It is that time of year, end of year field trips!!
Happy April!
Make sure to mark these important dates on your calendar:
🔹 April 3 : NO SCHOOL (district office closed)
🔹 April 6 : NO SCHOOL / Professional Development
🔹 April 13 & 29 : Board of Education Meetings
Make sure to mark these important dates on your calendar:
🔹 April 3 : NO SCHOOL (district office closed)
🔹 April 6 : NO SCHOOL / Professional Development
🔹 April 13 & 29 : Board of Education Meetings
Immunization Clinic on April 24th!
Dear Parents and Guardians,
As we begin our state assessments tomorrow in the building, we want to provide you with important information that can help your students be as successful as possible. These assessments are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning and growth over the year. As an incentive, the USD 465 Board of Education is once again offering an incentive to students to do their best on the tests:
For the 2026-27 school year, the state assessment goals would increase by 5% from this year's levels.
6th Grade Goals 7th Grade Goals 8th Grade Goals
Math Goal = 68% Math Goal = 75% Math Goal = 50%
ELA Goal = 75% ELA Goal = 68% ELA Goal = 58%
If a grade level meets one of the goals, there would be a ½-day release.
If a grade level meets both goals, then there would be a full-day release.
Testing schedule:
7th ELA - March 25 & 26
8th ELA - March 30 & 31
6th ELA - April 1 & 2
8th Science - April 7 & 9 (odd classes)
8th Science - April 8 & 10 (even classes)
6th, 7th, 8th Math - April 14 & 16 (odd classes)
6th, 7th, 8th Math - April 15 & 17 (even classes)
To allow time for testing during the school day for science and math, April 7 through April 17 will be block-schedule days, with students attending even and odd periods every other day. This does not change the start or end times for the day; it's still 8:00 AM - 3:35 PM.
One of the most important ways you can support your child is by helping them maintain healthy routines during this time. Parents should encourage their students to get a full night’s sleep each evening, as proper rest helps with focus, memory, and overall performance. Please ensure your student arrives at school with a fully charged device. Also, starting the day with a nutritious breakfast can significantly improve energy levels and concentration.
We also encourage students to arrive at school on time and with a positive attitude. A calm, confident approach can go a long way in helping them do their best!!
As we begin our state assessments tomorrow in the building, we want to provide you with important information that can help your students be as successful as possible. These assessments are an important opportunity for students to demonstrate their learning and growth over the year. As an incentive, the USD 465 Board of Education is once again offering an incentive to students to do their best on the tests:
For the 2026-27 school year, the state assessment goals would increase by 5% from this year's levels.
6th Grade Goals 7th Grade Goals 8th Grade Goals
Math Goal = 68% Math Goal = 75% Math Goal = 50%
ELA Goal = 75% ELA Goal = 68% ELA Goal = 58%
If a grade level meets one of the goals, there would be a ½-day release.
If a grade level meets both goals, then there would be a full-day release.
Testing schedule:
7th ELA - March 25 & 26
8th ELA - March 30 & 31
6th ELA - April 1 & 2
8th Science - April 7 & 9 (odd classes)
8th Science - April 8 & 10 (even classes)
6th, 7th, 8th Math - April 14 & 16 (odd classes)
6th, 7th, 8th Math - April 15 & 17 (even classes)
To allow time for testing during the school day for science and math, April 7 through April 17 will be block-schedule days, with students attending even and odd periods every other day. This does not change the start or end times for the day; it's still 8:00 AM - 3:35 PM.
One of the most important ways you can support your child is by helping them maintain healthy routines during this time. Parents should encourage their students to get a full night’s sleep each evening, as proper rest helps with focus, memory, and overall performance. Please ensure your student arrives at school with a fully charged device. Also, starting the day with a nutritious breakfast can significantly improve energy levels and concentration.
We also encourage students to arrive at school on time and with a positive attitude. A calm, confident approach can go a long way in helping them do their best!!
This afternoon, there was an ambulance dispatched to Winfield High School to give assistance to an adult in the building.
The middle school was placed in a Hold In Place status, and students were kept in classrooms for a short time. The situation was resolved, and the school was moved back to a normal status.
The middle school was placed in a Hold In Place status, and students were kept in classrooms for a short time. The situation was resolved, and the school was moved back to a normal status.
Just a quick reminder! 📅
USD 465 will be closed Friday, March 13 for Report & Record Day, and Spring Break begins next week. We look forward to welcoming students back on March 23. Have a safe and relaxing break!
USD 465 will be closed Friday, March 13 for Report & Record Day, and Spring Break begins next week. We look forward to welcoming students back on March 23. Have a safe and relaxing break!
Wanted to let parents know that WMS was in a hold in place status for a short time today to address a medical situation with an adult and moved back to regular status a short time later.
Thank you
Thank you
REMINDER that tomorrow 6th grade attends all day, 7th grade is dismissed at 11:30 and 8th grade is out all day!
Thursday, March 12
6th Grade - attend all day
7th Grade - attend ½ day (until 11:30 AM)
8th Grade - do not attend
9th Grade - attend ½ day (until 11:30 AM)
10th Grade - attend all day
11th Grade - attend ½ day (until 11:30 AM)
12th Grade - attend all day
WMS and WHS would like to share an exciting update regarding the BOE incentive for student performance on the Kansas State Assessments that was approved last year. The goal for the upper grades (7-11) was to increase the percentage of students scoring in Tiers 2–4 by 5% in both ELA and Math. The incentives are for the state tests taken last year, but we did not receive the results until this year. (For example, this year's 8th graders are being incentivized for test results taken as 7th graders). This year's 6th graders fell just short of goals set by elementary schools.
Our current 7th and 8th-grade students met the goals, with the 8th grade exceeding the goal in BOTH math and reading. Congratulations to those students for their hard work and effort!
The incentive day for WMS and WHS will take place on Thursday, March 12th.
6th, 10th, and 12th grades will follow a regular schedule for the day. The 7th-, 9th-, and 11th-graders will attend classes until 11:30 AM, and the 8th-graders will not attend classes that day.
This incentive recognizes the efforts of the grade levels that met their goals and encourages continued focus on doing their best on state assessments.
Thursday, March 12
6th Grade - attend all day
7th Grade - attend ½ day (until 11:30 AM)
8th Grade - do not attend
9th Grade - attend ½ day (until 11:30 AM)
10th Grade - attend all day
11th Grade - attend ½ day (until 11:30 AM)
12th Grade - attend all day
WMS and WHS would like to share an exciting update regarding the BOE incentive for student performance on the Kansas State Assessments that was approved last year. The goal for the upper grades (7-11) was to increase the percentage of students scoring in Tiers 2–4 by 5% in both ELA and Math. The incentives are for the state tests taken last year, but we did not receive the results until this year. (For example, this year's 8th graders are being incentivized for test results taken as 7th graders). This year's 6th graders fell just short of goals set by elementary schools.
Our current 7th and 8th-grade students met the goals, with the 8th grade exceeding the goal in BOTH math and reading. Congratulations to those students for their hard work and effort!
The incentive day for WMS and WHS will take place on Thursday, March 12th.
6th, 10th, and 12th grades will follow a regular schedule for the day. The 7th-, 9th-, and 11th-graders will attend classes until 11:30 AM, and the 8th-graders will not attend classes that day.
This incentive recognizes the efforts of the grade levels that met their goals and encourages continued focus on doing their best on state assessments.
WMS and WHS would like to share an exciting update regarding the BOE incentive for student performance on the Kansas State Assessments that was approved last year. The goal for the upper grades (7-11) was to increase the percentage of students scoring in Tiers 2–4 by 5% in both ELA and Math. The incentives are for the state tests taken last year, but we did not receive the results until this year. (For example, this year's 8th graders are being incentivized for test results taken as 7th graders). This year's 6th graders fell just short of goals set by elementary schools.
Our current 7th and 8th-grade students met the goals, with the 8th grade exceeding the goal in BOTH math and reading. Congratulations to those students for their hard work and effort!
The incentive day for WMS and WHS will take place on Thursday, March 12th.
6th, 10th, and 12th grades will follow a regular schedule for the day. The 7th-, 9th-, and 11th-graders will attend classes until 11:30 AM, and the 8th-graders will not attend classes that day.
This incentive recognizes the efforts of the grade levels that met their goals and encourages continued focus on doing their best on state assessments.
Thursday, March 12
6th Grade - attend all day
7th Grade - attend ½ day (until 11:30 AM)
8th Grade - do not attend
9th Grade - attend ½ day (until 11:30 AM)
10th Grade - attend all day
11th Grade - attend ½ day (until 11:30 AM)
12th Grade - attend all day
Our current 7th and 8th-grade students met the goals, with the 8th grade exceeding the goal in BOTH math and reading. Congratulations to those students for their hard work and effort!
The incentive day for WMS and WHS will take place on Thursday, March 12th.
6th, 10th, and 12th grades will follow a regular schedule for the day. The 7th-, 9th-, and 11th-graders will attend classes until 11:30 AM, and the 8th-graders will not attend classes that day.
This incentive recognizes the efforts of the grade levels that met their goals and encourages continued focus on doing their best on state assessments.
Thursday, March 12
6th Grade - attend all day
7th Grade - attend ½ day (until 11:30 AM)
8th Grade - do not attend
9th Grade - attend ½ day (until 11:30 AM)
10th Grade - attend all day
11th Grade - attend ½ day (until 11:30 AM)
12th Grade - attend all day
Good morning and Happy Friday!
As a reminder, USD 465 will be closed on:
🔹Monday, February 23rd for Professional Development
Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 24th!
As a reminder, USD 465 will be closed on:
🔹Monday, February 23rd for Professional Development
Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 24th!
As a reminder, USD 465 will be closed on:
🔹Thursday, February 12th for Parent Teacher Conferences
🔹Friday, February 13th for Conference Exchange Day
🔹Monday, February 16th for Presidents Day (district office closed)
Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17th!
🔹Thursday, February 12th for Parent Teacher Conferences
🔹Friday, February 13th for Conference Exchange Day
🔹Monday, February 16th for Presidents Day (district office closed)
Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17th!
Book Fair!
WMS School Drop Off and Pick Up.
Join us for USD 465 Parent-Teacher Conferences starting February 11th! Connect with your child's teachers and discuss their progress.
🗓️ February 11th: 4 PM to 7 PM.
🗓️ February 12th (No School):
- WELC & Elementary: 8 AM to 7 PM
- WMS & WHS: 8 AM - 1 PM & 3 PM - 7 PM
All conferences will take place in your child's school building. We look forward to seeing you there!
🗓️ February 11th: 4 PM to 7 PM.
🗓️ February 12th (No School):
- WELC & Elementary: 8 AM to 7 PM
- WMS & WHS: 8 AM - 1 PM & 3 PM - 7 PM
All conferences will take place in your child's school building. We look forward to seeing you there!
Happy Monday and Happy February!
Make sure to mark these important dates on your calendar:
🔹 February 11 & 12: Parent-Teacher Conferences (Note: No school on February 12th)
🔹 February 13: No School | Exchange Day
🔹 February 16: No School | Presidents Day (District office closed)
🔹 WELC ONLY* February 20: No School | Screening Day
🔹 February 23: No School | Professional Development
🔹 February 9 & 25: Board of Education Meetings
Make sure to mark these important dates on your calendar:
🔹 February 11 & 12: Parent-Teacher Conferences (Note: No school on February 12th)
🔹 February 13: No School | Exchange Day
🔹 February 16: No School | Presidents Day (District office closed)
🔹 WELC ONLY* February 20: No School | Screening Day
🔹 February 23: No School | Professional Development
🔹 February 9 & 25: Board of Education Meetings
Happy Monday and Happy February! Make sure to check out the February calendar for important dates:
🔹February 11 & 12 : Parent Teacher Conferences
🔹February 13: No School | Exchange Day
🔹February 16: No School | Presidents Day (district office closed)
WELC ONLY* February 20: No School | Screening Day
🔹February 23: No school | Professional Development
🔹February 9 & 25: Board of Education Meetings
Homecoming Spirit Days!
Safe is better than late! Please use extra caution when traveling to school this morning. All tardies will be excused. Drive safely. We can’t wait to see you soon!
Viking Connect
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