Eagle Eye - April 2025

Greetings Windom Eagle Middle School Families,

As we step into April and commence the 4th quarter, I urge all our students to continue exemplifying high character and dedication in all their endeavors. This month is packed with important academic tests and exciting events that highlight the spirit of our school community. It's great to see so many middle school students involved with extracurricular activities. If students aren't involved in activities we do ask students to go home. Your support in this is vital to keeping a safe school environment.

Key Dates:

• April 15 & 16: Reading MCA testing for our 5th - 8th grade students.

• April 23 & 24: Math MCA testing for our 5th - 8th grade students.

• April 29 & 30: Science MCA testing for our 5th and 8th grade students.

Upcoming Events:

• April 17: No School: Teacher Professional Development

• April 18 - 21: No School: Easter Break

• April 25:

  • 5th Grade DARE Dance from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM in The Nest lobby.

  • 6th - 8th Grade Dance from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, following the DARE Dance.

Let's embrace this busy month with enthusiasm and a commitment to excel. Let’s have a great April!

Warm regards,

Dane Nielsen
Principal, Windom Eagle Middle School

Windom Eagle Families,

We encourage all parents to actively engage with their student's academic journey through the Infinite Campus Parent Portal. This valuable tool allows you to monitor your student’s progress and stay informed about their learning achievements. You can customize your preferences to receive updates via email or text—receive as many or as few notifications as you prefer.

To get started, simply log in at: Infinite Campus Parent Portal

Staying connected with your student’s academic life is crucial, and we highly recommend making regular check-ins a part of your routine. If you have any questions or need assistance accessing the portal, please do not hesitate to contact our office for support.

We have reached the penultimate month of the 24-25 school year! We have an exciting month in store, MCA testing, ACT testing, college trips, Eagle Achievement projects, presentations and a mid-month spring break! While the excitement of the approaching summer builds, it is important we remain focused on excellence in all we do. Show up, do the work! Thanks for all your engagement and support of all Windom Eagles, whether that be in the classroom or in the competitive ring.

Juniors have been prepping for the ACT test and April 8 is the BIG DAY! The ACT is a great opportunity to perform at a high level and put yourself in a position for college entrance after graduation.

Our sophomores will take MCA reading & science tests and our juniors will take a MCA math test. While testing takes place for HS students on April 29 & 30, seniors will have the opportunity to report to school at 10:10 AM, freshmen do not have statewide tests, we are planning some interactive local career exploration opportunities.

Enjoy the month ahead and I hope to see our community out and about at any number of our Windom Eagles spring activities!

Bryan Joyce

High School Principal

All district residents should have received an informational brochure in the mail about the upcoming Arts and Athletic Facilities Improvement Vote on May 13, 2025. We encourage you to review the information. Voting can be done in the district office starting March 28, 2025.

Join Us for Upcoming Community Information Meetings:

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 5:00 p.m.
The Nest Lobby at Windom Middle and High School

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 5:00 p.m.
The Nest Lobby at Windom Middle and High School

Please learn more about the process, facility needs and proposed plan by visiting the informational project webpage on the district website. Thank you for your continued partnership as we work to provide the best for our students and community.

Should Windom Schools cancel school and utilize student E-Learning, HS students will have course materials to complete electronically and this content will be available in Infinite Campus and/or Schoology. Students who do not have internet available at home can complete coursework for E-Learning within 48 hours of returning to school. Middle school students will have materials sent home to complete and return when school resumes.

Reminder - if your student will be absent, please let our office know by calling 507-831-6910 or by emailing attendancemshs@isd177.com. We now have an office cell phone that you can text/call - the number for the office cell is 507-221-3511. All absences require a notice within 48 hours, at that point the absence becomes unexcused.

Email: bjoyce@isd177.com, dnielsen@isd177.com

Website: https://windomasdmn.sites.thrillshare.com/
Location: 1400 17th St. PO Box 177 Windom, MN 56101
Phone: (507) 831-6910, (507) 221-3511
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