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! 🙌
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!
🏅 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.
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.
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.
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!
We want to inform you that a few students in our school have recently been diagnosed with Hand, Foot, and Mouth disease. We are taking extra cleaning and safety measures to help prevent the spread.
Please review the attached images for important information on symptoms, prevention, and when to keep your child home.
Thank you for helping us keep our school healthy and safe.
Please review the attached images for important information on symptoms, prevention, and when to keep your child home.
Thank you for helping us keep our school healthy and safe.
September students of the month for exemplifying our core four words: respectful, responsible, safe, and kind. Award winners were: Kortney Jaeger (Respectful), Sloane Klabenes (Responsible), Tate Petersen (Safe), and Corben Krause (Kind).
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Kindness Awards - October 8
Hailey - helping others with math lessons
Jensen - stayed after class to help clean up art supplies
Taleya - in math class, she saw that a worksheet was on each student's desk. She placed a pencil next to each student's worksheet so her peers would be ready for class.
Faith - holding the door open for students in the morning.
Keelie - helping students in the classroom.
Hailey - helping others with math lessons
Jensen - stayed after class to help clean up art supplies
Taleya - in math class, she saw that a worksheet was on each student's desk. She placed a pencil next to each student's worksheet so her peers would be ready for class.
Faith - holding the door open for students in the morning.
Keelie - helping students in the classroom.
