We are so proud of our Special Olympics athletes who competed at yesterday's Holden track meet! #tigerpride
Educators in the Warrensburg School district completed the first year of intensive professional development for LETRS (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Volume 1. Made up of 25 educators, participants completed the professional learning that provides in-depth knowledge and tools utilized in reading instruction. These individuals included Alison Mines (3rd), Stefini Colvin (SPED), Leann Lamb (5th), Chealsie Nelson (4th), Tina Venable (2nd), Faithia Gillogly (PreK), Kaitlyn Palmer (Kindergarten), Jessica McCannon (1st), Samantha Buford (1st), Kaylene Smith (3rd), Brittany Minor (5th), Tracy Shippy (Intervention), Destiny Borron (2nd), Katelyn Clark (1st), Heather Culbertson (SPED), Wendy Hunt (1st), Audrey Thomas (2nd), Stephanie Mundwiller (1st), Kirsten Bears (1st), Heidi Ruhnke (1st), Makayla Cohen (1st), Megan Hook (ECSE), Coleen Leonard (Kindergarten), Angie Campbell (SPED), Hannah Lochman (SPED).
The LETRS professional development training is a two-year commitment. In Volume 1, which takes one year to complete, educators focus their learning on word recognition skills, including the challenges of learning to read, the speech sounds in English, phonics, and advanced word recognition. Participants complete over 70 hours of intensive learning in Volume 1, which includes reading, online modules and assessments, and four all-day in-person training facilitated by an in-district LETRS facilitator. In addition, the participants put their knowledge into practice by completing specific activities with case study students and their classes. Volume 2, which will be completed by these participants in the 24-25 school year, focuses on Language Comprehension skills, such as vocabulary, reading comprehension, and the reading/writing connection. Volume 2 includes another 70+ hours of learning through the same modalities as Volume 1.
Routes 8 & 9 will need to be combined on Thursday and Friday (April 18 & 19). Route 8 will pick up about 10 minutes earlier, and Route 9 will pick up about 10 minutes later than normal times; all Mitchell St. stops will be picked up by Route 17 A Loop between 6:55-7:00 am B Loop about 8:00 am
Routes 8 & 9 will be combined today April 16th. Please expect 30 minute delays.
Month of the Military Child began with a kick-off event at the Capitol in Jefferson City last week. One of our high school students, Grayson Duplissie, was honored to be a military-connected student speaker at the event.
(Pictured are Mrs. Diane Butler, Colonel Keith Butler, Grayson Duplissie, WHS Student, Kandis Duplissie, Mother, Andrew Duplisee, Father, Chief Master Sergeant Olatatokunbo O. Olopade)
Check out this event a week from today!
Five students from Mrs. Kearfott's Fashion and Advanced Design courses spent the day last Friday learning about and exploring the UCM campus and all it has to offer prospective students. They met the university president, toured a dorm, ate in a dining hall, and visited with Dr. Abner from the Fashion Design and Merchandising Department about course offerings and career opportunities. #tigerpride
WHS Juniors competed with another school in an essay contest hosted by West Central Electric Cooperative. Out of 29 student essays that were submitted, 7 of them broke into the final oral competition, and 6 out of 7 of the finalists are from WHS! Here are the results:
1st Place, winning a trip to DC with the Youth Cycle Tour: Saul Logan
2nd Place, winning a trip to DC with the Youth Cycle Tour: Jonathan Henry Jr.
Runners up, winning a trip to Jefferson City for the C.Y.C.L.E Conference, are the following students:
Kennedy Crooks
Elora Coleman
Emmalee Cox
Adam Wisocky
Congratulations! #tigerpride
Students and staff from Warrensburg School District participated in Girls in STEAM Exploration Day at Whiteman AFB last week. Students got to fly drones, control robots, create Operation games, use microscopes, and meet inspiring women in STEM careers like Air Force Chief Scientist Dr. Coleman and Global Air Strike Chief Scientist Dr. Senft. It was a fantastic day of exploration, engagement, and pure fun! Thank you to Warrensburg HOSA and PLTW for being student mentors for the day! Thank you to Cyndi Allen, Jennifer Hutchens & Arianna Hunter for helping make the day possible for the students! #tigerpride #girlsinSTEM #STEMeducation
In honor of School Board Appreciation Month, our buildings made each Board Member a poster to thank them for all they do.
#tigerpride
Tomorrow, Thursday, March 28th is Opening Day for Major League Baseball! Whether you support the Royals, the Cardinals, or any other Baseball Team - wear your favorite jersey or team shirt to school!
At the board meeting on March 19, Junior Emalie Denton presented her experience with FCCLA Legislative Shadowing to the Board.
Reece Nimmo was also recognized for her 7th-place - All-State achievement in Golf.
#tigerpride
Martin Warren's Family Fair drew over 300 attendees on Tuesday. It featured 14 outside community resources and engaging learning stations facilitated by our dedicated teachers. #tigerpride
Ibiyinka Alao, a Nigerian Art Ambassador for the United Nations, and his wife Kaila inspired Sterling students and staff with their positive energy, Ibi’s amazing artwork, music, story-telling and message of peace to our school. Ibi is currently working
with producers to present
"My Fireflies" Musical on
Broadway in NYC this year.
Mr. Collier and Mrs. Webber's classes embarked on 'The Oregon Trail' adventure at Warrensburg Middle School on March 19th! 🏞️ Students delved into Minute To Win It games, competing for vital supplies to navigate the historic journey. What an exciting and educational experience! 🌟
This Saturday is the WHS Band-Aides Character Breakfast.
It's a beautiful day for baseball! The Tigers lost a hard fought battle against Smith-Cotton earlier this afternoon. They will take on Ray-Pec this evening.
Congrats to Kendra on ringing the bell at Reese today! She rang the bell once for her past, present, and future. We wish her luck as she graduates! #tigerpride
We had a number of teachers leading breakout sessions at the Teach It Forward event today at UCM. Susan Crooks, Angie Campbell, Heather Culbertson, Clarice Hutchings, Amanda Bliss, Alexis McConnell, Dinah Orr, Dan Richner, Ana Reed, Margaret Cicon, Katie Ritter, Tyler Narron, Kasey Tucker, Jennifer Munsterman, Creighton Collier, and Stephanie Othic all presented. Over 450 area high school and middle school students attended, including around 40 from the Warrensburg School District.
Emalie Denton, a junior from WHS, participated in the Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Legislative Shadowing Project on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. Krystal Snell and Michelle Kearfott are the chapter advisors, and Mrs. Kearfott accompanied Denton to the Capital City.
Sponsored by Missouri FCCLA, the program provides an opportunity for junior and senior high school students to spend a day with their state representative, senator, or another public official at the State Capitol. Denton spent her shadowing experience with Representative Dan Houx, a Warrensburg native. Before her meeting, Denton had to prepare for the event by researching Representative Houx's responsibilities and current issues. She also attended a reception and opening session on Tuesday, February 27th. Denton discussed with Houx his most recent supported bills, toured house meeting facilities, and was introduced on the house floor. Furthermore, Denton toured the Missouri Archives and the Supreme Court Building and networked with other project participants from around the state.
The Legislative Shadowing Project, now in its 23rd year, is conducted by Missouri FCCLA, the Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for the Family and Consumer Sciences Education. The Legislative Project allows students to connect their interests in law, public service, civic issues, and political processes with their education. The event is designed to help students better understand the political process and its impact on citizens.
FCCLA is a nonprofit student organization open to students grades 6-12 in family and consumer sciences education. MO FCCLA has more than 8,500 members in 300 chapters, making it the tenth-largest FCCLA state association in the nation.
