Winterset High School

WHS students visited Mary Greeley Medical Center to learn about the wide variety of healthcare careers available. Thank you to DMACC for sponsoring this fun and informative day!

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Students were able to visit NWMS University this week! We were able to see the amazing campus, all the majors and activities it had to offer and see some familiar faces while we were there too 💛

🌟 Hero’s Teacher of the Week: Mr. Livingston! 🌟

Mr. Livingston’s students stated that he is kind and understanding to all students and staff. He understands what it’s like to be busy, and is extremely empathetic. He encourages all students to develop and follow their passions by providing a safe space in his classroom. Thank you Mr. Livingston for making WHS great! 💛🖤

🌟 Hope’s Teacher of the Week: Dr. Gibbons! 🌟

Dr. Gibbons’ students stated that she is an amazing teacher and one of their favorites at Winterset. They are grateful that she encouraged them in their interests, and still says hi to them in the halls even when they don’t have them in class. They said taking her classes has prepared them for more challenging papers that they will have to do in the near future. They are truly thankful to have her as a teacher. Thank you Dr. Gibbons for making WHS great! 💛🖤

College Anatomy and Physiology at Mercy One in Des Moines Today #wintersethuskypride

College Comp 2 students have been working on verifying sources & finding credible information for the last week. They used books, databases, & Google scholar. Today they used the info to solve a puzzle before they start their research projects tomorrow.

Come join the newly formed Inclusion Project! #wintersethuskypride

Winterset College Students at Meals with Mentors at the Science Center 11/6/25 #wintersethuskypride

Mrs. Ganem’s Spanish III students created their own version of molas - an indigenous textile art that comes from the Guna people of Panama. Students had to use effective communication to present on the history of these people and their art, as well as explain the process and inspiration behind their own molas. Thank you to the math department for volunteering their time to listen to their presentations!

Congrats to October's Freshman Student of the Month! #wintersethuskypride

Congrats to October's Sophomore Student of the Month! #wintersethuskypride

Congrats to October's Junior Student of the Month! #wintersethuskypride

Congrats to October's Senior Student of the Month! #wintersethuskypride

🌟 Hero’s Teacher of the Week: Mr. Hartung! 🌟 Mr. Hartung’s students stated that he is a very patient and kind teacher. He is always coming up with good ideas for everything and makes it fun! Thank you Mr. Hartung for making WHS great! 💛🖤

🌟 Hope’s Teacher of the Week: Ms. Sponder! 🌟 Ms Sponder’s students stated that she is a great teacher because she finds creative ways to teach stuff about math and make it more interesting to learn about. Thank you Ms. Sponder for making WHS great! 💛🖤

WHS is starting November with thankful hearts! 💛 We’re kicking off a new tradition and introducing our newest crew members — Hero and Hope! Each week, these two will visit and celebrate our amazing Teachers of the Week. They’ll hang out in the teachers’ classrooms all week as a sweet reminder of how loved and appreciated they are. Please join us as we celebrate our awesome teachers!

Mrs. Sara St. John was awarded the 2025 High School Teacher of Excellence from the Iowa Council of Teachers of English. This award recognizes exceptional literacy interaction with students and families, utilizing a carefully-planned rich curriculum, participation in professional collaboration, and the implementation of innovative pedagogy. Sara was nominated by her principal Mr. Cam Smith.

Medical Helicopter visit to WHS.