We’re excited to welcome Mr. Milzarek to the Warsaw R-IX faculty! He brings a strong background in music education and performance, with a Bachelor’s of Music Education with an emphasis in percussion from Pittsburg State University and a Master’s of Music Performance from the University of Missouri–Kansas City.
His teaching experience includes the Mt. Vernon R-V School District and serving as an Adjunct Professor of Percussion at Missouri Southern State University.
Outside of the classroom, Mr. Milzarek enjoys baseball (especially the Chicago Cubs!), cooking, video games, and all things music. He and his wife, Lindsey (who is also joining us this year!), are also expecting a little one in September! Their family includes two cats, Leo and Reggie, and two dogs, Hazel and Mabel. 🐾
Mr. Milzarek is excited to build on the foundation that’s already here and work alongside students, families, and our community to grow a band program that everyone can be proud of.
He shares, “I believe music has the power to shape confident, compassionate, and resilient young people. My goal is to create a program where students feel challenged, supported, and proud of what they accomplish together.”
Welcome to Warsaw, Mr. Milzarek! We’re excited to have you as part of the Wildcat Family! 🎵💚
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Additional back-to-school information can be found at https://www.warsawk12.org/article/3032061.
Students should bring their instrument (if they have it), a pencil, comfortable athletic shoes, sunscreen and plenty of water. Students must also have a completed physical to participate.
Questions? Contact Mr. Milzarek at jmilzarek@warsawk12.org.
🚧Traffic Update: Due to construction, the east side of the WHS/JBMS Main Campus (from the Central Office to the boys locker rooms) is closed to all traffic, effective immediately. If you're coming to campus for athletics or other school activities, please follow the updated traffic pattern shown in the attached map. Thank you for your patience and for helping keep our students, families, staff, and construction crews safe!
🎒✏️🐾Friendly Reminder: The Benton County Resource Network is hosting a Back-to-School Fair tomorrow, Friday, 7/31, from 4:00-5:30 p.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Warsaw. The event will offer free school supplies and additional resources to help students and families prepare for the upcoming school year. Please contact Celina Flores at 660-221-4140 or Gail Wallace at 660-723-0375 with any questions.
One Warsaw parent shared:
“Parents as Teachers has been such a blessing to our family… You’ve helped him learn, grow, gain confidence, and hit so many important milestones along the way.”
📲 Learn more or enroll today by scanning the QR code or calling 660-438-0005.
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🎷🎹🎺WHS Band Camp 2026: Students entering grades 9-12 who are enrolled in band or are interested in band are invited to attend WHS Band Camp Monday, 8/3, through Friday, 8/7, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
ℹ️Learn more about band camp and read a message from our new band director, Mr. Milzarek: https://www.warsawk12.org/article/3035812.
🖍️✂️✏️Supply lists for elementary and JBMS students for the 2026-2027 school year are ready and can be viewed online at https://tinyurl.com/warsaw26supplies. (Be sure to select your child's school building to view the correct list.)
*Please Note: The Walmart School Supply Lists offer a convenient way to purchase supplies online, but families are welcome to use the lists as a reference and purchase comparable items wherever they prefer.
For other important back-to-school information, including information on our local Back to School Fair, please visit our website: https://www.warsawk12.org/article/3032061.
🗓️The full 2026-2027 school calendar can be viewed & downloaded on our website at https://aptg.co/pNdND6.
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Whether you're a retired teacher, college student, working parent, or simply looking for flexible work, substitute teaching lets you make a difference.
❇️DESE Certified Teachers now earn $135 per day as a substitute!
❇️All other DESE approved Substitutes earn $125 per day!
❇️Learn More & Apply Today: https://warsaw.schoolspring.com/?jobid=4904528
Questions? Contact our Sub Coordinator, Jodi Karr, at 660.438.7120.
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🎓 Attention WHS Class of 2026! 🎓
Your diploma packets are available for pickup in the high school office starting tomorrow, Tuesday, 6/9.
📅 Pickup Dates: June 9–June 26 (Tuesday-Friday)
⏰ Hours: 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
Please note:
👉🏼 Diploma packets must be picked up by the graduating senior unless other arrangements have been made in advance.
👉🏼All outstanding fees and fines must be paid before a diploma packet can be released.
👉🏼Please contact the high school office with any questions.
Congratulations again on your accomplishment, and we look forward to seeing you soon! 👏🏼🐾
🏈Youth Football Sign Up Forms were sent home with students during the last week of school.
🔗Forms are also available on our website at https://aptg.co/PQz0l5.
✅Completed forms may be turned in at the Youth Football Camp on July 28th & 29th or at North School during summer school hours.
🎼Newcomer of the Year - Denver Steinhoff
🎶Step It Up Award - Abigail Burnham, Addison Hill & Trinity Sandstrom
🎵Dedication Award - Ayden Burdick & Jovi Robertson
🎼Outstanding Student Leaders - Ayden Burdick, Hayley Case, Addison Hill, Eliana Jensen, Sabella Ramirez, Trinity Sandstrom
🎶Outstanding Vocalist - Chloey Brazel
🎵Outstanding Musicianship - Ayden Burdick
🎼Music Scholar - Ayden Burdick & Jovi Robertson
#WildcatTradition #MusicalAwards #WildcatVocalists
🌟Hailey Ferguson
🌟Brayden Henderson
🌟Bryce Macon
🌟Gracie Miller
🌟Jacob Shannon
This distinction is awarded to students who earn a semester GPA of 3.6–4.0 & complete 6 or more SFCC GPA credit hours during the semester.
Way to go, Wildcats! 👏🏼🐾
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