Today (3/21), South School was put on a temporary soft lockdown (no recess, inside of school operated as normal). All students and staff are safe and the soft lockdown has been lifted.
IF PASSED ON APRIL 2ND, PROPOSITION KIDS WOULD ALLOW THE DISTRICT TO REMODEL OUR STAGE AND MUSIC ROOMS, WITHOUT AN INCREASE TO THE OVERALL TAX RATE.
South Families:
There will be NO after school tutoring tomorrow, March 21st.
Our 4th and 5th grade students will be performing in their concert/ talent show, beginning at 6:00. The PTO will be offering concessions for sale beginning at 5:00, in the cafeteria. We're looking forward to a great night for our students.
North & South Elementary:
After school Tutoring is on as scheduled this evening, 4:00 to 5:00.
Please use the link to view video about increase in local tax revenue for the Warsaw R-IX School District over the last five years: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfZBUoNMn8E
IF PASSED ON APRIL 2ND, PROPOSITION KIDS WOULD ALLOW THE DISTRICT TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION TO WHS FOR ADDITIONAL RESTROOMS AND CREATE SPACE FOR ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM, WITHOUT AN INCREASE TO THE OVERALL TAX RATE.
South School Families:
Picture Day is coming up on 04/03/2024! You must preorder for your child's photograph to be taken. Online ordering closes at 11:59 p.m. the night before Picture Day. Order here: https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry/85244EF
IF PASSED ON APRIL 2ND, PROPOSITION KIDS WOULD ALLOW THE DISTRICT TO CONSTRUCT A 5TH GRADE WING AT JBMS TO BECOME A STORM SHELTER FOR THE WHS/JBMS CAMPUS, WITHOUT AN INCREASE TO THE OVERALL TAX RATE.
IF PASSED ON APRIL 2ND, PROPOSITION KIDS WOULD ALLOW THE DISTRICT TO CONSTRUCT A 5TH GRADE WING AT JBMS TO ALLOW PRE-K AND ECSE STUDENTS TO BE AT BOTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND REMOVE TRAILER AT SOUTH SCHOOL, WITHOUT AN INCREASE TO THE OVERALL TAX RATE.
IF PASSED ON APRIL 2ND, PROPOSITION KIDS WOULD ALLOW THE DISTRICT TO CONSTRUCT A 5TH GRADE WING AT JBMS TO BECOME A STORM SHELTER FOR THE WHS/JBMS CAMPUS, WITHOUT AN INCREASE TO THE OVERALL TAX RATE.
IF PASSED ON APRIL 2ND, PROPOSITION KIDS WOULD ALLOW THE DISTRICT TO CONSTRUCT A 5TH GRADE WING AT JBMS TO ALLOW PRE-K AND ECSE STUDENTS TO BE AT BOTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND REMOVE TRAILER AT SOUTH SCHOOL, WITHOUT AN INCREASE TO THE OVERALL TAX RATE.
This week, we added four more 4th-grade students to our Million-word club; here are three pictured, receiving their customized million-word tumblers. So proud of these readers!
Thank you KY3 for the coverage last night on our no tax rate increase bond issue, Proposition KIDS. Here is a link to the broadcast last night: https://www.ky3.com/2024/03/11/explainer-warsaw-school-district-hoping-voters-pass-bond-issue-april/
Thank you to everyone that attended our informal meeting last night. We will sending out an article with a link to our slides.
Law Enforcement have informed us that the situation with the threat has been completely resolved. Thank you to Benton County Sheriff Dept and Highway Patrol for their hard work to keep us safe!
After discussion with law enforcement and SROs, we have lifted the lockdown at HS/JBMS campus. We will have a SRO for on-campus practices as an extra precaution. Practices will go on as scheduled.
We have Highway Patrol on site. CTC students have lifted for Sedalia. Our staff is taking an early lunch. We are waiting on an all clear on the threat situation.
All staff and students are safe. Benton County Sheriff Department as informed us of a threat on our WHS/JBMS Campus. We have teachers on campus for professional development. Our high school and middle school campus has been put on lockdown. We will update as soon as possible.
Warsaw R-IX School District has openings for the 2024-2025 school year! See photo for openings and visit our website to apply. Use this link: https://warsaw.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Please provide your opinions on Title I for South. (There will be other links provided for North and JBMS.) Our Title funding requires parent input and we appreciate the time taken to take the survey!
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