Winston School Update (12/17)

Winston Community,

Winston School Happenings  http://winston.k12.mo.us, Winston School’s Activity Google CalendarFacebookWinston Redbirds and Twitter @WinstonSchools,

Winston School will be in session on Monday December 20.

Winter Break December 23-January 3.  Have a Merry Christmas!

Congratulations to the Varsity Boys basketball team for winning 2nd Place in the Gallatin Tournament.

Students anticipating schedule changes need to see Mrs. Pliley before December 22.

Students wanting to take the ACT on February 12th need to see Mrs. Pliley by January 7th to get registered.

The Student Council is having a movie night on Monday December 20th at 5:30. They will be watching “The Grinch” and having popcorn and soda for 50 cents. Admission is 3 dollars.

Homecoming Dance outside date forms need to be turned in to Coach Peukert before next Tuesday, December 21st.

Homecoming shirt order forms need to be turned in to Coach Peukert before next Wednesday, December 22nd. Shirts will be delivered during the week of Homecoming.

Winton Meet the Redbirds and Lady Redbirds videos

Lady Redbirds: https://youtu.be/fJvhBlJgCPo

Redbirds: https://youtu.be/r6fMMtyKOo4

The Winston FFA Chapter will host their second “Drive to Feed Winston Kids” service project in December of 2021, just in time for the Christmas holiday season!!

Winter is here and the fastest way to get notices on closing or changes with school is by subscribing to the TextCaster Community Connection.  You can see how to sign up below.

https://www.onlinefarmersbank.com/community-connection This is a great way to get last-minute changes, announcements, cancellations and critical reminders from the Winston School.  If you have signed up and are not getting notifications, please call your service provider.  This information can also be found on the Winston School Homepage.

Winston School Board Meeting is December 20 at 7pm.  Agenda is attached.

Winston School Board Filing Notice is attached.

Parents, please remember to contact the office prior to student’s absence or before 8:30am the day of.  Parents can call the school at 660.339.6462 for student absences- if it is outside of school hours- no problem! you can leave a voice message. We appreciate your assistance.

2020-21 Yearbooks are waiting for ’21 graduates to pick them up at the office.

Reminder: the collection of Free & Reduced apps determines several funding sources for our school district.  Please returned your application

Yearbooks are now on sale for the 2021-2022 school yearbook. They may be purchased online or by sending your order form to Mrs. Faulkner. Click here to order your yearbook online!

VoTech students do attend the North Central Career Center on Mondays. The bus leaves the parking lot at 7:15am.

School hours for students: 7:50am – 3:35pm.  Students should be in their rooms ready to work prior to the tardy bell.  Detentions will be given for repeatedly late students.

School Coverage:  Tri-County Weekly Newspaper out of Jamesport will be publishing pictures and articles concerning the Winston R-VI School District.

Future Dates of Importance 

December 16 – Winter Music Concert

December 20 – School in Session

December 20 – Student Council Movie Night

December 22 – 1st Semester Ends

December 23 – January 3 – Winter Break

December 31 – NCMC Holiday Hoops vs Green City 10am

January 4 – 2nd School in Session, Semester Begins

January 6 – Greenhand Motivational Conference

January 7 – ACT Test Registration Deadline

January 7 – Basketball Homecoming vs East Harrison

January 13 – Activity Pictures

January 20 – Spelling Bee Grades 5-8

January 25 – FBLA Leadership Conference

February 2 – First JH Scholar Bowl match

February 4 – 3rd Quarter Progress Reports

February 7-12 – HDC Basketball Tournament

February 12 – ACT Test Date

February 16 – JH Scholar Bowl

February 19-25 – District Basketball @ St. Joe Christian

February 25 – ACT Test Registration Deadline

March 2 – JH Scholar Bowl

March 3 – NHS Induction

March 11 – 3rd Quarter Ends

March 15 – First HS Scholar Bowl match

Do you want to see your student’s grades anytime?  Grades can also be checked online as needed.  If you have not signed up for access, please call the school.

Pretty amazing stuff going on in several areas of our school.  Check them out on Facebook

Winston Redbirds  – https://www.facebook.com/Winston-Redbirds-223093394400400/

Winston, MO FFA Chapter – https://www.facebook.com/WinstonMoFFA

High School Daily Announcements:  https://www.winston.k12.mo.us/winston-high-school

Elementary Newsletters: https://www.winston.k12.mo.us/winston-elementary

Social-Emotional Learning and Trauma-Informed Schools Initiative:  https://dese.mo.gov/college-career-readiness/school-counseling/traumainformed

High School Counselor’s Corner contains information about A+, ACT, Character Plus, Dual Credit, Financial Aid, Girl Talk, Graduation, Job Shadow, Military, Missouri Colleges, Scholarships, and Vo-Tech. – click here for the link

Dr. Brian Robinson

Winston R-VI School Superintendent
200 West Third Street
Winston, MO 64689
(660) 339-6462 school