Winchester

Families who are looking for summer meal sites, please use the USDA’s Summer Meals Site Finder: https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefinder. It is updated weekly as states continue to approve new meal locations, so it will continue to be populated with new sites over the next several weeks.

Families can also call the USDA’s National Hunger Hotline, operated by Hunger Free America. The hotline can be reached Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ET at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479).

7 days ago, Winchester Schools

Good Morning,

There is going to be an interest meeting for anyone interested in playing junior high baseball next season on Wednesday, June 3rd at 6:30 PM in the Winchester Grade School Library. This meeting is for any 7th and 8th grade boy interested in playing baseball. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please contact Coach Fuhler at 1-217-473-5357 so we can try getting an accurate number count for the fall season. Thank you.

7 days ago, Winchester Schools

WGS administration and staff want to recognize two dedicated and amazing teachers who are retiring this year. Heather Lashmett and Bobbi King have created caring and welcoming classrooms here at WGS that have impacted so many lives. They have continually pushed to challenge and inspire our students to succeed and become confident you men and women. We will miss them greatly!

9 days ago, Winchester Schools

Congratulations to WGS May Students of the Month! These students are recognized for their Cougar PRIDE and making the biggest improvement throughout the year! Dallas Adcock, Jackie Ogden, Blakely Wali-Uddin, Grayson Sichting, Lincoln Day, Taylor Murphy, Haleigh Thompson, Collin Brown, Violet Smith, Paisley Smith, Brant Erikson, Anna Wahl, Jacob Williams, Mason Stocker, Grant Moore.

9 days ago, Winchester Schools

Congratulations to the 2026 House Winners, who tied, REVEUR and ALTRUISMO! Also, for the "Kiss a Pig" fundraiser, eighth grade won the Penny War. So, Mr. ZuHone and Mr. Likes were the chosen "winners" and met one of Mrs. Jodi Browns pigs!

15 days ago, Winchester Schools

Spring Semester Exam Schedule

Wednesday, May 20th
1st hour 8:20-9:38
2nd hour 9:43-11:01
Lunch 11:01-11:31
3rd hour 11:34-12:52
4th hour 12:57-2:15

Thursday, May 21st
5th hour 8:20-9:38
6th hour 9:43-11:01
Lunch 11:01-11:31
7th hour 11:34-12:52
8th hour 12:57-2:15

Open Campus Policy:
Winchester High School has an open campus policy during Final Examinations. Students are not required to report to the school unless they are scheduled to take a final. Students are also allowed to leave campus after their final if permission has been granted from the teacher. Students are not allowed to drive unless approved by the office. If the students are staying on campus, they must remain in the classroom or sign up to use the library (no hanging out in the hallways). Please see the office if you have any questions regarding the Open Campus Policy.

15 days ago, Winchester Schools

Tomorrow, Wednesday May 20th, is the absolute deadline for volleyball camp forms to be turned in, in order to guarantee a camp tshirt. Forms can be turned in up to the day of camp, however, in order to get a t-shirt, they need to be turned in tomorrow.

16 days ago, Winchester Schools

Congratulations to 5th grader Henry Wahl! He is our WGS 2026 Spelling Bee champion! Congratulations to all our contestants!

16 days ago, Winchester Schools

Back to School - Physicals & Vaccines
Provided by Elite Health and Wellness and the Scott County Health Department.

20 days ago, Winchester Schools

The West Central Cougars boys basketball team and the Illinois Pork Producers Association will co-sponsor a cookout this Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the parking lot immediately west of Scotty’s Convenience in Winchester.

Pork chop sandwiches are $5.00 and hot dogs are $2.00.

The cookout starts at 9:00 am till sold out.

Proceeds to WCC boys basketball for summer leagues. Spread the word…
Mr. Bill Jacquot/Mr. Ryan Sichting

23 days ago, Winchester Schools

Athletics - Tuesday 5/5
WC Baseball / Softball vs. Calhoun - Cancelled
WC Track @ Carrollton (WIVC Meet) - Cancelled
-- This meet has been rescheduled for Thursday 5/7 @ 4:00 PM
JH Track - No Practice

30 days ago, Winchester Schools

April WGS Students of the Month

Congratulations to our WGS April Students of the Month for Resilience!

Brooke Fox (not pictured), Konner Holsman, Ali Barnett.

Keely Barber, Gabe Borgens, Gunner Roach.

Emma Cole, Emma Moran, Khase Dorwart.

30 days ago, Winchester Schools