Winona R-III School District

Try this to join Mrs. Clabaugh's open library group!

“Tomorrow is our first Open Library day! Please join the remind group to let Mrs. Clabaugh know to get your student! She’s ready to read!” https://www.remind.com/join/openlibra

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Mrs. Rutledge's 5th grade science class did a blood model experiment to show how the red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma all work together to form a tissue and what each one does to help your body function properly.

This or That Thursday How well do you know the Winona R-III staff? If your guess was Mrs. Macie Dodson last week, congrats—you were right! Here's our week #2...good luck!

‼️Reminder: School will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. Classes will be in session on Friday, September 11! Wildcats, stay safe and enjoy this last weekend of summer!

Baseball will face off against Eminence at 5:00 pm tonight! The game has been moved to home. Please remember to leave the parking lot in front of Howdy’s free. There is parking in the back.

September 3rd, Baseball game time change. The game vs. Eminence will be played HOME @ 5:00 pm.

See ya all there.

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High School News Letter

Middle School News Letter

2025-26 Yearbooks are here and we have a few left! If you want to purchase one, they are $40! 2026 Graduates: if you ordered a yearbook, come by the HS Library and pick it up!

💜💛 FALL FUN NIGHT 💛💜 Fighting Together for Lisa Boyer! Join us for Fall Fun Night as we come together as a Wildcat Family to support our own, Lisa Boyer, in her courageous fight against cancer. 📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026 📍 Winona Elementary Cafeteria ⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM 🐟 FISH DINNER — $8.00 🪅Carnival games 🪅 🏘 Bounce houses 🏘 🫅Fall King and Queen 👸 💜 10% OF ALL FUNDS RAISED WILL GO DIRECTLY TO LISA! The 10% donation will help Lisa with her medical and travel expenses as she continues her fight against cancer. 🎟️ 50/50 RAFFLE Want another way to help? Participate in our 50/50 raffle! Half of the raffle pot goes to the winner, and the other half goes directly to Lisa’s medical and travel expenses. 💜 OTHER PROCEEDS will go toward elementary incentives and the cost of the carnival, helping us continue providing meaningful rewards and memorable experiences for our students. Every dinner purchased, raffle ticket, donation, and a bit of support makes a difference. Most importantly, we want Lisa and her family to know: YOU ARE NOT FIGHTING ALONE! 💜💛 We love you, Lisa! Your Wildcat Family is standing beside you and fighting with you every step of the way! Come out, enjoy a meal, have some fun, support our school, and most importantly, help us support Lisa! 💜💛 Proudly supported by 21st CCLC, Winona R‑III School District, and our incredible community.

Kindergarten had a wonderful first week! Our little learners worked hard, made new friends, and had lots of fun! We’re off to a great start! 💜💛

In the Middle School 8th graders also reviewed the Scientific Method this week in science. Students made a hypothesis on how many water droplets would fit on the surface of a penny. They performed an experiment to test their hypothesis and then gathered data and made a conclusion.

In Middle School Science this week 7th graders reviewed the Scientific Method. Students made a hypothesis on how many water droplets would fit on the surface of a penny. They performed an experiment to test their hypothesis and then gathered data and made a conclusion.

Mrs. Stacy's Class did a quick science experiment at the end of the day. We decided to find out how to blow up a balloon without your mouth! This is what we discovered: When you mix baking soda and vinegar, something exciting happens! 🧪✨ The baking soda and vinegar react when they touch. They make a gas called carbon dioxide. The gas makes lots of bubbles and fizz!

Winona Meet the Teacher!! 📚 We are pleased to announce that Mrs. Diana Massey has joined our Wildcat family as our new Special Education Director!  Mrs. Massey is a 1997 high school graduate of Van Buren High School, a 2002 graduate of College of the Ozarks, and earned her degree from the University of Missouri–St. Louis in 2004. She’s no stranger to the classroom! This school year marks her 24th year working in Special Education. Throughout her career, Mrs. Massey has served in the East Carter, Valley Springs Ranch School, and Southern Reynolds County School Districts. “Special Education has always been more than just a job to me. I enjoy helping students recognize their strengths, overcome challenges, and become as independent and successful as possible. After 24 years, I continue to find purpose in the work I do and feel fortunate to have chosen a career where I can make a difference in the lives of children and families.”  Outside of work, Mrs. Massey’s greatest joy is her family. She is married to Bland Massey, and together they have two boys. Their oldest son is attending Three Rivers College, while their younger son, Alex, is an 11th grader at Winona. Mrs. Massey also enjoys growing and preserving fresh vegetables and spending time with all the people she loves.  Mrs. Massey is excited about this new chapter in her life and looks forward to serving the students and families of Winona.