Winona Area Public Schools
Winhawk Q and A
In November of 2020, WAPS Superintendent Dr. Annette K. Freiheit started a Weekly Q and A with communications coordinator John Casper in order to give the community a behind-the-scenes view of some of the decisions the district makes. The topics, so far, have included reasoning behind learning model shifts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, an update on the referendum projects and what goes into calling off school because of weather.
What is the Climate Cohort and how will it benefit students?
Increasing family engagement in 2021-22
How does Dr. Freiheit determine a snow day?
COVID testing and vaccines
Return to Campus Timeline nears conclusion
Referendum talk with Buildings and Grounds Director
Athletics resume at WAPS
A return to in-person and hybrid learning
Examining the courses offered at WSHS
The superintendent's study groups
The importance of reporting positive cases
Shifting learning models at WAPS