Inside the WSD May 1, 2026
Important Last Day of School Calendar Change
We're excited to have some flexibility in our calendar that allows us to move up our last day of school for all students this year. View the updated Academic Calendar on the district website. Read the detailed last day of school information.
How LETRS Is Changing Reading in Our Classrooms
WSD Names Jen Wall the 2025-26 District Substitute of the Year
"Jen Wall is someone we can count on every day as she is committed to a standard of excellence that prioritizes the needs of our most vulnerable learners.”
WSD Names Darlene Davis the 2025-26 District Volunteer of the Year
“Darlene gives her time selflessly and shares her heart with children. She spends extra time with children that might need to hear a story, practice their letters and sounds, or work on extra math fact practice.”
Mary Martha Thrift Shop Named WSD Community Partner of the Year
“The Mary Martha Thrift Shop serves as a vital community pillar that directly bolsters the well-being and academic success of students within the WSD."
Scott Swift Named 2025-26 WSD Administrator of the Year
"By modeling this integrity, he sets a standard for the entire school culture where students feel seen, and teachers feel valued."
WSD Ratchet Rockers Robotics Team Clinches Historic Back-to-Back Regional Wins
The Ratchet Rockers, FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) Team 1706, have solidified their status as a top tier global contender following a dominant performance in the 2026 regional season. The team has officially qualified for the FRC World Championships.
Holt High School Boys Basketball Makes State Quarterfinal Appearance
Timberland Winter Guard Earns Gold at MCCGA Championships
Timberland High School Winter Guard took the floor for its final performance of the season at the annual MCCGA Championships. The event marked the group’s fifth competitive appearance of the 2026 winter season and brought together more than 100 teams.
Three WSD Students Named 2026 National Merit Scholarship Finalists
High Schools Build Beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Students from all four of our high schools recently came together for a powerful day of service, building 50 beds for Sleep in Heavenly Peace—an incredible organization dedicated to ensuring that no child sleeps on the floor.
WSD Students at Lewis & Clark Career Center Medal at SkillsUSA State Competition
Five medals, including one first-place gold medal, were awarded to WSD students who study at the Lewis & Clark Career Center at the conclusion of the SkillsUSA State Leadership and Skills Conference.
WSD Students Were in Their Element at Regional Science and Engineering Fair
Students from WSD excelled at the Missouri Tri-County Regional Science and Engineering Fair, held earlier this spring. In the Honors Division, WSD students placed first, third, and fourth overall.
Wentzville Teachers Selected to Perform with St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Several WSD music educators have been selected to participate in a unique professional and performance opportunity with musicians from the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra this April.
