Because Winona Area Public Schools students have spent so much time isolated at home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, counselors felt it was necessary to implement activities in class that reconnected classmates in a positive way.

Giving compliments is a positive way of sharing your thoughts about peers. Counselors designed a compliment giving game called “What I Like About You.” 

Over the last year, the WAPS School Nutrition staff handed out 402,971 free meals to all students aged 18 and under in Winona, regardless if they attend a WAPS school or not. That number continues to rise each week, as all meals are free to students in school and also available to the community through a weekly pickup at Winona Senior High School on Wednesdays. 

Winona State University is partnering with Winona Area Public Schools this upcoming spring semester. If your student is in first through fourth grade and could benefit from additional support in reading and spelling, please consider this free tutoring opportunity.