Please note that sports physicals are required for students in Grades 5-8.
8th Grade - Competitive
Registration is handled through the WSHS Activities Office. Click on the link below.
REGISTER
5th and 6th Grade - Non-competitive
5th and 6th grade boys will work on their skills and play intramural games. This year our program will align with the practice drills and skills that the Winhawk High School teams follow. Our goal is for the kids to have fun, but also prepare them for their competitive middle school baseball season.
In case of inclement weather, we may start this program indoors conditioning at the Winona Middle School pool/fitness center.
5th-6th Grade Noncompetitive - BOYS
5th and 6th grade boys will practice skills, drills, and ball control. Teams will be formed and intramural games will be played. Emphasis will be on preparing participants for competitive play as 7th graders. Practice will be held at W-K Elementary. Students will be bused to W-K. Parents must pick up at the end of practice at W-K.
5th-6th Grade Noncompetitive - GIRLS
5th and 6th grade girls will practice skills, drills, and ball control. Teams will be formed and intramural games will be played. Emphasis will be on preparing participants for competitive play as 7th graders. Practice will be held at Jefferson Elementary. Students will be bused to Jefferson. Parents must pick up at the end of practice at Jefferson.
7th-8th Grade Competitive
Boys basketball practice starts at the end of October, while the girls start right after winter break. All practices are at Winona Middle School and begin right after the school day. Grade 8 plays in the big gym, while Grade 7 plays in the small gym. The season consists of 12-16 games against teams in the surrounding areas. The teams play in the Three Rivers Conference (Wisconsin).
The boys team plays first (October-December), then the girls team (January-March).
Registration is handled through the WSHS Activities Office. Click on the link below.
The Adapted Bowling team consists of three different divisions: Cognitively Impaired (CI), Physical Impaired (PI) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Our mission is to provide every student athlete with an inclusive opportunity to be a part of a team where they will develop bowling skills, teamwork, strong work ethic, commitment, confidence and have fun with friends! Our season runs from the end of February to the middle of May and takes place at Westgate Bowl. All equipment is provided for students, including adapted equipment that may be needed. Up-to-date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.
*Link goes to the high school registration page.
5th-8th Grade Noncompetitive
Grab your tennis shoes, shorts and get your best cheer moves ready. Cheerleaders will practice two times a week. They will work on cheers, kicks, formations, and above all, have FUN! Uniforms will be provided while they cheer at a 7th and an 8th grade home football game. No experience is necessary. Show your Winhawk school spirit and get ready to "Bring It On!"
5th-6th Grade Noncompetitive
***Cancelled for 2024-2025***
It’s time to find your stride! Students will run daily, short and long distances. Participants will run a 5K early on to test their time, and again at season’s end to gauge their improvement. Runners will encourage each other and learn to run as a team. Grab your shoes, make sure they are laced, it’s time to find your Winhawk pace!
7th-8th Grade Competitive
All runners, male and female, will practice and compete with the high school team as grades 7-12 are all part of the same program. Practice typically starts on the second Monday in August and will start at the high school. Our only home meet will be held in Winona towards the end of September each year. Each meet has different races based on ability, so all runners (7-12) will run in the same meets. Up to date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices or on the Cross Country Website.
*Registration link takes you to High School Registration.
Fall Dance Team Training (Grades 7-12)
Fall Dance Team Training is open to all students (including beginners) in grades 7-12 who want to prepare for the upcoming competitive dance team season. Trainings will be held in the Winona Senior High School Gym.
5th-6th Grade Noncompetitive
Do you love to dance? We will teach you the basics of hip hop, jazz, and high kick dance. Dance team is for dancers of all levels and experience. There will be a performance for parents at season’s end to show off what participants have learned.
7th-8th Grade Competitive
The competitive dance season starts at the end of October. Girls can choose to participate in Jazz, Kick or both. Practices are held in a number of places within the district. Our home met is held at the high school. The season consists of 6-10 competitions including Big 9, sections and possibly State.
*Registration link takes you to High School Registration.
Adapted Floor Hockey is for students with cognitive impairments and students with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The coaches are in contact with case managers. The season starts in mid-December and runs through mid-February. Practices are held in the small gym at the WMS and games are held in the big gym at the WMS. All games are played against other Winona Senior High School varsity teams. Up-to-date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.
*Link goes to the high school registration page.
5th-6th Grade Noncompetitive Flag Football
Are you ready for some football? Do you love football, but tackle football isn't quite for your? Flag football participants will learn the basics of football: throwing, receiving, kicking, etc. Teams will be formed and games will be played. Teams will develop plays with the help of their coach. Athletes will have the opportunity to play and learn different positions.
7th-8th Competitive Football
7th-8th grade football will start practicing on Monday, Aug. 19. Practice times will be from 3:30-5:30 p.m. On Monday, Aug. 19, there will be an equipment handout at the Winona Middle School starting at 2:30 p.m. for those athletes who still need equipment. All athletes must be registered, paid and have a current sports physical on file to start the season. Athletes should come to practice in shirt, shorts and cleats/athletic shoes. A parent-athlete meeting will be held after the season starts. Please contact the After School Activities Office with any further questions at 507-494-1060 or coach Tommy Sawyer at thomas.sawyer@winona.k12.mn.us.
*Registration link takes you to High School Registration.
5th-6th Grade Noncompetitive
Let's go golfing! This class is designed for students who possess basic golf skills and know the etiquette of the game. During this session, the goal will be to improve your skills. This class is not intended for beginners. Participants will be transported to Cedar Valley Golf Course via a route bus. Students will practice on the driving range, putting green, and play holes on the Monster course. Parents MUST pick up their child at the Golf Course. Participants must provide their own clubs and golf balls (which can be stored at Cedar Valley during this session).
7th-8th Grade Competitive
All golfers, male and female, will practice and play with the high school team. We do not offer middle school teams. Practice typically starts on the third Monday in March and if indoors, will be in the high school wrestling room. Once outdoor, we practice and play at The Bridges. Once finalized, schedules can be found on Big 9 Conference. Up to date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.
*Registration link takes you to High School Registration.
7th-8th Grade Competitive
Gymnastics practice starts around the third Monday in November. All practices are at Kidsport. (WInona Mall) Home meets are held in the large Middle School Gym. We have a Varsity and JV team. All middle school gymnasts would compete on one of those two teams. Once finalized, schedules can be found on Big 9 Conference. Up to date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.
*Registration link takes you to High School Registration.
7th-8th Grade Competitive
The girls ice hockey practice starts during the last week of October while the boys ice hockey practice starts around the second week of November. All practices are at the Winona Bud King Ice Arena and practice time will be determined by the rink schedule. The girls season lasts until approximately the end of January where playoffs will start; while the boys season will last through mid February and then their playoffs will start. The season consists of approximately 25 games and playoffs. Students in 7th and 8th grade that choose this option will play with the high school teams. Those that do not want to play for the high school this early should talk with a high school coach, the activities director, or the Winona Youth Hockey Association for other options. .
*Registration link takes you to High School Registration.
7th-8th Grade Competitive
All Nordic Skiers, male and female, will practice and compete with the high school team. We do not offer middle school teams. Practice typically starts on the third Monday in November. Until we receive snow, the teams will practice with roller skies around the high school. Once we have adequate snow, the team will move practices and all home meets to St. Mary's University. We do have equipment for any person that would like to try Nordic Skiing but does not want to invest in equipment of their own. Once finalized, schedules can be found on Big 9 Conference. Up to date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.
*Registration link takes you to High School Registration.
5th-6th Grade Nonompetitive
***Cancelled for 2024-2025***
Are you a soccer fanatic, or are you just interested in learning the game? Either way, soccer is a great game to play. Students will be taught the basics of soccer and ball control. They will run drills, work on skills, and play intramural games. Participants will play different positions so they can find their niche. Grab your shin guards and let the games begin!
7th-8th Grade Competitive
Soccer practice starts around the second week in August. All practices are at the high school or Paul Giel. The season consist of approximately 8-16 games from team in the surrounding areas. We do not have specific middle school boys or girls teams. All middle school soccer players will play with the high school teams. Once finalized, schedules can be found on Big 9 Conference. Up to date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.
*Registration link takes you to High School Registration.
5th-6th Grade Noncompetitive
5th & 6th grade girls will work on skills and play intramural games on Monday through Thursday. This year our program will align with the practice drills and skills that the Winhawk High School teams follow. Our goal is to have fun, but also prepare our players for their middle school competitive softball season.
In case of inclement weather, we may start this program indoors conditioning at the Winona Middle School pool/fitness center.
7th-8th Grade Competitive
All 7th and 8th grade girls are invited to participate at the high school level this spring for softball. The registration link below takes you to the high school registration system.
*Registration link takes you to High School Registration.
5th-6th Grade Co-Ed Noncompetitive
Calling all swimmers! Whether you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced, you are encouraged to join. Swimmers will learn new strokes or perfect the ones they already know. There will also be plenty of fun time as well. Our coaches are qualified instructors and lifeguards. Bring a suit and a towel from home and let's jump on in!
7th-8th Grade Competitive - Swim & Dive
All Swimmers and Divers, male and female, will practice and compete in the high school pool if you are a swimmer and at the middle school pool if you are a diver. We do not offer middle school teams. Practice typically starts on the third Monday in August for the female Swim and Dive Team and the last Monday in November for the male Swim and Dive Team. All ability levels are welcome top participate. Up to date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.
*Registration link takes you to High School Registration.
5th-6th Grade Co-Ed Noncompetitive
Grab your racket and let's head to the court! This program is for all tennis levels. Participants will work on new skills while perfecting their current ones. You will play intramural games against your friends, new and old. Practice is held at the middle school.
7th-8th Grade Competitive
All tennis players, male and female, will practice and play with the high school team. We do not offer middle school teams. Practice typically starts on the third Monday in August for the female tennis players and the third Monday in March for the male tennis players. Our home courts are at the middle school, but we also play JV at the Bandshell Courts (Lake Park) and at Cotter if the weather is bad. Up to date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.
*Registration link takes you to High School Registration.
5th-6th Grade Noncompetitive
Are you good at running, jumping, and throwing? If so, track is the sport for you. There is an event for everyone in this sport. This event is open to all 5th and 6th grade boys and girls who want to learn about the variety of events track has to offer. This is also a great way to get in shape. Grab your tennis shoes and join the fun!
7th-8th Grade Competitive
Track and Field will start around the middle of March. All practices will be at the high school and meets will be held at Paul Giel Field. We compete in the Three Rivers Conference and will attend the conference championship every year. Typically, we attend 5-6 meets a season. Up to date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.
*Registration link takes you to High School Registration.
5th-6th Grade Noncompetitive
It's time to get your bump, set, spike going! Volleyball players, whether you know the game or not, are encouraged to join. This popular girls sport will keep you moving while you learn and perfect your skills. If you hope to play Winhawk volleyball someday, this is the starting point for you. Sign up now, you may just have an "ace" in you.
7th-8th Grade Competitive
7th-8th grade volleyball will start practicing on Tuesday, Sept. 3 at the Winona Middle School. Practices for the first week are as follows:
There is no practice on Friday, Sept. 6 for Rally Day.
Volleyball players will need the following for the first day of practice: athletic shorts/shirt (no crop tops or belly shirts), tennis shoes, knee pads, hair tied back, and a water bottle. All athletes must be registered, paid and have a current sports physical on file to start the season. A parent-athlete meeting will be held after the season starts. Please contact the After School Activities Office with any further questions at 507-494-1060 or coach Kayla Lager at kayla.lager@winona.k12.mn.us.
*Registration link takes you to High School Registration.
Winona Area Youth Wrestling
Beginners (Grades K-3)
We are gearing up for the 2024-25 youth wrestling season! This program is open to boys and girls in kindergarten through 3rd grade. This is a chance to learn some basic wrestling skills, get some great exercise, and have FUN! Coaches for this program will be Nate Stumpf (advanced) and Bill Schmidt (beginners). All sessions/seasons will be held at the Winona Senior High School in the wrestling room.
Advanced (Grades 4-8)
We are gearing up for the 2024-25 youth wrestling season! This program is open to boys and girls in 4th through 8th grade. This is a chance to learn some basic wrestling skills, get some great exercise, and have FUN! Coaches for this program will be Nate Stumpf (advanced) and Bill Schmidt (beginners). All sessions/seasons will be held at the Winona Senior Hig School in the wrestling room.
7th-8th Grade Competitive
All wrestlers, male and female, will practice and play with the high school team. We do not offer middle school teams. Practice typically starts on the third Monday in November. Our practice facility is near the high school gym with all home competitions taking place in the high school gym. Once finalized, schedules can be found on Big 9 Conference. Up to date information can be found in the middle school or high school activities offices.
*Registration link takes you to High School Registration.
5th-8th Grade Noncompetitive
This program will be directed by the National Archery in the Schools (NASP) and DNR certified instructors. It is available to beginner and experienced archers and will follow the NASP safety, instructional, and shooting format.
Participants will use the Genesis bows and supplies provided by the club. Students may ride the bus to Ridgeway and MUST be picked up by parents when done. You must be preregistered for this class. For more information go to www.archeryintheschools.org
Additional volunteer assistants are welcome with or without archery experience.
*Canceled for Fall 2024*
Are you interested in working on your creative writing skills? Are you looking for a group of imaginative and supportive individuals? Then you should sign up for Creative Writing Club! Students in this club will meet once a week to work on a writing project of their choice. Writing materials will be provided, but students are able to bring their own if they want. Writers of all skill levels in grades 5-8 are welcome!
6th - 8th Grade
Drama Club (sponsored by Community Education) will be performing "Gravestone Manor" on March 20 and 21. Thespians of all ages will love this hilariously haunted collection of vignettes full of chuckles, chills, and thrills. The main room of Gravestone Manor serves as the backdrop for Griffin, the ghost-host (affectionately known as the gHost) who guides the audience through seven madcap sketches. All 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are invited to join us! Auditions will be held on December 9 and 10; everyone who auditions will be given a part. Not comfortable on stage? We have a place for Drama Club members who want to work backstage or in the light/sound booth. Additional fall meeting dates will be held on November 13, 19, and 25. Students' rehearsal schedules will vary according to their character. Attendance at rehearsals is critical in order to produce a quality show and Drama Club takes a lot of time and commitment. Register now...don't miss your curtain call!
***THIS CLASS IS FOR STUDENTS IN 7TH AND 8TH GRADE***
Do you have a wild imagination? Have you ever wanted to become the awesome heroes we read in stories? Are you looking for a space to hang out with friends who share your interests of using your imagination to have fun? Then Dungeons & Dragons (D & D) Club is exactly what you're looking for! Dungeons & Dragons is one of many types of tabletop role playing games where friends work together to solve problems, overcome conflict, take on different roles from their own personality, and there's even a hint of practicing basic math. D & D Club at the WMS is a safe place for students to step out of their comfort zone and play the fantastical heroes they've always dreamed of becoming.
Community Education is working with the Youth Enrichment League (YEL) to bring fencing classes to Winona. This class is for students entering grades 2-12. New and returning students invited. Your favorite instructors return with more knowledge, refined coaching skills, and of course, your favorite fencing games and arm bands. Safety is our first priority. We supply safety swords, protective masks, chest plates, and jackets, in a high-octane, inclusive environment. Visit YELKids.com for more information. Sign up today and join this sport deemed the "sport of the intellectual athlete!"
The Winona FFA is a Youth Leadership Group at Winona Senior High that is open to students in grades 7-12. The chapter is active all year and meets at 7:30 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of every month in the WSHS Agriculture Building. All 7th and 8th Graders are invited to join FFA and be part of the largest youth organization in the U.S. For more information contact Amanda Langley at amanda.langley@winona.k12.mn.us.
*Canceled for Fall 2024*
Say "alohomora" to unlock entry into the magical Harry Potter Book Club, new this spring. This club will focus on the first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. Seven weekly meetings will incorporate reading (2-3 chapters per week), crafts, and activities all related to the book. Provide your own book, or borrow one from the library media center.
It's time to get your "A" game on! After School Activities hosts an after school homework club for students to get help. The club is staffed by college students. Stay for a bit and get a start on your homework, or you can stay the entire time and keep working. Students must sign up daily in the After School Activities Office if you wish to attend. Don't let that "A" slip away. Get some Hawk Help today!
The Helping Hands Club offers students a great opportunity to make a difference in their community. Join our instructor as students decide, plan, and implement their commitment to our community. Students will build self-esteem and make new friends as they accomplish group goals. Sign up now, it's never too late to lend a Helping Hand!
Students in grades 7-12 are invited to join Winona Ramhawk Robotics for the fall season. The team designs, constructs and programs a small robot to compete in competitions. Meetings are held in the Agriculture Building at WSHS on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4-6:30 p.m. An activity bus transports WMS students to WSHS. No prior experience is necessary.
All students in grades 5-8 who participate in Athletics are required to have a sports physical on file. Athletic physicals are good for three (3) years. Current physical dates are on file in the After School Activities Office at the Middle School or the High School Athletic Office.
For updated WMS After School Activities and the 7th & 8th grade athletics cancellation please call (507) 494-0970. The message will be updated daily around 2:00 p.m.
Canvas Painting (Grades K-4, Goodview)
Whisper Sister Studio invites you to a wonderful afternoon of acrylic painting with friends. Our "Sailboat" painting will feature a colorful sailboat, sunny views and calm waters.
Canvas Painting (Grades K-4, Jefferson)
Whisper Sister Studio invites you to a wonderful afternoon of acrylic painting with friends! Our "Christmas Tree" painting will feature a snowy white tree with colorful ornaments.
Canvas Painting (Grades K-4, W-K)
Whisper Sister Studio invites you to a wonderful afternoon of acrylic painting with friends. Our "Butterfly" painting will feature a vibrant monarch butterfly.
Cooking Camp with Winona County 4-H (Grades 3-5)
Join Community Education and Winona County 4-H for our Grades 3-5 Cooking Camps. In these camps, youth will cook, bake and create recipes while learning proper techniques and skills. Youth will have the opportunity to work in teams to create cuisines while trying new foods, making their own lunch and taking leftovers home.
There are two classes available: Saturday, Nov. 9 and Monday, Dec. 30. They will be held at Winona Middle School.
Lego Club (Grades 2-4, Goodview)
Join us for after school Lego Club on Wednesdays. Legos and snacks will be provided.
Lego Club (Grades 2-4, Jefferson)
Join us for after school Lego Club on Wednesdays. Legos and snacks will be provided.
Lego Club (Grades K-1, Goodview)
Join us for after school Lego Club on Mondays. Legos and snacks will be provided.
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