North School Families: There was a situation in town , and local police asked us to go on soft lock down. Basically, students remained inside the building and operated as normal school without outside recess. All students and staff were safe and soft lockdown has already been released.
🍕✨ It’s that time of year again—Shakespeare’s Pizza is back! ✨🍕
The Junior Prom Committee is selling Shakespeare’s pizzas to help raise funds for Prom! Here’s how you can order:
👉 Contact a prom committee member or Mrs. Pate.
👉 Fill out the online order form (be sure to add a student’s name—they’ll deliver it to you!): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV7gDZ91c-7UhNggOI6_cO1WDTN8JNg3-Q_cJ3_pkGaY1CEQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=108351081772056235011
📅 Sales end: 10/8
📦 Delivery to students: 10/26
💵 Payment: Cash, check, or Venmo (due at time of order)
Thank you for supporting Prom and our students! 🐾💚
📸Pictured: 2025-2026 Prom Committee (minus a few)
#WildcatTradition #PizzaForProm
Attention North & South Elementary Families: Grandparents Days are coming up!
This year we will host our Wildcat grandparents the week of Homecoming:
📅 South Elementary: Thursday, Sept. 25th
📅 North Elementary: Friday, Sept. 26th
Get all the details here: https://www.warsawk12.org/article/2409597
#WildcatTradition #GrandparentsDay
Own a Piece of Wildcat History!
We’re auctioning off retired Wildcat sports banners—some dating back years of conference play and unforgettable seasons! These banners have cheered on generations of athletes, and now they could be yours.
Silent Auction begins when gates open at 6pm at our first home football game THIS Friday, August 29th and runs through the end of 3rd quarter.
Payment & pickup will take place during the 4th quarter.
Proceeds go directly back into ALL WHS athletic programs.
Take home a banner, keep the tradition alive, and support our Wildcats!
#WildcatTradition #Pride #Excellence #OneTownOneTeam
We’re excited to welcome Shelby Bybee as our new music teacher at Warsaw North Elementary and John Boise Middle School! 🎶
Ms. Bybee is a graduate of Missouri State University with a degree in music, and this will be her very first year of teaching! She loves playing the clarinet, cheering on the Royals, traveling the world, and spending time with her three fur babies—her dog, Meeko, and kittens, Vinnie and Cags. ⚾🧳🐕
She’s looking forward to inspiring a love of music in her students, just as her teachers inspired her!
Welcome to the Wildcat Family, Ms. Bybee! 💚🐾
As we prepare for the new school year, please ensure your student’s immunizations are up-to-date. This is especially important for students entering Kindergarten, 8th Grade, and Senior Year, since certain vaccines are required at these milestones. Check with your healthcare provider, local health department or school nurse if you’re unsure. Thanks for helping us keep our schools safe and healthy! 💚🐾
#WildcatTradition #HealthyWildcats
During Open House:
👉🏼6th Grade Orientation @ 5:45 PM in the JBMS Gym.
👉🏼Freshman & New High School Student Orientation @ 6:15 PM in the WHS Gym.
We’re thrilled to welcome Brenna Smith back to Warsaw Schools as a 3rd grade teacher at North Elementary!
A proud 2019 graduate of WHS, Miss Smith earned her bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri. After two years working in public relations in Kansas City, she felt called to the classroom and began her journey in education—following in the footsteps of her mother, Mrs. Laura Smith, who recently retired from the Warsaw School District after over 20 years of dedicated service.
Miss Smith is currently completing her master’s degree in Elementary Education at the University of Central Missouri and is excited to return to her hometown to begin this new chapter.
When she’s not teaching, Miss Smith loves traveling and has explored countries like Peru, Greece, Belgium, Scotland, Germany, and France since graduating high school. She also enjoys hiking, reading, and spending time with her golden retriever, Ruby. 📚✈️
Welcome home, Miss Smith! 💚🐾
A new Missouri law (Senate Bill 68) now requires all public schools to restrict student use of personal electronic communication devices throughout the school day. This new law is reflected in all district handbooks under the Technology F-265-S policy.
🔒 What This Means:
From the first bell to dismissal, students must keep devices powered off and stored in backpacks or lockers — including during:
✅ Class time
✅ Passing periods
✅ Lunch and breakfast
✅ Breaks or recess
📞 Need to Reach Your Child?
Call the school office — we’ll make sure your student gets the message or comes to the office if needed.
🚫 No device use during school hours — including for music, calculators, photos, or messaging.
📱 What Counts as a Device?
Any personal tech used to send, receive, store, or view information, including:
• Cell phones
• Tablets
• Smartwatches
• Gaming devices
• Earbuds/headphones
• Meta/AI glasses
• Laptops
✅ Exceptions Apply When:
Devices are used as required by a student’s:
• IEP or 504 Plan
• Individualized Health or Emergency Plan
• ELL accommodations under federal law
• Or in an emergency, as determined by staff
• OR when a teacher has explicit, pre-approved permission to use them for instructional purposes
🎒 Storage Reminder:
Phones must stay off and out of sight during the day. Any distractions or misuse will result in confiscation. A parent/guardian must pick up the device from the principal’s office.
Thank you for your support as we implement this law and continue promoting a focused, engaging learning environment. 💚🐾
