Winona R-III School District

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!

🎓 Senior Spotlight: McKenzie SaraJane Redman 🎓 McKenzie SaraJane Redman is the granddaughter of Lisa and Macky Redman and the sister of Makail, Chasidy, and Bella. She didn’t participate in extracurricular activities during high school, but she considers working one of her favorite hobbies. One of McKenzie’s favorite memories from high school was going to the shop show during her junior year. When she thinks about what she’ll miss most, she says it will be simply being around her friends. She shared that her favorite teacher is Mrs. Ipock, explaining that whenever an assignment was due and students weren’t finished, Mrs. Ipock would kindly change the due date. McKenzie’s advice to underclassmen is to do everything you can because high school goes by quicker than you think. One important lesson she learned is to complete homework when it’s assigned, since waiting often led to forgetting it. Her favorite subject was science with Mrs. Dixon. After graduating in May, McKenzie plans to attend college to become an ultrasound technician. She hopes to be remembered as someone who always pushed through, completing and turning in her work even when she doubted herself. Her goal for senior year is to finish strong with good grades and prepare for the next chapter in her education. Here are a few things you may or may not know about McKenzie: Her favorite meal is chicken tenders with mashed potatoes, and chicken tenders are the one food she could eat every day for the rest of her life. Her favorite TV show is The Summer I Turned Pretty. Something not many people know about her is that she can fall asleep just about anywhere. She dreams of traveling to Hawaii one day, and she says the person who has influenced her most is Mrs. Ipock, who has helped her grow and improve as a person—especially over the last three years of high school. Congratulations, McKenzie! Your dedication, kindness, and determination have shaped a bright future ahead.

Monday, January 5th. School is back in session. Please wash all coats, backpacks and lunchboxes to help prevent the spread of illness. School will be in session Friday, January 16th, all day. This is Homecoming day also. Friday, February 13th, we will be in school until noon. We look forward to having all the students back in the buildings and getting back to learning.

A new year brings a fresh start and endless possibilities. As we welcome this new chapter, we wish all of our students, parents, and the entire school community joy, growth, and success in every step you take. May this year be filled with meaningful learning, achievements, and blessings for all. Happy New Year, Wildcats!! 🥳 🎇