Winston School Update
Winston Community,
Winston School Happenings http://winston.k12.mo.us,Twitter @WinstonSchools, Winston School’s Activity Google Calendar, and Facebook: Winston Redbirds
Reminder: the collection of Free & Reduced apps determines several funding sources for our school district. Even if you do not believe you qualify, those that return applications in September will be entered for prize drawing. Several students have won prizes already!!!
Junior high boys’ basketball practice starts Tuesday, 6:15 AM. Gym door will be open. Students must have a current physical before they can practice.
Junior high boys’ basketball parent meeting, Thursday, Sept 23rd, 5:30 in the Gym.
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.
The Winston School Board meeting is Monday September 20, 2021. The agenda is attached.
Parents- remind your summer school students to cash their attendance checks. Checks are void after 90 days (the end of September, in this case)
Parents, please remember to contact the office prior to the student’s absence or before 8:30am the day of. We appreciate your assistance.
Yearbooks are now on sale for the 2021-2022 school yearbook. They are $25.00 each and may be purchased online or by sending your order form to Mrs. Faulkner. Click here to order your yearbook online!
School Coverage: With the loss of the Gallatin paper, the Tri-County Weekly Newspaper out of Jamesport has informed us that they will be publishing pictures and articles concerning the Winston R-VI School District.
At various times throughout the school year the Winston –RVI School District will use the media to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our students. If you do not wish to have your student recognized for their accomplishments in this manner, please contact the office for paperwork to fill out.
Summer improvement projects being completed this summer include:
- Renovation of the girl’s and boy’s locker rooms. The locker rooms are being completely refurbished with new epoxy flooring, windows, fixtures, paint and partitions. Plumbing in showers in being reconfigured to remedy the hot water issues.
- More concrete drive/parking has been installed.
- The gym windows will be enclosed, an exhaust fan and air intake will also be installed.
- Multiple classrooms are being repainted.
- Floors are being cleaned and waxed where it is prescribed.
- Additional water bottle station installed by the cafeteria
- Softball Scoreboard has already been installed
Dates of Importance
September 22 – Hundley Whaley Ag Science Day
October 2 – HDC Softball Tournament
October 6 – Area 2 Greenhand Initiation
October 7- MU College Recruiter
October 12-15- District Softball
October 14 – NWMSU College Recruiter
October 18 – Parent/Teacher Conferences, Noon-7pm
October 20 – 1st Quarter ends
October 21 – JH Basketball starts @ North Harrison
October 26 – National FFA Convention
October 27 – Makeup/Retake for school day and senior proof plan (Tux and drapes) and Activity pictures (softball, cross country, JH basketball)
October 29 – District Football
October 29 – Elementary Halloween Celebrations
October 30- Cross Country Districts
November 1- JH Basketball Tournament at Jamesport
November 2 – Picture Retakes
November 4 – ASVAB test
November 8 – Winston FFA Week
November 9 – -FFA Trash pickup
November 12 – FFA Barnwarming
November 19 – Varsity Basketball Jamboree at Carrolton
November 22 – School in Session
November 24-26 – Thanksgiving Break
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, cancelations and critical reminders from the Winston School. If you have signed up and are not getting notifications, please call your service provider.
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: http://www.winston.k12.mo.us/high-school
Elementary Newsletters: http://www.winston.k12.mo.us/elementary
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. http://www.winston.k12.mo.us/guidance
Dr. Brian Robinson
Winston R-VI School Superintendent
200 West Third Street
Winston, MO 64689
(660) 339-6462 school
