Back to School 2024
It's almost back to school time again! In order to make the transition from summer to fall as easy as possible for the Winhawks in your family, we've created this one-stop shop that includes information on the latest changes to school meals, school supplies lists, enrollment information, the 2024-25 calendar and more.
If you can't find what you're looking for on this website, fear not. Fill out this form and a Winona Area Public Schools staff member will get back to you with an answer.
Families who are having trouble registering their student or those who don't have access to a computer are welcome to visit the WAPS district office at 903 Gilmore Ave., or to call 507-494-0870 to complete registration over the phone.
- Important Back To School Dates
- 2024-25 School Calendar
- Bell Times
- School Supplies
- School Meals
- Application for Educational Benefits (Free and Reduced Lunch Form)
- Key Kids Child Care
- Transportation
- How to Enroll
- Other Forms and Links
Important Back To School Dates
2024-25 School Calendar
Bell Times
School Supplies
2024-25 School Supply Lists
- Goodview Elementary
- Jefferson Elementary
- Washington-Kosciusko Elementary
- Winona Middle School
- Community KIDS Preschool
- Winona Senior High School/Winona Area Learning Center
Goodview Elementary
- No permanent markers are to be brought to school by students
- Label notebooks and folders only. Do not label anything else.
- All students need tennis/gym shoes that they can fasten independently, if not already worn to school
- A change of clothes in a Ziploc bag labeled with the student's name
- Backpack needs to fit in school lockers
Kindergarten
- 1) backpack (no wheels, please label with name)
- (2) packs of 24 Crayola crayons (no jumbo)
- (1) point tip Fiskars scissors
- (2) wide-ruled spiral notebooks (70 ct)
- (1) plastic 2-pocket folder (with prongs)
- (8) Expo dry erase markers (fine tip)
- (8) Expo dry erase markers (chisel tip)
- (8) washable glue sticks
- (3) boxes Crayola washable markers
- (2) 4 oz bottle of Elmer’s glue
- (12) Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils (sharpened)
- (2) boxes of crackers (snack)
- (1) box magic erasers
- (2) Clorox wipes
- (2) boxes of Kleenex
- (1) box Ziploc bag (quart)
First Grade
- (1) backpack (please label with name)
- (3) 24 packs of Crayola crayons
- (12) Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils (sharpened)
- (8) glue sticks
- (1) wide-ruled spiral notebook (70 count)
- (1) large eraser
- (1) box washable markers
- (1) yellow highlighter
- (4) Expo dry erase markers (low odor)
- (1) plastic 2-pocket folder
- (1) Fiskars scissor
- (1) box magic erasers
- (2) Kleenex boxes
- BOYS: (2) boxes Ziploc bags (gallon)
- GIRLS: (2) boxes Ziploc bags (quart)
Second Grade
- (1) backpack (please label with name)
- (24) Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils (sharpened)
- (4) glue sticks - pack
- (1) 24 pack of Crayola crayons
- (1) scissors
- (1) pencil case (optional)
- (2) packs of markers
- (1) box of colored pencils
- (2) wide-ruled spiral notebooks (70 count)
- (1) pack of highlighters
- (1) pack of large erasers
- (2) plastic 2-pocket folders (bottom pockets)
- (8) 8 dry erase markers (fine point)
- (1) Clorox wipes
- (1) Post-its pack
- (1) box of Kleenex
Third Grade
- (1) backpack (please label with name)
- (2) boxes of Crayola colored pencils
- (24) Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils (sharpened)
- (8) glue sticks
- (1) highlighter
- (2) large pink erasers
- (1) pack of pencil top erasers
- (1) pencil bag (no boxes) (Mr. Reuter only)
- (3) spiral notebooks wide-ruled
- (1) Fiskars scissors
- (2) plastic 2-pocket folders
- (2) dry erase markers (low odor, black)
- (1) box of Crayola wide markers
- (1) 1-inch, 3-ring binder (Ms. Browne only)
- (1) pack of post-it notes
- (1) box of Kleenex
- BOYS: (1) box Ziploc bags (gallon)
- GIRLS (1) box Ziploc bags (quart)
Fourth Grade
- (1) backpack (please label with name)
- (2) pack of pencil top erasers
- (1) pencil bag (no boxes)
- (2) wide-ruled spiral notebooks (70 count)
- (1) 1-subject notebook with folder inside
- (1) box of Crayola colored pencils
- (1) 24 pack of Crayola crayons
- (1) box of Crayola markers
- (1) Fiskars scissors
- (24) Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils (sharpened)
- (8) glue sticks
- (4) Expo dry erase markers
- (1) 1-inch, 3-ring binder (clear pockets)
- (3) highlighters
- (4) packs of post-it notes
- (2) plastic 2-pocket folders
- (1) large Kleenex boxes
- (1) Clorox wipes
- BOYS: (1) box Ziploc bags (gallon)
- GIRLS: (1) box Ziploc bags (quart)
Jefferson Elementary
- Please label everything from home with student's name with permanent marker
- No permanent markers are to be brought to school by students
- All students need tennis/gym shoes that they can fasten independently, if not already worn to school
- A change of clothes in a Ziploc bag labeled with the student's name
- Backpack needs to fit in school lockers
Kindergarten
- (1) backpack (please label with name)
- (4) packs of 24 Crayola crayons
- (1) box of thin markers
- (1) box of thick markers
- (1) large soft pencil eraser
- (1) small Fiskars scissors
- (1) wide-ruled notebook (70 ct.)
- (1) plastic two-pocket folder (orange)
- (4) Expo black dry erase markers - chisel
- (4) Expo black dry erase markers - fine
- (12) washable glue sticks
- (2) 4 oz. bottle of glue
- (10) Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils
- (1) plastic pencil box (8x5 inches or smaller, no metal or zipper pouches)
- (4) boxes of tissues
- (1) box of Ziploc bags (gallon)
- (1) pack of disinfectant wipes
- Tennis shoes that your child can fasten independently
- A complete change of clothes in a Ziploc bag, labeled wth child’s name
First Grade
- (1) backpack (please label with name)
- (1) 12 pack of colored pencils
- (2) 24 packs of crayons
- (8) Expo dry erase markers (black-chisel)
- (1) large soft pencil eraser
- (2) Mr. Clean erasers
- (2) plastic 2-pocket folders (1 red, 1 blue)
- (2) glue sticks - washable
- (1) 8 pack of washable thick markers
- (2) wide-ruled spiral notebooks (blue, red)
- (2) paper towel rolls
- (12) Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils
- (1) pencil box (8x5 inches or smaller)
- (1) small Fiskar scissors
- (2) boxes of tissues
- (1) box of Clorox wipes
Second Grade
- (1) backpack (please label with name)
- (1) 12 pack of colored pencils
- (1) 24 pack of colored crayons
- (4) Expo dry erase markers (color-chisel)
- (1) large soft pencil eraser
- (1) pack of addition flash cards
- (1) pack of subtraction flash cards
- (3) sturdy folders with pockets (blue, green, red)
- (3) glue sticks - washable
- (1) pack of thick washable markers
- (1) spiral 3x5 notepad (60 ct.)
- (3) wide-ruled spiral notebooks (blue, green, red)
- (10) Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils
- (1) enclosed personal pencil sharpener
- (1) pencil box (8x5 inches or smaller)
- (1) small Fiskar scissors
- (1) box of tissues
- (1) container of Clorox wipes
Third Grade
- (1) backpack (please label with name)
- (1) 12 pack of colored pencils
- (1) wide-ruled composition book
- (1) pack of crayons
- (1) deck of playing cards
- (4) Expo dry erase markers (color, chisel)
- (1) large soft pencil eraser
- (2) sturdy pocket folders (green, orange)
- (1) 4 oz. bottle of washable glue
- (12) glue sticks - washable
- (2) 8 oz. bottle of hand sanitizer
- (4) colored highlighters - chisel
- (1) 8-pack of thick colored markers
- (5) wide-ruled spiral notebooks (black, blue, green, purple, red)
- (10) Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils
- (1) pencil box (8x5 inches or smaller)
- (1) small Fiskars scissors
- (1) container of Clorox wipes
- (1) box of tissues
- (1) roll of paper towels
- BOYS: (1) box of quart Ziploc bags
- GIRLS: (1) box of gallon Ziploc bags
Fourth Grade
- (1) backpack (please label with name)
- (1) composition notebook (black)
- (3) spiral notebooks (red, green, yellow)
- (2) plastic two-pocket folders (red, green)
- (2) packs of thick markers
- (3) highlighters (yellow, blue, pink)
- (1) pack of dry erase Expo markers (fine)
- (2) boxes of crayons
- (2) large soft pencil erasers
- (1) small pencil sharpener
- (5) glue sticks - washable
- (2) 10-packs of Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils
- (1) pencil box (8x5 inches or smaller)
- (1) small Fiskar scissors
- (1) box of tissues
Washington-Kosciusko Elementary
- Please label everything from home with student's name with permanent marker
- No permanent markers are to be brought to school by students
- All students need tennis/gym shoes that they can fasten independently, if not already worn to school
- A change of clothes in a Ziploc bag labeled with the student's name
Kindergarten
- (1) backpack (label with name, no wheels)
- (4) boxes of Crayola crayons (24 only)
- (1) Fiskars scissors (blunt-point)
- (1) pencil box (plastic, 5x8 inches)
- (1) large eraser
- (1) 4-pack Expo dry erase markers (low odor)
- (2) bottles of Elmer's glue (4 oz.)
- (12) Elmer's glue sticks
- (2) boxes of markers (10 count classic)
- (1) large box of Kleenex
First Grade
- (1) backpack (no wheels)
- (2) boxes of Crayola crayons (24 count)
- (1) plastic pencil box
- (1) Fiskars scissors
- (2) two-pocket folders (plain colors)
- (2) spiral notebooks (plain colors)
- (12) Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils (sharpened)
- (8) glue sticks
- (2) large boxes of tissues
- (3) soft pink erasers
- (2) Expo dry erase markers (thin)
- BOYS: (1) box of gallon Ziploc bags
- GIRLS: (1) box of quart Ziploc bags
Second Grade
- (1) backpack
- (2) boxes of crayons (24 only)
- (1) box of colored pencils (24 count)
- (2) highlighters
- (2) boxes of markers
- (12) Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils (sharpened)
- (1) glue bottle (white)
- (2) two-pocket plastic folders
- (1) Fiskars scissors
- (1) pencil box (8x12, plastic)
- (2) boxes of disinfecting wipes
- (3) soft erasers (no pencil caps)
- (6) glue sticks
- (1) wide-ruled spiral notebooks
- (1) pack of napkins or coffee filters
- (2) Expo dry erase markers
- (1) large box of Kleenex
Third Grade
- (1) backpack
- (5) wide-ruled spiral notebooks
- (1) box of crayons (24 count)
- (1) pencil box
- (12) sharpened No. 2 pencils
- (1) eraser
- (1) scissors
- (12) glue sticks
- (2) two-pocket folders
- (1) pack of dry erase markers (black or blue, low odor)
- (1) highlighter
- (1) sock (used for whiteboard eraser)
- BOYS: (1) box Kleenex
- GIRLS (1) container of Clorox wipes
Fourth Grade
- (1) backpack
- (1) pack of pencil-tip erasers
- (2) medium-point red pens
- (1) box of crayons
- (1) box of colored pencils
- (1) glue bottle
- (6) glue sticks
- (12) Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils
- (1) highlighter
- (1) scissors
- (6) wide-ruled spiral notebooks (1 purple, 1 blue, 1 yellow, 1 green, 2 any color)
- (1) pack of loose-leaf, wide-lined paper (100 count)
- (1) 4-pack of Expo dry erase markers
- (1) pencil box or bag
- (4) two-pocket folders (1 purple, 1 blue, 1 yellow, 1 green)
- (1) large box of Kleenex
- (1) container Clorox wipes
Winona Middle School
Fifth grade
- (48) Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils
- (1) box of colored pencils
- (1) regular box of WASHABLE markers
- (1) 4-pack of Expo low-odor dry erase markers
- (1) pack of highlighters - blue/orange/yellow/pink
- (1) package of pencil top erasers
- (1) handheld pencil sharpener
- (1) pack of red pens
- (1) bottle of glue
- (6-8) glue sticks
- (1) pencil box/pouch
- (1) package of loose leaf paper - wide-ruled
- (3) large boxes of Kleenex
- (4) plastic pocket folders - 1 in each color
- blue – Reading
- red – Math
- green – Science
- yellow – Social Studies
- (4) single subject spiral notebooks
- (2) yellow - Social Studies
- (2) green - Science
- (1) red - Math
- (2) 3-subject spiral notebook
- (1) red - Math
- (1) blue - Language Arts
- (2) packages of graph paper
- (1) pair of earbuds
- (1) 1-inch binder (Band class)
Sixth grade
- (24) Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils
- (1) box of colored pencils
- (1) regular box of WASHABLE markers
- (2) low-odor dry erase markers
- (1) package of pencil top erasers
- (1) handheld pencil sharpener
- (1) bottle of glue
- (3-4) glue sticks
- (1) pencil box/pouch
- (6) plastic pocket folders - match notebook colors
- blue - Reading
- red - Math
- yellow - Social Studies
- green - Science
- orange - Health
- any color for a second Math folder
- (4) single-subject spiral notebooks - match folder colors
- blue - Reading
- red - Math
- yellow - Social Studies
- orange - Health
- (1) composition notebook – Science
- (1) pair of earbuds
- (1) package of post-it notes
Seventh grade
- (1) 3-inch heavy duty binder
- (1) Tab double-pocket dividers - 8 ct.
- (1) hole-punched pencil pouch
- (1) loose leaf paper - college ruled
- (6) college-ruled spiral notebooks - assorted colors
- (1) college-ruled composition notebook
- (1) graph-paper spiral notebook
- (1) box of sharpened colored pencils - 12 ct.
- (1) 2-hole pencil sharpener
- (1) box of WASHABLE markers - at least 8 ct.
- (2) highlighters
- (1) box of Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils
- (1) block eraser
- (2) boxes facial tissue
- (1) 4-pack of dry erase markers
- (1) pair of earbuds
Eighth grade
- (1) 3-inch heavy duty binder
- (1) Tab double-pocket dividers - 8 ct.
- (1) hole-punched pencil pouch
- (1) loose leaf paper - college ruled
- (6) college-ruled spiral notebooks - assorted colors
- (1) college-ruled composition notebook
- (1) graph-paper spiral notebook
- (1) box of sharpened colored pencils - 12 ct.
- (1) 2-hole pencil sharpener
- (1) box of WASHABLE markers - at least 8 ct.
- (2) highlighters
- (1) box of Ticonderoga No. 2 pencils
- (1) block eraser
- (2) boxes facial tissue
- (1) 4-pack of dry erase markers
- (1) pair of earbuds
***Students in AVID or Band should also have a three-ring binder.
Community KIDS Preschool
All Sections
- Backpack (standard size — large enough to fit snow pants and shoes)
- (1) picture of your family (we place around the room for children to see)
- (1) large roll of paper towels
- (1) container of Playdough
- (1) wide rule notebook (70 ct)
- (1) box of 5 oz cups
- (1) pack of mini dry erase markers
- (1) box Kleenex
- (1) container Clorox wipes
- Tennis shoes that your child can wear independently
- Complete change of clothes
- Note telling how your student will get home the first day of school
- (1) spill proof water bottle filled daily with water
- (1) washable blanket
- (1) animal stuffy for quiet time
Optional Extra Classroom Donations
Winona Senior High School/Winona Area Learning Center
School Meals
Our school offers healthy meals each day. Starting school year 2023-24, we are joining Minnesota’s Free School Meals Program. All students can get one breakfast and one lunch free of charge each day at school. Although no application is required to receive this free meal benefit, filling out the Application for Educational Benefits is still important! Your child(ren) may qualify for other benefits like reduced fees at school, discounts and other meal programs. Your application may also help the school qualify for additional educational funding that supports all students.
To submit your Application for Educational benefits, print out and return this form to WAPS School Nutrition, 901 Gilmore Ave., Winona, MN 55987, or you can submit your Application for Educational Benefits electronically:
Application for Educational Benefits (Free and Reduced Lunch Form)
The Application for Educational benefits is more than a free meal benefit. Your application also helps the school qualify for additional funding that supports all students, and your family might qualify for discounts on fees for athletics and activities, college admissions, ACT/SAT testing and more.
To submit your Application for Educational benefits, print out and return this form to WAPS School Nutrition, 901 Gilmore Ave., Winona, MN 55987, or you can submit your Application for Educational Benefits electronically:
Key Kids Child Care
Key Kids program is a safe, enriching child care environment on school days, teacher workshop days, breaks, snow days, 2-hour late starts and early release days. Key Kids allows school age children a fun place to explore, make new friends, play games, make arts and crafts, learn and enjoy outdoor fun.
Transportation
Bus information, including bus stop location, pick-up/drop-off time and route number will be sent to families by mid-August. A final update will be sent at the end of August.
Transportation registration is included as part of the required annual student information update process through Infinite Campus. Any transportation changes that occur throughout the school year should be requested through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal.
Questions should be directed to waps.transportation@winona.k12.mn.us.
How to Enroll
- Enrollment for New Families
- Enrollment/Student Update for Existing Families
- FAQ
- Video Tutorial on the Registration Process
Enrollment for New Families
Families new to WAPS will use the Online Registration system to complete the new student registration process.
Enroll
Resources
Make sure that pop-ups from http://www.winonaschools.org/ are allowed with the browser you are using before you begin.
Enrollment/Student Update for Existing Families
Existing WAPS families are required to complete an annual data update via the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. Existing families will also use this link to register new students.The Online Registration link will be located in your Portal Inbox each year from February through September.
Update
Quick Start Guide
Make sure that pop-ups from http://www.winonaschools.org/ are allowed with the browser you are using before you begin
- Sign into your Campus Parent Portal account.
- Click on the link on the left side of the screen called "2018 2019 Annual Stu Info Update"
- Enter Required Information (red * will show if field is required) on each screen, clicking ‘Next’ and/or ‘Save/Continue’ as you continue through the screens.
- When completed make sure you click “Submit” to submit your application.
Resources
FAQ
Parent Portal
- What is the Parent Portal?
- Who is allowed access to the Parent Portal?
- How do I apply for School Meal Benefits?
- How do I pay for School Meals?
What is the Parent Portal?
The Parent Portal is an Internet based tool for parents and students to access secure student information such as schedules, grades, transcripts, assignments, attendance, immunization records and other reports. The Parent Portal opens greater communication between the school and families regarding educational progress.
Who is allowed access to the Parent Portal?
Parents and guardians of current Winona Area Public Schools students are eligible to access the Parent Portal. If you did not receive a Parent Portal activation letter by mail, please contact your school office or call our Information Systems Dept. at (507) 494‐0870. You can also email to portal.help@winona.k12.mn.us
How do I apply for School Meal Benefits?
How do I pay for School Meals?
Online Registration
- Is the Online Registration system only for new families to WAPS?
- What can I do Online?
- What information do I need for Online Registration?
- How long will Online Registration take?
- What if I don’t have a computer at home?
Is the Online Registration system only for new families to WAPS?
What can I do Online?
- With the Online Registration process parents/guardians can
- Enter Parent and Student Contact and Demographic Information
- Change Parent and Student Contact and Demographic Information
- Parents and Guardians can view their student’s schedules, grades, transcripts, assignments, attendance, immunization records, lunch accounts and other reports.
- Accept technology agreement documents
- Pay student Fee’s and Lunch Account
What information do I need for Online Registration?
You will need:
- A physical address and if needed a mailing address. Example: 123 Anywhere St, Winona MN would be a physical address however, you’d like mail send to PO Box 123 Winona MN.
- Primary phone number of the household
- Information about parents/guardians such as cell phone numbers, work phone numbers, email addresses, daycare providers address and phone numbers if applicable
- Immunization records for the students
- Verification of birth; example: birth certificate
- Medication names for the student
- Health concerns for the student
How long will Online Registration take?
What if I don’t have a computer at home?
Contact the Central Enrollment Office at (507)494-0870 or email portal.help@winona.k12.mn.us to complete registration process over the phone.