Warsaw R-IX School District

✏️ Day 3 = Grade 3 = FUN! These North Elementary Wildcats are proving that third grade is the place to be. 🐾😄 #WildcatTradition #ThirdGrade

🌟 Please help us welcome Mrs. Daughenbaugh as the new School Counselor at South Elementary! 🌟

She’s no stranger to the Warsaw School District, and we are so excited to have her supporting our young Wildcats this year. 💚🐾

📖 Read more about her in our newsletter below:

🏈🐾 Meet the Cats: Introducing the 2025 WHS Football Team! 🐾🏈 Who is ready for Friday Night Football?! 👏🏼 After a summer of hard work and growth, this team is prepared to compete and represent Warsaw with grit, heart & #WildcatPride. Head Coach Ryan Boyer shares: "My staff and I are excited to get the season started. The boys have worked hard all summer and grown as a team. We always appreciate all the support that our community and families show every season. We look forward to seeing everyone on Friday nights." 📋 Coaching Staff: Head Coach: Ryan Boyer Assistant Coaches: • Danny Morrison – QB / DB • Jack Dulle – TE / DL • Nathan Parker – OL / DL • Justin Wisdom – OL / LB • Darren Daughenbaugh – RB / DB • Gauge Whitaker – WR / LB 📋 Full Roster: https://5il.co/3o9le 📅 2025 Varsity Schedule: 8/22 – Jamboree @ 6 pm (Home) 8/29 – Lawson (Home) 9/5 – Adrian (Home) 9/12 – Higginsville (Away) 9/19 – Sherwood (Away) 9/26 – Versailles – Homecoming (Home) 10/3 – El Dorado Springs (Away) 10/10 – Butler (Home) 10/17 – Midway (Away) 10/24 – Pleasant Hope – Senior Night (Home) 📅 2025 JV Schedule: 9/1 – No Game (Labor Day) 9/8 – Adrian (Away) 9/15 – Centralia (Home) 9/22 – Sherwood (Home) 9/29 – Versailles (Away) 10/6 – El Dorado Springs (Home) 10/13 – Butler (Away) 10/20 – TBD Special thanks to the Warsaw HS Athletic Booster Club for their continued support of all Wildcat athletic programs. 💚🖤 Drop a 💪🏼 in the comments to cheer on your Wildcats as they get ready for Friday Night Lights! #FridayNightLights #WildcatTradition #Pride #Excellence

❇️ Meet Ms. Bybee! ❇️

We’re excited to welcome Shelby Bybee as our new music teacher at Warsaw North Elementary and John Boise Middle School! 🎶

Ms. Bybee is a graduate of Missouri State University with a degree in music, and this will be her very first year of teaching! She loves playing the clarinet, cheering on the Royals, traveling the world, and spending time with her three fur babies—her dog, Meeko, and kittens, Vinnie and Cags. ⚾🧳🐕

She’s looking forward to inspiring a love of music in her students, just as her teachers inspired her!

Welcome to the Wildcat Family, Ms. Bybee! 💚🐾

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

🏐🐾 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

As we begin the new school year on Tuesday (8/19), please take a moment to review the drop-off and pick-up procedures for your student’s school: https://www.warsawk12.org/article/2360270.

Thanks for helping keep our Wildcats safe!

JBMS Fall Sports Practices Begin Soon! 🐾

🏐 Volleyball – Begins Monday, August 18th | 2:00–4:00 PM
🏃 Cross Country – Begins Tuesday, August 19th | 3:30–5:00 PM
🏈 Football – Begins Monday, August 25th | 3:30–5:30 PM

We’re excited to see our JBMS athletes back in action and working hard for another great season. #SkoCats!

#OneTeamOneTown #WildcatTradition

✨🐾 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!

🐾 🌟Wildcat Pride was shining at JBMS Open House! Our new JBMS Student Leadership Team greeted families, guided 6th graders, and made the night a huge success. They helped the evening run so smoothly and set such a positive example for their peers. We’re lucky to have them representing JBMS! 💚 #WildcatTradition #WildcatPride #StudentLeadership #Teamwork

👏🏼💚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

Big thanks to Climalock for surprising our South Elementary teachers with Walmart gift cards! 🤩 Such a thoughtful treat to kick off the school year — we appreciate your generosity and support for our Wildcats! 💚🐾 📸 Our newest team members at South Elementary & the Climalock Team, Mr. Brent Bell and Mrs. Fawn Fajen. #WildcatTradition #Community