📣 At Winterset Junior High, we’re helping our students prepare for the future by connecting them directly with leaders in our community! 🌟
Recently, our students conducted interviews with local business leaders to discuss the vital skills, knowledge, and dispositions outlined in WCSD's Profile of a Graduate. These competencies—Effective Communicator, Collaborator, Self-Starter/Driven, Innovative Thinker, Critical Thinker/Problem Solver, and Growth Mindset—are more than just words. They are the foundation for success in school, work, and life.
Through these conversations, our students learned firsthand how these traits play a key role in the day-to-day operations of businesses in Winterset and beyond. 💼 The leaders also emphasized how important it is for students to have opportunities to develop and practice these competencies, preparing them to thrive in any path they choose.
We’re so proud of our students for taking the lead in these meaningful conversations, and we’re grateful to our community partners for sharing their expertise and insights. This is what makes Winterset the Best Junior High in Iowa! 🖤💛
https://youtu.be/HXGpNZbby3I?feature=shared
#ProfileOfAGraduate #StudentLeadership #WJHCommunityConnections #BestJHInIowa
What's the best way to celebrate the holiday season at Winterset Junior High, you ask?
Answer: A building-wide Gnome Hunt! ✨
Our mischievous little gnomes have been hidden all around the school by our creative staff, and it's up to our students to track them down. 🕵️♀️🔍 The Homeroom that finds the most gnomes will win the ultimate prize—Hostess snack cakes! 🎂
Shoutout to Mr. Bradley's and Ms. Wood's Homerooms for winning the first hunt! 🏆 Well done, everyone!
This is just one of the many reasons why Winterset Junior High is the Best Junior High in Iowa! ❤️💛
#BestJHInIowa
🎉 At Winterset Junior High, we love celebrating the incredible kindness and encouragement our students show each other! 💬🌟
Our student-student shoutouts highlight the positive words and actions that make WJH a supportive and welcoming place for everyone. Whether it’s helping a classmate, sharing a kind word, or cheering each other on, these moments reflect what makes our school the Best Junior High in Iowa! 🖤💛
Keep up the amazing work, Huskies! Your kindness and leadership inspire us every day. 🐾✨ #BestJHInIowa #HuskyPride
⛄️WJH Dress-Up Days❄️
🌟 Shoutout to Ms. Criswell and the Winterset Junior High Student Council! 🌟
We’re so proud of the incredible work our Student Council has been doing under Ms. Criswell’s leadership! Their dedication and investment in making our school a better place is truly inspiring. 💙🐾
From organizing events to building a stronger sense of community, they’ve gone above and beyond to make a positive impact. Thank you, Student Council, for your hard work, creativity, and commitment to Winterset Junior High!
#HuskyPride #StudentLeaders #BestJuniorHighInIowa
Thanksgiving Holiday Office Closed
🌟 Afternoon of Passion Activities at WJH! 🌟
This afternoon, Winterset Junior High students enjoyed an exciting lineup of passion activities, including a special employer visit to the Madison County Hospital! Two groups of students had the unique opportunity to explore the many career paths available within the hospital, learning about roles that make a difference in our community every day.
A huge thank you to all the WJH staff who helped make this afternoon possible and an even bigger THANK YOU to Madison County Hospital for hosting us and inspiring our students with real-world experiences.
🎉 Congratulations to Winterset Junior High’s November Students of the Month! 🎉
These outstanding students have demonstrated the P.A.C.K. Behavior Standards by being Professional, Accountable, Caring for Themselves, and Kind to Others. 🌟
A huge shoutout to Betsy Breeding for generously sponsoring this month’s awards—we truly appreciate your support!
👏 November's Students of the Month are:
Evan Molln
Gannon Dowie
Adley Grandfield
Lauren Hoffelmeyer
Jayde Wickman
Nicholas Gondek
Breyden Rutledge
Zek Manny
Way to go, everyone! Keep up the amazing work! 🐾💛🖤
Shoutout to Mr. Heithoff and our incredible 7th-grade social studies students for their meaningful work in studying the Underground Railroad and its connection to Madison County history! 💡✨ Their efforts to uncover the story of four young men who were held and rescued at the “Old Log Jail” have led to something amazing—a grant to fund a bronze plaque that will mark this historic site, now home to Jones Creek Apparel.
This project not only showcased their learning but also helped secure bonus points in the competitive grant process for a share of $500,000! 👏 The plaque will be installed next year, giving the community a lasting reminder of our rich history. A huge thank you to Mr. Heithoff for guiding students through this impactful project—your dedication to teaching and learning truly makes a difference. 🖤📚 #JuniorHighPride #MadisonCountyHistory #AuthenticLearning
Seventh-grade students participated in a virtual reality experience about the Holocaust, made possible by the Illinois Holocaust Museum and a generous donor from Iowa, using VR kits that allowed them to engage with award-winning videos showcasing survivors' stories and tours of historical sites.
🎉 Big congratulations to Mr. Lichty's Winterset Junior High students! 👏 Blake Snyder, Graham Barrett, Liam Meleshko, Tyson Frease, Marriah Allen, Hazel Lopez, Sawyer McDonald, and Evan Moetsch were all accepted—what an incredible accomplishment! It was a fantastic day filled with fun and celebration for these talented young musicians. 🎶
A special shoutout goes to Evan Moetsch for earning 1st chair euphonium and being accepted to the 8th Grade All Iowa Honor Band! Evan will have the honor of performing at the Iowa Bandmasters Conference this May in Des Moines. 🌟
Here are some pictures from Tuesday night’s SCIBA MS Honor Band, capturing these amazing moments! We’re so proud of you all for your hard work and dedication!
🎉 Parent-Teacher Conferences Celebration! 🎉
Thank you to all the families who came out for conferences! The turnout was fantastic, and the energy in the building was incredible. 🌟 The 2nd Annual Fall Festival was a blast! Families enjoyed delicious treats, including a meat and cheese tray, s’mores, hot cocoa, and caramel apples. Huge thanks to Mrs. Wetzel and Mrs. Volk for decorating and setting up – the space looked amazing! 🎃🍎
A special shoutout to the high school students who helped facilitate the evening and, of course, our dedicated teachers for taking the time to connect with families. Building relationships and creating lasting memories are at the heart of Winterset Junior High – the Best Junior High in Iowa! 🖤💛
🍂We can't wait to see everyone next Tuesday night🍁
❄️ Winter Warmth Drive Boxes are now in each school office, help us fill them up🧤🧣
🎃👻 Halloween Week is here at Winterset Junior High! 👻🎃
Get ready for some fun dress-up days:
🛋️ Monday - Cozy Monday
🕺 Tuesday - Decades Day
🎃 Wednesday - Pumpkin/Orange Day
👗 Thursday - Costume Day (No props or masks, please)
🍂 Friday - Flannel Friday
We can't wait to see all the creative outfits!
Reminder- Picture Retake Day is tomorrow!!
📸 Hey Huskies! Reminder that school picture retake day is coming up on October 16th!
The October Capturing Kids Hearts Newsletter is now available in our documents folder (menu > documents > CKH Newsletters). This month's focus is on Self-Direction, enjoy!
El boletín de Capturing Kids Hearts de octubre ya está disponible en nuestra carpeta de documentos (menú > documentos > Boletines de CKH). El enfoque de este mes es la Autodirección. ¡Disfrútalo!
📢 Flu Shot Clinic Alert! 💉
🎉 During this fall's conferences, we’ll be hosting a Flu Shot Clinic at each building. This is a fantastic opportunity to protect yourself and your loved ones from the flu season.
📅 When: During Fall Conferences
📍 Where: Each Building’s Conference (see flyer)
✔️ No Appointment Needed: Just drop by!
👍🏼 Eligibility: Available for all ages.
