📚 Meet Mr. Best — our new History teacher at JBMS & WHS! 📚
We’re excited to welcome Mr. Best to the Warsaw R-IX faculty! He will be teaching 8th and 9th grade History. Before joining Warsaw, Mr. Best taught fourth and fifth grade at Humansville School, where he had the opportunity to get to know and work with his students over the past couple of years.
Mr. Best is currently completing his bachelor’s degree in history and is excited to continue learning alongside his students and bring his passion for history into the classroom.
Outside of school, Mr. Best enjoys gaming, reading, singing, driving, and—most importantly—spending time with his daughter, Pyper. He says being a dad is his favorite title and is incredibly proud to be her dad. ❤️
Mr. Best is excited to join Warsaw, get to know the students and staff, and help make a positive impact through teaching. He looks forward to learning alongside his students and creating a great school year together!
Welcome to Warsaw, Mr. Best! We’re excited to have you as part of the Wildcat Family! 🐾📚
#WildcatPride #Welcome #NewHireSpotlight
We’re excited to welcome Mr. Best to the Warsaw R-IX faculty! He will be teaching 8th and 9th grade History. Before joining Warsaw, Mr. Best taught fourth and fifth grade at Humansville School, where he had the opportunity to get to know and work with his students over the past couple of years.
Mr. Best is currently completing his bachelor’s degree in history and is excited to continue learning alongside his students and bring his passion for history into the classroom.
Outside of school, Mr. Best enjoys gaming, reading, singing, driving, and—most importantly—spending time with his daughter, Pyper. He says being a dad is his favorite title and is incredibly proud to be her dad. ❤️
Mr. Best is excited to join Warsaw, get to know the students and staff, and help make a positive impact through teaching. He looks forward to learning alongside his students and creating a great school year together!
Welcome to Warsaw, Mr. Best! We’re excited to have you as part of the Wildcat Family! 🐾📚
#WildcatPride #Welcome #NewHireSpotlight
📝 Meet Mrs. Ray — our new 7th Grade ELA teacher at JBMS! 📝
We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Ray to the Warsaw R-IX faculty! Originally from Louisiana, she earned her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University. While this is her first year as a classroom teacher, she brings years of experience tutoring and working with children in a variety of educational settings.
Mrs. Ray is passionate about helping students build confidence and achieve academic success. She is looking forward to creating a classroom where students can learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
Outside of school, Mrs. Ray enjoys creative writing, creating art, and spending time with her family. 🎨✍️
Welcome to Warsaw, Mrs. Ray! We’re excited to have you as part of the Wildcat Family! 🐾📚
#WildcatPride #Welcome #NewHireSpotlight
We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Ray to the Warsaw R-IX faculty! Originally from Louisiana, she earned her bachelor’s degree from Louisiana Tech University. While this is her first year as a classroom teacher, she brings years of experience tutoring and working with children in a variety of educational settings.
Mrs. Ray is passionate about helping students build confidence and achieve academic success. She is looking forward to creating a classroom where students can learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
Outside of school, Mrs. Ray enjoys creative writing, creating art, and spending time with her family. 🎨✍️
Welcome to Warsaw, Mrs. Ray! We’re excited to have you as part of the Wildcat Family! 🐾📚
#WildcatPride #Welcome #NewHireSpotlight
👩🏻🏫 Meet Mrs. Shaffer — our new fourth grade teacher at Warsaw South Elementary! 👩🏻🏫
We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Shaffer to the Warsaw R-IX faculty! She has lived in Missouri since she was 12 and has called several communities throughout the state home. She currently lives in Warsaw with her husband, Jr., and their two boys, Spencer and Kayle.
Mrs. Shaffer is a graduate of Warrensburg High School and the University of Central Missouri, where she earned her degree in Elementary Education. She also holds a master’s degree in Elementary Mathematics and a math specialist certification.
Before joining Warsaw, Mrs. Shaffer spent nine years teaching at Leesville Elementary. During her career, she has taught middle school science, music, third grade for six years, fourth and fifth grade math, and social studies. While she loves teaching any subject, her favorites are math and music! 🎶➗
Outside of school, Mrs. Shaffer enjoys spending time outdoors, swimming, canning, and making memories with friends and family.
Mrs. Shaffer is excited to teach fourth grade this year and share her love of education with a new group of students and teachers. She’s looking forward to becoming a Wildcat!
Welcome to Warsaw, Mrs. Shaffer! We’re excited to have you as part of the Wildcat Family! 🐾📚
#WildcatPride #Welcome #NewHireSpotlight
We’re excited to welcome Mrs. Shaffer to the Warsaw R-IX faculty! She has lived in Missouri since she was 12 and has called several communities throughout the state home. She currently lives in Warsaw with her husband, Jr., and their two boys, Spencer and Kayle.
Mrs. Shaffer is a graduate of Warrensburg High School and the University of Central Missouri, where she earned her degree in Elementary Education. She also holds a master’s degree in Elementary Mathematics and a math specialist certification.
Before joining Warsaw, Mrs. Shaffer spent nine years teaching at Leesville Elementary. During her career, she has taught middle school science, music, third grade for six years, fourth and fifth grade math, and social studies. While she loves teaching any subject, her favorites are math and music! 🎶➗
Outside of school, Mrs. Shaffer enjoys spending time outdoors, swimming, canning, and making memories with friends and family.
Mrs. Shaffer is excited to teach fourth grade this year and share her love of education with a new group of students and teachers. She’s looking forward to becoming a Wildcat!
Welcome to Warsaw, Mrs. Shaffer! We’re excited to have you as part of the Wildcat Family! 🐾📚
#WildcatPride #Welcome #NewHireSpotlight
Please park in the main parking area, as indicated in green on the attached map, and enter through the cafeteria doors when you arrive for Returning Student Registration tomorrow or Friday at the high school. We’ve attached a map to help you locate the correct parking area and entrance. Please do not enter through the front entrance or the back of the building due to construction.
As a reminder, all returning Warsaw R-IX families with students in grades K–12 can complete registration at Warsaw High School on August 13 or 14, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
As a reminder, all returning Warsaw R-IX families with students in grades K–12 can complete registration at Warsaw High School on August 13 or 14, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
📚Meet Mr. Rooks — our new Government teacher at WHS!📚
We’re excited to welcome Mr. Rooks to the Warsaw R-IX faculty! He is currently entering his final semester at Southwest Baptist University and will graduate in December with a bachelor’s degree in Social Science Education.
During his time at SBU, Mr. Rooks has gained valuable teaching field experience at Fair Grove, Bolivar, and Buffalo High Schools, preparing him to bring his passion for social studies into the classroom.
Outside of school, Mr. Rooks enjoys disc golfing and reading. He comes from a family with two brothers, two sisters, and his parents.
Mr. Rooks is excited to join Warsaw because of the opportunity to help students develop a love for social studies and make a positive impact in their learning.
Welcome to Warsaw, Mr. Rooks! We’re excited to have you as part of the Wildcat Family! 📚🐾
#WildcatPride #Welcome #NewHireSpotlight
We’re excited to welcome Mr. Rooks to the Warsaw R-IX faculty! He is currently entering his final semester at Southwest Baptist University and will graduate in December with a bachelor’s degree in Social Science Education.
During his time at SBU, Mr. Rooks has gained valuable teaching field experience at Fair Grove, Bolivar, and Buffalo High Schools, preparing him to bring his passion for social studies into the classroom.
Outside of school, Mr. Rooks enjoys disc golfing and reading. He comes from a family with two brothers, two sisters, and his parents.
Mr. Rooks is excited to join Warsaw because of the opportunity to help students develop a love for social studies and make a positive impact in their learning.
Welcome to Warsaw, Mr. Rooks! We’re excited to have you as part of the Wildcat Family! 📚🐾
#WildcatPride #Welcome #NewHireSpotlight
JBMS Families: The new school year is almost here! Check out our latest newsletter for important information from the JBMS Office, including new staff, important dates, registration information, student schedules, and more to prepare you and your student(s) for the upcoming school year: https://aptg.co/p441by
If you have any questions please contact the JBMS office @ (660)438-9079.
If you have any questions please contact the JBMS office @ (660)438-9079.
🏈Meet Coach Brandon — our new PE teacher and coach at WHS & JBMS! 🤼
We’re excited to welcome Coach Brandon to the Warsaw R-IX faculty! He graduated from Southwest Baptist University, where he played collegiate football while earning his degree in Physical Education. After graduation, he had the opportunity to continue coaching football at SBU before beginning his teaching career.
Outside of school, Coach Brandon enjoys all things sports, working out, spending time outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.
Coach Brandon is looking forward to building relationships with students, encouraging them to stay active and healthy, and becoming a positive part of the Warsaw school community.
Welcome to Warsaw, Coach Brandon! We’re excited to have you as part of the Wildcat Family!
#WildcatPride #Welcome #NewHireSpotlight
We’re excited to welcome Coach Brandon to the Warsaw R-IX faculty! He graduated from Southwest Baptist University, where he played collegiate football while earning his degree in Physical Education. After graduation, he had the opportunity to continue coaching football at SBU before beginning his teaching career.
Outside of school, Coach Brandon enjoys all things sports, working out, spending time outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.
Coach Brandon is looking forward to building relationships with students, encouraging them to stay active and healthy, and becoming a positive part of the Warsaw school community.
Welcome to Warsaw, Coach Brandon! We’re excited to have you as part of the Wildcat Family!
#WildcatPride #Welcome #NewHireSpotlight
🎶 Meet Mr. Milzarek — our new Director of Bands at Warsaw High School & JBMS! 🎶
We’re excited to welcome Mr. Milzarek to the Warsaw R-IX faculty! He brings a strong background in music education and performance, with a Bachelor’s of Music Education with an emphasis in percussion from Pittsburg State University and a Master’s of Music Performance from the University of Missouri–Kansas City.
His teaching experience includes the Mt. Vernon R-V School District and serving as an Adjunct Professor of Percussion at Missouri Southern State University.
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Milzarek enjoys baseball (especially the Chicago Cubs!), cooking, video games, and all things music. He and his wife, Lindsey (who is also joining us this year!), are also expecting a little one in September! Their family includes two cats, Leo and Reggie, and two dogs, Hazel and Mabel. 🐾
Mr. Milzarek is excited to build on the foundation that’s already here and work alongside students, families, and our community to grow a band program that everyone can be proud of.
He shares, “I believe music has the power to shape confident, compassionate, and resilient young people. My goal is to create a program where students feel challenged, supported, and proud of what they accomplish together.”
Welcome to Warsaw, Mr. Milzarek! We’re excited to have you as part of the Wildcat Family! 🎵💚
#WildcatPride #Welcome #NewHireSpotlight
We’re excited to welcome Mr. Milzarek to the Warsaw R-IX faculty! He brings a strong background in music education and performance, with a Bachelor’s of Music Education with an emphasis in percussion from Pittsburg State University and a Master’s of Music Performance from the University of Missouri–Kansas City.
His teaching experience includes the Mt. Vernon R-V School District and serving as an Adjunct Professor of Percussion at Missouri Southern State University.
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Milzarek enjoys baseball (especially the Chicago Cubs!), cooking, video games, and all things music. He and his wife, Lindsey (who is also joining us this year!), are also expecting a little one in September! Their family includes two cats, Leo and Reggie, and two dogs, Hazel and Mabel. 🐾
Mr. Milzarek is excited to build on the foundation that’s already here and work alongside students, families, and our community to grow a band program that everyone can be proud of.
He shares, “I believe music has the power to shape confident, compassionate, and resilient young people. My goal is to create a program where students feel challenged, supported, and proud of what they accomplish together.”
Welcome to Warsaw, Mr. Milzarek! We’re excited to have you as part of the Wildcat Family! 🎵💚
#WildcatPride #Welcome #NewHireSpotlight
Reminder: Returning Student Registration is THIS Thursday & Friday! All returning Warsaw R-IX families with students in grades K-12 can complete registration at Warsaw High School on August 13 or 14, from 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Additional back-to-school information can be found at https://www.warsawk12.org/article/3032061.
Additional back-to-school information can be found at https://www.warsawk12.org/article/3032061.
🎶 WHS Band Camp Reminder! Band Camp is Monday, Aug. 3–Friday, Aug. 7, from 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with lunch from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Students are responsible for their own lunch; snacks and water will be provided by the Band Boosters.
Students should bring their instrument (if they have it), a pencil, comfortable athletic shoes, sunscreen and plenty of water. Students must also have a completed physical to participate.
Questions? Contact Mr. Milzarek at jmilzarek@warsawk12.org.
Students should bring their instrument (if they have it), a pencil, comfortable athletic shoes, sunscreen and plenty of water. Students must also have a completed physical to participate.
Questions? Contact Mr. Milzarek at jmilzarek@warsawk12.org.
🚧Traffic Update: Due to construction, the east side of the WHS/JBMS Main Campus (from the Central Office to the boys locker rooms) is closed to all traffic, effective immediately. If you're coming to campus for athletics or other school activities, please follow the updated traffic pattern shown in the attached map. Thank you for your patience and for helping keep our students, families, staff, and construction crews safe!
🎒✏️🐾Friendly Reminder: The Benton County Resource Network is hosting a Back-to-School Fair tomorrow, Friday, 7/31, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Warsaw. The event will offer free school supplies and additional resources to help students and families prepare for the upcoming school year. Please contact Celina Flores at 660-221-4140 or Gail Wallace at 660-723-0375 with any questions.
🐾💚 Warsaw Parents as Teachers is helping our youngest learners grow, learn, and get ready for kindergarten—right from the start! This FREE program is available to Warsaw R-IX families with children prenatal through age 5 and offers research-based curriculum, developmental screenings, milestone tracking, group connections, home visits and more.
One Warsaw parent shared:
“Parents as Teachers has been such a blessing to our family… You’ve helped him learn, grow, gain confidence, and hit so many important milestones along the way.”
📲 Learn more or enroll today by scanning the QR code or calling 660-438-0005.
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One Warsaw parent shared:
“Parents as Teachers has been such a blessing to our family… You’ve helped him learn, grow, gain confidence, and hit so many important milestones along the way.”
📲 Learn more or enroll today by scanning the QR code or calling 660-438-0005.
#WildcatPride #ContinuedTradition #ParentsAsTeachers
Due to continued summer construction, our July board meeting will be located in the High School Cafeteria today, July 29th.
New for the 2026-2027 school year: Returning Student Registration is now centralized! All returning Warsaw R-IX families with students in grades K-12 can complete registration at one convenient location—Warsaw High School—on Thurs., 8/13, or Fri., 8/14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. High school families should bring the registration packet mailed this summer. If you didn't receive one, you can complete your student's paperwork during registration. More information is available at https://www.warsawk12.org/article/3032061.
🎷🎹🎺WHS Band Camp 2026: Students entering grades 9-12 who are enrolled in band or are interested in band are invited to attend WHS Band Camp Monday, 8/3, through Friday, 8/7, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
ℹ️Learn more about band camp and read a message from our new band director, Mr. Milzarek: https://www.warsawk12.org/article/3035812.
🖍️✂️✏️Supply lists for elementary and JBMS students for the 2026-2027 school year are ready and can be viewed online at https://tinyurl.com/warsaw26supplies. (Be sure to select your child's school building to view the correct list.)
*Please Note: The Walmart School Supply Lists offer a convenient way to purchase supplies online, but families are welcome to use the lists as a reference and purchase comparable items wherever they prefer.
For other important back-to-school information, including information on our local Back to School Fair, please visit our website: https://www.warsawk12.org/article/3032061.
🐾Every day matters. Every student matters.🐾 By planning appointments and family travel during school breaks whenever possible, you're helping us fulfill our mission to Engage, Empower, and Collaborate to Ensure Every Student Has Success Every Day.
🗓️The full 2026-2027 school calendar can be viewed & downloaded on our website at https://aptg.co/pNdND6.
#WildcatPride #StudentSuccess #AttendanceMatters #PlanAhead
🗓️The full 2026-2027 school calendar can be viewed & downloaded on our website at https://aptg.co/pNdND6.
#WildcatPride #StudentSuccess #AttendanceMatters #PlanAhead
📢 We're Hiring Substitute Teachers for the 2026-2027 School Year!
Whether you're a retired teacher, college student, working parent, or simply looking for flexible work, substitute teaching lets you make a difference.
❇️DESE Certified Teachers now earn $135 per day as a substitute!
❇️All other DESE approved Substitutes earn $125 per day!
❇️Learn More & Apply Today: https://warsaw.schoolspring.com/?jobid=4904528
Questions? Contact our Sub Coordinator, Jodi Karr, at 660.438.7120.
#WildcatPride #NowHiring
Whether you're a retired teacher, college student, working parent, or simply looking for flexible work, substitute teaching lets you make a difference.
❇️DESE Certified Teachers now earn $135 per day as a substitute!
❇️All other DESE approved Substitutes earn $125 per day!
❇️Learn More & Apply Today: https://warsaw.schoolspring.com/?jobid=4904528
Questions? Contact our Sub Coordinator, Jodi Karr, at 660.438.7120.
#WildcatPride #NowHiring
Due to scheduling conflicts, our regular July board meeting has been moved to Wednesday, July 29th, at 6pm.
