We love Dot Day Activities!
Meesha Emmitt, Alabama Suicide Prevention Director, spoke with Winfield City Schools today about mental health and suicide prevention. Thanks to Meesha Emmitt and Hilda Smith for sharing helpful information to our students.
Tomorrow is Dot Day at WES! Wear all of your "dot" clothes and get ready for some fun activities.
Happy Birthday to our principal, Dr. Adam Aldridge! Thanks for letting our cosmetology students practice doing your hair.
We are pleased to welcome Allene Crew as Special Education teacher at Winfield Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year. Ms. Crew has a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree from the University of Alabama, and has over 35 years’ experience in education. She has taught in Tuscaloosa, Sheffield, Florence, Winfield, and 2 years in Murfreesboro, TN. Ms. Crew has two sons Jesse, who lives Portland, OR, and Wesley, with his wife Andrea and daughter Camila in Tucson, AZ.
“Teaching in Winfield, were some of the best years of my life and definitely the highlight of my career,” said Crew. “My coworkers, parents, and students have made it a place to call home.”
We cannot wait to see you at our Data Night for grades K-8 in the elementary school auditorium tomorrow night! Also, our PTO meeting for WES will immediately follow our Data Night.
We are pleased to welcome Courtney Bostick as a Special Education Aide at Winfield Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year. Mrs. Bostick is in her first year in education. She has been married for fifteen years to Jason Bostick and has two daughters. Alyssa is 12 years old and is in the seventh grade at WMS. Alyssa is also a JV cheerleader and also on the JV softball team. Ashley is 10 years old and is in the fifth grade at WMS.
“I am so excited to be part of such a wonderful school system,” said Bostick.
We are pleased to welcome Peggy Meherg as a Science teacher at Winfield City High School for the 2023-2024 school year. Mrs. Meherg has a B.S. in Secondary Education - General Science from the University of Alabama, Master’s Degree in School Counseling from the University of West Alabama, Educational Specialist in Educational Research from the University of Alabama, and a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling from Andersonville Theological Seminary. Mrs. Meherg has 28 years’ experience in teaching and counseling. She was previously the Guidance Counselor at WCHS from 2005 until 2010. She is married to her husband of 37 years, Tim Meherg. Her youngest son is Major Meherg currently in 9th grade at WCHS and a member of the band. Her middle son, McKinly Meherg (Jana) was a 2013 WCHS graduate. Her oldest son, Mason Meherg (Hope) was a 2010 WCHS Graduate. She has a grandson Aaron Meherg who attends Winfield Middle School, and a granddaughter Avery Meherg attends Winfield Elementary School.
“Retirement is not all it's cracked up to be,” said Meherg. “I am super excited to be back in the classroom and teaching at a school like Winfield
Winfield High School students helping promote mental health awareness.
Winfield Middle School students assist with wrapping water bottles to promote mental health.
Mrs. Hallie Norris, WCS Mental Health Coordinator, receives monetary donation from Mr. Chris Carothers to assist with Peer Helper Training… thank you Mr. Carothers
We are pleased to welcome Kaitlyn Tidwell as a Kindergarten teacher at Winfield Elementary School for the 2023-2024 school year. Mrs. Tidwell earned her Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from the University of North Alabama in 2019 and is currently working on her Master of Arts in Elementary Education, also from the University of North Alabama. Mrs. Tidwell has four years’ experience at Woodland Forrest Elementary School in Tuscaloosa, AL, where she taught 5th grade, Kindergarten, and 1st grade. She is married to Tyler Tidwell and they have a puppy named Hank.
“Ever since I can remember, I have always wanted to be a part of the Winfield City School System,” said Tidwell. “I grew up here; it's home, it's community, it's family.”
“The best part has been knowing that my mother (Stacie White) left a legacy of hard work, learning, and love in the same building that I now get to teach in. To say I'm grateful to be here, would be an understatement.”
Winfield High School faculty and staff wear shirts to promote Suicide Awareness Week.
Winfield City Schools would like to thank the Winfield Police Department for helping keep our schools safe.
What do you do when you have the absolute best students in the world?? You have an Icey Gator party and serve the entire student body snow cones. A special thanks to Icey Gator for working with us on this special treat.
Football tonight versus Gordo. The game will be streamed on NFHS network and HudlTV only.
Data Night for Grades K-8 will be next Thursday, September 14, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. in the Elementary Auditorium. We will share information about the Literacy and Numeracy Act and i-Ready and Spring Summative Testing (ACAP).
The WCHS band had a group of band students attend Jacksonville State University's band day today. The students got to join the Marching Southerns on the field at halftime to play four songs. Attending the event today were Corbin Bryant, Eli Upton, Jeremiah Connor, Kaden Williamson, Morgan Palmer, Wren Williamson, Kalee Upton, and Keeley Gray.
Congratulations to our first Students of the Month for the new school year! 🎉 Thank you, Mrs. Dana Peoples and State Bank & Trust, for sponsoring our our ceremony.
Football tonight at Haleyville!
