Winona R-III School District

We “scooped” up some fun at our Kindergarten Valentine’s Parties! 🍨 The kids loved delivering valentines to each other’s creative Valentine boxes and then topping off the celebration with build-your-own ice cream sundaes. Extra whipped cream, extra sprinkles, and extra giggles!❤️

Today was an amazing day at preschool! We celebrated love and friendship with dancing, laughter, and yummy ice cream 🍨. The perfect way to spend our half-day together! 🤩🍦

First Grade enjoyed a beautiful Valentine's Day party. They enjoyed donuts, which they had the option to add sprinkles and other fun toppings. Each class had numerous outstanding decorated Valentine's Boxes.

BSC Tournament Continues Tomorrow!
The BSC Tournament rolls on tomorrow, and the Wildcats are back in action! All Games will be played at Eminence on February 14, 2026. Tip-off is set for 11:15 AM, so come out early, bring the energy, and support our team as they take the floor once again. This is sure to be a day full of great basketball in the BSC! Come out and watch some of the areas most talented teams battle it out!

Both JV and Varsity Wildcats pick up wins last against the Kosh Blue Jays! Go CATS!

Today marks National School Resource Officer Day. Winona R-II is fortunate to have Mr. Fears serving as our district's School Resource Officer. Mr. Fears consistently demonstrates his commitment to our district, from attending athletic events and instructing high school history classes to ensuring the safety and security of our campuses. We extend our sincere gratitude for his invaluable contributions to our district.

Wildcats Stay Strong in BSC Tourney!
Last night, the Winona Wildcats battled hard in the Big Spring Conference (BSC) Tournament, coming away with a big win over Koshkonong to keep their season alive! After a hard-fought game, the Wildcats showed great poise and intensity on both ends of the court to secure the victory and punch their ticket into the 5th place game this Saturday in Eminence at 11:15. With that momentum, the Wildcats now shift their focus today as they travel to Koshkonong for a regular-season matchup at 5:00 pm tonight. After knocking off the Blue Jays in their most recent meeting, Winona is looking to carry that same energy on the road and finish strong before the weekend.

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Wesley Kile Hough🎓 Wesley Kile Hough is the son of Bryan and Lori Hough and brother to Abby and Alexis. He has balanced school life with his love for the outdoors. In his free time, Wesley enjoys hunting, fishing, riding four-wheelers, and dirt bikes. Wesley's favorite high school memory comes from time spent in shop class alongside friends — an experience that combined teamwork, skill-building, and lasting friendships. Shop class was also his favorite subject, as it allowed him to build meaningful projects, including items for his mom. Among his teachers, Mr. Denning stands out as a favorite for the impactful conversations shared in English class. Throughout high school, he learned the importance of always trying his hardest — a lesson that will carry forward into the next chapter of life. He will especially miss the daily conversations and camaraderie with friends. After graduation, he plans to secure a good job, potentially working for UPS, while preparing for the responsibilities of adulthood. His primary goal for his senior year is to be ready for the real world. Influenced most by his parents, who consistently encourage him to do his best, he leaves underclassmen with simple but meaningful advice: “High school goes by fast.” With strong values, dedication, and a love for the outdoors, he looks forward to the opportunities ahead — including an out-of-state hunting trip on his bucket list. Congratulations, Wesley, on a job well done. 🎓

Big Spring Conference Tournament Game Day!
It’s an exciting day of basketball as the Big Spring Conference Tournament continues! The Wildcats are hitting the court today, and the competition across the conference is heating up.
Location: Winona High School Games:
🕓 4:00 PM – Winona vs. Kosh (BOYS)
🕔 5:15 PM – Alton vs. Dora (GIRLS)
🕡 6:30 PM – Couch vs. Bakersfield (GIRLS)

Location :Eminence High School Games
4:00 PM – Summersville vs. Couch (BOYS)
5:15 PM – Alton vs. Bakersfield (BOYS)
6:30 PM – Eminence vs. Van Buren (BOYS)
Both gyms will be packed with great BSC basketball action, so come out and watch some great games.

Place your 2026 Yearbook order now! Call the HS office for more information.

The Wildcats WIN! The wildcats beat the Bulldogs 43-41! Wildcats will be back in action next week!

GAME DAY!
The Wildcats are back in action today as they take on the Cabool Bulldogs at the Legends of the Hardwood Tournament!
📍 Liberty High School
⏰ Tip-off: 9:30 AM

Game Day at Winona!
The Wildcats are back in action tonight, February 6, 2026, as they take on the Alton Comets in a regular season matchup you won’t want to miss!
Before the Wildcats hit the floor, Winona will be hosting a round of the BSC Tournament as Van Buren faces Summersville at 5:00 PM. Come early and enjoy a great night of conference basketball packed with talent and excitement.
Adding to the fun, our Little Wildcats Cheerleaders will be performing at halftime of the Wildcats’ varsity game! Be sure they are at the gym by 6:30 PM and ready to shine 💜✨

National School Counselor Week
Our school counselor truly does it all. Mindy carries so much for our students every single day. She is listening, supporting, encouraging, and advocating for them in ways that often go unseen. She is a safe place, a steady voice, and a constant source of compassion for so many. She loves a good book and an even better cup of coffee, and she brings that same warmth, thoughtfulness, and care into everything she does. To know her is truly to love her. Winona is beyond blessed to have Mrs. Spurgin. Our students are better because of her, our school is stronger because of her, and we are incredibly thankful for all she does.

Wednesday, February 4th.. We will run the same bus routes for Wednesday that we ran on Tuesday. We will not be able to travel on a few gravel roads because there are no turnarounds for buses. We have made contact with all families that would be impacted. If we are not able to pick up your student in the morning, please do not plan for us to drop them off tomorrow evening. If you are unable to get your student to school, please notify us so that we can mark the absence as excused.

Have a great day. Stay safe and be WILDCAT STRONG!!

Little Wildcat Cheer Camp

Little Wildcat Cheer Camp will be held February 4th & 5th!
Practices will take place after school until 4:30 PM both days and be located in the Multi Purpose Gym.

⚠️ Important: All students MUST be picked up by 4:30 PM.⚠️

Our Little Wildcats will show off what they’ve learned with a performance on Friday, February 6th! More information about the performance time will be sent home later this week. We can’t wait to cheer with our Little Wildcats!

School will be in session on Tuesday, February 3rd. We will not be able to travel on a few gravel roads because there are no turnarounds for buses. We have made contact with all families that would be impacted. If we are not able to pick up your student in the morning, please do not plan for us to drop them off tomorrow evening. If you are unable to get your student to school, please notify us so that we can mark the absence as excused. We should see a lot of melting this week! Please bring back completed AMI packets 1-3. We have had an extended break to reset, and we are excited to see everyone back in school!

The basketball game that was scheduled to be played at Kosh, February 2nd. Has been canceled. No further information at this time.