❇️ Meet Mrs. Johns! ❇️
Please help us welcome Mishelle Johns to her new role at South Elementary as a Special Education Teacher!
Mrs. Johns brings several years of hands-on experience supporting students with diverse needs, most recently serving as a paraprofessional in the Essential Skills classroom right here in Warsaw. She’s currently completing her dual licensure in Special Education and Elementary Education through Western Governors University and is passionate about providing personalized support that helps every student thrive. 💙📘
When she’s not in the classroom, you’ll likely find her diving into graphic design projects, curled up with a good book, or spending time with her husband Aaron and their beloved fur kids. 🐾📚💻
Mrs. Johns is beyond excited to officially step into this new role and continue serving the amazing students and families of Warsaw. We’re so lucky to have her on the team!
Welcome to your new adventure, Mrs. Johns! 🐾💚
Please help us welcome Mishelle Johns to her new role at South Elementary as a Special Education Teacher!
Mrs. Johns brings several years of hands-on experience supporting students with diverse needs, most recently serving as a paraprofessional in the Essential Skills classroom right here in Warsaw. She’s currently completing her dual licensure in Special Education and Elementary Education through Western Governors University and is passionate about providing personalized support that helps every student thrive. 💙📘
When she’s not in the classroom, you’ll likely find her diving into graphic design projects, curled up with a good book, or spending time with her husband Aaron and their beloved fur kids. 🐾📚💻
Mrs. Johns is beyond excited to officially step into this new role and continue serving the amazing students and families of Warsaw. We’re so lucky to have her on the team!
Welcome to your new adventure, Mrs. Johns! 🐾💚
❇️ Meet Mrs. DeLacy! ❇️
We’re excited to welcome Mrs. DeLacy to Warsaw Schools as a 4th grade teacher at South Elementary!
She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Greenville University and a master’s degree from Olivet Nazarene University. Before becoming a teacher, Mrs. DeLacy spent 12 years serving as a pastor and administrator for The Salvation Army, where she developed a deep passion for building community and supporting others.
Mrs. DeLacy is married and has three wonderful children, along with a cocker spaniel named Brother Bear who loves spending time outdoors. 🐶🌳
Her favorite color? Green—GO Wildcats! 💚 She enjoys music, art, STEAM, and playing outdoor games with her family. A true movie fan, she especially loves science fiction, superhero films, and fantasy flicks. 🎬🦸♀️💫
Mrs. DeLacy is excited to meet her students and their families and is looking forward to a year full of learning, connection, and trying new things together.
Welcome to the Wildcat Family, Mrs. DeLacy! 💚🐾
We’re excited to welcome Mrs. DeLacy to Warsaw Schools as a 4th grade teacher at South Elementary!
She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Greenville University and a master’s degree from Olivet Nazarene University. Before becoming a teacher, Mrs. DeLacy spent 12 years serving as a pastor and administrator for The Salvation Army, where she developed a deep passion for building community and supporting others.
Mrs. DeLacy is married and has three wonderful children, along with a cocker spaniel named Brother Bear who loves spending time outdoors. 🐶🌳
Her favorite color? Green—GO Wildcats! 💚 She enjoys music, art, STEAM, and playing outdoor games with her family. A true movie fan, she especially loves science fiction, superhero films, and fantasy flicks. 🎬🦸♀️💫
Mrs. DeLacy is excited to meet her students and their families and is looking forward to a year full of learning, connection, and trying new things together.
Welcome to the Wildcat Family, Mrs. DeLacy! 💚🐾
📵 New State Law & District Policy = Cell Phone-Free School Days
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. 💚🐾
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. 💚🐾
Our administrative team kept the #WildcatTradition alive with a back-to-school BBQ and pool party for district staff and their families this evening! 🐾💚🎉
Good food, great company, and a splash of fun — events like these bring us together and set the tone for a great year ahead!
#BackToSchool #Pride #Excellence
🚧 Heads Up, Wildcats! 🚧
As you drive into the District/JBMS/WHS campus, please slow down and use extra caution. ⚠️
Construction crews are hard at work making important upgrades to get everything ready for the start of the new school year! 🏗️
Your patience and safe driving help keep everyone safe as we finish strong. 💪
Thank you! 💚
❇️ Meet Mrs. Lawrence! ❇️
We’re excited to welcome Kylee Lawrence back to Warsaw Schools! She’ll be serving in Social Services across the district, bringing a deep passion for student support and community care. 💚
Mrs. Lawrence is currently finishing her bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science at UCM and holds an associate degree from SFCC. She and her husband have been married for three years and share their home with two adorable pups, Kevin and Winston. 🐶
A proud Warsaw alum, Mrs. Lawrence is thrilled for this “full-circle moment” as she returns to give back to the community that helped shape her. She enjoys hunting, cheering on her favorite sports teams, and relaxing with a good movie. 📣🎬
We’re so glad to have her on board and can’t wait to see the impact she’ll make—welcome home, Mrs. Lawrence! 💚🐾
❇️ Meet Ms. Allcorn! ❇️
Please help us welcome Stashia Allcorn to Warsaw Schools! Ms. Allcorn will be joining the team at South Elementary as a 4th grade teacher.
She brings 10 years of experience teaching 3rd and 4th grade in the Warrensburg School District and is now ready to start a new adventure here in Warsaw. 📚
Outside the classroom, she’s a proud mom to two grown children and two adorable pups—a Yorkie and a Shih Tzu. 👩👧👧🐩
Ms. Allcorn can’t wait to connect with her students, their families, and the amazing staff at South Elementary!
Welcome to the Wildcat family, Ms. Allcorn! 💚🐾
❇️ Meet Mr. McCarty! ❇️
We’re excited to introduce Derek McCarty as a new 5th grade teacher at Warsaw South Elementary!
This will be his fifth year in the classroom, with previous experience teaching 3rd and 4th grade at a small rural school in southwest Missouri. He earned his degree in Elementary Education from Missouri State University and says he can’t imagine doing anything else!
Originally from the Joplin area, Mr. McCarty recently moved to Warsaw to be closer to his girlfriend and her daughter—who he proudly considers family. 👨👩👧
In his free time, he enjoys video games, reading, collecting vinyl records, and exploring flea markets and antique shops in search of unique finds.📖🎶
Mr. McCarty is excited to join the Warsaw community, build strong connections, and see all the amazing work his 5th graders will do this year! 👨🏻🏫
Welcome to the Wildcat family, Mr. McCarty! 💚🐾
❇️ Meet Ms. Baxter! ❇️
Please help us welcome Austin Baxter to Warsaw Schools! Ms. Baxter will be joining the team at South Elementary as a 1st grade teacher. 👩🏻🏫
Originally from Norborne, Missouri, Ms. Baxter graduated from Northwest Missouri State with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Early Childhood. She previously taught 5th grade for five years and is passionate about helping kids build skills and chase their dreams.🎒💡
Outside the classroom, she enjoys being outdoors, traveling, fishing, and sketching. ✈️🎣✏️
She’s excited to start this new chapter in 1st grade and can’t wait to learn and grow alongside her students and fellow colleagues!
Welcome to the Wildcat family, Ms. Baxter! 💚🐾
💪✨ Please help us extend a huge thanks to our incredible maintenance & custodial crew — the behind-the-scenes heroes of summer!
From shining up floors and installing tile to deep cleaning every corner, they’ve been hard at work making our buildings shine and sparkle for the new school year. 🧼🛠️💚
Your Wildcat family appreciates each and every one of you! 🙌🏼
#WildcatTradition #Pride #Excellence #AppreciationPost
During the next couple of weeks, expect some changes to traffic flow at the high school entry area. There will be a change from using the lower driveway to using the straight drive through that goes towards the bus barn. The straight drive through will not be asphalted yet, but when they begin asphalting there could be some delays. Their goal is to start the asphalt during the week of 8/4, which will be our athletic dead week.
Once again, thank you for your flexibility as we work through these changes.
Once again, thank you for your flexibility as we work through these changes.
School Supply Lists Are Now Available!
Supply lists for elementary and JBMS students are ready and can be viewed on our website:
🖍️ Elementary: https://5il.co/3mbpz
✏️ JBMS: https://5il.co/3mbq0
You can also find the lists in the Walmart app! (Please note: Walmart is no longer providing printed lists in stores.)
🎒 High School students will receive any needed supply info during the first week of school.
Need help with supplies? Watch for updates from the Benton County Smart Start Program.
☀️ 1st Grade Summer School Fun ☀️
Students enjoyed a field trip to the Warsaw Fire Station for a tour with Mr. Rob Lane, enjoyed ice cream at Back in Time, and spent time playing at the Harbor! 🚒🍦
Back in the classroom, they practiced CVC words with magnet letters, built with Legos in small groups, and made yummy ocean pudding snacks! 🧁🔤🧱
#WildcatExcellence #SummerLearning
1st Grade tie-dye masterpieces & silly faces! 🎨🤪 #WildcatExcellence #CreativeLearning
3rd grade ended summer school with a blast! ☀️🎉
They had a fun-filled week with bubbles, sidewalk chalk, jump ropes, hula hoops, and even created a 100-square hopscotch! They wrapped it all up with popsicles to celebrate all fhe fun learning during summer school! #WildcatExcellence #SummerLearningFun
It's officially summer, Wildcats! ☀️ Today (6/20) is the last day of summer school. All school offices (except Central Office) will be closed until August 5th. Enjoy your break & mark your calendars for the start of the 2025-2026 school year: Open House is 8/14 & the 1st Day of School is 8/19!
💦☀️ 5th & 2nd Grade Pool Day FUN!
🎉☀️ It’s the last week of summer school, Wildcats! Students are making every moment count! From blowing bubbles in the sunshine 🫧, to splashing away in the pool 💦, to diving into stories during library time 📚—these elementary Wildcats are learning while having a blast!
🇺🇸Learning respect, tradition, and teamwork! 🇺🇸
Our 1st grade summer school students have been spending time in the library learning how to properly fold the American flag. Such an important lesson in honor, care, and pride! 👏
#WildcatExcellence #America #Honor
Has your student come home talking about "the mustache baby"?! 🥸😆
After reading Mustache Baby in the library, summer school students got into character with their very own mustaches and badges — just like Billy from the book! 🖤👮♂️👶
#WildcatExcellence #SummerReading #SummerSchoolFun
