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McNair Principal Sean Monahan braves the cold with some Jean McNair students. Welcome to Winnebago CUSD #323

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Our core beliefs and values The following belief statements describe deeply held beliefs that influence our actions in Winnebago District 323:

  • We believe that children are the hope and future of our world; therefore our primary function is to educate all students for a successful future.
  • We believe that excellence is achieved through a rigorous and engaging curriculum and structured activities beyond the classroom.
  • We believe every child deserves quality teachers.
  • We believe measurement of progress is essential to achieve improvement.
  • We believe that teaching and learning flourish in a safe, clean, disciplined, and nurturing environment.
  • We believe that family, school, and community are vital partners in the learning process.
  • We believe that all individuals deserve respect and are responsible for their own actions.
  • We believe that we are responsible to our community to provide prudent fiscal management.

Latchkey Registration for Next School Year will be Thur. March 25

Thursday, March 25 will be registration for the 2010-11 school year for Latchkey. This event will be held at Dorothy Simon Elementary cafeteria starting at 6:00 until 7:30. Parents who do register their child for Latchkey this night will also receive a $10 discount. If you have questions about Latchkey, please call Erin Freeman at 815-335-2318.

Teams competed in "Are You Smarter Than Fifth Grader"

Teams of families and friends competed against Jean McNair Elementary fifth graders in “Are You Smarter Than a Fifth Grader” to test their knowledge on facts ranging from geography, literature, math, science, history and geography.

Anna’s Pizza Hosts Fine Arts Council Fundraiser

Anna’s Pizza and Pasta will host a fundraiser and kick-off event on Mon., March 22 for the Winnebago Fine Arts Council. The event kicks-off the Anna’s Pizza and Pasta Makeover “Italy Comes to Winnebago”.
The pizza, pasta, and salad buffet will be held from 5-8 p.m. and costs $8 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds will support upcoming Fine Arts Council events.

Winnebago hosts Annual Tractor Day March 26

As tradition, the final day before spring break will include the parade of tractors and the farmer’s breakfast. This year the event will take place on Fri. March 26.

Winnebago Scholastic Bowl advances to State

Varsity Scholastic Bowl team became Sectional Champions

Sports & Shorts - Mar. 15

Warm breezes are blowing, snow is melting, and Spring break is right around the corner. Spring sports are starting to rev up but a few winter activities have decided they aren't ready to be done just yet.

Jean McNair Announces Student of the Week March 8

 Jean McNair Student of the Week March 8

Dorothy Simon Spring Picture Orders due March 19

Spring picture proofs being sent home, orders need to be returned NO LATER THAN March 19. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Winnovation Earns Excellence in Engineering Award at Greater Kansas City Regional!

It was an exciting week of robotics competitions at the Greater Kansas City Regional!  Winnovation was awarded with the Excellence in Engineering Award, for our six wheel swerve drive (a first in FIRST Robotics), powerful kicking mechanism, and arm system that allows the robot to be suspended from a tower in the middle of the playing field. 

High School Spanish Students teach second graders

Members of the Winnebago High School Spanish Class visit Dorothy Simon Elementary Second Graders each month for enrichment classes. As part of the outreach project, seniors teach second graders lessons they have prepared themselves.

Mark Your Calendars - March Events at Dorothy Simon

Mark Your Calendars…

Seward hosts Olympics

Seward Early Learning center hosted their own Olympic games last week. Activities included: Speed Skating, Mogules, Snowball Fight, Winter Wear Relay, Two-Man Bobsled, Olympic Ring Toss and Broom Hockey.

WINNEBAGO MIDDLE SCHOOL

407 North Elida Road
Winnebago, IL 61088


Phone: 815.335.2364
Fax: 815.335.1437

Attendance Hours: 7:50 a.m. - 3:05 p.m.
Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.


Principal: James Burns
Asst. Principal: Catherine Finley
Activities Director: Shawn Maher
Student Advisor: Jennifer Brenner
Nurse: Mary Kate Skaggs