Winston announces school makeup days, principals rehired

During an executive session of their Jan. 29 meeting, the R-6 Board of Education rehired High School Principal David Rapp and Elementary Principal Pam Madison for the 2020-2021 school year.

The resignation of first grade teacher Tina Praiswater was accepted, and she was approved for the District Early Notification of Separation Agreement.

Josh Junco was approved as elementary girls’ basketball coach and Dustin Figg as elementary boys’ basketball coach.

Elementary Principal Pam Madison, who also serves as the Winston School District’s Federal Programs Coordinator, has secured approval from the US Department of Education for the Winston School District to pay for six hours of college credit for Winston juniors and seniors each year. This program, that the district had started two years ago, was not approved earlier this year due to a new interpretation of how schools could use Title IV funds. Students will again be able to obtain six free college credit hours a year if they receive a grade that is an A or B for the semester.

Board policy updates were approved as recommended by the Missouri Consultants for Education; and district and superintendent goals for the next year were approved.
The contribution amount that the Winston School Districts contributes to employee health insurance was increased to $440 per month.

Board candidate filing period closed for the April 7, election with Shelly Mason, Karla Youtsey, Hydi Sheetz, and Jason Estes seeking to fill three seats on the Winston School Board.

Elementary Principal, Mrs. Madison offered a thank you to the teachers who donated or helped decorate the winter wonderland to surprise students the week before break. It will be left up for a few more weeks.

Teachers hosted a Positive Behavior Support training camp to review all school wide expectations. Teachers are reviewing data from the first semester and continue to work through lessons designed to reinforce standards for their grade level.

A Writers Club started this week. Each Wednesday, Ms. Pope will have afterschool activities to promote writing for all students interested in signing up to participate.

Junior High/High School Principal Mr. Rapp reported that seniors took one of their senior trips on Jan. 9 to Snow Creek in Weston. Progress reports for third quarter will be somewhere around February 10, weather permitting. Third Quarter will end on March 10, weather permitting. HDC Band was postponed and the school is looking for a date to reschedule. Mrs. Enyeart is taking students to the Graceland Honor Band Days Feb. 7-8. County Spelling Bee is Feb. 6.

December Students of the Month – Caring/Compassion: left to right, front row, Davie Kimble, Baylie O’Dell, Juliet West, Lois Bain, and Kenzy Hiley; back row, Kyle Christensen, Amy Caldwell, Marshall Farrell, Miley McCampbell.

Next school board meeting is scheduled for Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m.