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.
🎉 Homecoming Dress-Up Days Are Here! 🎉
🖤 💛Hey WJH! Next week is Homecoming, and we’re kicking things off with some awesome dress-up days! Get ready to show your school spirit and creativity. Here’s what’s happening:
Monday: I Had a Dream - Roll out of bed and into school in your comfiest PJs! 😴
Tuesday: Honey Honey - Grab a friend and dress like twins! Double the fun, double the style. 👯♂️
Wednesday: Winner Takes All - Wear your favorite team’s gear! 🏅
Thursday: Last Summer - Embrace the days of summer with Greek inspired or Beach theme outfits.⛱️
Friday: School Spirit Day - Show your school pride by wearing Husky gear!🐾
Can’t wait to see all your amazing outfits! Let’s make this Homecoming week unforgettable! 🙌
#Homecoming2024 #DressUpDays #SchoolSpirit
📸 WJH! Picture Day is quickly approaching! Here's all the details you need to be picture ready!
Tee It Forward!
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! 🌟
