Warsaw South Elementary School

Ms. Burnham’s 2nd grade summer school class had a hands-on week of learning with "dirt and worms" snacks and fossil-making fun. A perfect mix of creativity, science, and sweet treats to keep curious minds engaged! 🍫🪱🦴 #WildcatExcellence #SummerSchool #HandsOnLearning

🌧️ It’s raining, it’s pouring… but the fun’s still roaring! Mrs. Richardsons 3rd grade summer school class made the most of indoor recess earlier this week with games, legos & crafts. Who needs sunshine when you’ve got creativity? 🤩 #WildcatExcellence #IndoorFun

📚🥎 Champions on and off the field! 🥎📚 Our state champion softball girls stopped by summer school to read to our elementary Wildcats earlier this week. These young women aren’t just incredible athletes — they’re true leaders, showing what it means to give back to the community that helped shape them into who they are today. These young Wildcats are awfully lucky to have such amazing role models to look up to. 🌟 Thank you, champs, for setting the standard in sportsmanship, kindness, and leadership. 💪🐾 #WildcatExcellence #OneTeamOneTown #LeadersInTheMaking #StateChamps #RoleModels

☀️💦 2nd Grade Pool Fun! 💦☀️ Our 2nd graders had a blast at the pool earlier this week! Despite the rainy weather, we managed to sneak in some sunshine and smiles between the showers. 😀 #SummerSchoolFun #PoolDay #WildcatExcellence

Summer School Pool Trip Reminder! Please remember to send your student to school in their swimsuit, with a change of clothes (including underwear), a towel, and $2 per visit. Tuesdays: 2nd & 5th Grade Wednesdays: 4th Grade Thursdays: K & 3rd Grade Friday 6/6 & 6/13: Essential Skills

Due to bridge construction, Green Bus Route is running about 30 minutes behind.

Do you have a child who will be 4 years old by 8/1/2025? Did you miss preschool screening this spring? If so, we invite you to register them for Preschool for the 2025–2026 school year! Please call the North Elementary School Office at 660-438-6260 by the end of the day tomorrow, 5/30.

🌟📚 Congratulations to our South Elementary Millionaires! 📚🌟 These 5 students joined the millionaire club before the school year ended by reading over one million words—an amazing achievement! To reach this goal, students must not only read the books but also pass comprehension tests to have the words count. Way to go, wildcat readers! 👏🏼 #WildcatExcellence #ReadingCounts

🌟2024-2025 Teachers of the Year!🌟 We are proud to recognize these outstanding educators who go above and beyond each day to support, inspire, and uplift their students. 🏆 Bethany Siegel – Warsaw High School ✨Also named Warsaw R-IX District Teacher of the Year!✨ 🎉Kari Winters – John Boise Middle School 🎉Denise Hawkins – North Elementary 🎉Kristy Henderson – South Elementary Your passion, dedication, and excellence in teaching make a lasting impact, and we are so proud to celebrate each of you! 👏

Today, during our end-of-year professional development, we had the honor of celebrating nine incredible individuals who are retiring from Warsaw R-IX. These dedicated professionals have poured their hearts into our schools, students, and community, and we are so grateful for their years of service. Please join us in congratulating: 🎉 Linda Hiserote – Custodian, Warsaw High School (not pictured) 🎉 Laurie Poyser – Math, JBMS (not pictured) 🎉Melissa Chaney – Special Education, North Elementary 🎉 Laura Smith - Title I teacher at North 🎉 Rhonda Applegate – Music & Art, South Elementary 🎉 Jeri Smith – Paraprofessional, South Elementary 🎉 Salley Howell – Secretary, North Elementary 🎉 Lucy Bell – Preschool, South Elementary 🎉 Amy Spunaugle – Math, Warsaw High School We were honored to have Missouri State Representative Roger Reedy present to hand out certificates and help recognize this joyous achievement. #WildcatExcellence

🚨 Emergency Shelter Available in Warsaw 🚨 We wanted to make all wildcat families & community members affected by the recent tornadoes aware that the American Red Cross has established an emergency shelter at the Baptist Church located across from the post office in Warsaw. Food, water, sleeping cots and showers are all available. For more information or assistance, please contact Terri at 660-464-1381.

🐾🎒 Pre-K Visit to South Kindergarten!🎒🐾 Even though the leap to Kindergarten isn't as far for our South kiddos, they still had excitement in their eyes as they explored the big Kindergarten classrooms! From discovering new learning spaces to meeting future teachers, their smiles said it all. These early visits help ease the transition and spark curiosity for the journey ahead. 💚🌟

Tomorrow (5/22) is an early dismissal & our last day of the 2024-2025 school year! North & South Elementary will release car riders at 12:50pm, followed by buses at approximately 1pm. JBMS & High School will be released at 12:55pm. Have a great summer, Wildcats!

South Families: Two more days of school! Today are the 4th Quarter Assemblies: 12:00 - 12:30 4th and 5th grade, 12:45 - 1:15 K and 1st grade, & 1:30 - 2:00 2nd and 3rd grade. Tomorrow is the 5th Grade Graduation, 10:00 - 11:00. It is a half-day dismissal. K-5 Car Riders will be dismissed at 12:50.

Due to debris-covered roads, Bus Route C will operate on snow routes again tomorrow, May 21. Please use the following link to view snow route info: https://5il.co/3528j

Sorry for the late notice, but Route C will need to run snow routes today due to storm damage.

Due to the power issues today at South School, we have to test the water. During this time, South School will be under a boil advisory until further notice. We will have bottles of water for our students and staff at school for drinking water. All toilets will be working as well.

South Elementary Field Day is tomorrow, 5/20! Please send students with sunscreen on, dressed in cool, quick-drying clothes and tennis shoes (no swimsuits). Let teachers know if you do not want sunscreen reapplied. If weather doesn't permit outdoor activities, events will be held indoors.

Power has been restored at South School.

South School is still out of power. There phones remain down. Please use email to communicate with school. We have water at the school for students and are using battery lights right now. Everyone is safe!