Fall Informational Meetings for JH Sports

Hey Winterset JH Families! 📢 Mark your calendars for Family Engagement Night on Tuesday, August 20th, from 4:00-8:00pm! 🗓️ 👉 Sign up for one of our four info sessions: Session 1: 4:00-4:20pm Session 2: 4:40-5:00pm Session 3: 5:20-5:40pm Session 4: 5:50-6:10pm Check Mr. Sussman’s newsletter for the sign-up link. Can’t make a session? No worries—stop by to grab your schedule and find your locker! 🎉 Don’t miss the hot dog cookout starting at 6:00pm at the football field concession stand! We’ll wrap up the night with an awesome color run at 7:00pm, starting in the grassy area next to the softball fields and Junior High staff parking lot! 🎨🏃‍♂️ See you there! 🌟

Incoming 3rd - 7th Grade Families, Winterset Youth Volleyball Summer Camps are now LIVE! Register online here: Winterset Camp Registration Link. https://wintersetclubvolleyball.square.site/ Please contact Coach K for any questions. kschult@winterset.k12.ia.us

24-25 Online Registration for the is OPEN! Register your returning student through your Parent Portal; new students register via the 'New Student Registration' link on the homepage of the WCSD website. I f you are unable to access your Parent Portal, please contact Jayne at the Administration Office at 515-462-2718.

A huge shout out to Karl Chevrolet in Stuart , IA for the delicious Krispy Kreme donuts for Teacher Appreciation week! The Winterset Junior High Staff are so grateful for your generosity!!

Check out this recap video of our Junior High community service day at Pammel Park. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mNt5Wd8tEA

Check out this video for some of the highlights from the junior high during February! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppZt_CM1l7c

Mr. Heithoff's 7th grade global studies students used GIS software today to research and propose sites for a new fieldhouse. Students learned about zoning, annexation, and other factors that would make their proposed sites desirable.

WJH is celebrating Valentine's Day with PINK and RED!!

Congratulations to the following students (Marriah A., Teaghan L., Miles G., Jack K., Sawyer M.,Owen S.) for being selected for the Simpson College Honor Band, They were selected from a pool of talented 7th and 8th grade students from around the metro. What an achievement!

Based on the current forecast for this afternoon and evening, all events are off for tonight. 7th BBB home v. NP 8th BBB @ NP

The WJH office will be closed from December 25th through January 2nd. Classes resume January 3, 2024 with our normal 1 hour late start Wednesday schedule. Wishing everyone a happy and healthy holiday season!

The WJH is having Holiday Dress Up Days next week. I've attached a flyer describing the days theme for each day. Students who choose to dress up must also follow the school's dress code policy for appropriateness.

The WJH is doing Community Service work at the Historical Complex on Friday morning. Do you think we have enough rakes?

Don't forget..."Why Our Town" video production by Mr. Heithoff's 7th grade students is being shown in the Auditorium beginning at 7:30 this evening. Be sure to attend and see what amazing work our students are doing!

WJH is all set up and ready for our Fall Family Festival tonight! We are hosting an open house for Parent Teacher Conferences from 3:30 - 7:30 and the Fall Family Festival is from 5:30 - 6:30. There will be hot chocolate, apple cider, s'mores, snacks and a charcuterie board. There is no charge for this event. Student, parents and families are all welcome!

The WJH incoming phone lines are not working. If you need to get ahold of someone in the Junior High, please email Janet ( jheath@winterset.k12.ia.us) or call the Administration Office (515-462-2718) and they will transfer your call internally. Thanks for understanding!

Friday, October 13th is Picture Retake Day! Any student who did not get their photo taken during the original picture day on September 6th or who would like a retake are welcome.

Check out the School Board Forum Flyer!

Please complete the Homecoming Survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrypPXq_QMFFnLXv9FCd613I4gjy0ZNslZsdO3ZGXe6l7Nmg/viewform