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Horace Mann and the Illinois Principals Association are pleased to announce that Andy Stumpf, principal of Winchester Elementary/Junior High School, Winchester, has been named 2021 Illinois Middle School Principal of the Year. The award recognizes middle school principals who have demonstrated a positive impact on their students and learning community. Criteria for the award include:
* Demonstrates a positive impact on education and advocacy for children
* Ensures the school climate is positive and reflects high staff and student morale
* Move actively to implement the goals and objectives of the school
* Works collaboratively with teachers and other staff to improve the educational program and student achievement
* Involves the community in the life of the school and uses community resources for students.
Andy Stumpf has served as principal at Winchester Elementary/Junior High School for the last 5 years. He previously served as principal at Brussels Junior/Senior High School in Brussels and taught math at Carrollton Grade School. Stumpf has been an active member of the Illinois Principals Association for 8 years and is currently in his second year as Legislative Chair for the Two Rivers Region. He has also been active within the IPA by hosting two legislators at Winchester for the IPA Principal for a Day program and will be an IPA Education Leaders Annual Conference speaker this month presenting on the positive impact a building leadership team has on a school.
“Sharing leadership is a key component in any successful school building. When staff members take an active role in leading their building, there is great buy-in for everyone,” said Stumpf. During his time at Winchester, Stumpf has created the WGS Building Leadership Team (BLT) consisting of five staff members representing all grade levels as well as special education. This group established Professional Learning Communities (PLC) to help with shared leadership. He also feels it is important to visit classrooms regularly to be visible, model appropriate behavior, provide support, and make sure the entire staff knows he is supportive of them.”
“Andy has an incredible work ethic and will often step in to assist staff. In the kitchen, on the playground, in the office, and performing maintenance project or clean up. Andy is often involved with before and after school activities involving parent teacher conferences, PTO fundraisers, open house, athletics, and fine art presentations,” shared Dr. Kevin Blankenship, Winchester Superintendent. As part of his goal of bringing the community into Winchester Elementary School, Andy has established “Grandparents Breakfast,” “Doughnuts with Dads” and “Muffins with Moms.”
“Our principal isn’t afraid of change, but at the same time, he realizes that change needs to happen strategically. At the beginning of 2018, Winchester Grade School was informed of its “Underperforming” status,” shared Katie Maul, 7th & 8th grade teacher at Winchester Grade School. “Mr. Stumpf knew that change was essential in improving effectiveness and efficiency throughout the school. However, he didn’t make any rash decisions or immediate changes. Instead, he, along with the assistance of the ROE, worked to set up a Building Leadership Team (BLT). As one of the members of this team, I can say its establishment has changed the way the entire school operates. This act created a domino effect that led to a shared leadership initiative that helps the school work more collaboratively in order to hone in on specifically where and how we can implement improvements.”
The Middle School Principal of the Year winner was selected from a pool of region nominees provided by the 21 Regions of the Illinois Principals Association. Andy Stumpf will be recognized at the IPA’s annual Education Leaders Annual Conference in October 2021.
WCUSD#1 - Held a district meeting to announce and honor him.
JH & HS Sports Photos will be for March 10th beginning right after school.
This includes: JH Volleyball; JH Girls Basketball; JH Boys Basketball; JH Cheer; HS Girls Basketball; HS Boys Basketball; HS Cheer; HS Football and HS Volleyball.
Here is the online codes: inter-state.com
Jr. High Online Order Code = 58049FA
High School Online Order Code = 58049QA
Congratulations to the Winchester Junior High Students of the Month for February 2021.
Elena Moran-Cortes
English Teacher
High School Yearbook Adviser
Grade School Yearbook Adviser
Student Council Adviser
IDPH released updated guidance for a shortened quarantine period on January 4th. In consultation with our local health department and local/community COVID metrics, we delayed implementing these shortened periods until the number of positive cases and rates made it safe to do so. After reviewing this month's COVID metrics we will transition to the shortened quarantine period beginning Monday, February 1.
The new shortened quarantine period will be 10 days for all cases. Here is the link to the guidance FAQ's
While there is an option for a 7 day test and return on day 8, the test must be PCR and requires to be sent out for analysis. Our local health department has advised that those current tests often take 2-5 days to get back, therefore we will not provide that option at this time.
2020-2021 Hazardous Weather Bus Routes Winchester Community Unit School District No. 1 Announcements will be made by the School Messenger automated notification system by 6:45 AM. The garage telephone number is 742-5260. Your assistance is appreciated. THE AFTERNOON ROUTE WILL DELIVER STUDENTS TO THE SAME PICK-UP POINT THE MORNING ROUTE COVERED. Therefore, even if road conditions improve, the bus will make the same scheduled stops for both the morning and afternoon routes. Students are welcome to ride the bus that comes closest to your home or the one you can most easily reach via a cleared road. Bus #4 Jim Bruns Leave bus garage at 7:20 AM traveling west on Route 106 to Sand Road at 7:35 AM. Back to the Hillview Blacktop, then turning around at Moore Road at 7:50, returning to Route 106. At Moore / Hoots Roads intersection with Route . . .
read moreCOMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 1 149 South Elm Street Winchester, IL 62694 Regular Meetings of the Board of Education Fiscal Year 2021 August 11, 2020 6:30 PM September 15, 2020 6:30 PM October 13, 2020 6:30 PM November 10, 2020 6:30 PM December 15, . . .
read moreNOTICE Delayed Start Information Dear Parents / Guardians: As we head into the winter season, we undoubtedly will face inclement weather days when school is in session. Most days we will be in school or will cancel school to ensure student/employee safety. We have a third option which is a two- hour delayed start. The delayed start will only be used if conditions are expected to improve significantly between 5AM and 9AM. Examples would be extremely cold temperatures, icy roads, freezing rain, or blowing/drifting snow. Under the two-hour delay start scenario, parents will be notified the same way they do now through School Messenger, TV and radio. If a delayed start is being considered, parents will be notified the night before. • A two-hour delayed start means school will start at 10:20 instead of 8:20. If your normal bus pickup is 7:15 – it will be 9:15 under delayed start. • Morning Pre-K will not meet; . . .
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