Winona R-III School District

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Brennan Neal Naber 🎓 Brennan Neal Naber is the son of Brian Naber and Cassie Naber and the brother of David, Austin, Bree, and Gabe. When he has the opportunity, you can often find Brennan drawing while listening to music—two of his favorite pastimes. For his senior year, Brennan’s main goal is to graduate from high school. After graduation, he plans to take classes in graphic design and pursue a career in the creative field. He hopes to be remembered as someone who was funny and brought laughter to others. His farewell message to underclassmen is, “Don’t take nothing too seriously.” What he’ll miss most are all the laughs and the shenanigans he was a part of during his time in school. The last book Brennan read was Captain Underpants. His favorite teacher is Mrs. Cox because she has always been kind and willing to help. Art has been his favorite subject throughout school. Something not many people know about Brennan is how much he truly loves music. A trip to Wyoming is on his bucket list. His favorite meals are baked mac and cheese and pancakes. If he had to eat one meal every day for the rest of his life, he would choose a Big Mac meal from McDonald’s. Best of luck in everything you do, Brennan!

Mrs. Kim’s class loved having a special guest reader in Kindergarten today! 📚❤️ Our special guest read “If I Ran Your School” by the Cat in the Hat, and our students had so much fun listening and laughing. Thank you for sharing your time with our class Lauren and helping us grow our love of reading! 💛

Mrs. Voyles' 4th Grade class welcomed special guest readers today to celebrate Dr. Seuss! Our visitors shared some of our favorite stories, bringing imagination, laughter, and a love of reading into the classroom.

Thank you Mr. Thacker for taking such good care of our transportation equipment and keeping our kids safe. Your hard work and dedication is truly appreciated!

Winona Elementary tomorrow is Wacky Wednesday. Wear your Wacky Socks and Crazy Hair!

Mrs. Stacy's First Grade had a special reader today. A very pretty 'Sam I Am' read one of our favorite Dr. Seuss Books "Green Eggs & Ham".

Did you miss out on a yearbook? Don't miss out on this years. 2025-2026 yearbooks are now available. Call the high school to purchase a yearbook!

Saturday, February 28th, the Alert Systems will be tested. This is only a test of the system. Please don't be alarmed. The city office have been notified of these tests also. As safety is an important concern to us, we occasionally test the system. We will be conducting tests throughout the week with students also. Thank you.

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Kamden Eugene VanWinkle 🎓 Kamden Eugene VanWinkle is the son of Jamie and Ashley VanWinkle and the brother of Karlee and Kaiden. During his time in high school, Kamden has been actively involved in our industrial art program. Outside of school, he enjoys deer hunting, riding dirt bikes, and spending time with his sister Karlee. Kamden’s favorite high school memories include winning state at the shop shows and playing basketball with his friends. His favorite teacher is Mrs. West because she always made everyone feel welcome and like they truly belonged. What he’ll miss most about school is seeing his friends and teachers each day. One important skill he learned during his time here is how to build a good-looking trailer. He’s always preferred hands-on learning, but Math has been Kamden’s favorite subject. His favorite hobby is spending time with his family on their boats or riding dirt bikes. When it comes to food, burgers top the list—if he had to choose one meal for the rest of his life, it would be a cheeseburger with ketchup, French fries, and a sweet tea. After graduation, Kamden plans to drive a truck or work on the road doing dirt work. During his senior year, his goal is to win state in shop again. The person who has influenced him most is his dad, especially through the time they’ve spent working on trucks together and talking about life. Best wishes, Kamden, for a successful and fulfilling future! 🎉

If you know anything about Winona, then you know about the volleyball program. It’s more than just a team , it’s a tradition. A standard. A legacy built on hard work, discipline, and pride. To be part of this program is something special. But to lead it? That’s something else entirely. At the helm, Coach Denning has exemplified what true leadership looks like. The countless hours in the gym. The sleepless nights breaking down film. The constant planning, adjusting, encouraging, and believing. The weight of expectations and his own determination to exceed them. He has poured his heart into this program, and it shows.
Now, that dedication has been recognized in the highest way .Coach Denning has been named Class 1 Coach of the Year. This honor is a reflection of more than wins and championships. It represents commitment, character, excellence, and a relentless belief in his athletes and the tradition of Winona volleyball. Congratulations, Coach Denning. Your leadership continues to elevate the standard and inspire everyone who walks into that gym.

DISTRICT TIME – LET’S GO WILDCATS!
It’s win-or-go-home time for the Winona Wildcats! 🔥

The Wildcats head to Van Buren tonight for the FIRST ROUND OF DISTRICTS and they’re ready to battle!
#6 Winona Wildcats vs #3 East Carter
Location: Van Buren High School
Time: 7:00 PM
🎟️ $6 Admission
Wildcat Nation, we need you loud and proud! Pack the stands, wear your purple & gold, and let’s turn Van Buren into WILDCAT TERRITORY!

BOOK FAIR TIME
We are excited to announce that our upcoming Book Fair will be coin-less! All purchases will be rounded up to support “Share The Fair” helping ensure every student has the opportunity to enjoy the fair. Come shop, support literacy, and help us share the joy of books with all of our students! We can’t wait to see you there!

🗓 March 2nd – March 5th
⏰ 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Winona Elementary Library
🌟 Family Night: Wednesday 4th from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

ALL-STATE ACADEMIC HONORS
We are incredibly proud to announce that the Winona Wildcats Varsity starters have earned All-State Academic Honors with an outstanding team GPA of 3.94! To qualify for this prestigious recognition, each athlete must participate in at least 75% of all varsity matches and maintain an individual GPA of 3.6 or higher! These young ladies continue to prove that excellence doesn’t stop at the court , it extends into the classroom. They are dedicated, disciplined, and shine just as brightly in their academics as they do in competition. We are so proud of the way they represent Winona with integrity, hard work, and heart. Great Job!

🌸📸 Spring Pictures Are Tomorrow – February 19! 📸🌸
Spring picture day is almost here! Students in Pre-K through 12th grade will be taking their spring photos tomorrow, February 19.
Please note:
This will be picture taking only. Order forms will be sent home at a later date with your child’s photo printed on them, so families can view the picture before placing an order. Please make sure students come dressed and ready to smile!
We can’t wait to see all those bright, springtime smiles!

GAME DAY
It’s the last regular season basketball game of the year and the Wildcats are hitting the road to Clearwater tonight! Let’s finish the regular season strong! Game Time is set for 5:30 pm!

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Jake Allen Doyle🎓 This week’s spotlight shines on Jake Allen Doyle, son of Kevin and Kelly Doyle and Ellen Doyle. Jake is the brother of Crystal, Karra, Butch, and Jackson. In his free time, he enjoys playing games and hanging out with his friends. While he doesn’t participate in extracurricular activities, he stays busy working outside of school hours. Jake’s favorite high school memory is simply looking forward to graduation, and one thing he knows he’ll miss most is spending time with his friends. His favorite teacher is Mrs. Ipock, whom he describes as chill and kind. The biggest lesson he’s learned in school is that “honesty is the best policy.” Throughout his school career, math has been his favorite subject. When it’s time to relax, Jake enjoys watching The Flash. If he had to eat one meal every day for the rest of his life, it would definitely be tacos—his all-time favorite. After graduation, Jake plans to pursue a career as a paramedic. He hopes to earn his EMT license this year and is passionate about helping others—something people may not know about him. Jake says he would like to be remembered as a chill guy. His farewell message to underclassmen? “I graduated before you…LOL!” Jake shares that his parents have influenced him the most, as they raised him to be the person he is today, and he is truly thankful for them. On his travel bucket list is visiting the Grand Canyon, and the last book he read was The Block by Ben Oliver. Congratulations, Jake, and best of luck on your journey ahead–your future patients will be lucky to have you!

Class 2, District 2, Boys Basketball Tournament
Van Buren, HS
Feb 24th - 28th

Admission: $6.00

Game 1 #3 East Carter vs. # 6 Winona. February 24th @ 7:00 pm

Wildcats Gameday on the Road!
Tonight the Wildcats hit the road as they travel to take on Couch! We’ll kick things off with a half game of JV, followed by a full Varsity matchup. Game time is 6:00 PM at the Couch High School!

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! 🤩🍦