Parents of students involved in the fine arts at Winside Public School:
There will be a Fine Arts Boosters meeting on Monday Nov. 17th at 7pm in the school library. Fine arts here in school includes: Art, Journalism, Band, Choir, Drama and Speech. Please join us and help support students, teachers and programs involving the fine arts in school.
There will be a Fine Arts Boosters meeting on Monday Nov. 17th at 7pm in the school library. Fine arts here in school includes: Art, Journalism, Band, Choir, Drama and Speech. Please join us and help support students, teachers and programs involving the fine arts in school.
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.
Thanks for supporting our students!

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! 🏆🎉

Here is the link for the 2025-2026 Winside Wrestling apparel store - STORE CLOSES FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21ST AT NOON
https://winsidewrestling25.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
https://winsidewrestling25.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
The link to the Girls Wrestling online store is below:
https://whsgirlswrestling25.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
https://whsgirlswrestling25.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
The elementary math night tonight with the help of Wayne State education students was fun for all participants! Thank you parents for brining your students and participating with them!










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.

October Student of the Month Nominee: Chase Mielke
Chase has been very dedicated to his studies this year! He has worked very hard and it is showing! He has been kind to his classmates and helpful in the classroom!
Chase has been very dedicated to his studies this year! He has worked very hard and it is showing! He has been kind to his classmates and helpful in the classroom!

October Staff of the Month: Deb Janssen
Deb is always willing to step in and help wherever she is needed.
Deb is always willing to step in and help wherever she is needed.

October Teacher of the Month Nominee
Mrs. Stubbs - Mrs. Stubbs is a strong and dedicated leader who consistently puts her best foot forward in leading the SAT Team. She invests many hours and maintains strong communication with parents to support student success. As a coworker, she is thoughtful, supportive, and always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. Thank you, Mrs. Stubbs, for all that you do!
Mrs. Stubbs - Mrs. Stubbs is a strong and dedicated leader who consistently puts her best foot forward in leading the SAT Team. She invests many hours and maintains strong communication with parents to support student success. As a coworker, she is thoughtful, supportive, and always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. Thank you, Mrs. Stubbs, for all that you do!

October Student of the Month
Blakely Maassen - Blakely has been working very hard to improve her grades. She is willing to help others and she always seems to be in a good mood.
Blakely Maassen - Blakely has been working very hard to improve her grades. She is willing to help others and she always seems to be in a good mood.

Kindness Award Winners
October 21
Wyatt - Reminded the 4-6th graders quiet down before going to recess and because there was a student taking a test.
Braxton B. - Encourages and praises his classmates.
Rylee H. - Cleaned up a wet spot by the water fountain/bathrooms.
Elisabeth - Consistently helping a student during keyboarding.
Brantley - playing with the younger students at morning recess.
Harper - helped someone at recess who fell and got hurt.
October 28 (High School)
Trenton - Cleaned up paint palettes, paint brushes and the sinks even though it wasnt his mess.
Bailey - Cleaned up paint palettes, paint brushes and the sinks even though it wasnt her mess.
October 14
Trevor - Encouraged a peer as he played a game on the smartboard. He told the peer "good job!" several times!
Emery - Helping a classmate get logged into our review
Matthew - Helped set up tables and chairs for grandparents breakfast
McKenzie - Helped set up tables and chairs for grandparents breakfast
Sawyer - Helped set up tables and chairs for grandparents breakfast
Stella - Helped set up tables and chairs for grandparents breakfast
Jensen - Helped to take out the trash.
Preschool (various dates)
Paisley - Paisley gave her classmate her gray crayon to use when he couldn't find his.
Cade - Helped put out chairs for hot lunch week
Everett - Helped put out chairs for hot lunch week
Bowie - Pushed in all the chairs at the end of class without being asked.
October 21
Wyatt - Reminded the 4-6th graders quiet down before going to recess and because there was a student taking a test.
Braxton B. - Encourages and praises his classmates.
Rylee H. - Cleaned up a wet spot by the water fountain/bathrooms.
Elisabeth - Consistently helping a student during keyboarding.
Brantley - playing with the younger students at morning recess.
Harper - helped someone at recess who fell and got hurt.
October 28 (High School)
Trenton - Cleaned up paint palettes, paint brushes and the sinks even though it wasnt his mess.
Bailey - Cleaned up paint palettes, paint brushes and the sinks even though it wasnt her mess.
October 14
Trevor - Encouraged a peer as he played a game on the smartboard. He told the peer "good job!" several times!
Emery - Helping a classmate get logged into our review
Matthew - Helped set up tables and chairs for grandparents breakfast
McKenzie - Helped set up tables and chairs for grandparents breakfast
Sawyer - Helped set up tables and chairs for grandparents breakfast
Stella - Helped set up tables and chairs for grandparents breakfast
Jensen - Helped to take out the trash.
Preschool (various dates)
Paisley - Paisley gave her classmate her gray crayon to use when he couldn't find his.
Cade - Helped put out chairs for hot lunch week
Everett - Helped put out chairs for hot lunch week
Bowie - Pushed in all the chairs at the end of class without being asked.




November Lunch Menu

Attention Book Blaster families! We have only a few days left! Now is the time to contribute through the invitation from your favorite student or to make a school-wide contribution: https://app.booksarefun.com/WinsidePS68790. You have until Sunday night to contribute.
Thank you to everyone in our community and beyond that have contributed to our Book Blast event! Your support will help students take home as many books as possible, up to 10 each. In our quest to promote literacy and reading, every new book is like gold to be treasured!
Thank you to everyone in our community and beyond that have contributed to our Book Blast event! Your support will help students take home as many books as possible, up to 10 each. In our quest to promote literacy and reading, every new book is like gold to be treasured!
The American Red Cross is offering free smoke alarms for the deaf and hard of hearing. Please share this with anyone you know in need.

We are so close to our goal of 60% participation. We currently are at 53.68%. Book Blast contributions help ensure all our students receive books. After your student earns all 10 books from the book list, additional contributions help provide more books for all our students, classrooms, and the library. Plus there’s still a chance to be entered into the Disney trip giveaway!




Honor Roll recipients for Q1.








Perfect attendance Q1 for high school and elementary students. Students were not absent or tardy to any period during the quarter.


