Winona R-III School District

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.

That’s a WIN for the Wildcats! Your Wildcats defeat the Summersville Wildcats 37-32! Way to go Cats!

We are so proud to celebrate Taylor as she officially signs with Evangel University to continue both her volleyball and education career. Taylor’s hard work, dedication, and commitment on and off the court have truly paid off! this next chapter is well deserved. We can’t wait to see all she accomplishes at the next level. Best of luck, Taylor! Your wildcat family will be cheering you on every step of the way!

It is time to begin putting a team together and working on our CSIP for the next school year. This team will meet several times during the spring and will consist of parents, teachers, and administrators. The CSIP will create a vision and goals for the district. Input is needed!!!! We are planning to meet on January 19th from 5:00-6:30 in the FACS room. Public is encouraged to join in.

We are so proud of our Jr. High students and all they have accomplished! Their hard work, dedication, and positive attitudes continue to shine both in and out of the classroom. From academics to activities, these students are stepping up, setting goals, and showing what it means to represent our school with pride. Keep pushing forward and believing in yourselves! Your achievements today are building a bright future for tomorrow!

The Winona Wildcats are hitting the road to take on the Eminence Redwings in a Shannon County showdown you won’t want to miss! Rivalry, pride, and hometown energy will be on full display as these two teams face off! Come out, wear your Wildcat colors, and support our team as they battle it out on the road. Let’s go Wildcats! The game tips off at 6:00 pm tonight in the Eminence High School Gym

🎨✨ Big Congratulations! ✨🎨 Our very own 5th-grade artist, Hazelynn Chilton, is one of just sixteen winners selected to have her artwork displayed at WonderWorks in Branson, Missouri! We are so proud of Hazelynn’s creativity and talent—what an amazing accomplishment! 👏🖌️

We are so proud of our Winona FCCLA members for their outstanding performance at the FCCLA STAR Events competition! Students showcased their leadership, creativity, and career-ready skills, earning medals for their hard work and dedication. Thanks to their success at STAR Events, our medalists have qualified to advance to the State FCCLA Convention, where they will represent Winona with pride. Congratulations to all of our students ,your commitment and teamwork truly paid off! You make us WILDCAT proud!

That’s a WIN for the Wildcats! Your Wildcats take down the Plato Eagles 68-42! Next up they travel to Eminence to face the Redwings!

Homecoming is this Friday, January 16th. Senior night will take place @ 5:40. JV will play a full game. Homecoming activities will take place in between JV and Varsity game. Ozark Health Center will also be in the house passing out some goodies. Our current Auction Baskets will be available for viewing and bidding. Come on out and enjoy all the festivities.

Who is ready for Future Wildcat Cheer. See the picture for all information!

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Lakelynn Brooke Bartlett 🎓 Lakelynn Brooke Barlett is the daughter of Britany Pendergraft and Zach Vermillion. She is the sister of Leanna Chavez, Thorn Vermillion, and Briar Vermillion. During her senior year, Lakelynn has been an active member of FBLA and Beta Club. Her favorite high school memory is from her first-hour Anatomy class. She names Mrs. Cox as her favorite teacher, sharing that Mrs. Cox has always been there for her and is willing to help anyone whenever she can. Lakelynn’s favorite subject is math, and her goal for her senior year is to make memories that will last a lifetime. She hopes to be remembered as someone who is always on time. In her free time, Lakelynn enjoys reading—a hobby she pursues as often as she can. After graduation, she plans to attend college and pursue a career as a lawyer. When reflecting on what she’s learned throughout her years in school, Lakelynn shared that she has learned to “take everything one step at a time.” She says she will miss seeing her friends every day after graduation. Her farewell message for underclassmen is: “Take as many college classes as you can and make sure you earn your dual credit hours.” Lakelynn’s favorite movie is Fried Green Tomatoes. If she could eat one meal every day for the rest of her life, it would be Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes and peas. England is at the top of her travel bucket list. When asked who has influenced her most during her time in school, Lakelynn shared that many people have had a positive impact on her life.  Lakelynn, your dedication, kindness, and determination shine brightly. May your future be filled with success, adventure, and countless new memories. We’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished and look forward to seeing the amazing things you’ll achieve as you pursue your dreams of becoming a lawyer. Congratulations and best wishes for all that lies ahead! 

We’re so proud of senior, Kamden VanWinkle, for passing his CDL test and working hard toward his future plans as a senior in high school. His dedication, work ethic, and determination are great examples of what it means to be a Wildcat! They set goals and go after them! Way to go, Kam! Your future is bright, and this is just the beginning!

Homecoming in January 16th. Some activities that will be taking place are listed in the pictures. Also the homecoming dance will take place following the basketball games. It will be in the HS gym until 10:30. Snack will be provided.

The Wildcats are back on the road tonight as they travel to take on the Bakersfield Lions at 6:00 PM. Let’s pack the stands, get loud, and cheer our Wildcats on ! Good luck tonight, Wildcats finish strong and play with hard!