🚜 Student Spotlight: 7th Grade Career Exploration
Our Winterset Junior High 7th graders had a fantastic opportunity today to step outside the classroom and into the world of local industry! We spent the morning at Agrivision here in Winterset, gaining firsthand insight into the diverse career paths available right in our own backyard.
Through a series of immersive breakout sessions, our students explored the vital roles that keep the agricultural industry moving:
Sales & Parts: Understanding the logistics and relationship-building side of the business.
Service & Precision Ag: Seeing how high-tech diagnostic tools and data-driven technology are revolutionizing modern farming.
Field Support Team: Learning about the essential coordination required to keep operations running smoothly.
This visit is a core part of our commitment to authentic learning and our Profile of a Graduate work, helping students connect their current studies to future professional possibilities.
A Huge Shoutout to the entire Agrivision staff for their hospitality and for investing their time in the next generation of Winterset’s workforce. It was an invaluable experience for our students!
Check out our Authentic Learning Recap Video! We are so proud of all of the hard work our students put into their showcase!👏
💃🏻 WHS Dance Team Informational Meeting next week for the 26-27 school year. For incoming 8th-12th graders for 26-27.
Which skills do you think are most critical for student success in persuasive writing and speaking? Share your thoughts below.👇
WJH Track Apparel Orders are due March 25, 2026 🏃
🌟 What an incredible night! 🌟
We're so proud to have been featured on WHO13News' Scholastic Spotlight as the Scholastic Spotlight of the Week! Thank you to WHO 13 for shining a light on the amazing talent in our Winterset community.
From our outstanding students to our dedicated staff and supportive families—this is what makes Winterset Junior High so special. We're grateful for the opportunity to showcase what our students can do and the positive culture we're building together.
Our Winterset Junior High students just wrapped up an amazing campus visit to Associated Building and Contractors of Iowa in Grimes today!
Our students learned about the apprenticeship program and participated in hands-on sessions focused on:
✨ HVAC
✨ Plumbing
✨ Electrician
The energy was electric (pun intended! ⚡), and our students were fully engaged and inspired by the real-world opportunities in the skilled trades. This experience is exactly what our commitment to being college, career, and life ready is all about—giving students the chance to explore diverse pathways and discover their passions.
A huge thank you to the amazing team at ABC of Iowa for their outstanding hospitality and incredibly engaging programming! Your dedication to inspiring the next generation of skilled professionals is truly appreciated. 🙌
Celebrating Innovation and Growth at WJHS! 🌟
We are incredibly proud of our students for their outstanding work during our 2nd Annual Authentic Learning Showcase.
Our hallways were buzzing with energy as students presented projects that went far beyond the traditional classroom experience. From solving real-world problems to defending their unique findings, our students didn't just show what they learned—they demonstrated who they are becoming.
Profile of a Graduate in Action:
Our students demonstrated remarkable growth in the essential skills that will define their future success. We were inspired to see them as:
Critical Thinkers & Problem Solvers
Self-Starters & Driven Learners
Growth Mindset Leaders
Innovative Thinkers
Effective Communicators
Collaborators
A huge thank you to the families, staff, and community partners who joined us to support these amazing students. Your presence reinforces the strong culture of learning we are building together at Winterset Junior High.
