🎓 Senior Spotlight: Jillian Ellise Plunk 🎓
Jillian Ellise Plunk is the daughter of Gary Shane and Jessie Plunk. Throughout high school, Jillian has been actively involved in Beta, FCCLA, FBLA, Drama and Cheerleading. One of her proudest accomplishments is placing at both the state and national levels in Marketing and Communications through Beta! When asked how friends would describe her using three adjectives, she replied creative, achiever, and responsible...three qualities that have certainly been reflected throughout her high school journey.
One of Jillian’s favorite high school memories is the St. Louis FCCLA trip with Mrs. Ipock, Mrs. Spurgin, Taylor, and Kylie. She says the staff members who have made the biggest impact on her are Mrs. Ipock and Mrs. Voyles, because they have always cared for her as if she were their own. Of course, Jillian could not very well leave out her dad as well.
The biggest lesson Jillian has learned during high school is to stay present and not worry about the future. She will especially miss the trips and activities with Mrs. Ipock. Of all the life skills she has gained during her time in school, Jillian believes public speaking is one she will carry with her forever. Her favorite subjects are English and Science and her favorite hobbies are reading and drawing.
As Jillian looks ahead to her senior year, she hopes to be accepted into college, graduate with honors, and make the most of her final year of high school. Her advice to underclassmen is simple: join the clubs, take your classes seriously, and most importantly, have fun!
After graduation, Jillian hopes to be remembered as someone who always worked hard to accomplish her goals. Her future plans include attending Drury University and then continuing on to Logan University to pursue her dream of becoming a chiropractor.
A Few Fun Facts About Jillian:
Favorite movie: The Devil Wears Prada
Favorite meal: Seafood
Something not many people know about her: She loves watching basketball, especially the WNBA!
Hidden talent: Drawing
Dream destination: Somewhere tropical
If she could eat one meal for the rest of her life: Burrito bowls
If she could switch lives with any celebrity: Taylor Swift…so she could release new albums!
Biggest influence: Her mom, who has always pushed Jillian to be the best she can be.
As Jillian begins this exciting next chapter, we can't wait to see all that she accomplishes.
Congratulations, Jillian, and enjoy every moment of your senior year!
Jillian Ellise Plunk is the daughter of Gary Shane and Jessie Plunk. Throughout high school, Jillian has been actively involved in Beta, FCCLA, FBLA, Drama and Cheerleading. One of her proudest accomplishments is placing at both the state and national levels in Marketing and Communications through Beta! When asked how friends would describe her using three adjectives, she replied creative, achiever, and responsible...three qualities that have certainly been reflected throughout her high school journey.
One of Jillian’s favorite high school memories is the St. Louis FCCLA trip with Mrs. Ipock, Mrs. Spurgin, Taylor, and Kylie. She says the staff members who have made the biggest impact on her are Mrs. Ipock and Mrs. Voyles, because they have always cared for her as if she were their own. Of course, Jillian could not very well leave out her dad as well.
The biggest lesson Jillian has learned during high school is to stay present and not worry about the future. She will especially miss the trips and activities with Mrs. Ipock. Of all the life skills she has gained during her time in school, Jillian believes public speaking is one she will carry with her forever. Her favorite subjects are English and Science and her favorite hobbies are reading and drawing.
As Jillian looks ahead to her senior year, she hopes to be accepted into college, graduate with honors, and make the most of her final year of high school. Her advice to underclassmen is simple: join the clubs, take your classes seriously, and most importantly, have fun!
After graduation, Jillian hopes to be remembered as someone who always worked hard to accomplish her goals. Her future plans include attending Drury University and then continuing on to Logan University to pursue her dream of becoming a chiropractor.
A Few Fun Facts About Jillian:
Favorite movie: The Devil Wears Prada
Favorite meal: Seafood
Something not many people know about her: She loves watching basketball, especially the WNBA!
Hidden talent: Drawing
Dream destination: Somewhere tropical
If she could eat one meal for the rest of her life: Burrito bowls
If she could switch lives with any celebrity: Taylor Swift…so she could release new albums!
Biggest influence: Her mom, who has always pushed Jillian to be the best she can be.
As Jillian begins this exciting next chapter, we can't wait to see all that she accomplishes.
Congratulations, Jillian, and enjoy every moment of your senior year!
Our Lady Wildcats will be traveling to Summersville, October 12 and Summersville is holding a raffle to support our Ms. Lisa who is courageously battling cancer. We invite our school community, families, friends, and supporters to come together and show their love and support during this difficult time.
Every raffle ticket purchased will help provide financial assistance with the challenges that come with a cancer journey.
Thank you for helping us support someone who has been an important part of our Wildcat family. Every ticket, donation, and share makes a difference.
Together, we can make a difference! 💜💛🖤
The Funkey Munkey Show came to Winona R-III Elementary, October 5, 2026, for an engaging assembly about making good choices, treating others with respect, working hard, reading, attending school, and believing in themselves.
A special thank you to 21st CCLC for making this possible.
A special thank you to 21st CCLC for making this possible.
Even though our Wildcats aren’t still playing in the BSC tournament, it is still going on. If you are looking for a fun and exciting way to spend the evening head on over to Alton to watch some great baseball. The BSC has some great baseball action!
Middle school newsletter
Remind link is listed below! Please join this for more information and communication with teachers.
Flu Shot Consent Forms are in the office.
High school news letter
BSC Tournament Action! Your Wildcats will take on the Summersville Wildcats in the first round of BSC Action. They play @ 2:00pm . GO CATS!
Wednesday, October 14 cross country race at Alley Springs schedule
2026 Big Springs Conference junior high basketball tournament begins Saturday, October 10. Your Wildcats will play Bakersfield at 12 PM in the FEMA building in Alton..
Good luck, Wildcats
Daddy Daughter Dance , October 17th.
Happy National Custodian Day to our own custodians: Brandy Fisher, Marlene Mays, Bayleigh Perkins, Shane Plunk and Lisa Thompson.
Today we celebrate and appreciate our amazing custodians for all they do to keep our school clean, safe, and welcoming every day. Your hard work often happens behind the scenes, but it never goes unnoticed!
Thank you for everything you do for our students, staff, and school community. We appreciate you more than you know! 💛💜
The future of Wildcat Cross Country is bright! Our little K-3 runners had a great day at the Couch Meet today. Winona brought home the Gold in both categories with others medaling too! Good job Wildcats!!
It was a great day for Wildcat Cross Country! Congrats to Harper, Leanna, and Kennedy for medaling at the Ellington Invitational today! 🐾🏃♀️
▫️Harper: 3rd
▫️Leanna: 9th
▫️Kennedy: 16th
Great job, girls! 💜
Beta Fundraiser. Help send our Beta Students to State and National Conventions.
The Cafeteria Corner🍽
October Open Library
NOTICE
The Winona Wildcats are back in action today as they take on the East Carter Red Birds! Game time is at 4:30 at the Winona Baseball Field. Please remember to park behind Howdy’s.
THANK YOU!
The daycare playground is FULLY FUNDED!
THANK YOU to all the little fans that allowed me to do your hair and THANK YOU to everyone that gave a donation.
The little wild kittens can not wait to get it together so they can PLAY PLAY PLAY!
The daycare playground is FULLY FUNDED!
THANK YOU to all the little fans that allowed me to do your hair and THANK YOU to everyone that gave a donation.
The little wild kittens can not wait to get it together so they can PLAY PLAY PLAY!
