Winona R-III School District

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Channing Bryce Byrne 🎓 Channing Bryce Byrne is the son of Nichole Stagaman and Webb Byrne. He is the brother of Caiden Byrne, Connor Byrne, and Makayla VonWaldner. During high school, Channing has been actively involved in baseball and basketball. In his free time, he enjoys playing video games, spending time with friends, and swimming with his family. When reflecting on his school life, Channing shared that he will miss hanging out in the hallway with Mr. Miley. His favorite teacher is Coach Luttrell, whom he appreciates for always taking the time to support him. One important lesson Channing learned in high school is to “not take things for granted.” Some of his favorite memories include stopping by Mrs. West’s room to enjoy her snacks. Channing says Coach Kyle has had the biggest influence on him, teaching him how to become a better man. A fun fact about Channing is that he claims to be the best volleyball player to ever come out of Winona. His advice to underclassmen is, “Don’t take your friends for granted.” He hopes to be remembered as someone who was always there for others and a true friend. After graduation, Channing plans to attend lineman school and hopes to one day spoil his mother. He would love to travel to California, and if he had to eat one meal for the rest of his life, it would be sushi—although his mom’s cooking will always be his favorite. Channing, we wish you the very best in everything ahead. Keep being the kind, loyal person everyone knows you to be—you’ll do great things. We’re proud of you!

The Wildcats are at home tonight for the home opener of the baseball season. They will take on the Bunker Eagles at 4:30pm. Come out and pack the stands with purple and gold!! Go Cats!!

GAME DAY!
The Winona Lady Wildcats will take on the Summersville Lady Wildcats at Winona today. First pitch is set to start at 4:30pm. Come out and get loud and pack the stands with our purple and gold!! Go Cats!!

News from the JR High!!
2nd Quarter Awards
Perfect Attendance
A and B Honor Roll
A Honor Roll
Great Job students! You are showing what hard work can do! Keep it going!! GO CATS!

Don’t forget about this fun event! Bingo is always a fun time and it’s even better with the kiddos! Come out and support the baseball team and enjoy a great time!

Our JV Scholar Bowl team took home 1st place, with Stetson Haynes earning a 2nd place MVP finish! The 8th grade team kept the momentum rolling on Friday, capturing 1st place, led by Jack Hodges, who also brought home MVP honors! Mary Austin had a strong performance, earning 3rd place MVP for the 7th grade.
WAY TO GO, WILDCATS!!

It was a big night for the Wildcats at the BIG 3 Athletic Event! Seniors Taylor Williams and Channing Byrne both had great nights. Taylor was named BIG 3 Volleyball Player of the Year, while Channing earned an invitation to compete in the All-Star Senior Basketball Game. Outstanding achievements by two incredible athletes! You continue to make us proud every single day! GO CATS!

The Wildcats are back in action today as they travel to Willow Springs to take on the Bears. Game time is 4:30pm with the Junior High to play following the Varsity game. Pack the stands with purple and gold and cheer on your Wildcats!

The Wildcats are back in action today as they travel to Thayer. Let’s go Cats!

The Lady Wildcats are back in action today as they travel to Couch for a tournament. They will play at 10:30, 1:30, and 4:30. Let’s go Lady Cats!

Your Lady Wildcats are back in action today. They take on the Alton Lady Comets at home ! First pitch is at 4:30. Come out and watch some great softball! Go Cats!

8th Grade just finished learning about The Sun-Earth-Moon System in Science class. We took advantage of the nice weather we have been having and used chalk to draw the phases of the moon.

Mrs. Dixon’s Anatomy students took their learning beyond the classroom and into real-world experience with an unforgettable trip to St. Louis for a cadaver lab visit. This hands-on opportunity gave students a deeper understanding of the human body, something that simply can’t be replicated through textbooks alone. From studying muscles and organs up close to seeing how everything works together, this experience brought their lessons to life in a powerful way.
These students represented our school incredibly well. A huge thank you to Mrs. Dixon for going above and beyond to provide such meaningful, real-world experiences for her class.

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Isaac Matthew Mounce 🎓 Isaac Matthew Mounce is the brother of Matthew, Joseph, and Laken Mounce, as well as Kyle and Michelle Redman and Rainee Cooper. In his free time, Isaac enjoys exercising, riding his bike, and playing the guitar—something many people may not know about him. When asked about his school life, Isaac said one of his favorite memories is going into Mrs. Cox’s class and having her as a mentor. What he will miss most about school is the teachers. His favorite teachers are Mrs. Cox and Mr. Fears because, in his words, they show a lot of care for their students. One important lesson Isaac says he has learned in high school is to manage your future while you can. Isaac’s favorite pastime is riding—and sometimes crashing—his bike. His favorite movie is Spider-Man, and his favorite meal is lasagna. If he had to eat one meal every day, it would be an omelet and toast. His farewell message to underclassmen is, “See ya later, alligator.” Isaac says he would like to be remembered as the guy people see riding his bike around town. His goal for now is to survive his senior year, and after graduation he hopes to start a family and have a good job. As Isaac would say, “See ya later, alligator!” We wish him the best of luck as he rides into the next chapter of his life. After while, crocodile!

GAME DAY!!
The wait is OVER… your Wildcats are BACK and ready to defend home field for the HOME OPENER! There’s nothing like the energy of game day, the sound of the bats, and the roar of the crowd as we kick off the season right here at HOME!
These girls have put in the work, the sweat, and the hours and now it’s time to SHOW OUT. Let’s pack the stands, wear your purple & gold, and bring the energy from the first pitch to the final out! First pitch is 4:30 at the Lions Park! Let's Go Lady Cats!!

Krispy Kreme orders from the WHS softball fundraiser will be available for pickup at the field today during practice from 3-5:30

TODAY 3-23-2026

The Wildcats are back in action today! They will be playing in Thayer. Come out and support the team! Go Cats!

The Wildcats open up the season today at Mountain View for the Wooden Bat League. Come out and cheer on the team! Let’s go Cats! Game time is 11:00 o’clock.

It’s GAME DAY for your Winona Lady Wildcats Softball Team!

The girls are hitting the road and heading to Naylor tonight, ready to bring the energy and leave it all on the field. First pitch is set for 4:00 PM, and this team is locked in and ready to compete! Let’s show up and show out! Whether you’re making the trip or cheering from home, your support means everything! Good luck, ladies! Play hard, play smart, and represent Winona with pride!

Our second grade authors! 📚✨ Both classes proudly published their very own books through Student Treasures Publishing. We are so proud of our young writers and their creativity! 💙📖