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
🏐🐾 Meet the Cats: Introducing the 2025 WHS Volleyball Team! 🐾🏐
Coach Kelsi Brosnahan shares: “This team doesn’t quit. They dig deep, lift each other up, and never let fatigue or failure define them. They’re strong, focused, and ready to make this season something special."
Roster:
🌟Seniors: Tanna Howe, Sadie Chapman, Adison Sherrill, Hailey Ferguson, Kaleby Stevenson
🌟Juniors: Elizabeth Winters, Sara Miller, Madyson Reimund, Maylee Slavens, Lilliana Perez
🌟Sophomores: Julianne Kilgore, Braylee Cunningham, Mylie Oliver, Rebekah Henderson, Deklyn Powell
🌟Freshmen: Savannah Chapman, Brynlee Wood, Kenyan Beck, Kaitlyn Williams, Breanna Gatton, Maddy Morrison, Katie Sawyers, Faith Hartley
Coaching Staff:
😎Kelsi Brosnahan, Head Coach
😎Ashley Reimund, Assistant Coach
😎Delaney Gerken, Assistant Coach
Special thanks to the Warsaw HS Athletic Booster Club for partnering with us on Meet the Cats & for their continued support of all Wildcat athletic programs. 💚🖤
#OneTeamOneTown #WildcatTradition #Pride #Excellence
✨🐾 Meet the Cats: Introducing the 2025 WHS Cross Country Team! 🐾✨
This hardworking crew is ready to hit the trails and represent Warsaw with determination and pride! With endurance, teamwork, and heart, they’re training to make this season one to remember. 💚
Pictured left to right:
(Back Row)
🏃 Brody Boggs (So)
🏃 Brayden Henderson (Sr)
👟 Coach Banfield
🏃 Wesley Jackson (Sr)
🏃 Kaleb Ragle (Sr)
(Front Row)
🏃 Wyatt Barckley (So)
🏃 Trinity Sandstrom (Sr)
🏃 Maranda Myers (So)
🏃 Jasmin Myers (Jr)
🏃 Lindsey Fellers (Fr)
🏃 Roman Sabella (so)
Coach Banfield shares advice with his athletes, emphasizing just how much of a mental sport cross country can be: "When your legs and body don’t have anything left to give, run with your Heart.”
Special thanks to the Warsaw HS Athletic Booster Club for partnering with us on Meet the Cats & for their ongoing support of all Wildcat athletic programs. 💚🖤
Drop a 🏅 in the comments to cheer on these runners as they prepare for their upcoming season!
#OneTeamOneTown #WildcatTradition #Pride #Excellence
✨🐾Meet the Cats: Introducing the 2025-2026 WHS Emerald Stars Dance Team!🐾✨
The Emerald Stars are ready to SHINE this season! This talented group of dancers is bringing the spirit, the energy, and the sparkle to every performance this year! 💥
Pictured left to right:
🌟Chloe Yoder (Fr)
🌟Lily Frye (So)
💃🏼Captain – Amelia Roberts (So)
💃🏼Captain – Bella Schwartz (Jr)
🌟Macey Heimsoth (So)
🌟Addison Hill (So)
🌟Jaylynn Collins (Fr)
Led by Coach Sarah Wright, this squad is ready to inspire, perform, and represent Warsaw with pride.
"These girls are already putting in the hard work, and we can’t wait for you to see them light up the sidelines," shares Coach Wright.
Special thanks to the Warsaw Booster Club for partnering with us on Meet the Cats & for their ongoing support of all Wildcat athletic programs. 💚🖤
Show your support in the comments and help us cheer them on for an unforgettable season! 👏🏼
#OneTeamOneTown #WildcatTradition #Pride #Excellence
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!
👏🏼💚A huge thank you to our local Equity Bank and Hawthorn Bank for their generous back-to-school donations to WHS staff! We’re grateful for the incredible community partners who pour into our schools — we truly can’t thank you enough! #WildcatTradition #Community
Behind the scenes of WHS Fall sports photos. 🏃📣🏐🎷🏈💃🏼
As a reminder, you can order using the following link:
🔗 https://inter-state.com/flyerentry/0214FW
#WildcatTradition #OneTeamOneTown
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
❇️ Meet Ms. Lynch! ❇️
Please help us welcome Kaya Lynch back to Warsaw Schools!
A proud Warsaw High School Class of 2012 graduate, Ms. Lynch is excited to return to her hometown! Most recently, she’s focused on her most important role yet—being a stay-at-home mom to her two children.
Now stepping into the classroom, Ms. Lynch is passionate about creating a space where every student feels seen, challenged, and supported. Her goal is to help students build a strong foundation in the English language while fostering a genuine love for reading and writing. 📚✍️
In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, baking, and traveling with her kids. 🧁✈️
Welcome home, Ms. Lynch! 💚🐾
Please help us welcome Kaya Lynch back to Warsaw Schools!
A proud Warsaw High School Class of 2012 graduate, Ms. Lynch is excited to return to her hometown! Most recently, she’s focused on her most important role yet—being a stay-at-home mom to her two children.
Now stepping into the classroom, Ms. Lynch is passionate about creating a space where every student feels seen, challenged, and supported. Her goal is to help students build a strong foundation in the English language while fostering a genuine love for reading and writing. 📚✍️
In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, baking, and traveling with her kids. 🧁✈️
Welcome home, Ms. Lynch! 💚🐾
📵 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. 💚🐾
❇️ Meet Mr. Marshall! ❇️
Please help us welcome Noah Marshall to Warsaw Schools!
Originally from Sedalia, Missouri, Mr. Marshall is a proud graduate of the University of Central Missouri. He’s currently pursuing his master’s in Business Administration while kicking off his first year as a classroom teacher. 📚
Mr. Marshall brings valuable coaching experience to our district, having served as a graduate assistant for the men’s basketball team at State Fair Community College and as an assistant coach for Sacred Heart’s varsity boys basketball team. This year, he’ll be coaching our middle school boys’ basketball team and assisting with the high school varsity boys. 🏀
Outside of school, he enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, working out, and spending quality time with friends and family. ⛳🎣
Mr. Marshall is ready to hit the ground running—both in the classroom and in the gym—and is excited to meet all his new students and athletes!
Welcome to the Wildcat family, Mr. Marshall! 💚🐾
Please help us welcome Noah Marshall to Warsaw Schools!
Originally from Sedalia, Missouri, Mr. Marshall is a proud graduate of the University of Central Missouri. He’s currently pursuing his master’s in Business Administration while kicking off his first year as a classroom teacher. 📚
Mr. Marshall brings valuable coaching experience to our district, having served as a graduate assistant for the men’s basketball team at State Fair Community College and as an assistant coach for Sacred Heart’s varsity boys basketball team. This year, he’ll be coaching our middle school boys’ basketball team and assisting with the high school varsity boys. 🏀
Outside of school, he enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing, working out, and spending quality time with friends and family. ⛳🎣
Mr. Marshall is ready to hit the ground running—both in the classroom and in the gym—and is excited to meet all his new students and athletes!
Welcome to the Wildcat family, Mr. Marshall! 💚🐾
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.
❇️ 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! 💚🐾
