The Annual Report to Patrons and the Levy and Valuation Stats reports for 2025-26 are now available here. They can also be found in the documents section of the mobile app and under the MORE tab on the school website
Click on the links to view:
Levy and Valuation Stats for 2025-26
Annual Report to Patrons for 2025-26
Congratulations to those who earned perfect attendance for Q2 and S1. Perfect attendance does include not being absent or tardy throughout the day.
Students are coming home today with lanyards from the SchoolStore. Participation in the SchoolStore is voluntary. Students send invitations to people to participate in the SchoolStore. I do not expect people to buy gift certificates for the teachers. What I do like about the SchoolStore is that if you shop at Walmart, Kohl's, and other participating stores, a percentage of what you spend can come back to the school. We would use this money to look at new playground equipment.
If your student does participate, have them bring back their lanyard with the prize code written in to receive their book buddy.
I have attached a partial list of participating stores.
If your student does participate, have them bring back their lanyard with the prize code written in to receive their book buddy.
I have attached a partial list of participating stores.
We are grateful for Mr. James Gubbels and the positive impact he makes every day at Winside. Thank you for supporting our students and staff! #SchoolCounselorsWeek 🐾
Winside FFA members recently competed in District Livestock Judging at Northeast Community College. The senior team earned a 4th place finish, qualifying them for State. Team members Baker, Raylyn, Katelyn, and Ellie each placed in the top 25 individually, with additional senior division members also earning strong individual placings. The junior division team of Quin, Allisyn, Avery, and Clancy finished 10th overall, gaining valuable contest experience. Junior high students Kaylee, Cole, and Khloie also had the opportunity to compete and learn at the district level.
26-27 Preschool registration is now open. Please use the QR code to register your student. Even if your child attends this year please register so we have an accurate count for next school year. Please complete registration by February 27, 2026.
The JH girl wrestling team was back in action on Monday Jan 19 at Homer. The girls went 7-2 on the day with 2 1st place finishes and 2 2nd place finishes. Paisley Grothe and Makenna Thies both went 2-0, Kaylee Koepke 2-1 and Brystol Rohde 1-1.
Kindness Awards - January 5 to January 13.
Jensen - picked up a lunch box in the hallway that was on the floor
Olivia L - Picked up paper towels off the bathroom floor and threw them away.
Della - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Madelyn - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Amelia - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Daxton - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Hannah L - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Avery - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Jensen - picked up a lunch box in the hallway that was on the floor
Olivia L - Picked up paper towels off the bathroom floor and threw them away.
Della - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Madelyn - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Amelia - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Daxton - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Hannah L - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Avery - Picked up green mesh from playground.
Congratulations to all our students in the elementary, junior high, and high school that made honor roll for Quarter 2.
January Student of the Month Nominee: Nicholas Thies
Nick is a great role model for his peers. He is consistently following expectations. He is kind, hardworking, and helpful. His peers know they can lean on him when they need support. He constantly pushes himself to do better and is always reaching for the stars. We really enjoy having him in 5th grade!
Nick is a great role model for his peers. He is consistently following expectations. He is kind, hardworking, and helpful. His peers know they can lean on him when they need support. He constantly pushes himself to do better and is always reaching for the stars. We really enjoy having him in 5th grade!
January Student of the Month: Lane Wieseler-Sanne
Lane has adjusted well to being a Winside Wildcat. He gets along with his classmates, is polite and respectful to teachers and staff, loves to joke, and offers to help with any task or any classmate when they have a big task. He will go out of his way to be kind to those around him and to make sure others are feeling included.
Lane has adjusted well to being a Winside Wildcat. He gets along with his classmates, is polite and respectful to teachers and staff, loves to joke, and offers to help with any task or any classmate when they have a big task. He will go out of his way to be kind to those around him and to make sure others are feeling included.
January Student of the Month Nominee: Della Lanphear
Della has been working hard and showing growth in her schoolwork. She is always smiling and a pleasure to work with.
Della has been working hard and showing growth in her schoolwork. She is always smiling and a pleasure to work with.
January Student of the Month Nominee: Grant Foxhoven
Grant is motivated to take his learning serious. He takes his time on his daily work, stays focused during AR time, and works diligently on going above and beyond in Freckle Math.
Grant is motivated to take his learning serious. He takes his time on his daily work, stays focused during AR time, and works diligently on going above and beyond in Freckle Math.
January Student of the Month Nominee: Sawyer Klabenes
Sawyer consistently shows kindness, responsibility, and a positive attitude. He works hard each day and always does his best, whether he’s learning independently or working with others. Sawyer is respectful to classmates and adults and sets a great example through his choices. We are so proud of him and all the growth he continues to show!
Sawyer consistently shows kindness, responsibility, and a positive attitude. He works hard each day and always does his best, whether he’s learning independently or working with others. Sawyer is respectful to classmates and adults and sets a great example through his choices. We are so proud of him and all the growth he continues to show!
January Student of the Month Nominee: Alex Lance
Alex comes to school each day with a positive attitude and a big smile, ready to learn and try new things. Alex consistently follows classroom rules, listens carefully during lessons, and always does her best. She is also very kind and respectful to classmates and teachers and is always willing to help others. Alex truly demonstrates what it means to be a kind, hardworking, and responsible kindergartener.
Alex comes to school each day with a positive attitude and a big smile, ready to learn and try new things. Alex consistently follows classroom rules, listens carefully during lessons, and always does her best. She is also very kind and respectful to classmates and teachers and is always willing to help others. Alex truly demonstrates what it means to be a kind, hardworking, and responsible kindergartener.
January Student of the Month Nominee: Grayson Thies
Grayson is a kind and hard working student! He gets along with anyone and always has the best smiles and giggles.
Grayson is a kind and hard working student! He gets along with anyone and always has the best smiles and giggles.
January Student of the Month Nominee: Presley Brokaw
Presley is always willing to help out in the classroom, whether it's helping a classmate with their work or assisting a teacher with various tasks. She takes her time completing her daily work and is a good role model for the younger preschooler class.
Presley is always willing to help out in the classroom, whether it's helping a classmate with their work or assisting a teacher with various tasks. She takes her time completing her daily work and is a good role model for the younger preschooler class.
January Elementary Staff of the Month: Brooke Mann
Mrs. Mann is always willing to help wherever and whenever needed and does so with a positive attitude and a genuine desire to support students and staff. She consistently goes above and beyond by stepping in without being asked, offering assistance to teachers, and providing incredible support to students. She is dependable, patient, kind, and truly makes a difference in our classroom and school community. Mrs. Mann has been an amazing addition to our staff. She consistently asks if there is anything that she can help with. She is a cheerful presence in our building. She never hesitates to jump in when needed. She has been such a positive addition to Winside.
Mrs. Mann is always willing to help wherever and whenever needed and does so with a positive attitude and a genuine desire to support students and staff. She consistently goes above and beyond by stepping in without being asked, offering assistance to teachers, and providing incredible support to students. She is dependable, patient, kind, and truly makes a difference in our classroom and school community. Mrs. Mann has been an amazing addition to our staff. She consistently asks if there is anything that she can help with. She is a cheerful presence in our building. She never hesitates to jump in when needed. She has been such a positive addition to Winside.
January Elementary Teacher of the Month: Caitlin Sila
Ms. Sila is always willing to go above and beyond for her students! She is a great collaborator and always has great ideas! She is firm and consistent in her classroom and it is a great example! She is a positive member of the Winside team! She makes sure all of her students are understanding what she is teaching and does it in a cool and calm manner with all of her kiddos.
Ms. Sila is always willing to go above and beyond for her students! She is a great collaborator and always has great ideas! She is firm and consistent in her classroom and it is a great example! She is a positive member of the Winside team! She makes sure all of her students are understanding what she is teaching and does it in a cool and calm manner with all of her kiddos.
January Elementary Teacher of the Month: Megan Halpin
Mrs. Halpin is a wonderful colleague to bounce around thoughts and ideas because of her insightfulness. She has an amazing connection to her students. Her energy in our school is motivating and contagious! Megan consistently goes above and beyond to support students, colleagues, and our school community. She is always willing to collaborate and share ideas. She creates a positive, welcoming classroom environment where students feel supported and encouraged to do their best. Her dedication to student success is evident through a genuine passion for teaching!
Mrs. Halpin is a wonderful colleague to bounce around thoughts and ideas because of her insightfulness. She has an amazing connection to her students. Her energy in our school is motivating and contagious! Megan consistently goes above and beyond to support students, colleagues, and our school community. She is always willing to collaborate and share ideas. She creates a positive, welcoming classroom environment where students feel supported and encouraged to do their best. Her dedication to student success is evident through a genuine passion for teaching!
