Reminder: The first day of school is tomorrow, Tuesday, 8/19! We can’t wait to see all of our Wildcats back in class. 🐾📚
📸 Picture Day is this Wednesday, 8/20, for JBMS & WHS.
Order online at inter-state.com using your student's school code:
➡️ JBMS: 0127TY
➡️ WHS: 0130FB
➡️ Seniors: 0214FC
#WildcatTradition #PictureDay
💉🎒 Back-to-School Health Reminder 🎒💉
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
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
JBMS Fall Sports Practices Begin Soon! 🐾
🏐 Volleyball – Begins Monday, August 18th | 2:00–4:00 PM
🏃 Cross Country – Begins Tuesday, August 19th | 3:30–5:00 PM
🏈 Football – Begins Monday, August 25th | 3:30–5:30 PM
We’re excited to see our JBMS athletes back in action and working hard for another great season. #SkoCats!
#OneTeamOneTown #WildcatTradition
🏐 Volleyball – Begins Monday, August 18th | 2:00–4:00 PM
🏃 Cross Country – Begins Tuesday, August 19th | 3:30–5:00 PM
🏈 Football – Begins Monday, August 25th | 3:30–5:30 PM
We’re excited to see our JBMS athletes back in action and working hard for another great season. #SkoCats!
#OneTeamOneTown #WildcatTradition
Do-Rite will be paving on-site at the HS/JBMS campus this Saturday, Aug. 16th. They are aware of tomorrow morning’s practices, but if you don’t need to be at HS/JBMS on Saturday, please avoid the area. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!
Thank you to everyone that attended our open house! It was great to see everyone. We are excited to see all of our students on Tues, Aug 19th. Thank you for your patience as we work through our final touches on our construction projects!
🐾 🌟Wildcat Pride was shining at JBMS Open House!
Our new JBMS Student Leadership Team greeted families, guided 6th graders, and made the night a huge success.
They helped the evening run so smoothly and set such a positive example for their peers. We’re lucky to have them representing JBMS! 💚
#WildcatTradition #WildcatPride #StudentLeadership #Teamwork
We'd like to extend a big THANK YOU to Robinson Roofing and Don Jose’s for treating our staff to a delicious lunch during our back-to-school PD day! 🌮
#WildcatTradition #Community
🐾‼️Friendly Reminder: Our district-wide Open House is TOMORROW, Thursday, 8/14 from 5:00–7:00 PM! Visit your school, meet your teachers, drop off supplies, and get ready for a great year ahead. We can’t wait to see our students and families as we kick off the 2025–2026 school year!
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.
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.
Our teachers and staff are back and hard at work preparing for another incredible school year! 🎉🐾💚
This year, our theme is “Honoring Tradition, Inspiring Excellence”—celebrating the proud history of Warsaw Schools while striving for even greater achievements ahead.
The countdown to the first day is on, and we can’t wait to welcome our students back soon! #WildcatTradition
📵 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! 💚
Our Athletic & Activities Handbook has been updated to be in compliance with Missouri Revised Statutes § 167.790: https://5il.co/3n5td
👇🏼 Outline on Page 8 of the Handbook 👇🏼
Based on recent legislation passed (§ 167.790, RSMo), homeschool students, full-time equivalent virtual students, and family paced education school students can participate, contingent upon the successful completion of a tryout if applicable, in any event or activity offered by the District, as defined by law, in which the student resides. This includes athletics and fine arts activities, or other activities related to these.
Below are the requirements to participate in athletics and activities at Warsaw R-IX School District:
✅Register with the school as a homeschool student and establish residency within the District.
✅Complete the MSHSAA transfer enrollment paperwork.
✅Provide proof of medical clearance (physical).
✅Follow the Warsaw R-IX School District policy and enter the random drug testing program.
✅If requesting to join a co-curricular (examples: Choir, Band, FFA, etc.), then you may be required to attend those classes at Warsaw R-IX School District, as allowed by law. Please contact the school with questions about required classes.
✅May be required to attend the team parent meeting of the activity or athletic group.
✅A form will be required to show attendance of at least 4 hours of studying during homeschool coursework for each school day in order to practice or play in games.
✅Meet Warsaw R-IX School District academic eligibility
✅Meet all other MSHSAA requirements.
✅Follow all Student Code of Conduct and District disciplinary policies.
Questions can be directed to the Warsaw JBMS, HS or Central Office.
JBMS Volleyball & Cheer Camp will take place Tuesday 8/5 - Thursday 8/7 this week in the JBMS gym.
🏐Volleyball will be held 8am-10am
📣Cheer will be held from 3:30pm-5pm
#WildcatTradition #Pride #Excellence #SummerCamp
❇️Meet Mr. Brown! ❇️
We’re excited to welcome David Brown to Warsaw Schools! Mr. Brown will be teaching 6th and 7th grade Social Studies at JBMS and assisting with high school basketball. 🏀
Mr. Brown is originally from Orrick, Missouri and attended college at Kansas State University—so he’s no stranger to being a Wildcat! 🐾 While this is his first official teaching role, he brings valuable experience from student teaching both 6th and 9th grades.
Outside the classroom, Mr. Brown enjoys cheering on his K-State Wildcats, watching movies, playing video games, and spending time with his family. He’s looking forward to connecting with students, supporting them in becoming their best selves, and getting involved in the Warsaw community. 🎬🎮
Welcome to the (Warsaw) Wildcat family, Mr. Brown! 💚🐾
❇️ Meet Ms. Wilson! ❇️
We’re excited to welcome Deborah Wilson to John Boise Middle School as our new 8th Grade Math teacher! With over a decade of teaching experience, Ms. Wilson brings both a passion for mathematics and a deep commitment to helping students build skills and confidence in the subject.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Education with a Mathematics major from the University of Central Missouri and is certified to teach grades 5–12. ✖️➗➕➖
A proud resident of the Warsaw area, Ms. Wilson enjoys country life with her two sons, two cats, and one dog. In her free time, you’ll find her reading, swimming, hiking, cooking, gaming, or spending time with loved ones. 📚👩🏻🍳🥾
Welcome to the Wildcat family, Ms. Wilson! 💚🐾
❇️ Meet Mrs. Hyder! ❇️
Please help us welcome Jacquelyn Hyder to Warsaw Schools! Mrs. Hyder will be joining the team at John Boise Middle School as a special education teacher.
After three years as a Special Education Para, she recently earned her B.A. in Educational Studies and completed her teacher certification. 📚
Mrs. Hyder is married to her high school sweetheart, and together they’re proudly raising three kids on a small farm full of animals. In her free time, she enjoys camping, hiking, traveling—and collecting all things miniature and sunflower! 🏕️🌻
Welcome to the Wildcat family, Mrs. Hyder! 💚🐾
❇️ 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! 💚🐾
💪✨ 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
