There are two components — Intro Reading and Amira. Intro Reading has a Spanish language counterpart (Arriba La Lectura) for the students in the Ríos Spanish Immersion program, while Amira includes Spanish instruction.

The WAPS school board on Sept. 1 approved the district’s strategic plan, which will cover the 2022-27 school years. The plan is the result of a collaborative process led by the Minnesota School Board Association that included input from district leaders, staff, students, families and community members.

Several Winona Area Public Schools employees were honored for their years of service at the all-staff celebration on Tuesday at Winona Middle School.