🎶 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.
🐾💚 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.
#WildcatPride #ContinuedTradition #ParentsAsTeachers
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.
🐾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.
Due to summer construction, our June board meeting will be located in the High School Cafeteria tomorrow, June 24th.
Please help us congratulate these incredible staff members on their retirement! We appreciate their years of dedication and service to our students, staff, and community! 💚🐾
🎉 Kathy Cooper
🎉 Jackie Downing
🎉 Teresa Flores
🎉 Kim Flippin
🎉 Angela Lomax
🎉 Craig Porterfield
🎉 Kyla Roberts
🎉 Theresa Sitzes
🎉 Brad Wilkoff
🎉 Rachelle Yoder
#WildcatTradition #Retirement #Dedication #Service
👏🏼 Please help us congratulate the one and only Mrs. Teresa Flores on being selected as the Central Missouri School Counselors Association’s School Counselor of the Year! 🏆
Mrs. Flores has dedicated years of service & care to the students and families of our community, and her impact will be felt for generations to come. While we will miss her greatly, we are so excited for her as she begins a well-deserved retirement! 🎊
Thank you, Mrs. Flores, for everything you have done for Warsaw students and staff over the years. 💚🐾
The stage is set! The WHS Class of 2026 will be celebrated tonight (5/21) at 7:00 PM. 🎓✨
At this time, the plan is still to host the graduation ceremony outside on Randy Morrow Field. Should anything change, we will send out additional communication.
A few important notes & reminders:
🅿️ Overflow parking will be available across the street at the Warsaw Shrine Club. A trolley will be provided for transportation to WHS from the Shrine Club.
♿️ A shuttle will also be available for any accessibility needs. Please find a worker when you arrive in the parking lot.
🎟️ Tickets are required for entry, and your name must be on the attendance list. Tickets were distributed to seniors, and it is their responsibility to hand them out.
🎥 Streaming will be available through our Hudl app at https://tinyurl.com/whsgrad2026
Senior Families:
⏰ Seniors need to arrive for the ceremony by 5:30 PM and can be dropped off at the front of WHS.
🎊 Seniors attending Project Grad must be back to WHS no later than 10:00 PM to catch the bus.
Wildcat families: Please watch for a form being sent home with your student from the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army will be providing weekly summer food meals for families in need to pick up throughout the summer. Completed forms may be turned in to your school office or directly to the Salvation Army.
❗🚌⛈️Due to flooding and impassable roads, students who ride Bus L and live in the Blue Branch area will need to be picked up at the dam at their normal drop-off time this afternoon (5/18).
Baseball is the only remaining sport competing this spring for JBMS!
⚾ JBMS Baseball
5/4 @ Lebanon – 4:30 PM (A/B)
5/5 @ Hermitage – 5:00 PM (A/B)
Good luck to our Wildcats as they wrap up the spring season! 💪🐾
#WildcatTradition #OneTeamOneTown
⚾ JBMS Baseball
5/4 @ Lebanon – 4:30 PM (A/B)
5/5 @ Hermitage – 5:00 PM (A/B)
Good luck to our Wildcats as they wrap up the spring season! 💪🐾
#WildcatTradition #OneTeamOneTown
As you’re making plans for your week, be sure to add the Warsaw School District Art Show to your agenda! 🎨✨
🗓️Thursday, 5/7
⏰5–8 PM
📍Warsaw Community Building
Featuring artwork created by students from all four Warsaw schools—North Elementary, South Elementary, JBMS, and WHS! 🎨🐾
#WildcatTradition #Art #WildcatArtists
JBMS Baseball @ Warsaw 5/1:
A Team: Warsaw 5, Skyline 2
B Team: Warsaw 6, Skyline 2
Results from the JBMS Track & Field OHC Meet on 4/30:
Boys – Top 3 Finishes
🥈 Gideon Yoder – 1600M
🥉 Deacon Yoder – High Jump
🥈 Sawyer Segar – Discus (NEW SCHOOL RECORD – 34.13M!)
🥈 Johnny Webb – Shot Put
Girls – Top 3 Finishes
🥈 Maci Reimund – Long Jump, 100M, 200M
🏆 Conference Champion – Triple Jump
🥉 Lailah Sanders – 400M
Additional results can be found at https://track.actnowracing.com/meets/70849?_gl=1*15ati1e*_ga*MjgzOTc0Nzg5LjE3NzEzNTMzMDU.*_ga_CV6QCFM8SJ*czE3Nzc1Nzg1MTYkbzEzOCRnMSR0MTc3NzU3OTQzNyRqMzQkbDAkaDA
Congratulations to our JBMS 8th grade girls— 🏆Champions🏆 at the El Dorado Springs Middle School Relays earlier this week! 🎉👏
Your JBMS Wildcats Baseball Team is back in action this evening (4/30) at home! ⚾
⏰5:00 PM | 🆚 Smith-Cotton
📍Warsaw Sports Complex (W. Bledsoe Ferry Rd.)
(Please note the location change due to storm damage at Lumpe Field)
#OneTeamOneTown #WildcatTradition #SkoCats
⏰5:00 PM | 🆚 Smith-Cotton
📍Warsaw Sports Complex (W. Bledsoe Ferry Rd.)
(Please note the location change due to storm damage at Lumpe Field)
#OneTeamOneTown #WildcatTradition #SkoCats
Weather Update for 4/28: Please note—we are closely monitoring the weather in our area. At this time, there are no changes to dismissal times. If that changes and it becomes necessary to delay dismissal, we will notify all district families as soon as possible.
