Jefferson News

WAPS staff celebrate start of the school year

State recognizes student behavior work at WAPS elementary schools

Community invited to welcome new superintendent

WAPS free summer meal program begins June 12

WAPS school board selects Berzinski as superintendent

Watch the Jefferson Elementary Spring Concert

Two finalists named in superintendent search

Semi-finalists named in superintendent search

Here’s how you can help the school board pick the next superintendent

WAPS to add another Ríos kindergarten section

Reading scores soaring in 2022-23 school year

Foundation for WAPS holds 'Going Modern' fundraising event

It's time to register for the 2023-24 school year!

Application window opens for Ríos program

Learn more about the upcoming referendum

A community vision to invest, improve, inspire: WAPS school board finalizes referendum scope

A night to celebrate public education in Winona

WAPS elementary students are crazy for coding

How will I know when WAPS is closed for weather?

Kirstin Schultz named WEA Teacher of the Year

School board moves forward with geothermal projects

New elementary reading resource backed by research, science 

What did you learn in kindergarten?

WAPS strategic plan focuses on individual needs, systemic changes

WAPS employees honored for years of service

All-staff gathering kicks off 2022-23 school year

‘The time is now’: WAPS board sets April referendum date

Survey shows support for WAPS, proposed referendum

WAPS elementary schools receive statewide PBIS recognition

Woller plans to listen first as new Jefferson Elementary principal

Watch the Jefferson Fourth Grade Graduation celebration

Watch: Jefferson students perform the Spring Concert

Special education changes made with student needs in mind

More than 100 students compete in Elementary Project Fair

Task force recommends WAPS invest in current buildings

WAPS board approves changes to face coverings protocol

Art teachers put together Virtual Art Show

WAPS to grow Spanish Immersion program in response to record interest

WAPS board approves 2022-23 school calendar

WAPS, SEAC to hold virtual Parent Network Night on Feb. 8

Calling all future Winhawks: Registration for 2022-23 school year now open

Application window open for Ríos Spanish Immersion program

WAPS school board approves updated COVID-19 protocols

WAPS to hold Kindergarten Kickoff on Feb. 7

WAPS board approves geothermal systems at Jefferson, W-K

WAPS school psychologists help students grow, thrive

WAPS to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinics

‘Our best days are still ahead of us’: WEA Teacher of the Year believes in the unique potential of every Winhawk

What to know about school closings for weather in 2021 (opens in new window/tab)

Apply now to serve on the new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee

Jefferson Elementary adds book vending machine to reward students

School board report: WAPS Online Academy going well, principal says 

Herkymania resumes: WSHS football players visit elementary schools

Watch: Jefferson students take part in Fitness Challenge

WAPS Community Task Force application period opens

WAPS announces health and safety protocols for the 2021-22 school year

WAPS Online Academy set to launch for 2021-22 school year

All WAPS families asked to apply for educational benefits

WAPS board focuses on student needs in referendum discussion

Masks will no longer be required in WAPS buildings on July 1

Watch: Elementary Project Fair 2021

Free meals continue: Summer program includes new location for Lunch Bus

Masks will still be required in WAPS buildings for the rest of the school year

Ríos Spanish Immersion program looking for families to host interns

Winona Health pediatrician answers your COVID-19 vaccine questions

Elementary counselors design compliment game to connect students, build self-esteem

One year later: 400,000 meals served ... and counting

Jefferson students celebrate 100th day of school with donation drive

Application window for Ríos Spanish Immersion opens Feb. 1

Programa Bilingüe Ríos solicitud 2021-22

Free tutoring opportunity available for WAPS students in Grades 1-4

WSU helps Ríos Spanish Immersion program with tutors, instructional videos

Some changes need to be made, but free meal program will continue

Our timeline to return to in-person and hybrid learning

State outlines roadmap to return to in-person learning

Jefferson School Newsletter for December 2020

Delivery of free meals now available to all families

Elementary, early childhood material pick-up set for Tuesday, Nov. 17

WAPS moves all grade levels to distance learning

Q and A with Dr. Freiheit: What data do we use to make COVID-19 decisions?

Spreading the joy: Three WAPS educators named WEA 2020-21 Teachers of the Year

Foundation for WAPS approves October grants

Jefferson teacher named 'Tools for Schools' recipient

Jefferson school newsletter for October

Winhawks in the Know: Oct. 13 board meeting

'Setting the academic tone': A salute to WAPS principals for Principals Week

Free meals will continue throughout the school year

Jefferson students celebrate Farm Week with baby calves

First-grader helps Jefferson PTA collect more than 700 masks

Announcing a change to the Winhawk Learning Model and an athletics update

Meals will be free to all students to begin the school year

Winhawks in the Know: Sept. 3 board meeting

Here's how you can sign up for distance learning (updated)

WAPS will begin school year in a hybrid model at all levels

Minnesota's Safe Learning Plan for the 2020-21 school year

Familes can now apply for free meal benefits for the 2020-21 school year

Please fill out our back-to-school survey by Friday

Foundation for WAPS approves grants to help elementary music instruction

Watch highlights from the Backyard Special Athletic Competition

An update to our grading policies during distance learning

WAPS to distribute free meals at 16 sites this summer

Registration open for Summer Key Kids program

'Zooming into Kindergarten' aims to help transition to WAPS

Graduation party to serve as fundraiser for Feed the Kids

J&J Rubbish to match donations to Feed the Kids Fund

Watch: WAPS staff hold 'reverse' parade for students

WAPS teachers throw surprise parade for students

WAPS to remain in distance learning for remainder of school year

Lunch date reward continues for Jefferson kindergarten students

WAPS clarifies grading policies during distance learning

WAPS families encouraged to take part in statewide tornado drill

Herky’s Heroes: Help us salute the ‘helpers’ in our Winhawk family

How to log your elementary student's attendance during distance learning

WAPS unveils distance learning plan

Instruction pick up information for early childhood students through fourth grade

WAPS will remain closed, begin distance learning March 31

How to receive free student meals during school closure

Foundation for WAPS awards February, March grants

A video message from Superintendent Freiheit

Kindergarten Open House postponed, other district events canceled

WAPS to offer child care, student meals during closure

Winona Area Public Schools will be closed March 16-27

An update to our community on the novel coronavirus (March 6, 2020)

'A beacon of hope': Celebrating our school social workers

A message to the WAPS community about the coronavirus

Student artwork to be displayed around Winona during Youth Art Month

Photos: WSHS students put on World Language Fair for elementary students

Watch the Ríos Cultural Program Night performance here

Join us in saying 'thanks' during Minnesota School Board Recognition Week

WAPS, WEA reach tentative agreement on teacher contract

'I am brought to tears': To celebrate 100th day of school, Jefferson students donate 200 items to FCC

Throwback Thursday: Let's try this again ... do you know when this photo was taken?

WAPS Community Ed to offer elementary after-school programming

#WinhawkTBT: Do you know what year this Lincoln School class photo was taken?

Jefferson school newsletter for February

WAPS helps celebrate Global School Play Day

Parents, community members can offer feedback on proposed dress code policy

#MentorMonday spotlight: Sadie Spaeth

Foundation for WAPS awards January 2020 grants

Watch the WSHS, WMS Orchestra pops concert here

WAPS announces kindergarten registration is now open

WAPS seeks feedback on 2020-21 school year calendar

WAPS Community Ed to offer free parenting workshop

Interested in Ríos? Come to an open house Jan. 30

Foundation for Winona Area Public Schools event date moves to Fall 2020

Winhawks in the Know: Jan. 9 board meeting

Lifelong learning: WAPS Community Education Winter/Spring catalog is now live

Winona Post profiles Jefferson kindergarten teacher Amber Scott

Winhawks in the Know: Dec. 19 board meeting

Foundation for WAPS awards December 2019 grants

Winter break begins Dec. 23; click here for building hours

Dr. Freiheit gathers dress code policy feedback from students

Winhawks in the Know: Dec. 5 board meeting (opens in new window/tab)

Lose a mitten? Check First Student's lost and found

Winona Area Public Schools closed for Nov. 27

Winhawks in the Know: Nov. 21 board meeting (opens in new window/tab)

'Attitude of gratitude': Counselor helps Jefferson fourth-graders show thanks

American Indian Parent Advisory Committee to host gathering Nov. 26 (opens in new window/tab)

WAPS, WEA continue productive, collaborative contract negotiations

WEA American Education Week reception set for Nov. 21

Get your Winhawk apparel in time for the holidays

Before heading to the Bank, football players walk through elementary schools

Hey Winhawks, sign up to give blood Friday, Nov. 15

'A real and lasting difference': WAPS art teacher says thank you for referendum support

‘A heart for children’: Kristi Conway named WEA Teacher of the Year

Jefferson school newsletter for November 2019

Transportation update: Afternoon transfer at W-K shifting to WSHS starting Nov. 5

Host families needed for Rios interns

WAPS to celebrate Native American Heritage Month

What you need to know about potential weather cancellations

A new generation at risk: What you missed at the youth vaping summit

Winhawks in the Know: Oct. 15 board meeting (opens in new window/tab)

WAPS to host community summit on youth vaping

Scholastic Book Fair coming to Jefferson Oct. 22-30

The harms of vaping: A public health issue in our schools

Winhawks in the Know: Oct. 3 board meeting (opens in new window/tab)

A statement from Winona Area Public Schools

Sharing the WAPS story: Staff, students host lawmakers as part of mini legislative session

Read Scott Halverson's welcoming remarks to House members at WSHS

Children’s book illustrator to visit elementary schools

Free and reduced student lunch applications due Oct. 14

Foundation for WAPS announces payroll deduction grant winners

Get your Winhawk Proud sign orders in by Sept. 27

Walk/Bike to School on Oct. 2

Class of 2032: WAPS kindergarteners receive Herky T-shirts

Foundation for WAPS awards September 2019 grants

Stacy Rasmussen honored as a 'Top Notch Teacher'

Homecoming parade lineup, details

Herkymania grips WAPS elementary students

Buy your 'Pink Out' football shirt today!

Winhawks Sideline Store launches; 25 percent off all orders until Oct. 11

Want some Winhawk gear? Get your order in by Sunday!

Winhawks in the Know: Sept. 5 board meeting

WAPS staff members recognized for years of service

WAPS statement regarding transportation issues

‘I’m a relationship person’: New Jefferson principal wants families to know her door is always open

Ríos interns arrive; WAPS program enters sixth year

'We're going to have an amazing school year': All-staff celebration kicks off 2019-20 school year at WAPS

'A valuable resource': WAPS new teacher mentorship program enters fifth year

Kindergarten enrollment up; WAPS looks to increase sections

Superintendent reads to Getting Ready Together students

WAPS parent committee hosts Indigenous Games Play Day

'What is best for our students?' New Director of Finance wants to think big at WAPS

Indigenous Games Play Day at Sobieski Park on Aug. 9

Winhawks in the Know: Aug. 1 board meeting

'He's so excited': Jefferson kindergarteners-to-be get to meet, play with future classmates

Save the date: Elementary Winhawk Welcome scheduled for Aug. 29

Come play with the Jefferson kindergarten teachers

Click here for your back-to-school shopping lists

Location change for Parent Athlete Coach meeting July 29

NEW! Campus Parent and Campus Student web applications

Winhawks in the Know: July 18 school board meeting

'You get to play with a sword': Fencing class highlights variety of offerings through Community Ed

Construction season: Referendum projects underway across Winona Area Public Schools

'I am truly a life-long learner': Back in Winona, new superintendent aims to be role model for students

WAPS District Summer Hours

May 2019 Foundation for WAPS Grants

Fuel up for Summer Meal Locations (opens in new window/tab)

Interested in hosting an AMITY intern? (opens in new window/tab)

Jefferson Elementary 2nd grade students learn the life of a seed

Jefferson’s Kindergarten students spread kindness

Jefferson Elementary receives $550 from Culver's

District Art Show 2019 (opens in new window/tab)

School Climate Survey Results (opens in new window/tab)

National Honors Society Sponsored Blood Drive

Special Athletic Competition at Saint Mary's University, Winona Campus

Walk/Bike to School May 8th (opens in new window/tab)

May Students of the Month

A Million Acts of Good

April 2019 Foundation for WAPS Grants

The Foundation for WAPS Event, A Night to Shine, raises $53,000 for our Schools!

First grade students explore different types of mortars

Ready Set School is now accepting applications

Elementary students showcase their research at the Independent Project Fair

Winona Senior High School Theater Group will perform “Little Women”

Ríos Spanish Immersion program held their 3rd Annual Family Math Night

April Students of the Month

Spring Fling Barn Dance

Congratulations to the “Hands are For…” Poster Contest Winners!

Listening Session for Budget Reductions

2019-20 School Calendar (opens in new window/tab)

Sanborn Canoe Company visits Jefferson Elementary's kindergarten classes

March Madness Book Tournament at Jefferson

WAPS Superintendent Finalist Interviews and Community Q & A Sessions

January & February Foundation for WAPS Grants

March Winhawks of the Month

WAPS Ríos Spanish Immersion application closes with record number of applicants

School Social Work Week Highlight

2018-19 School Calendar Update

Getting Ready Together Program

Youth Art Month

Study Island Directions for Grades 2 – 4

100th Day of School Community Service Project

Minnesota School Board Week February 18-22

Rios Spanish Immersion Application Open

Global School Play Day

Kindergarten students enhance their sight words and numbers through STEM Bee Bots

February Students of the Month

Jefferson School Counselor Highlight

MCA Testing Schedule

Winter Bus Safety Tips

PTA Winter Fun Day

Student Council Dress Up Days

WAPS Announces New Building and Grounds Director

Foundation for WAPS "A Night to Shine" Event

2019-2020 Kindergarten Opportunities

January Staff of the Month

January Students of the Month

#NurseFact Influenza

#NurseFact Head Lice

Kindergarten PEAK Night

Children's Dental Health Clinics

December Foundation for WAPS Grants

Winter Break December 24th - January 1st

WSU Creates Books for Rios Spanish Immersion Program

Students start their day with positive affirmations (opens in new window/tab)

Elementary Gifted & Talented Students Embrace STEM (opens in new window/tab)

December Staff of the Month

Winter weather school delays and closures

The Foundation for WAPS Announces its 2018 Dare to Dream Winner!!!

Jefferson December Student of the Month

Foundation for WAPS November Grants

Jefferson Night at Culver's

American Education Week - Community Guest Readers

WAPS 2018 Veterans Day Tribute Video

Thank you for your support!

November Students of the Month

Foundation for WAPS October Grants

Feed the Kids Fund Accepting Donations

National School Lunch Week Oct 15-19

Walk/Bike to School Day

WSHS Drama Presents Cinderella

Foundation for WAPS September Grants

Goodfellows Program

October Staff of the Month

Herkymania; WSHS football players read to elementary students

October Students of the Month

New Lock Door System

School Bus Safety Tips

Friday's - FREE Breakfast

WAPS Recognizes Staff for Years of Service

Bond Referendum Informational Meetings

Apply for Free or Reduced Lunch

Key Kids: After School Care

Elementary Meet Your Teacher Open House

2018-2019 Returning Student Registration

WAPS Expands Ríos Spanish Immersion, formally Spanish Language Immersion Program (SLIP)

Summer Children's Dental Health Clinics

Peerless Chain Donates to WAPS Feed the Kids Fund

Special Athletic Track and Field Competition

National Walk/Bike to School Day

Make Someone’s Day Yellow

WAPS Welcomes New Administrators

The Foundation for WAPS Raises $56,000 for Winona Area Public Schools!!

WAPS Youth Enrichment Summer Camps Grade K-12

Minnesota Reading Corp

Sanborn Canoe Company visits Jefferson Elementary

Elementary Project Fair; Huge Success!

2018-2019 Attendance Boundary Changes

WAPS Celebrates Youth Art Month

Foundation for Winona Area Public School February Grants

Summer Academic Enrichment Eligible Programs (opens in new window/tab)

Fourth Grade Orchestra Informance

Donations Received for "Feed the Kids Fund"

Leighton Broadcasting Announces Angela Hefel as Teacher of the Month!

Winona Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Mlynczak

MN Super Snack Challenge

1st Grade Virtual Field Trip to Omaha Zoo; Zoologist

Jefferson Newsletter (opens in new window/tab)

WAPS Foundation September Grants

Teacher Mentor Program

Children and teens in our community can eat for free!