Winona R-III School District

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.

From the desk of the Athletic Director. GAME UPDATE 🚨 If we play tonight at Kosh, the game will start at 5:00 PM. Varsity plays 1st followed by 1/2 a game of JV. A final decision will be made by 12:00 pm today! Stay tuned!

The Wildcats are back in action today. They will travel to Kosh to take on the Blue Jays. Game time is 5:00pm

School will be closed on Monday, February 2nd, out of an abundance of caution due to some slick gravel roads.  This will be snow day # 5 . Hopefully, a lot of melting happens tomorrow!  We plan to be in school on Tuesday.  This will likely require snow routes, as some routes lack turnarounds.  The kids need to be back in school, but everyone's safety is our top priority. Enjoy the last day! 💜💛

Come on out and donate blood. February 2nd, from noon to 5:00 pm in the Multi-purpose gym. We hope to have a great turnout and thank you for supporting Winona Student Council.

We have just shared the final senior spotlight for which we have an accompanying picture. Should you wish for your spotlight to be shared, send your pictures and completed senior spotlight questionnaire to Mrs. Kyle asap! #seniorclassof2026

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Bryer Ray Cowen 🎓 Bryer Ray Cowen is the son of Larry and Katrina Cowen and the brother of Kiley. His goal for his senior year is simple: to graduate so he can begin working with his dad after graduation. Bryer hopes to be remembered as a chill guy who enjoyed his time at school. One of his favorite high school memories is the unforgettable moment when a girl threw a chair at Timmy. After graduation, Bryer says he will miss “all of the homies.” His favorite teacher is Coach Denning, whom he describes as nice and chill. Coach Denning also teaches Bryer’s favorite subject—one where he can talk and enjoy learning. One important lesson Bryer learned in school: don’t back talk Coach Denning. His farewell message to underclassmen is short and sweet: good luck. Outside of school, Bryer has spent much of his time working with horses, and many people may not know that he also trains horses. His hobbies include riding horses, fishing, and hunting. Bryer’s favorite movie is Lonesome Dove, and his favorite meal is steak with fried tators—something he says he could eat every day, as long as it’s served with sweet tea. One day, Bryer hopes to travel to the Florida Keys. The person who has influenced Bryer the most is his dad, who has always pointed him in the right direction. Bryer, we wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors.

No school on Thursday, January 29th, due to secondary road conditions! This is snow day #4. The BSC Tournament has been postponed for now. We will post an updated schedule when it is available. As always, stay safe and warm! We plan to see you all on Monday!! 💜❄️

Winona Elementary: Wednesday will be SNOW DAY #3 at Winona R-III due to the conditions of the back roads. Hopefully this long break has allowed everyone to feel better. If you have not washed backpacks, coats, and lunch boxes please do so before we return to school. Remember, AMI packets 1-3 are due when we return. More information to come tomorrow about plans for the Big Spring Conference tournament that was scheduled for this week at Eminence!

Winona Elementary: No school at Winona R-III on Monday, January 26th - Tuesday, January 27th. These are SNOW days, no homework. We will reevaluate the roads on Tuesday. It does not look good for this week with highs below freezing and overnight temperatures in the single digits. The BSC basketball tournament at Eminence is postponed, we will try to play it later in the week if possible. Enjoy the days at home and stay safe if you must venture out.❄️☃️💜

Did you leave something at school that you may need?
Jackets, books, homework or maybe an AMI Packet or something else? Mrs. Williams will be at the school tomorrow, Friday 1-23 from 11:00 to Noon. The front doors will be open. If you need in the elementary, stop in and see her and she can help you out.

We apologize for the late notice. School will be closed for the next 3 days due to illness. This will be AMI days 1-3. These packets were sent home with all students in the beginning of December. All basketball games, little girl cheer and Fabulous Friday is canceled. NO extra curricular activities this week. Please wash jackets, backpacks and lunchboxes. Please stay home and do not socialize. Let's all do our best to stop the spread of these germs. Please get better, stay hydrated and rest. Let's beat this illness!

Senior Spotlight 🎓 Senior Spotlight: Alexis Nicole Hagler🎓 Alexis Nicole Hagler is the daughter of Amanda and Lane Wheeler and Dustin Hagler, and the proud sister of Madison and Matthew Hagler. During her senior year, Alexis has been active in Beta, FBLA, and FCCLA. Her hobbies include making blankets, cooking and baking, and spending time with friends and family. Alexis’s favorite subject is Anatomy, and Mrs. June has been her favorite teacher since freshman year. Alexis has learned the most from her and says she can talk to her about anything. Although Mrs. June holds a special place, Alexis loves all of her teachers and will miss them greatly when she graduates in four months. The thing Alexis will miss most about high school is not seeing her friends daily, as she has for the past four years. Her favorite high school memory is playing basketball with Patrick during her sophomore year and attending Patrick’s games with Mrs. June. Alexis says her mom and nana have influenced her the most throughout her life because “they have shaped me into the girl I am today.” Alexis’s future plans include working in billing and coding, and possibly owning a farm store later in life. She is thankful for the dual enrollment classes she has taken during high school, which will help her moving forward. Some fun facts about Alexis include her favorite movies, Bambi and The Fox and the Hound. Her favorite meal is fried chicken, fried tators, green beans, and chocolate milk. If she could travel anywhere, she would choose Montana and Germany. If she had to eat one food for the rest of her life, it would be pasta and fried chicken. Alexis, congratulations on your accomplishments. We wish you the very best of luck in the next chapter of your life!

Big Spring Conference Tournament Schedule. Winona Wildcats will play Alton Comets in the 1st round. Tuesday, January 27th @ 7:45 pm @ Eminence. See the pictures of the current schedule and times.