 #ThankYouPTO #Grateful
The Varsity Boys and Girls track programs will be hosting youth speed and agility sessions this summer for all current 2nd - 7th grade students. Sign up before May 24th to receive a discount!

April Showers bring... PTO May Day Baskets!
🌸 Help us deliver a special surprise to each of our Winterset Middle School and Winterset Elementary School students!
🌼We want each student to receive one, and are asking for your help to make this possible!
🌺Suggested donation of $5 per student will help us cover all costs of the baskets and help PTO initiatives for the 26-27 school year!
🌸 Order a Basket: https://givebutter.com/may-day-bag-copy-svkelv
🌸 Help us deliver a special surprise to each of our Winterset Middle School and Winterset Elementary School students!
🌼We want each student to receive one, and are asking for your help to make this possible!
🌺Suggested donation of $5 per student will help us cover all costs of the baskets and help PTO initiatives for the 26-27 school year!
🌸 Order a Basket: https://givebutter.com/may-day-bag-copy-svkelv


