Winona R-III School District

Congratulations to the Homecoming Court Nominees.
Freshman Rosie West
Sophomore Kylie Williams
Junior Kalyn Stayton
& Senior Breiann Mays


Congratulations ladies. Homecoming in January 16th.

Day 4 of the Reindeer Games was a BLAST! The Senior and Junior classes came out big with wins in each of the games today! This was the last day of Reindeer games tomorrow we will be having a holiday movie and hot chocolate!

Reindeer Games Day 3
What an exciting day of Reindeer Games yesterday! The competition was fierce, the energy was high, and the school spirit was on full display. A huge congratulations to the junior and senior classes for coming out on top and claiming the win! From teamwork and determination to lots of laughs and cheering from the crowd, both classes showed what it means to come together and have fun. Events like these are a great reminder of the strong Wildcat spirit that fills our school, especially during the holiday season. Be on the look out for the last day of Reindeer Games!

Andrea and Taylor from Security Bank of the Ozarks came to visit Winona Elementary this morning for the annual Christmas drawing. Our winners of new tablets this year was First Grader Griffin Voyles and Fifth Grader Leighton Bowden. We appreciate the bank doing this every year. Merry Christmas.

What a performance by our Winona Wildcats as they came out strong and defeated the Kosh Blue Jays in an awesome showing of teamwork and determination! Let’s keep the momentum rolling and show even more support at the next game! Our JV Wildcats will be in action on Friday at Summersville.

Hunting for holiday cheer! 🍬🎄 Second grade’s 1st Annual Candy Cane Hunt was a sweet success! ❤️ The student with the most candy canes from each class won a pizza slice coupon! 🍕

This morning our high school basketball team stopped by Winona Elementary to greet the Wildcats’ youngest fans! The smiles, high-fives, and excitement in the halls showed just how special it is when our student athletes take time to connect with the next generation. Moments like these show the importance of leadership and sportsmanship, as our student athletes set a positive example and inspire younger students to work hard, stay involved, and dream big. A BIG thank you to our players for being such great role models and for making our elementary kiddos’ morning a little brighter!

The Winona Wildcats are hitting the road back to Mammoth Springs for The Battle of the Border! They will take on the Kosh Blue Jays at 3:30pm today. Good Luck to our Winona Wildcats!

Both Kindergarten classes came together today for a Christmas movie and pajama party! They enjoyed drinking hot chocolate, eating popcorn, and watching The Polar Express! 🍿🎄

Day two of Reindeer Games was a crowd favorite and full of Wildcat spirit! The Wildcat cheerleaders kicked things off by teaching each class the same dance routine, bringing energy, enthusiasm, and plenty of school pride to the floor. After a short practice, each class took turns performing the routine for the crowd. When it was time to decide, the freshman class brought the energy and earned the loudest applause, making them the winners of the dance-off. It was a fun, high-energy event that showcased teamwork, school spirit, and the positive impact of student leadership through our Wildcat cheerleaders! Keep watching for more of these great games! Who will be the next class to take the crown?

Mrs. Stacy's first grade enjoyed Grinch Day today. They started out with green 'Andes' candy that our Elf Jingles left in the morning work basket! Then they enjoyed Grinch Cookies after recess. They also watch the real 'Grinch' read the Grinch Book. Finally they made a Kindness Grinch and wrote about two ways they could be kind.

Reindeer Games Kick Off at Winona High!
This week, our amazing teachers and staff are spreading holiday cheer by hosting the annual Reindeer Games for our high school students! The week is filled with fun, friendly competition, and lots of laughter. Day 1 was a blast, and the sophomore class came out on top in the Hungry Hippo Game! Students showed off their teamwork, strategy, and plenty of holiday spirit!
Stay tuned for more games throughout the week! Who will take the crown next?

Join is for our 1st play of the year. December 16th at 6:00 pm in the high school gym!

Santa Store

The Wildcats travel to Mammoth Springs today for The Battle of the Border. They will battle # 10 seed Viola. Good Luck Cats!

Spirit week activities for middle school and high school

This week marked the end of the 3-digit addition unit for 2nd Grade. Students practiced their skills through a fun activity, Capture the Candy Cane, which challenged teams to solve problems and win candy canes from others. Everyone enjoyed a candy cane treat afterward! 🎄

🎓 Senior Spotlight: Gavin Luke Roberts 🎓 Gavin is the son of Todd Roberts and Stormie Reeves, and has two brothers, Kagan Roberts and Zackery Reeves. When he’s not busy with school, Gavin enjoys riding dirt bikes and doing it fast—just like Ricky Bobby! When asked about his favorite high school memory, Gavin playfully responded, “I plead the fifth.” However, he clearly appreciates his favorite teacher, Mrs. West, who makes learning fun. What he will miss most about school is simply hanging out with his friends. When it comes to entertainment, he’s a big fan of The Dukes of Hazzard. His favorite meal is anything from Hibachi-Japanese Steakhouse. Looking ahead, Gavin plans to work on a riverboat after graduation. His main goal this senior year is straightforward: he just wants to graduate. When asked how he’d like to be remembered, Gavin hopes to be known as “the smart kid.” Not many know much about Gavin, since he likes to keep some things a mystery. The biggest influence in his life is none other than Snoop Dogg, admired for his cooking, rapping, and style. His farewell advice to underclassmen is simple and bold: “Get in trouble while you’re still young.” The last book Gavin read was Of Mice & Men and yes, it was only because his class was assigned it, and the next place on his travel bucket list is Las Vegas. If he could eat one meal every day for the rest of his life, it would be BBQ ribs. Gavin, congratulations on your achievements so far! We’re excited to see where your journey takes you next.

2025 Cabool Holiday Tournament
Gainesville vs. Winona 12-6-25 . Game time is 4:30 pm