Winnebago Public Schools

Bus route 1 will be running a little late this morning.

WPS would like to remind you EVERY Wednesday during the 24-25 school year school start at 9am (due to teacher professional learning). Busses will run 1 hour later than normal days.

Reminder: On Aug 20th Jay Martin will be at WPS to present parents and community members a program on Digital Culture. Digital wisdom is needed for students and parents to improve behavioral, mental, and emotional well-being. Together we can improve the digital culture and climate in our school and community. Please join us on August 20th from 5pm-6pm in the WPS theater for this community presentation.

WPS jh fall activities practice for Football, Cross Country and Volleyball will start on Aug 19th. Practices will begin at 3:10 and be held daily unless coaches inform athletes differently.

Just a reminder WPS will dismiss today at 1pm. Have a great weekend.

WPS sports schedules have arrived. Please stop and see Ms. Wolfe at the main office front desk.

First Student is looking for Bus Drivers for the 24-25 school year. If anyone is interested please follow the link below and apply for the Winnebago Schools 202 Osborne St job. https://workatfirst.com/job-search/?q=&loc=68071&radius=10&unitRadio=Miles&spage=1

Parent/Coaches meeting is tonight Aug 12th at 6pm in the main gym.

Reminder: Parents and Guardians of any 9-12 student athletes playing fall sports (football, volleyball , cross country, girls golf) you are invited to the Coaches/Parent meetings. Meet the coaches hear expectations, rules, and player/parent contracts will be gone over. Hope to see you all there. Athletes welcome also.

August 12th 6pm: Parents and Guardians of any 9-12 student athletes playing fall sports (football, volleyball , cross country, girls golf) you are invited to the Coaches/Parent meetings. Meet the coaches hear expectations, rules, and player/parent contracts will be gone over. Hope to see you all there.

Come join us at WPS for the 24-25 school year open house which is happening right now until 6pm. Meet the teachers and staff. Stop by the gym and check out the athletics garage sale all items $10 cash or check.

Any WPS girl 9-12 student interested in golf please meet at the golf shed at the football field at 2pm to meet Coach Blackhawk and talk about the upcoming season today and tomorrow. Full Practice will begin on Monday.

The Welcome Back Pow Wow at Winnebago Public Schools scheduled for Thursday, August 8th has been rescheduled. The Pow Wow will be on Friday, August 30th from 1:00-3:00pm.

Here are the school supply lists for K-4th Grade for the 2024-2025 school year. There are programs donating school supplies this year, but you are more than welcome to get your student(s) their own supplies as well.

Any student 7-8th grade interested in cross county is encouraged to join the high school tomorrow morning 8am to get ready for the season as they kick off the season when the HS does.

Huge WPS CHASH ONLY uniform garage!!! WPS will be holding a CASH ONLY garage sale on Aug 8th during the open house from 3pm-6pm of old uniforms -football, volleyball, basketball, warmups and t-shirts. Vintage warmups, jerseys, t-shirts and shorts along with newer uniforms will all be $10 each *This will be cash only no exceptions*. All proceeds will go to the WPS Athletics programs.

WPS Back to School Open House!! On August 8th WPS would like to invite parents, guardians, and students to meet your teacher and WPS staff on from 3pm-6pm. Also, All incoming kindergartners need to turn in their enrollment packet and a copy of their immunizations, vision, and physical before they can start school. Packets were mailed out but you can get another copy in the district office.

WPS would like to welcome Jay Martin from the Nebraska Schools Safety Dept. on Aug 20th to present parents and community members a program on Digital Culture. Digital wisdom is needed for students and parents to improve behavioral, mental, and emotional well-being. Together we can improve the digital culture and climate in our school and community. Please join us on August 20th from 5pm-6pm in the WPS theater for this community presentation.

Parents/guardians of students K-4 click the following link to meet your teachers for this upcoming school year! https://www.winnebagopublicschools.org/documents/students-and-parents/k-4-staff/504088

WPS wanted send out a reminder of the new cell phone policy that will be in place for the 24-25 school year. Device Violations. 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. This policy has been implemented to help to keep all students safe and keep them engaged in the learning that will directly impact their future.