On July 15, 2024, the Winnebago Public School Board of Education amended and approved disciplinary consequences for both Electronic Device Violations and Vaping incidents.
Cell Phones/Electronic Devices
Winnebago Public Schools moved to ban all portable wireless device use for students at WPS for the 2024-2025 school year. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of cell phones, I-watches and personal laptops and tablets. The ban is in effect for all students from the time students arrive until the end of the school day. The policy is not in effect during practices and after school activities. Coaches and sponsors will use their own discretion for their sport/activity.
This policy will be in effect for all areas of the building, at all times, during the school day and will be strictly enforced by all employees of the school district. To deter the use of these electronic devices, strict consequences have been put into place. They are as follows:
1st Offense: 3 days in-school suspension.
2nd Offense: 5 days out-of-school suspension
3rd Offense: 10 days out-of-school suspension.
Drugs/Vapes
WPS has also revised consequences for vaping on school grounds. All vaping by school-age students is illegal under Tribal, State and Federal law. Illegal and extremely dangerous drugs, such as fentanyl and methamphetamine, are sometimes found in vapes. In order to protect our students, WPS has instituted the following consequences:
1st Offense: 10 days out-of-school suspension.
2nd Offense: Consideration for expulsion.
At Winnebago Public School, our primary functions are to keep our kids safe and educate them to be successful members of our community and society. These actions will help to keep all students safe and keep them engaged in the learning that will directly impact their future.
Any HS student 7-12 grade interested in going out for XC that Coach Bonneau and Nelsen will be at school Friday at 8:00am to discuss the upcoming season and what you can do to start preparing. If you are unable to make it please contact him via email bbonneau@winnebagok12.org
The Winnebago Football team participated in the Dakota State 9-Man Team Camp yesterday and today. 12 total teams from Minnesota Nebraska and South Dakota participated. The team is currently eating lunch in Sioux Falls and looks to return around 4:30-5pm.
WPS is looking for livestream sponsors for the 24-25 school year. If interested please fill out the paperwork and return to Adam Tranmer or drop off at the school. Thank you for your support of WPS activities.
*Change of schedule for football camp*
HS Football Camp will be at 6AM tomorrow for 9-12 students.
The 24-25 school year is about to ramp up so here are the schedules for the fall sporting events.
Good morning, with only a few weeks before the school year begins we just wanted to throw out a friendly reminder that all incoming 7-12 students need to have a completed 2024-25 physical on file at the school. If you have not gotten your child in for a physical please do so ASAP. Student athletes will not be able to participate in activities or practices if they don't have a physical turned in to the school.
Also required is the WPS Activities Participation packet all pages must be filled out and signed, which is attached. You may also pick up a packet at the main office if needed.
High School Football Team Camp starts today at 5pm for any high school students interested in playing football this year….camp is July 16-18. This is only for incoming student athletes in High School 9-12 grades.
Due to the excessive heat warnings.
HS football will be at 6am Thursday
And 11am on Friday
Any high school student 9-12 interested in football this fall.
There will be no weights on July 4th and 5th due to the holiday. Weights will start back up on Monday July 8th. Please enjoy the time with family and be safe. Have a happy 4th of July.
If you believe you should be receiving Summer EBT but have not, please apply at this link:
https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Summer-EBT-Apply.aspx
Weights schedule for the week
Boys 8am-10am
Girls 10am-noon
Summer school is back in session today. Weights and conditioning will be open also. Thank you for your flexibility yesterday.
Due to unforeseen circumstances and no electricity at the school, there will be no summer school or weights today. We will keep you posted about tomorrow.
Attn: June 24th and 25th are the last days of summer band lessons. If you have any instruments or book, please return them to Mr. Garthoff. Thank you
Recent graduate, Michael Hulit at basic training! We are proud of you!
#BAGOPRIDE
There will be summer school today. However, there is no boys and girls club so please pick your child up at Kidz Cafe. There will be Fun in the Sun activities.
Jh/hs weights and conditioning schedule for the week:
Monday-Thursday:
Boys 8am-10am
Girls 10am-12pm
Friday:
All- 10am-12pm
If raining, we will be in the inside weightroom
Click the attached link to order your Winnebago Football gear for the 24-25 season. Any items ordered will arrive directly to your address. Thank you for supporting the WPS football program.
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/BAGO24FB