Warsaw R-IX School District

Mark your calendars! August 30th Parents As Teachers will host POPSICLES IN THE PARK for our littlest Wildcats; kids under 5!

The Warsaw R-IX School District is excited to welcome back Ashley Wynn! Ashley will be an Early Childhood Special Education teacher this fall. Ashley says, "I am excited to return to South Elementary as an ECSE teacher! I have spent the last 5 years teaching Kindergarten in Calhoun and am entering my 7th year of teaching. I live in Warsaw with my two daughters, Alexis (12) and Eva (2), and their dad, Jesse. We are also welcoming a baby boy this fall! I can't wait for this school year!" We are happy to welcome you back to the Wildcat Family! #WildcatTraditionPrideExcellence

We're thrilled to announce the new app for Warsaw R-IX! It's everything Warsaw R-IX, all in your pocket! Intro Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18ftd6qkBov0pFyDgP6XN24-qwoGpk7a2/view?usp=sharing Download for Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.warsaw Download for iPhone: https://apple.co/3zmqnH1

The Warsaw R-IX School District is excited to welcome Kayla Red wing to the Wildcat family! Kayla will be teaching Special Education at North Elementary this fall. Kayla says, " I am excited to start my first year of teaching! I will be a special education teacher at North Elementary. I recently graduated with my degree in Elementary and Special Education. I have spent 12 years working with students and adults with disabilities. My fiancé, John Steenburgen, and I have 2 children that attend North Elementary School. As Warsaw graduates ourselves, we take pride in our children growing up here. We have an extension to our family as we are a contract home that provides care for special needs adults and children through an agency, Restoring Hope. Our family enjoys spending time together and we love watching our children pursue their hobbies! I can't wait to build relationships with my students and their families. Go Wildcats!" Welcome to the Wildcat Family! #WildcatTraditionPrideExcellence

We want to give a huge THANK YOU to our Friends at Climalock! Climalock has always been a huge supporter of the Warsaw R-IX school district. Today Climalock dropped off donations of teacher and student supplies for the upcoming school year at Warsaw South Elementary. Thanks again for all the support! We appreciate you!

First Day of School is August 23, 2022. We are excited to see our students! Please see the Enrollment Information below.

The Warsaw R-IX School District is excited to welcome Kyla Roberts to the Wildcat Family! Mrs. Roberts will be joining the South Elementary teaching staff this fall. Mrs. Roberts says, "this is my 24th year in education. I’m very excited to be joining the Warsaw South Team. I have been married for 28 years and we have been blessed with with 2 daughters and 5 grandchildren. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, singing, reading and horseback riding." Welcome to the Wildcat Family! #WildcatTraditionPrideExcellence

The Warsaw R-IX School District is excited to welcome Mr. Robert Adams to the Wildcat family! Mr. Adams will be joining the John Boise Middle School teaching staff as a math instructor. Mr. Adams is eager to get started teaching math in Warsaw, and commented the following: "Hello, my name is Mr. Robert Adams. I grew up in a small town near Hannibal, MO. I went to Central Methodist University in Fayette, MO. While there, I played baseball. I have been married to my wife, Megan, for fifteen years, whom I met at CMU. We were married in Okinawa, Japan, where her brother was stationed in the Air Force. We have Eli, who is 13(Cocker Spaniel). We enjoy going on vacations and to St. Louis and Springfield Cardinal Baseball games. We also like to go to Worlds of Fun, Oceans of Fun, and Silver Dollar City. I also enjoy hunting, fishing and camping. This year will be my 20th year of teaching Middle School age students. I am looking forward to helping your student expand and learn the necessary state required information. I hope they are ready to learn and ready for changes. Yes, change is often difficult, but I promise to make this an easy transition from their previous teachers. I am looking forward to a great 2022-2023 school year as a Wildcat!" Welcome to the Wildcat Family! #WildcatTraditionPrideExcellence

Benton County Smart Start will be held on August 9, 2022 from 3:00-6:00pm in the John Boise Middle School cafeteria.

The Warsaw R-IX School District is excited to welcome Melissa Chaney to the Wildcat family! Melissa will be joining the North Elementary team in the Special Education department. Melissa comments, "I'm excited to begin my 24th year with the Warsaw North School District as the 2nd and 3rd grade Special Education Teacher. I've taught 2nd and 3rd grades, Title 1 Reading, and 4-6 Math at Weaubleau Elementary. I live at Pomme de Terre Lake with my son Landon. I'm looking forward to working with the faculty and staff at Warsaw, as well as the second and third graders and their classroom teachers. My goal this year is to help them be successful in the classroom and be the best they can be! I have two sons; Logan is 25 and owns his own insurance office and farms, and Landon is 17 and will be a junior. Landon is active in FFA and basketball and enjoys working with his brother on his farm. I love traveling and spending time with my family. I'm excited and appreciative for the opportunity I've been given and can't wait for the school year to begin!" Welcome to the Wildcat Family! #WildcatTraditionPrideExcellence

The Warsaw R-IX School District is excited to welcome Lisha Douglas to the WHS teaching staff! Lisha: "I graduated with my Bachelors' degree from CMSU in 1996 followed by my Masters in Physical Education, Exercise and Sports Science with Athletic Training in 1997. I immediately started at Central Methodist College in July of 1997 as the Head Women's Athletic Trainer and Professor. I was there from 1997 to 2005 when my mother's health issues called me back to Sedalia and I was lucky enough to be hired on with Bothwell Regional Health Center and contracted out to Warsaw high school. I have been a contract Athletic Trainer to the Warsaw school district since 2005 and have loved every second of it. Due to an unforeseen but awesome situation the contract was not continued with the high school but lucky enough the Administration and School Board were able to work it out to hire me on full time as Physical Science teacher and Athletic Trainer. I am so happy to continue my career with this school district. I have enjoyed every second of my time as an Athletic Trainer at Warsaw School District and am excited to start this new path. I have two children Taylor who is in the process of getting her Master's in Athletic Training (like mother like daughter) and my son Ty-Kristofer who is in the Marines. I enjoy all outdoor activities like playing softball, camping, floating and especially working in my garden. Again I want to thank the school district for allowing me to continue my career at a place that I consider my second home, almost my first because I am and will be here for so long. I love this community. I have gained so many friends in my time here, not only staff but also students and parents. " Lisha has already been a huge part of the Wildcat family for a long time, and we are very excited to have you in this new role! Welcome to the Wildcat Family! #wildcattraditionprideexcellence

The Warsaw R-IX School District is excited to welcome Emily Brownsberger to the Wildcat Family! Mrs. Brownsberger will be joining the North Elementary School staff as a 1st grade teacher this fall. Mrs. Brownsberger comments, "I am delighted to begin my 23rd year of teaching in the Warsaw School District. I have spent most of my years in first grade, but have also taught preschool, kindergarten, 2nd grade, and was a literacy coach. My family just moved here from Orrick, Mo. My husband, Matt, will be teaching at the MS/HS and coaching basketball. We have 3 kids who will also be joining us at Warsaw, Janie a senior, Julianne a 7th grader, and Jayden a second grader. In my spare time, I enjoy watching my kids play sports, crafting, and being outdoors with my family. I am excited to work with the students and staff at North Elementary." Welcome to the Wildcat Family! #WildcatTraditionPrideExcellence

The Warsaw R-IX School District is excited to welcome Rhonda Applegate to the Wildcat family! Mrs. Applegate will be joining the South Elementary team as the Elementary Art and Music Instructor. Mrs. Applegate: "I have have a BA in Music Education for Piano and Voice from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a MA in Education from Baker University. I grew up in Wisconsin and moved many times across the US since graduating high school. My husband, Scott, and I have 4 grown children (Alisha, Nick, Jacob, and Kimmy) and 2 wonderful grandchildren (Clay and Kacey) that live in MO, KS, and IA. I have been teaching for 25 years and I love teaching! I also enjoy gardening, camping, trail riding, people, my five horses, two dogs and two cats. I am excited for the new adventure of being creative with the Warsaw South Elementary students and teachers!" Welcome to the Wildcat Family! We are so glad to have you! #WildcatsTraditionPrideExcellence

The Warsaw R-IX School District is excited to welcome Mr. Craig Porterfield to the Warsaw North Elementary School team. Craig Porterfield: "My name is Craig Porterfield, I moved to the lake 5 years ago with my wife of 27 years. I have 2 dogs, a Pitbull named Romeo and a Havapoo named Rocky. I have 2 children, a son named Jordan and a daughter named Makenzi. I also have a 1 year old grandson named Emmett. I enjoy fishing and relaxing on the lake in my free time. This will be my 20th year teaching, but my first in an elementary classroom full time. I previously taught elementary computers, and high school Business, PE, Health, Social Studies, Shop, and Drivers Education. I am looking forward to working with the students, parents, and staff at Warsaw North Elementary and I am excited for the upcoming school year." Welcome to the Wildcat Family! #WildcatsTraditionPrideExcellence

The Warsaw R-IX School District is excited to welcome Kayce Porterfield to the Wildcat family! Mrs. Porterfield will be joining the South Elementary teaching team. "I am very excited to start my 16th year in education at Warsaw South as a 5th grade teacher. My husband and I live in Linn Creek. We have two children, a daughter-in -law and a 1 year old grandson. In my down time I love boating, camping, and going to church. Helping students and their families in any way I can is my greatest goal!" Welcome to the Wildcat Family! #WildcatsTraditonPrideExcellence

The Warsaw R-IX School District is excited to welcome Lydia Schockmann to the Wildcat Family! Lydia will be teaching both at North Elementary and John Boise Middle School as the vocal music instructor. "Hello! My name is Lydia Schockmann. I have lived in Warsaw for most of my life but currently live in Sedalia. I graduated from Warsaw High School in 2016 and attended the University of Central Missouri for my undergrad degree in Music Education. This is my second year of teaching and I’m very excited to be working in my hometown." Welcome to the Wildcat Family! We are excited to welcome you back home! #WildcatsTraditionPrideExcellence

The Warsaw R-IX School District is excited to welcome Mr. Isaac Yoder to the Wildcat family! Mr. Yoder will be joining the John Boise Middle School teaching staff as a social studies teacher. Mr. Yoder: " I am a graduate of School of the Osage. I earned my Bachelors of Science in social studies in secondary education from Southeast Missouri State University. I am certified to teach secondary social sciences. In addition I will serve as assistant boys basketball coach." Mr. Yoder completed his student teaching at Sikeston High School, and is excited to join the Warsaw community. Welcome to the Wildcat Family! #WildcatsTraditionPrideExcellence

The Warsaw R-IX School District is excited to welcome back Sue Yates to the Warsaw High School teaching staff! Mrs. Yates will be teaching high school special education. Mrs. Yates: "After retiring from Warsaw RIX in 2018, I have been involved with family, church and friends. My husband, Don, and I live on a 120 acre farm in Hickory county where we raise a few cattle, have two dogs and two cats. We enjoy the company of our three children, eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren as often as possible. We enjoy attending mass at St. Ann Catholic Church in Warsaw with a wonderful congregation. Don and I are involved in the Knights of Columbus and Ladies Auxiliary and I have been a volunteer at the Benton County Food Pantry. Last year I decided to become more involved in the school and worked as a paraprofessional in the special education department. I enjoyed this job and will be coming back in the fall of 2022 to work in the special education department. I look forward to working with a great staff of professionals." Warsaw students are lucky to have Mrs. Yates! Welcome Back!

The Warsaw R-IX School District is excited to welcome back Julie Gemes to the middle school teaching staff! "I graduated from Warsaw High School in 1999. I then attended CMSU (now UCM) and earned my BFA in Commercial Art/Graphic Design. After marrying Scott Gemes, my high school sweetheart, Scott and I moved back to Warsaw. I worked at Warsaw High School as a substitute teacher and John Boise Middle School as a paraprofessional for two years before working in banking for many years. During my years at the bank we had a son, Logan, and I worked toward earning my MAT and K-12 Art teaching certification. I have been teaching K-12 Art for nine years, five of which Scott was the principal where I worked and Logan went to school. I am so excited for the opportunity to be teaching middle school art at the school where my love for art began. I believe that every student is an artist. I hope to help each of my students become more comfortable trying new things so they can improve their skills and become even better artist. I am glad to be coming back home with my family all in the same district again." Julie Gemes Welcome back to the Warsaw community and Wildcat Family!

The Warsaw R-IX School District is excited to welcome Paula and Darren Daughenbaugh to the Warsaw Wildcat Family! Darren will be joining the Warsaw high school staff, and Paula will be joining the John Boise Middle School team. Darren is his 19th year of teaching and says, "I have coached football and basketball for 15 years. In my spare time I enjoy family time, fishing, hiking, biking, and camping. We are excited to join the Warsaw community. Paula, my wife, will be teaching 8th grade math. She has taught 6th grade through Geometry in her 10 years teaching math. In her free time Paula enjoys reading, hiking, and water related activities. We have four kids: Maya will be in 8th grade, Isaac will be in 7th grade, Olivia will be a 3rd grader, and Claire a 2nd grader". Darren Colossians 3:12-17 Welcome to the Warsaw Wildcat Family!