WINSTON CELEBRATES RED RIBBON WEEK

The Winston Character Plus Committee had a busy week planning and celebrating not only Halloween but Red Ribbon Week.  The local organization of Winston students planned dress-up days, door decorating, and handed out candy all week to students who displayed the "drug-free" ribbons and stickers.  Red Ribbon Week is a Nationally recognized and celebrated week in schools from Kindergarten through High School.  Students are reminded of the dangers of drugs and other destructive decisions, and are encouraged to stay drug free.

As the week wrapped up at Winston, the Character Plus Committee organized a Trunk-or-Treat and Chili Supper.  The Trunk-or-Treat was well attended by many community children who braved frigid temperatures.  A special thank you goes out to all of the community volunteers who were willing to stand in 30 degree temps and hand out candy to our local youth.  The event couldn't have been a success without all of the volunteers.



Of course, the event culminated with everyone warming up with a Chili Supper.  Attendees enjoyed steaming bowls of Homemade Chili and fresh brownies.  The board of Education once again volunteered to serve the meal to the community.  Over 60 people enjoyed the dinner.  The Character Plus Committee and their sponsor Mrs. Pliley did an outstanding job with the whole week.  Having kids like our Character Plus Students and faculty like Mrs. Pliley are two big reasons why:  It is a Great Day to be a Redbird!

THEY BLINDED ME WITH SCIENCE!

One of the best things about a science classroom is the opportunity for hands on learning.  Science lends itself well to the idea of classroom activities, projects, and experiments.  Mr. May's Physical Science class just concluded such a project.  

2017 EGG DROP CHAMPIONS!

 The physical science class has been studying Newton's laws of motion and how they affect objects.  The unit concluded with students planning, constructing, and then testing containers designed to prevent an egg from cracking.  Students built the protective containers and then dropped the eggs from varying heights to test the effectiveness of their creations.  


The containers were dropped from varying heights up to 22 feet.  The winners, whose eggs did not crack, were Gabe Pierce, Skye Uthe, and Jakub Hisel.  Learning by doing is another reason why:  It is a Great Day to be a Redbird!

PLILEY EARNS POSTSEASON HONORS

Congratulations to Lady Redbird Sophie Pliley for being named to the 1st Team HDC All-Conference Softball Team as well as earning a spot on the 2nd Team All-District Softball Team.  Student Athletes like Sophie are a reason why: It is a Great Day to be a Redbird!

WINSTON GREENHANDS ATTEND INITIATION CEREMONY

On October 11th, four Winston FFA Freshmen attended the annual Area 2 Greenhand Initiation Ceremony at Gallatin High School.  As a part of the ceremony, the greenhands were officially inducted into the National FFA Organization.  Additionally, they also listened to speeches about the organization and agriculture and had had a chance to mingle with other greenhands from the Area 2 Association.  Ushering in a new batch of members and strengthening a school organization are more reasons why:  It is a Great Day to be a Redbird!

CONGRATULATIONS OCTOBER STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

The Faculty of Winston High School is pleased to announce Bailey Barton and Gabe Riddle as the Winston High School Students of the Month for October.  The Student of the Month award is voted on by the staff of Winston High School from a list of students who are nominated by teachers or administrators. The intent of the award is to recognize those students who exemplify the excellence we strive for in academics, character, and attitude.  The faculty and staff of Winston High School firmly believe that excellent schools are built upon the shoulders of outstanding students.  These are two of our finest students and they are a big reason why: It is a Great Day to be a Redbird!