Wildcat Family: here is the address to the Girls Basketball apparel store to order your Fan Shirt. Hurry and order! The store closes at 10am on December 4th.
Winside FFA took part in Leadership Development Events. LDE's are public speaking events and demonstrations that showcase students knowledge and public speaking abilities.
Conduct of Chapter Meetings:
Allisyn, Liz, Quin, Averie, Avery, Timothy, Tinsley- PURPLE RIBBON
Parliamentary Procedure:
Jayla, Baker, Stratton, Anna, Payton, Maci- BLUE RIBBON
Ag Demo- Jerzi, Hadleigh, Ellie- RED RIBBON
Employment Skills:
Raylyn- PURPLE RIBBON
Katelyn- PURPLE RIBBON
Extemporaneous Speaking:
Hadley Sellin- BLUE RIBBON
Sr. Public Speaking:
Ellie- BLUE RIBBON
Jr. Public Speaking:
Riley- BLUE RIBBON
Natural Resource Speaking:
Maya- BLUE RIBBON
Jenna- RED RIBBON
Coop Speaking:
AJ- RED RIBBON
Creed Speaking:
Roman- PURPLE RIBBON
Timothy- RED RIBBON
Small Chapter- Sweepstakes Runner Up!
Conduct of Chapter Meetings:
Allisyn, Liz, Quin, Averie, Avery, Timothy, Tinsley- PURPLE RIBBON
Parliamentary Procedure:
Jayla, Baker, Stratton, Anna, Payton, Maci- BLUE RIBBON
Ag Demo- Jerzi, Hadleigh, Ellie- RED RIBBON
Employment Skills:
Raylyn- PURPLE RIBBON
Katelyn- PURPLE RIBBON
Extemporaneous Speaking:
Hadley Sellin- BLUE RIBBON
Sr. Public Speaking:
Ellie- BLUE RIBBON
Jr. Public Speaking:
Riley- BLUE RIBBON
Natural Resource Speaking:
Maya- BLUE RIBBON
Jenna- RED RIBBON
Coop Speaking:
AJ- RED RIBBON
Creed Speaking:
Roman- PURPLE RIBBON
Timothy- RED RIBBON
Small Chapter- Sweepstakes Runner Up!
Washington, D.C. Trip Fundraiser now through December 18th:
The Booster club is partnering with our students to raise funds for their Washington, D.c. Trip in 2027. This is a raffle with a $2000-1st prize and a $500 2nd prize. There will only be 500 tickets sold.
Tickets are $20 each and are available from any student going on the 2027 trip or any booster club member. We accept cash, checks made out to Winside Public School or Venmo@WinsideBoosterClub-please include ticket numbers in your Venmo.
ONLY TWO WEEKS LEFT! GET YOUR TICKETS SOON!
Happy Special Education Day to our Special Education teachers and the paraprofessionals that assist the teachers everyday! We appreciate all the care and support you provide for our students!
Kindness Awards - November 12-18
Charlie - told a classmate they did a good job on their artwork, and gave the classmate a high five
Stella - told a classmate they did a good job on their artwork, and gave the classmate a high five
Elise - helped clean up the classroom Thursday and Friday after class this week, without being asked.
Jensen - picked up green mesh on playground.
Nick - picked up green mesh on playground.
Dagney - picked up green mesh on playground.
Gracyn - picked up green mesh on playground.
Eely - picked up green mesh on playground.
Mila - picked up green mesh on playground.
Cayden - picked up green mesh on playground.
Urijah - picked up green mesh on playground.
Caine - picked up green mesh on playground.
Savannah - picked up green mesh on playground.
Olivia - picked up green mesh on playground.
Braelynn - picked up green mesh on playground.
Caine Genereux 6 Caine found and turned in a peice of my keychain that fell off that a dear friend gave to me, fortunate to get it back
Charlie - told a classmate they did a good job on their artwork, and gave the classmate a high five
Stella - told a classmate they did a good job on their artwork, and gave the classmate a high five
Elise - helped clean up the classroom Thursday and Friday after class this week, without being asked.
Jensen - picked up green mesh on playground.
Nick - picked up green mesh on playground.
Dagney - picked up green mesh on playground.
Gracyn - picked up green mesh on playground.
Eely - picked up green mesh on playground.
Mila - picked up green mesh on playground.
Cayden - picked up green mesh on playground.
Urijah - picked up green mesh on playground.
Caine - picked up green mesh on playground.
Savannah - picked up green mesh on playground.
Olivia - picked up green mesh on playground.
Braelynn - picked up green mesh on playground.
Caine Genereux 6 Caine found and turned in a peice of my keychain that fell off that a dear friend gave to me, fortunate to get it back
Kindness Awards November 5-11
Rey - Helped his teacher say Spanish words in a book.
Mila - Always says please and thank you.
Jaxon - He always tries his best in school and works hard to get better at learning.
Javonte - Javonte made excellent progress on his Star Math assessment with a growth rate of 14.5! Fantastic job!
Halle - Took the time at the end of class to organize my privacy folders after the test today! I really appreciate it :)
Hailey - Took the time at the end of class to organize my privacy folders after the test today! I really appreciate it :)
Breanna - Took the time at the end of class to organize my privacy folders after the test today! I really appreciate it :)
Kadie - Reminded a classmate to plug in Chromebooks (their class job) before they left for the day.
Eve - Helpful to the substitute teacher.
Hannah - Helpful to the substitute teacher.
Matthew - Offered to put classmates' Chromebooks away for them since we were cleaning up and they were not in the room.
Brooks - Helped a scared friend take a bug off her ankle.
Nick - Followed expectations without being told.
Peyton - Followed expectations without being told.
Eely Forsyth - Followed expectations without being told.
Braxton L - Picking up trash off the floor without being asked.
4-6th Graders (Helped clean up the plastic netting on the playground after recess.
Rey - Helped his teacher say Spanish words in a book.
Mila - Always says please and thank you.
Jaxon - He always tries his best in school and works hard to get better at learning.
Javonte - Javonte made excellent progress on his Star Math assessment with a growth rate of 14.5! Fantastic job!
Halle - Took the time at the end of class to organize my privacy folders after the test today! I really appreciate it :)
Hailey - Took the time at the end of class to organize my privacy folders after the test today! I really appreciate it :)
Breanna - Took the time at the end of class to organize my privacy folders after the test today! I really appreciate it :)
Kadie - Reminded a classmate to plug in Chromebooks (their class job) before they left for the day.
Eve - Helpful to the substitute teacher.
Hannah - Helpful to the substitute teacher.
Matthew - Offered to put classmates' Chromebooks away for them since we were cleaning up and they were not in the room.
Brooks - Helped a scared friend take a bug off her ankle.
Nick - Followed expectations without being told.
Peyton - Followed expectations without being told.
Eely Forsyth - Followed expectations without being told.
Braxton L - Picking up trash off the floor without being asked.
4-6th Graders (Helped clean up the plastic netting on the playground after recess.
November Staff of the Month:
Lori Brogren - Custodian
Lori goes above and beyond for Winside. She works very hard and we couldn't do it without her!
Lori Brogren - Custodian
Lori goes above and beyond for Winside. She works very hard and we couldn't do it without her!
November Teacher of the Month:
Marshawn Gubbels - Life Skills
Marshawn has been a great addition to our Wildcat family this year and has done great things for meeting the needs of the students in her care.
Marshawn Gubbels - Life Skills
Marshawn has been a great addition to our Wildcat family this year and has done great things for meeting the needs of the students in her care.
November Student of the Month Nominee:
Cade Brokaw - Preschool 4
Cade is a positive role model for his peers. He works hard and always tries his best.
Ms. Petzoldt
Cade Brokaw - Preschool 4
Cade is a positive role model for his peers. He works hard and always tries his best.
Ms. Petzoldt
November Student of the Month Nominee:
Eely Forsyth - 5th Grade
Eely is a great classmate. She is kind, hardworking, and inclusive! She consistently follows directions and is a great role model for her peers.
Ms. Finkhaus
Eely Forsyth - 5th Grade
Eely is a great classmate. She is kind, hardworking, and inclusive! She consistently follows directions and is a great role model for her peers.
Ms. Finkhaus
November Student of the month:
Bowen Watters - Preschool 3
Bowen always has a good attitude and is always willing to help his friends and teachers. He is very polite and respectful and he follows directions and listens very well.
Mrs. Lange
Bowen Watters - Preschool 3
Bowen always has a good attitude and is always willing to help his friends and teachers. He is very polite and respectful and he follows directions and listens very well.
Mrs. Lange
Ms. Nelson's English 8 class wrote Christmas Haiku Poems and their Renga styled response.
Winside Boys Basketball fans – it’s shirt time! 🏀
2025–2026 Winside Boys Basketball shirts are now on sale at the link below:
https://winsidebball25.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Orders are due by 11:59 PM on December 5, 2025. Don’t miss the deadline! 🙌
2025–2026 Winside Boys Basketball shirts are now on sale at the link below:
https://winsidebball25.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Orders are due by 11:59 PM on December 5, 2025. Don’t miss the deadline! 🙌
🏅 Congratulations Aftyn, Jerzi, and Tinsley! 🏅
All three earned Lewis & Clark All-Conference honors!
🏐 Aftyn – 2nd Team
🏐 Jerzi – Honorable Mention
🏐 Tinsley – Honorable Mention
We’re so proud of the hard work, dedication, and heart you showed all season long. Way to go, ladies! ♥️
All three earned Lewis & Clark All-Conference honors!
🏐 Aftyn – 2nd Team
🏐 Jerzi – Honorable Mention
🏐 Tinsley – Honorable Mention
We’re so proud of the hard work, dedication, and heart you showed all season long. Way to go, ladies! ♥️
AQuESTT is Nebraska's accountability system that rates schools on their performance in 6 domains. To learn more about AQuESTT ratings please visit aquestt.com.
Wildcats Quiz Bowl Team Claims Fourth Straight Conference Title!
Congratulations to our Varsity Quiz Bowl team for capturing first place at the Lewis and Clark Conference Tournament — marking their fourth consecutive championship win!
Team members Lucas Petersen, Chase Genereux, and AJ Miller demonstrated exceptional teamwork and knowledge throughout the competition under the guidance of their advisor, Mrs. Kara Thompson.
Way to go, Wildcats — your hard work and dedication continue to make us proud! 🏆🎉
Congratulations to our Varsity Quiz Bowl team for capturing first place at the Lewis and Clark Conference Tournament — marking their fourth consecutive championship win!
Team members Lucas Petersen, Chase Genereux, and AJ Miller demonstrated exceptional teamwork and knowledge throughout the competition under the guidance of their advisor, Mrs. Kara Thompson.
Way to go, Wildcats — your hard work and dedication continue to make us proud! 🏆🎉
The link to the Girls Wrestling online store is below:
https://whsgirlswrestling25.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
https://whsgirlswrestling25.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
Bookblast Last Message: Don't forget! When you register and send 10+ invitations, it helps classroom teachers earn shopping sprees for classroom supplies or books. Plus, students still have time to get it on the Epic Treasure Chest giveaway! Thanks for supporting our teachers and students.
October Student of the Month Nominee: Rand Petersen
Rand is a hardworking and kind student who always tries his best at school. He plays well with everyone and is a good friend to his classmates. Rand has settled into strong routines and shows that he really wants to do well in class. His consistency and positive attitude are great to see.
Rand is a hardworking and kind student who always tries his best at school. He plays well with everyone and is a good friend to his classmates. Rand has settled into strong routines and shows that he really wants to do well in class. His consistency and positive attitude are great to see.
October Student of the Month Nominee: Braxton Biermann
Braxton helps a preschool student put his backpack and things away in his cubby every morning.
Braxton helps a preschool student put his backpack and things away in his cubby every morning.
