Dec. 3, 2024

December 3, 2024

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We hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving with loved ones. Enjoy this sweet video message from our Barfield Bees.

WSD Improves Score in Annual Performance Report

DESE released its 2024 APR for all Missouri school districts, including the WSD. The WSD scored 89.2% meeting accreditation requirements and showing improvement from the previous year’s score of 84.4%. Read more.

Update Your Notification Settings in Focus

Parents, you can log in to the Focus School Software (web) and customize your notification settings to receive alerts based on grades, absences, and discipline. For a step-by-step tutorial, view the link. Please note that custom notification settings cannot be configured through the Wentzville Schools (Focus) app.

Kindergarten Registration Dates Set

It's time to start thinking about kindergarten registration for next school year! All children who will turn five before Aug. 1, 2025, are eligible to attend kindergarten for the 2025-26 school year. View registration event dates, starting as early as Jan. 14, and get more information here.

Take Advantage of Varsity Tutors

This year, we are partnering with Varsity Tutors again (read last year's announcement)! Through VarsityTutors, every student in the WSD can take advantage of powerful learning resources, at no cost. Parents are encouraged to actively participate in their child’s education by assisting them in selecting lessons that cater to their specific needs for additional support. Access will still be provided through ClassLink LaunchPad student portal.

Lakeview Counselors won Gysbers School Counselor award

Lakeview Elementary Team Honored With Gysbers School Counseling Award

LVE counselors Stephanie Davenport and Alissa Erbs were honored with the award. Read more.

State Champ Bella Navarro-Sanchez

Liberty High School sophomore Bella Navarro-Sanchez added another feather to her cap, claiming the MSHSAA Class 5 State Girls Cross Country Championship title. Read more.

Two WSD Teachers Named 2024 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award Winners

WSD’s Lauren Coldiron and Sandy Pizzo received 2024 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards, joining an elite group of teachers with this honor. Read more.

Golfers Teed Off at State Championships

WSD athletes made a strong showing at the 50th MSHSAA Girls Golf State Championships, held at various locations throughout southern Missouri. Read more.

Holt HS Junior Excels at Girls Tennis State Championships

Jenny Nelson, a determined Holt High School junior, made a significant mark on the 2024 tennis season. Read more.

State Champions! North Point High School Cheer Does It Again

NPHS captured another state title, coming home as the back-to-back 4A Large Division state champions in the MCCA. Read more.

NPHS Publications Students Earn National Recognition at 2024 Convention

Each NPHS student entered one national contest, and students Sophia Gruntman and Maggie Wallace walked away with national award recognitions. Read more.

WSD Teachers Recognized for Excellence in Physical Education

WSD Teachers Recognized for Excellence in PE

Danny Zammit, North Point Middle School physical education and health teacher, has been named the 2024 State and St. Louis District MOSHAPE Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the Year. Read more.

Dr. Ryan Andrews

Wentzville Fire Protection District stopped by to honor Dr. Ryan Andrews, Peine Ridge Elementary principal, for his quick thinking and bravery in helping extinguish the fire at school last month. Shout out to Dr. Andrews, the fire district, PRE staff, and everyone involved in keeping our kids safe!

Important Upcoming Dates 📆

Dec. 4 | Board of Education Work Session | 4:30 p.m.
Dec. 10-31 | Board of Education Candidacy Filing Window
Dec. 19 | Board of Education Meeting | 6:30 p.m.
Dec. 19 | Finals 9-12 | Early Release 9-12

Dec. 20 | Finals 9-12 | Early Release K-12, No PK Classes | Last Day of First Semester
Dec. 23-Jan. 3 | No Classes PK-12 | Winter Break | District Closed Dec. 24-25, 31 & Jan. 1 ❄️⛄
Jan. 6 | Late Start, K-12 | No Full-Day PK Classes | No AM BEC Classes

2024-25 Academic Calendar

Notice of Election | Board of Education

There are two positions available with three-year terms. The WSD encourages qualified persons interested in running for a position on the school board to file to be a candidate in the April 8, 2025, election. Read more.

WSD Holiday Assistance Program

Would you like to bring a little holiday cheer to a WSD family? If you or your family and friends would like to provide gifts for a family in need, consider adopting a family this holiday season. Contact (636) 327-3800 x 20358 or kathleendelaquil@wsdr4.org to learn more.

Become a School Lunch Hero | Donate Today

Our School Lunch Hero program aims to ensure no child leaves the cafeteria hungry. Donate to our Lunch Hero program to help WSD families struggling to keep up with paying for school breakfast and lunch. Read more and make a donation.