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REMINDER: Today, Friday, October 20, we have a two-hour early dismissal to mark the end of the 1st term. ⏰
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Mr. Henry and Mrs. Hatten’s classes went on a field trip today to Howell’s Pumpkin Patch today! #wintersethuskypride
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Come join us for some fun for a good cause! Post Prom's HeMan Volleyball. Besides the WHS students, a teacher teacher is rumored to make an appearance!
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Today’s Staff Spotlight is Tamara Bane, a math instruction coach for our PK-12 students!
Tamara works hard to build “Thinking Classrooms” to boost student engagement. She shares her love of math with every student! #wintersethuskypride
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Congrats to the Boys Cross Country Team for earning 3rd, punching their ticket to state & Morgan Sutton who qualified individually, placing 14th.
Also qualifying with ind. times for boys: Collin Kessler (7)
Gavin Day (8)
Sam Hensley (10)
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It’s Unity Day in Winterset Schools! Let’s continue to treat one another with kindness and respect. Together, we can stop bullying and make for a safe, positive, and welcoming school environment!🧡
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🗓️ Parent-Teacher Conferences are just around the corner on October 17 and October 19, from 3:30 to 7:30pm for our elementary and middle school students. Please take some time to meet with your child’s teachers! #wintersethuskypride
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It’s #SchoolBusSafetyWeek! We ask all motorists to keep the following safety guidelines in mind:
✅Do not pass buses with flashing lights
✅Keep your distance
✅Yield to buses & allow them to merge
✅Avoid distractions near buses & school zones
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🏗️ October is Careers in Construction Month! We’re proud to help inspire the next generation of builders as we prepare students for in-demand careers in this ever-growing industry.
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Today’s Staff Spotlight is Jess Larison! Jess is a High School U.S. History teacher at WCSD.
“I like working at WCSD because of the culture of growth. Teachers and students alike push each other to be better every day. It is a safe place to learn and grow!”
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Mrs. Good's 2nd Graders took a walk to local businesses to publicize the coin drive they've started for the Paw Pantry! #wintersethuskypride
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Today’s Staff Spotlight is Chance Eckles! Chance is the Bridges Coordinator at WCSD High School.
Chance works hard to provide a safe space for students to get support in academics, social-emotional learning, and other resources based on student need. We appreciate you!
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We’re recognizing Fire Prevention Week! 🚒
Make sure you have an escape plan in case of a fire in your home. Practice the plan with your family at least twice a year. Every member should know 2 ways out of each room and how they can get outside as quickly as possible.
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Today is Indigenous Peoples' Day! It gives us a chance to learn about and reflect on the rich and diverse cultures of indigenous peoples in the United States. We appreciate the opportunity to recognize this day in partnership with our community.
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Today, we recognize Manufacturing Day! The U.S. is a leader in advanced manufacturing, including for products like aerospace equipment, medical devices, and semiconductors.
We’re proud to focus on preparing students for these and other high-demand jobs! 🛠️
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We want to take a moment to thank our instructional coaches, who mentor our teachers and help us deliver an outstanding educational experience to our students!
Happy Instructional Coaches Day! 🌟
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3rd grade took a trip to Clark’s Tower today. We’re doing research on our town to make brochures for the Welcome Center!
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Happy World Teachers Day! We want to take a moment to thank our exceptional educators for everything they do for our students.
We appreciate your dedication to preparing the next generation for the challenges and opportunities of the future! 🌟
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Join us! #wintersethuskypride
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October 2 is Child Health Day. In Winterset schools, we are committed to the health and wellbeing of our students as we empower the next generation to thrive!
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